Signature Peru

2010 PRICE PER PERSON
Land arrangements
Double occupancy….. $4,895
Single supplement….. $2,215
Solo Traveller price is available upon request.

Internal airfare:
(Lima/Cusco/Lima)
Economy class….. $555

* Holiday surcharge included
°Accommodations in Lima will be at the JW Marriott.

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Day 1: USA or Canada/Lima, Peru:

Depart on a flight to Lima and transfer to your hotel.

Meals Served:

Day 2: Lima:

This afternoon, embark on a city tour, beginning with a visit to Plaza Mayor, the official center of the city. Continue to the historic cathedral, an architectural marvel built in 1534. From there, walk past the Presidential Palace, where the soldiers on guard offer an excellent photo opportunity. Then visit the Monastery of San Francisco and its collection of fine paintings and frescoes. Tour the fascinating Larco Herrera Museum, housing some 50,000 ceramics of the Mochica culture.

Meals Served: B

Day 3: Lima/Cusco:

Fly to Cusco, where afternoon sightseeing includes the city and nearby archaeological sites of Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Sacsayhuaman. Compiled of massive stone blocks cut and pieced together with great precision (and without mortar), Sacsayhuaman is a testimonial to Incan architectural skills.

Meals Served: B

Day 4: Cusco/Sacred Valley/Cusco:

Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a visit to Ollantaytambo, an Incan fortress-complex. After lunch at Huayocari Hacienda, visit the local village of Pisac, known for its indigenous market. On the way back to Cusco, stop at Awanakancha for a demonstration of the weaving of fibers created from llama and alpaca.

Meals Served: B L

Day 5: Cusco/Machu Picchu:

Board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas," where a late morning arrival gives you time to thoroughly explore this breathtaking Incan citadel. Discovered in a hidden tangle of vines and trees atop the mountain, the city of Machu Picchu will forever hold the secret of its passing — no written record of the Incas survives. Accompanied by your guide, explore the city's ruins and visualize those who inhabited this seemingly uninhabitable citadel.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cusco:

Machu Picchu is a place of timeless wonder, and there is no better time to experience a magical moment than at sunrise, when you share the site with the morning mist. Walk the pathways of Machu Picchu and explore its ruins. Return this afternoon to Cusco via the Vistadome train.

Meals Served: B L

Days 7-8: Cusco/Lima/USA or Canada:

Return to Lima where the remainder of the day is free to explore as you choose. Depart for home the next day.

Meals Served: B

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
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12/18/2010 - 12/25/2010	$5,130
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

INCLUDED IN ESCORTED PROGRAMS: Prices are valid to December 2010 (2011 pricing details will be subject to final confirmation), and include all accommodations as noted in the itinerary; meals as specified; arrival and departure transfers (regardless of arrival and departure days); fully guided sightseeing as noted in the itinerary (including park and entrance fees); bottled water supplied during sightseeing; selected beverages with group meals; services of an A&K Tour Director* (please see condition noted below); handling of two pieces of baggage per person for international flights (other conditions/restrictions may apply for internal routes; please refer to Baggage section); hotel taxes; gratuities throughout, except to your Tour Director or ship's crew, where applicable** (please see separate section on Gratuities for more details).

PLEASE NOTE: *ON GROUP PROGRAMS: If a minimum number of passengers is not reached, A&K may provide local guides in each location, in place of an A&K Tour Director. Services may also be modified to accommodate a smaller group.

ON EXTENSION PROGRAMS: All extensions are locally guided.

**GRATUITIES ON ESCORTED PROGRAMS: Gratuities are included for hotel/restaurant staff, porterage and local guides/drivers. Gratuities are not included for the A&K Tour Director or for ship's crew, which are at the traveller's discretion and should be based on the level of satisfaction with the service received. Recommended guidelines for each area visited are provided in A&K's pre-tour documentation.

**Gratuities Independent Programs (Signature and Tailor Made): Gratuities are not included in the program price and are at the discretion of the traveller. Recommended guidelines are provided in A&K's pre-tour documentation.

NOT INCLUDED IN ESCORTED PROGRAM PRICES: Passenger Travel Protection Program; international and internal airfares, unless otherwise noted; costs associated with obtaining passports or entry visas; airport departure taxes, unless otherwise noted; excess baggage charges; gratuities to the A&K Tour Director on Escorted Programs or ship's crew as outlined in the Gratuities on Escorted Programs section; meals other than specified in the itinerary; beverages other than noted in your "Pre-Tour Documentation," sightseeing not included in the itinerary; personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges and optional activities (which are subject to availability).

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES: All departures are guaranteed, with some dates being subject to a minimum number of passengers to operate (excepting only cases of force majeure, which could include any major world event that adversely affects international travel patterns and other circumstances beyond A&K's control). Should the minimum number of passengers not be met, A&K will offer one of the following options: modify the services of the original program to accommodate a smaller group or offer an alternative program. Should no alternative be suitable, A&K will offer a full refund of all monies received.

