Reisverslag

PERU

2009

Leo Jo Estercam

Personalized itinerary for Christine MATTENS

Proposal 1 (21 days tour) Published on 08 May 2009 02:56 PM

TOTAL PERU - Standard Hotels

DATE DESTINATION TIME SERVICE Day 01 Lima Upon your arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel. Overnight at Jose Antonio - Miraflores Hotel. Day 02 Lima 09:00 LIMA CITY TOUR (COLONIAL AND MODERN):

Guided visit through Lima's Historical Center: the Plaza Mayor (Main Square), the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the City Hall and old streets with colonial mansions and Moorish balconies. You will also visit the San Francisco Convent, which has the most magnificent collection of colonial art in America. The tour will continue through the most traditional residential areas of Lima, including San Isidro, Miraflores and LarcoMar, a shopping center of international thematic attractions which offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

Transfer to the airport. Airline ticket to Chiclayo. Chiclayo Reception at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel. Overnight at Costa del Sol Hotel

Included: Breakfast Day 03 Chiclayo 09:00 TUCUME COMPLEX - ROYAL TOMBS OF SIPAN MUSEUM - SICAN NATIONAL

MUSEUM: Full day visit to the north of Chiclayo to Tucume complex, an important archeological center of the Lambayeque culture. It is made up of 26 truncated pyramids (700-1100 B.C). This was the center of political, religious and military power and influence for this culture. Afterwards, you will visit the Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum, which has more than two thousand pieces made of gold. Then, you will enjoy a delicious lunch and visit the Sicán Museum, where you will be able to appreciate different treasures from the Sicán Culture. The exhibit shows a recreation of the tomb and an interpretation of society at that time, its artefacts, the daily life of its people and their ways of thinking.

Overnight at Costa del Sol Hotel Included: Breakfast,Lunch

Day 04 Chiclayo Transfer to the bus station. Bus ride to Trujillo. Trujillo Upon arrival, meeting at the bus station and transfer to the selected hotel. CITY TOUR & CASSINELLI MUSEUM:

For 3 hours approximately, you will visit the Colonial Mansions, where you will see its beautiful balconies, yards, entries. You will visit two important houses, the San Francisco Church and the Cathedral. Afterwards, visit to the Cassinelli Museum, where you will appreciate beautiful pre-incan pieces of art.

Overnight at Los Conquistadores hotel Included: Breakfast

Day 05 Trujillo 09:00 SUN AND MOON TEMPLE - PERUVIAN PASO HORSE SHOW - HUANCHACO BEACH

- CHAN CHAN ARCHEOLOGICAL COMPLEX: You will visit the Sun and Moon Temple, the religious and cultural center of the Moche civilization. Afterwars, you will enjoy a spectacular Peruvian Paso Horse Show with a typical folckloric dance called Marinera. Continue to Huanchaco Beach, famous for its caballitos de totora. Here, you will have a delicious lunch with typical dishes. Finally, you will visit Chan Chan, the biggest mud citadel of ancient America, featuring the Tschudi Palace, Huaca Dragon, Rainbow Temple and its ceremonial places, housing, ateliers, labyrinths, walls, the grain stores and the cemetery.

Transfer to the airport.

Airline ticket to Lima. Lima Upon your arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel. Overnight at Jose Antonio - Miraflores Hotel.

Included: Breakfast,Lunch Day 06 Lima Transfer to the bus station. 06:45 Bus ride from Lima to Paracas (Oltursa). Tourist Class. Paracas 10:15 Transfer from the Bus Station to the selected Hotel at Paracas. FREE DAY Overnight at Double Tree Guest Suite by Hilton Hotel.

Included: Breakfast Day 07 Paracas BALLESTAS ISLANDS:

In the morning, forty-five minutes transfer to Paracas. You'll leave from the private pier of the Libertador Paracas Hotel to the Ballestas Islands, during our boat trip of two hours, the Paracas Bay, San Martín Port and the "Candelabro" will be seen by you. The "Candelabro" is a geoglyhps located on the north-west of the Peninsula of Paracas, the boat will stop in front of that figure for some minutes to take pictures. Subsequently, the boat will continue on the trip to the Islands, place where you will be able to see great colonies of seabirds such as: Inca terns, pelicans, Peruvian boobies, some Humboldt penguins, turkey vultures, and sea mammals like sea lions. After the boat trip you will return to the pier.

