10-Night Essence of Peru CME AWAY® Land Tour

Land Tour

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From April 1st, 2022 - April 11th, 2022

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Faculty & CME Details

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This course is designed for family physicians, specialists, and allied health care professionals. The aim is to provide evidence-based material, as well as practical and relevant clinical pearls that will be easy to implement into one’s own medical practice. Conference attendees will be invited to complete a pre-course Needs Assessment to assist the faculty with the development of their presentations.

Conference Tuition	Price
FP	$1345
Specialist	$1345
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other	$1145

Conference Tuition	Book Before July 2nd, 2021	Book After July 2nd, 2021
FP	$1195	$1345
Specialist	$1195	$1345
Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other	$995	$1145

Venue Information

Peru is truly one of the treasures of South America. Travel through this intriguing land visiting some of the world’s most legendary sites, including Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas”. Few places can actually be called a “lost city”. Yet, Machu Picchu remained undiscovered by the Spanish Conquistadors and unknown to the outside world until 1911. Today, travellers come from around the globe to experience the most spectacular sight on the South American continent. Built at the height of the Inca Empire, this classic archeological treasure continues to intrigue researchers. Venture through the mountains and semi-tropical jungle during a spectacular train ride. After a day exploring, overnight at a luxury hotel for a chance to spend a second day at this ultimate bucket-list locale. Perhaps you will see something no one else has. Can you unlock Machu Picchu’s mysteries?

Additional Noteworthy Features

Tour Includes:

Roundtrip airport transfers are included to Lima Airport
All baggage handling
10 nights hotel accommodation
Services of a Professional Tour Manager
Gratuities for Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
All taxes and service charges
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 5 dinners
Internal flights in Peru
Machu Picchu Vistadome train

Tour Excludes:

Items of a personal nature
Cancellation and Medical Travel Insurance which is strongly recommended

General Points About This Tour

This tour is very active, requiring a great deal of physical fitness to fully enjoy all the experiences. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestone streets.
The itinerary has strenuous activities including extensive walking tours, transfers over uneven and dusty terrain, high altitudes (as high as 3800 metres in Puno), early morning departures, late night activities and sometimes extreme temperatures.
As with all foreign travel, you may encounter different living standards and practices and different standards and conditions with respect to the provision of services and accommodations outside of Canada. Sea Courses and Collette Tours have carefully planned these arrangements to provide maximum enjoyment for participants.
Complete passport information is required 60 days prior to departure to book train tickets to Machu Picchu. If passport information is incomplete or inaccurate within 60 days, there is a strong possibility that we will be unable to confirm you on the same travel schedule as the rest of your group. You will be subject to any additional charges incurred from failing to provide passport information within the designated time frame.
Please be advised that backpacks brought into Machu Picchu cannot exceed 40x35x20cms / 16x14x8in or have a capacity larger than 20 liters. Backpacks that exceed the indicated measurements can be left in storage, at an approximate cost of $2 USD. Also, please take notice that bringing in single-use plastic bottles, plastic bags, plastic straws or Styrofoam containers has been forbidden. We suggest bringing canteens or reusable water bottles.

Itinerary & Schedule

Date	Location	Notes / CME Details
April 1st	Lima, Peru
April 2nd	Lima, Peru	8:30 AM—4:00 PM
April 3rd	Lima, Peru
April 4th	Sacred Valley
April 5th	Sacred Valley
April 6th	Aguas Calientes, Peru
April 7th	Cuzco, Peru
April 8th	Cuzco, Peru	4:30 PM—6:30 PM
April 9th	Puno, Peru	3:00 PM– 6:00 PM
April 10th	Puno, Peru	5:00 PM—7:00 PM
April 11th	Puno, Peru	9:00 AM—11:15 AM

Day 1 April 1 Arrive Lima, Peru

Welcome to Peru, one of the treasures of South America. Travel through this intriguing land visiting some of the world’s most legendary sites, including Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas”. Most flights arrive late in the evening in Lima, the “City of Kings”.