ITINERARIES: Accommodations (hotel or vessel) and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond A&K's control. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been issued. A&K also reserves the right to withdraw a program or any part of it, to make such alterations to the itinerary or the program inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable, and to pass on to program members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its control.

SPECIAL REQUESTS: Specific requests such as adjacent or connecting rooms, bedding requests, smoking or non-smoking rooms and special dietary needs should be advised at time of booking. Please note that every effort will be made to secure your special request; however, they cannot be guaranteed.

PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS: Quoted program prices include planning, handling and operational charges, and are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of June 2009. A&K reserves the right to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes received after prices are published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. A&K is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any Escorted or Tailor Made program. Modification of program content to accommodate a smaller group size will not affect published program price.

IMMEDIATE CHECK-IN: On programs where immediate check-in has not been included in the program price, A&K does request that hotels do their utmost to facilitate this service; however, it is not guaranteed. Most hotels allow check-in to take place during the mid-afternoon. Should you wish to have your room ready for immediate check-in on arrival, A&K can arrange this for an additional charge. Please ask for details and prices.

EARLY ARRIVAL: A&K recommends that you arrive a day or two before the start of your program to allow time to relax and refresh after your journey and to prepare for the start of your program. A&K has negotiated special overnight rates at many hotels contained within this brochure. Please ask for details at time of booking. Departing early from the U.S. is also recommended in the winter months, due to possible flight disruptions and cancellations caused by inclement weather conditions.

ACTIVE ELEMENTS: On specified programs some active elements have been incorporated into the itinerary. To enjoy the program as intended, a minimum level of fitness is required. A&K will require notice if any participant has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or to other members of the selected program. A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone that it considers unsuitable due to fitness level. A&K also reserves the right to remove from the trip, at the participant's own expense, anyone whose condition is such that it could create a hazard to himself or herself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ANY CLARIFICATION ABOUT A SPECIFIC PROGRAM PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS AT TIME OF BOOKING.

BAGGAGE: Program prices include the handling of two pieces of baggage per person. Weight restrictions on some routes on internal air flights may apply; details will be provided with preliminary tour documentation. Baggage and personal effects are at owner's risk throughout the travel program. Please check with your international carrier for other baggage restrictions applicable to international flights.

A&K'S PASSENGER TRAVEL PROTECTION PROGRAM: Our specially designed travel protection program, which provides cancellation coverage, medical coverage and protection against lost or damaged luggage, is not included in the program price and it is strongly recommended. Please see page 109 for details.

CHILD POLICY: On non-family programs, unless otherwise indicated on the individual program page, a minimum age of 10 years is required. On family programs, unless indicated on the individual program page, there is no minimum age requirement. However, some activities contained within a program may have a different age restriction than the overall minimum age requirement. Details will be provided at the time of booking. Please Note: A&K reserves the right to marginally exceed the published maximum group size on family programs to accommodate a family.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Valid passports are required for travel to the destinations in this brochure. Check with your travel agent or A&K for the latest visa requirements. Please note that non-U.S. passport holders are responsible for obtaining the required documentation applicable for entry. Please note also that passports must be valid for six (6) months after the return of your journey and should also have sufficient blank pages for visas and immigrations stamps. A&K cannot be held responsible should you be denied entry to a country due to non-compliance with these requirements. A copy of your valid passport must be submitted to A&K in order to confirm air reservations.

CHILEAN RECIPROCITY FEE: U.S. citizens are required to pay a reciprocity fee of $131, payable in cash or by credit card; this one time charge is good for the life of the passport.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE (EXCEPT FOR PATAGONIA: A LUXURY ADVENTURE AND AMAZON RIVER CRUISE EXTENSION): For all programs in this brochure, a deposit of $1,250 per person is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within 90 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of the request in order to secure confirmation.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR PATAGONIA: A LUXURY ADVENTURE: A deposit of $1,500 per person is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within 130 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of confirmation.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR AMAZON RIVER CRUISE EXTENSION: A deposit of $1,250 per person is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due 95 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within 95 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of confirmation.

CANCELLATION CHARGES (EXCEPT FOR PATAGONIA: A LUXURY ADVENTURE, SIGNATURE CHILE, AND AMAZON RIVER CRUISE EXTENSION): Cancellations received by A&K 90 days or more prior to departure will be subject to a $500 per person/per program cancellation fee; 89-60 days, will be subject to 20% of the program price; 59-30 days will be 50% of the program price and 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of the program price. A 100% cancellation charge applies to internal air, where applicable.

CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR PATAGONIA: A LUXURY ADVENTURE: Cancellations received by A&K 130 days or more prior to departure will be subject to a $500 per person/per program cancellation fee; 129-100 days, will be subject to $1,500 per person/ per program cancellation fee; 99-80 days will be subject to 30% of the program price; 79-50 days will be 50% of program price and 49 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price. A 100% cancellation charge applies to internal air.

CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR SIGNATURE CHILE: Cancellations received by A&K 90 days or more prior to departure will be subject to a $500 per person/per program cancellation fee; 89-60 days, will be subject to 20% of the program price; 59-35 days will be 50% of the program price and 34 days or less will be subject to 100% of the program price. A 100% cancellation charge applies to internal air.

CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR AMAZON RIVER CRUISE EXTENSION: Cancellations received by A&K 125 days or more prior to departure will be subject to a $300 per person/per program cancellation fee; 124-95 days, will be subject to 10% of the program price; 94 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.

CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR EXTRA SERVICES: Additional hotel nights and other extra services booked in connection with A&K programs are subject to the following: Cancellations received 31 or more days prior to the service will be refunded in full; cancellations received 30-15 days in advance will be charged 50% of the price; cancellations received less than 15 days in advance will be charged 100% of the price.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: International airfares are not included in program cost. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC has special agreements with many carriers and can offer quotations from any gateway. Please ask your tour consultant about our special fares. All international and internal air quotes are subject to change and can carry penalties and surcharges, until final payment has been received by A&K. Flight confirmation is based on availability. PLEASE NOTE THAT CERTAIN AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO A SERVICE FEE. Air reservations will not be confirmed until a passport copy is received by A&K.

Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. These programs may use the services of any IATA carrier. International air carriers are subject to international air conventions limiting their liability. The limitations of liability are contained on the reverse side of the airline ticket or e-ticket receipt, or on the carrier's web site, and form part of the terms and conditions of this package. The passage contract in use by these companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these travel programs and/or passage.

CLAIMS AND REFUNDS: Refunds are not made for any missed services, except for verifiable extenuating circumstances. Please see our Limits on Abercrombie & Kent's Responsibility clause on this page. For verifiable claims to be considered, they must be received in writing within 30 days of the termination of the program and be accompanied by supporting documentation and/or a statement from the local destination company verifying the claim. Any adjustment considered will be based on the actual price of the services involved and not on a per diem basis. Adjustments will not be made for unused sightseeing trips or meals. A&K will not accept any liability for any claims that are not received within 30 days of the termination of your travel program. All claims for days missed while travelling should be made in writing within 30 days of the termination of the program.

PHOTOGRAPHY DURING TRAVEL: Abercrombie & Kent reserves the right to take photographs during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a program with A&K, program members agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs. Program members who prefer that their images not be used are asked to identify themselves to their Tour Director at the beginning of their program.

A&K TAILOR MADE TRAVEL PROGRAMS: Terms and Conditions for the A&K Tailor Made Travel programs and Tailor Made Portfolio hotels may vary from those shown above. Please ask for details.

**GRATUITIES On independent PROGRAMS (SIGNATURE AND TAILOR MADE). Gratuities are not included in the program price and are at the discretion of the traveller. Recommended guidelines for each area visited are provided in A&K's pre-tour documentation.

Limits on Abercrombie & Kent's Responsibility:
Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns (collectively A&K), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip. It purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various independent suppliers (including from time to time other affiliated Abercrombie & Kent companies). All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result A&K is not liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person.

In addition and without limitation, A&K is not responsible for any injury, financial or physical loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. There are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here, which can lead to illness, injury, or even death. These risks are increased by the fact that these trips take place in remote locations, far from medical facilities. Passenger assumes all such risks associated with participating in this trip.

Travel Advisories and Warnings: It is the responsibility of The Traveller to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U. S. State Department's travel website at www.travel.state.gov/ or by phone at 1-888-407- 4747. In the event of an active State Department Travel Warning against travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should The Traveller still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, The Traveller assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against.

Arbitration Agrement: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, to the Limits on Abercrombie & Kent's Responsibility clause, to the brochure, to any information relating in any way to the trip, to the trip itself, or to any products or services related to the trip, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that (a) in lieu of a personal appearance at arbitration, the arbitration may be conducted by telephonic means, (b) arbitration is the exclusive forum for dispute resolution (no court actions), and (c) except as otherwise provided by statute, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses and an equal share of the arbitrator and administrative fees.

Travellers Representations: The Traveller represents that neither he nor she nor anyone traveling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or other members of the program. A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip. A&K reserves the right to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip.

ANY PAYMENT TO ABERCROMBIE & KENT CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN AND IN MORE SPECIFIC PRE-DEPARTURE PASSENGER DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING THE PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM.

ABERCROMBIE & KENT ACCEPTS ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS.

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Throughout this brochure, you'll see references to "Abercrombie & Kent" (or simply "A&K"). This is our shorthand for the many independent A&K companies that work with Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC of Downers Grove, Illinois, to provide its travellers with a consistent worldwide standard of expertise and excellence in travel. Their independence allows our guests to benefit from the unique local knowledge and specialized services available only from destination-based operating companies around the globe.

United States Tour Operators Association Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travellers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC customers in the unlikely event of Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC's bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC. Complete details of the USTOA Travellers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, NY 10016, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their Web site at www.USTOA.com.

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Travel Agents
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