Transfer to the bus station. Bus ride from Paracas to Nazca. Nazca Transfer from the Bus Station to the selected Hotel at Nazca. Overnight at Casa Andina Hotel.

Included: Breakfast Day 08 Nazca ARCHEOLOGICAL TOUR & NAZCA LINES OVERFLIGHT:

You will visit the Site Museum and Maria Reiche’s Tomb, a lady that dedicated her entire life to the study of the Nazca Lines. Then, you will visit Cantalloc Aqueducts, Some of these ducts still used in the present days. You will also have the opportunity to go up on a hill to appreciate some figures such as “El Telar” and the administrative centers of the Inca “Paredones” age. Then, with personal assistance, overflight the enigmatic Nazca Lines departing from Ica. You will take a light aircraft to flight over the Mysterious Nazca Lines which are seen only from the air, the giant geometrical and animal figures were etched on the desert sands by the Nazca people 1,500 years ago and their purpose is still a mystery.

Transfer from the Hotel to the Bus Station. 22:00 Bus ride from Nazca to Arequipa (Oltursa). Tourist Class.

Included: Breakfast Day 09 Arequipa 06:45 Upon your arrival, reception and transfer to the selected hotel. 14:30 CITY TOUR & SANTA CATALINA CONVENT:

You will take 3 hours and a half tour at the city of Arequipa, visiting the main square (Plaza de Armas), the Cathedral, the Jesuit church of La Compañia, Santa Catalina convent and its religious cloisters built in XVI century closed to the public for almost 400 years until 1970, it is still home to a few cloistered nuns. The tour continues to the Church and Square of San Francisco and Yanahuara area with its famous viewpoint from where it is possible to have a complete view of the city and its volcanoes.

Overnight at Casa Andina Arequipa Hotel. Day 10 Arequipa 08:00 COLCA CANYON EXCURSION:

Departure towards the Colca Valley at 11,483 ft. On the way you will cross the Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve, with the highest population of Andean flora and fauna. The trip continues to Tojra wetlands. Later you will cross Patapampa, a plain above 15748 ft. where you will find the “Mirador de los andes”, a strategic point to see the Chila mountain range and its great amount of volcanoes: Mismi, Chucura, Huaracante, and far away the Ubinas, Misti, Chachani, Ampato, Sabancaya and Hualca Hualca. Arrival at Chivay town and transfer to the selected accommodation. After lunch, visit “La Calera” hotsprings located 2 miles away from Chivay, where you can take a relaxing bath.

Overnight at Casa Andina Colca.

Included: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Day 11 Arequipa 06:00 COLCA - PUNO:

After breakfast, you will start the journey through the main towns of the valley until reaching Yanque, where you can rest or choose for a short walk (45 min.) along a path at the edge of the canyon. Then, departure towards “La Cruz del Condor”, the best spot to observe the deepness of the canyon (11,155 ft) and also the place from where almost always is possible to see the majestic fly of the condor. On the way back visit some very interesting typical towns, pre-inca hanging tombs and terraces. Arrival at Chivay and lunch. At appropriate time, you will be transferred to Puno with a private car and with out guide.

Puno Overnight at Casa Andina Plaza Puno Hotel. Day 12 Puno 09:00 UROS FLOATING ISLANDS - LLACHON PENINSULA:

A 40-minutes-trip to the Uros floating islands. Here you will have the opportunity of navigate a typical "totora" boat. Then, you will continue your trip to Capachica Peninsula for visiting the rural community of Llachón. Llachón hosts unique characteristics of alive culture, as well as biodiversity and archeological resources with an excellent location at this peninsula. Here you could have a customized contact and the chance to enjoy a physical and human environment by participating of local inhabitants traditions and life style. In this beautiful place, you will share and learn about the behavior of this friendly people and even have lunch with them. Return to Puno.

Overnight at Casa Andina Plaza Puno Hotel. Included: Breakfast,Lunch

Day 13 Puno 07:00 At the appropriate time, reception in the Puno Hotel and transfer to the Bus Station. 07:30 INKA EXPRESS BUS RIDE FROM PUNO TO CUSCO WITH VISITS ON ROUTE:

Departure for an eight hours trip towards Cusco, the Inka Express bus will stop in some interesting places to visit such as Raqchy Temple and some old Inca constructions. Marvellous scenery of landscape and typical animals like the "llama", "alpaca" will join you through this journey.