Day 2 April 2 Lima

Spend your day at the first CME learning session. Lunch will be included at the meetings. Dinner is also included at the hotel this evening. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Day 3 April 3 Lima

Discover Lima’s fascinating history during a colonial tour through the historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the artwork at San Francisco Monastery and enter the catacombs. View the elegant Cathedral at Plaza de Armas and visit the Casa de Aliaga – former house of the conquistador Jeronimo de Aliaga y Ramirez – where the energy of colonial and republican Lima comes to life. Get to know your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner featuring artfully crafted Peruvian dishes. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 4 April 4 Lima – Cuzco – Sacred Valley of the Incas

Fly to Cuzco, in the heart of the Inca civilization. Journey through the Andes to the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas, the agricultural centre of their grand empire. While en route to your hotel, explore different towns in the valley, each a representation of the region’s unique culture. After a short lesson on the local language, stop in Pisac village to browse the colourful handicraft market. Settle into your hotel nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 5 April 5 Sacred Valley of the Incas – Ollantaytambo – Sacred Valley of the Incas

This morning, visit the spectacular Ollantaytambo ruins, the only Incan settlement that has been continually inhabited since its inception. A uniquely terraced complex topped with carved stone panels, these ruins reflect ancient Incan architecture and heritage. Then, head to the Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio where you’ll get first-hand knowledge of this internationally renowned artist's techniques and designs, inspired by ancient Peruvian cultures. Experience the lifestyle of the modern Andean people and delve into their culture when you travel to a nearby Quechua community and interact with the locals. You’ll get a true taste of their daily life when participating in small group workshops that teach you traditional methods of growing, harvesting and weaving. Celebrate their culture as you learn their dances and listen to their musical instruments before enjoying a home-hosted farm-to-table lunch featuring local specialties. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.

Day 6 April 6 Sacred Valley of the Incas – Machu Picchu

Climb aboard the Machu Picchu Vistadome train for breathtaking views through domed windows as you ride through the Andes to the “Lost City of the Incas.” Hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungle, Machu Picchu is considered the most spectacular sight in South America. Spend the afternoon with your guide uncovering the mysteries of these majestic ruins. Tonight, stay at the base of Machu Picchu for a chance to further soak up its atmosphere. Enjoy an exclusive culinary demonstration and learn how to craft the perfect ceviche and pisco sour before your dinner featuring a Peruvian menu. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 7 April 7 Machu Picchu – Cuzco

This morning, take advantage of free time and explore the local markets in Aguas Calientes on your own, or you may choose to visit Machu Picchu at sunrise. Return to the Sacred Valley by Vistadome train. Upon arriving in Cuzco, take time to explore the captivating city at your leisure. Today breakfast will be included. Click here to learn about today’s optional excursion!

Day 8 April 8 Cuzco

Start your morning with a local guide on a tour of Cuzco, visiting the San Pedro Market, the Koricancha temple, the central Plaza de Armas, and the Cuzco Cathedral. Later, it’s your choice! Travel above the city to discover the important sacred Incan ruins of Sacsayhuaman Fortress -OR- embark on a walking tour of San Blas, the traditional old quarter of Cuzco, lined with restaurants and artisan shops. The rest of the afternoon is yours. Partake in a CME session! This evening, it’s Diner’s Choice! Choose from restaurants featuring the local flavours of Cuzco. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 9 April 9 Cuzco – Puno

This morning, fly to Puno, hugging the shores of Lake Titicaca. Known as the birthplace of the Inca Empire, ancient legends say that life began here. Have time to meet the locals and discover the history of this region as you explore the village centre before checking into your lakeside hotel. This afternoon, partake in a CME session. Tonight, enjoy an evening at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 10 April 10 Puno – Uros Floating Islands – Lake Titicaca – Chullpas de Sillustan – Puno

The Titicaca area, steeped in tradition and folklore, is the centre of Incan legends. Enjoy a morning cruise to the floating islands of the Uros people of Lake Titicaca; experience walking on the island’s spongy surface made from compacted beds of tortora reeds and meet the locals, learning about their history and lifestyle. Later, cruise to a local rustic village for a home-hosted meal and swap stories with Peruvian families before visiting the mystical Chullpas de Sillustani – an archaeological area boasting 13th-century funerary monuments. Join a CME session. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.

Day 11 April 11 Puno – Lima – Tour Ends

Partake in a CME session this morning! As your tour comes to a close, spend the morning relaxing on the shores of Lake Titicaca before flying to Lima. Upon arrival, head to the Larco Museum, a former mansion built on the site of a pre-Columbian temple. The museum offers a collection of over 3,000 years of ceramic, textile, and precious metal artifacts. After this incredible trip through history, your tour concludes with a farewell dinner on the grounds of the museum before departing for Lima’s airport and your connecting flight home. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Pre-And-Post Trip Information

There are no Sea Courses pre-tours available for this CME AWAY. Please click here to design your own! Click here for information about our Peruvian Amazon post-tour extension, or click here to design your own!