Cuzco 16:30 Transfer from the bus station to the hotel. Overnight at Casa Andina Plaza Cusco Hotel.

Included: Breakfast,Lunch Day 14 Cuzco 13:30 CITY TOUR & NEIGHBORING RUINS:

City tour for 3 hours through the beautiful Cusco city and its nearby ruins. The tour will show you the amazing colonial city built on the foundations of the Inca palaces. You will visit the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, where you can appreciate the incredible masonry of the Incas, the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral with its carved woodworks, altars and paintings. Then you will be driven to the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, as well as Tambomachay known as the Baths of the Inca and to the underground cave and temple of Qenqo. You will also have a panoramic visit of Puca Pucara Ruins.

Overnight at Casa Andina Plaza Cusco Hotel. Included: Breakfast

Day 15 Cuzco 09:00 PISAC MARKET & OLLANTAYTAMBO:

Full day Sacred Valley excursion. 31 km (19 miles) far from Cusco is Pisac, at the entrance of the Sacred Valley. Visit the colorful market that on sundays, tuesdays and thursdays a craft fair took place where you can buy beautiful handicrafts and souvenirs. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. The tour continues towards Ollantaytambo, an archaeological site that the Incas built as a fort and includes a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. The town of Ollantaytambo is called a Living-Inca-Town, since the inhabitants maintain very old practices and customs. This excursion will finish around 3:00 in the afternoon, after which you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight at Pakaritampu Hotel. Included: Breakfast,Lunch

Day 16 Cuzco Transfer to the train station. MACHU PICCHU VISIT:

Arrival by Vistadome class train to Machu Picchu ruins. From Aguas Calientes station you will be transported by bus to the top of the mountain and to citadel of Machu Picchu. This citadel is the Cusco’s most important tourist attraction and one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. Discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, this city is considered to be one of the most extraordinary examples of scenic architecture in the world. The Incas were able to transport heavy stone blocks up the mountain side, and once there, they used their excellent masonry skills to produce amazingly polished stones that fit together perfectly.After a two hours guided visit in the ruins, you will have lunch at a restaurant of the area.

A private guide will assist you through the visit in Machu Picchu from the train station. Overnight at Hatuchay Tower Hotel.

Included: Breakfast,Lunch Day 17 Cuzco 09:00 Room check-out time. SECOND DAY IN MACHU PICCHU:

Entrance fee to visit Machu Picchu ruins or to climb the Huayna Picchu peak, the great mountain behind the citadel. The guide is not included. Enjoy the lunch at the Inkaterra Cafe at Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.

At the appointed time, you will return to the station to take your train ride to Ollantaytambo station at the Sacred Valley.

Transfer from Ollanta Station in the Sacred Valley to Cusco Hotel. Overnight at Casa Andina Plaza Cusco Hotel.

Included: Breakfast,Lunch Day 18 Cuzco Transfer from the hotel to the airport. Airline ticket to Puerto Maldonado. Puerto

Maldonado SANDOVAL LAKE LODGE - SANDOVAL LAKE:

Transfer from the airport to the river port on the Madre de Dios River. A 25 minutes journey down the Madre de Dios River by motor brings you to the end of the trail in to Sandoval Lake Lodge. From here the trail takes you on a 2-mile walk/or rickshaw ride through secondary forest, then you will board a catamaran towards Sandoval Lake Lodge. After lunch and a brief rest, once again board the catamaran and set off to explore the entire west end of the lake. Here, macaws return to the palm forest for the night. Return to the lodge. After dinner return to the canoes to look for the rare Black Caimans. If it is a clear starlit night, you will also be able to float in the middle of the lake and marvel at the brillance of the sky.

Overnight Included: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Day 19 Puerto

Maldonado SANDOVAL LAKE:

Visit lake on sunrise, you would see birds feeding and a maybe giant otters which. Return for breakfast and set for Brazil Nut trees demonstration of how your hosts collect, open and commercialize this product. After lunch once again board the catamaran to explore the eastern part of the lake, where you might see one or more of the five species of the lake. There is a final chance after dinner to try and spot some Black Caimans on the lake, or to go on a short night walk through the primary forest.

Overnight Included: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

Day 20 Puerto

Maldonado LAST DAY IN THE JUNGLE:

After a dawn return to Puerto and transfer to the airport. Airline ticket to Lima. Lima Upon your arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel. Overnight at Jose Antonio - Miraflores Hotel.

Included: Breakfast Day 21 Lima 12:00 Room check-out time. Transfer to the airport.

Included: Breakfast

SPECIAL FEATURES

YOUR PERUTOURISM PROGRAM INCLUDED :

Welcome upon your arrival at the selected hotel. Assist Card accidental and medical insurance inside Peru up to US$2,000.00. Assist Card assistance for luggage and personal documentation loss. Kit for the traveler: bum bag, document holder. PeruTourism 24 hours assistance. Air and bus tickets inside Peru. All Entrance fees. $0 cost cancellation policy. Private service for all transfers (airport-hotel-airport) with comfortable transport units. All hotels are located in safe and centric areas.

Not included:

International air tickets. Airport taxes: Domestic $6 and International $31

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS :

The Sican Museun, a very interesting place for visiting in Chiclayo, does not count with a big affluence of tourists.

During your visit to Trujillo, you will enjoy a magnificent spectacle of Marinera and the Peruvian Paso Horse. Exclusive excursion to Uros Islands and Llachon Peninsula. Machu Picchu excursion includes transfers, Vistadome train, bus tickets and entrance fees. Private guide in Machu Picchu provided. The guide will meet you at the train station and assist you through the

visit to the citadel. Second entrance to Machu Picchu (bus and entrance fee included).

MEALS INCLUDED

18 Breakfasts

10 Lunches

3 Dinners

SELECTED HOTELS Arequipa: Casa Andina Arequipa

Arequipa: Casa Andina Colca

Chiclayo: Costa del Sol

Cuzco: Casa Andina Cusco Plaza

Cuzco: Hatuchay Tower Machu Picchu Hotel

Cuzco: Pakaritampu Hotel

Ica: Casa Andina Nasca Hotel

Lima: Jose Antonio Hotel

Paracas: Doubletree Guest Suites by Hilton Paracas

Puerto Maldonado: Sandoval Lake Lodge

What we include:

Roundtrip transportation from Puerto Maldonado airport to Sandoval Lake Lodge Private rooms with private bathrooms All meals and snacks Purified drinking water and juices Bilingual naturalist guide All rainforest and lake excursions Tambopata National Reserve entrance fee

Puno: Casa Andina Puno Plaza

Trujillo: Hotel Los Conquistadores

telephone:044/24 45 05

email:losconquistadores@viabcp.com

Located in the downtown area, half block from the Main Square, close to the most attractive restaurants, discotheques commercial centers and banks. Important Note: Selected hotels will be confirmed depending on availability. We highly recommend require the booking well in advance to get the confirmation. Otherwise they will be replaced for similar category hotels.

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The payment procedure that PeruTourism uses is as follows:

Your Travel Specialist will send you a Mail Order Form, the one you will have to fill it out and fax it back to your Travel Specialist. On this form you will pay for a percent of the total amount of the trip. As soon as we recive your payment, we will proceed to make all the reservations for your air tickets, tourism services and hotel accomodations. After all the reservations are confirmed, we will issue all the documentation regarding your trip.

Upon your arrival in Lima you will pay the balance. The final payment that you make in Lima could be done in cash, with traveller's checks, or credit card.

The day of your arrival, your Travel Specialist will personally meet you at the hotel to give you your tickets, travel documents, and a detailed itinerary.

Because our main goal is always to give the best service to our clients, PeruTourism has created the $0 Cost Cancellation Policy, designed to fully acquit you of all costs* that may be generated by the cancellation before your arrival of the services already booked by PeruTourism according to the itinerary you pre-paid. With this new service that only PeruTourism can offer, you won’t have to worry of the expenses from hotels and land services, among others, originated by the cancellation of the bookings. We will pay it for you! Let us show you the magic of Peru and Machu Picchu. * Valid only for parties not larger than six (06) people. * Valid for every destination throughout Peru. * The domestic or internacional air tickets are not included in this Cancelation Policy.

Because our main goal is always to give the best service to our clients, PeruTourism has created the $0 Cost Cancellation Policy, designed to fully acquit you of all costs* that may be generated by the cancellation before your arrival of the services already booked by PeruTourism according to the itinerary you pre-paid. With this new service that only PeruTourism can offer, you won’t have to worry of the expenses from hotels and land services, among others, originated by the cancellation of the bookings. We will pay it for you! Let us show you the magic of Peru and Machu Picchu. * Valid only for parties not larger than six (06) people. * Valid for every destination throughout Peru. * The domestic or internacional air tickets are not included in this Cancelation Policy.

Pre departure information for Christine MATTENS Proposal 2 (21 days tour)

Selected Hotels City Hotel Telephone Arequipa Casa Andina Colca (51-54) 53-1020 Arequipa Hotel Posada del Inca Arequipa. Chiclayo Gran Hotel Chiclayo Cuzco Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel Cuzco Novotel Cusco (51-84) 58-1030 Cuzco Pakaritampu Hotel (51-84) 20-4020 Ica Cantayo Hotel Lima Sol de Oro Hotel (51-1) 610-7000 Paracas Doubletree Guest Suites by Hilton Paracas 6171000 Puerto Maldonado Sandoval Lake Lodge Puno Sonesta Posada del Inca Puno (51-51) 36-4111 Trujillo El Gran Marques Hotel Perutourism’s 24 hours telephone numbers In case of any emergency during your trip, please contact your travel assistance first or our operation supervisor who knows every detail of your journey. Name Responsibility Telephone Viviana Santillán Travel Specialist 988-618-190 Maria Isabel Rojas Travel specialist 988-618-231 Weather City Month-Year Temperature Low Temperature Hight Requirements to visit Peru Specific information for your trip CLOTHES

Heavy jacket and warm sweaters.

Rain Poncho.

Short sleeve T-shirts.

Jeans or comfortable pants

Shorts, traje de baño y sandalias

Hiking boots, sneakers or comfortable shoes.

Cotton socks.

Sunglasses

High Factor Sunscreen and lip balm.

Insect Repellent with high deet content.

Hat or a cup.

Personal toilet items/medicines.

Small backpack.

Binoculars for wildlife and scenery viewing.

Photo and video equipment.

Flashlight and batteries

Water bottle and water purification tablets.

LUGGAGE

For domestic flights each traveler is allow to take a suitcase of 20 kilos (44 pounds)and a carry on of 8 kilos maximum (18 pounds).

Hotels in Lima can store suitcases of travelers that spend some nights in Chiclayo and/or Trujillo so they can carry a small bag or backpack.

Hotels in Lima can store suitcases of travelers that spend one or more nights in Ica, Nazca or Paracas so they can carry a small bag or backpack.

Hotels in Arequipa can store suitcases of travelers that visit the Colca Canyon so they can carry only a small bag or backpack.

Hotels in Puno can store suitcases of travelers that spend a night in the Titicaca Lake so they can carry with them only a small bag or backpack.

Hotels in Cusco can store suitcases of travelers that spend nights in the Sacred Valley and/or Machu Picchu so they can carry a small bag or backpack.

For the train ride to Machu Picchu each traveler can take a backpack or small bag of 5 kilos maximum (11 pounds).

The lodge allows that each traveler carry one backpack or suitcase of 15 kilos maximum (33 pounds). The rest of your luggage can be stored at the office of the lodge located in the city.

TAXES

Airport taxes for each domestic flight is US$6.04 per person. Tax must be paid in cash (American Dolars or Nuevos Soles) before boarding.

Airport tax for the international departure is US$31 per person. Tax must be paid in cash (American Dolars or Nuevos Soles) before boarding.

Airport tax to overfly the Nazca Lines is US$7. Tax must be paid in cash (American Dolars or Nuevos Soles) before boarding.

CURRENCY & EXCHANGE RATE

Our official currency is Nuevo Sol. We have bills of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Nuevos Soles. We also have coins of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents as well as coins of 1, 2 and 5 Nuevos Soles.

One American Dolar is around 3 Nuevos Soles.

One Euro is around 3.88 Nuevos Soles approximately.

ATM's are very easy to find across the country. They are in English and Spanish.

Credit Cards are welcomed in hotels, restaurants, shops, etc. Visa, American Express and Master Card are the most used.

In Peru American dollars are like our own currency. They are welcome everywhere but only bills of 5, 10, 20 and 50 dollars.

TIPS

Tips for guides, drivers or staff from hotels are not obligatory.

If you would like to give a tip to your guides an approximate is US$3 to 5 per person if it's a shared excursion. If you would have a private tour an approximate is US$5 to US$10 per person.

It's always recommendable to give a tip to the Inca trail staff. An average per person is US$30 (this money goes for the guide, cookers and porters).

In restaurants it's recommendable to give the 10% of the bill.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & VACCINES

To visit Peru is necessary to bring your valid passport. Only citizens from Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Argentina need their ID to come.

It's recommendable to bring the International Yellow Fever Shot certificate in case you have included in your journey destinations as Puerto Maldonado or Manu National Park. For the rest of destinations shots are not necessary.

Upon your arrival at Lima's airport you will receive your immigration card (TAM) which exempts from paying 10% of hotels taxes. In case you lose this card, for law hotels will have to charge the additional cost.

In case you would have some stop-overs in other countries during your flights to or from Lima, we recommend you to check what kind of documentation those countries require (visas, shots, etc).

FOOD & DRINKS

Peruvian cuisine offers a wide range of typical dishes from the Coast, High Andes and Jungle/ Rainforest.

In Peru you can find restaurants that offer dishes from US$3.00

Drink only bottled water, which is widely available. Do not drink tap water, even in major hotels. Agua con gas is carbonated; agua sin gas is plain.

Avoid eating from street vendors.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS

During your visits to cities located over the 8200 feet above sea level, like Cusco (11,000 ft) or Lake Titicaca (13,000 ft), shortness of breath and heart pounding are normal, given the scarcity of oxygen. Some people may experience headache, loss of appetite, extreme fatigue and nausea. Most symptoms develop the first day at high altitude, though, occasionally, travelers have delayed reactions. The best advice is to rest on your first day in the highlands. Drink plenty of liquids, including the local remedy: mate de coca or coca - leaf tea (It’s perfectly legal). Avoid alcohol, sodas and heavy food. You can avoid altitude sickness taking 500 mg a day of acetazolamide (Diamox or Soroche Pills) taken 24 hours before departure and continued up to 48 hours after arrival to these cities. Acetazolamide should not be given to persons allergic to sulfa drugs.

Please let us know your comments: peru@perutourism.com. Copyright © 2006 Viajes Pentagrama S.A.

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WHO WE ARE - REFERENCES FROM OUR ASSOCIATES

Finance Our long relationship with our bankers: Banco de Credito del Peru the largest and prestigious financial institution of Peru, enables us to guarantee that all payments sent to us either using your credit cards or transferring money to our accounts in Lima or Miami are safe and honored by a solid and prestigious company. For bank references contact our banker Mr. Raul Pinto rpinto@bcp.com.pe.

International Certification We have full membership of IATA (International Air Transport Asociation) and we fullfilled the finantial requeriments of that institution.

Travel Agency Association We are member of ASTA, short for the American Society of Travel Agents, this is the world's largest association of travel professionals founded in 1930. The American Society of Travel Agents' mission is to enhance the professionalism of member agents through education and training, and by identifying and meeting the needs of the traveling public and to advocate for the travel industry and the traveling public.

System Information Peru Tourism is associated with the largest Global Distribution System, aMaDEuS. For references contact with Ms. Ritha Ulloa rulloa@amadeus.net.

Airline We work in close contact with Lan, the largest airline network of South America. It flies non-stop daily from Los Angeles, Miami and New York to Lima and from Lima to all tourist cities like Cusco, Puno and Arequipa.

Global Volunteers International Service Programs We are partners of Global Volunteers a non-governmental organization which provide volunteers a genuine opportunity to live and work directly with local people on life-affirming service programs. For references contact Mr. Jim Swiderski jswiderski@globalvolunteers.org

Viviana Santillán PeruTourism

Phone: (51 1) 241-4724 Fax: (51 1) 444-0015

E-mail: viviana@pentagrama.com