JANUARY 7-22ND 2016 4* hotels Half board\n
$3700.00 PER PERSON IN TWIN ROOM $4300.00 SINGLE FROM NEW YORK
\nROUND TRIP AIR\, DELUXE HOTELS! BREAKFAST AND LUNCH OR BREAKFAST AN D DINNER DAILY!
\nIT IS POSSIBLE TO FLY FROM DEPARTURE CITIES OTHER THAN NEW YORK CITY!
\nA NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF ONLY $200.00 DUE B Y JUNE 20\, 2015 TO HOLD YOUR SEAT.
\nDay 1\, Thursday\, Jan 7: 8:2 5 pm Singapore Airlines flight from JFK via Frankfort to Singapore
\nDay 3: Saturday\, Jan 9: Arrive Singapore at 6:50 am connecting flight a t 9:45 am arriving Bangkok at 11:10 am\, meet and greet and transfer to Ce ntrara or Le Meridian Hotel. Afternoon lecture by Runoko Rashidi on the African Presence in Asia.
\nDay 4\, Sunday\, Jan 10: BANGKOK
\nHalf day city tour includes a visit to the Grand Palace which was establi shed in 1782 by Rama I\, on his choosing of Bangkok as the new Thai capita l. The whole complex encompasses many buildings\, such as the Coronation H all and the Royal Pantheon\, with additions and renovations made by succes sive Chakri kings. The most revered spectacle is the Emerald Buddha\, ensh rined in the Wat Phra Kaew. Next to the Grand Palace visit Wat Po\, the la rgest temple in Bangkok and home to the 15 metre long reclining Buddha. It is renowned as a centre for the study of Thai massage and known as the fi rst Thai university. Across the river\, visit Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn )\, an 82 metre high Khmer style “Prang”\, and a much-loved Bangkok landma rk. Lunch is provided at a Thai restaurant before visiting a jewelry retai ler. Optional tour of Night market later (B/L)
\nDay 5\, Monday\, Jan 11: BUDDHAS OF BANGKOK
\nVisit two salient temples in the ‘City of Angels’. Wat Phra Jetuphon\, better known as Wat Pho\, is the oldest of Bangkok’s temples and is situated opposite the Grand Palace. The temple i s renowned as Thailand’s oldest university and there are instructive mural s illustrating the finer points of Thai massage which is still taught and practiced here. The highlight is the 46 metre long and 15 metre high statu e of a reclining Buddha. But not to be overlooked is the principal image i n the main chapel\, the Ayutthaya period Phra Buddha Theva Patimakorn. Als o included is a visit to Wat Traimitr\, located near to Bangkok’s main rai lway station. The temple houses a 5.5 ton gold Buddha\, which was discover ed when it’s plaster casing broke whilst being transported to its new home from the port area. In turbulent days past\, coating valuable images in p laster was a ruse to hide their true value from raiders. The major sites o f Bangkok\, couple of temples\, national museum (B/L)
\nDay 6: Tue sday\, Jan 12: BANGKOK SIEM REAP (APSARAS DANCE)
\n11:35 am flight o n Bangkok Airlines from Bangkok to Siem Reap\, Cambodia arriving 12:35 pm. Meet and greet and transfer to hotel\, the Tara Angkor Resort. City tou r. Later experience a night of culture and traditional dinner and show.< /p>\n
Day 7: Wednesday\, Jan 13: ANGKOR COMPLEX (B/L)
\nAfter brea kfast\, transfer to the archaeological site. Visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk)\, the ancien t capital of Angkor Thom (12th century)\, Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara)\, the Roya l Enclosure\, Phimeanakas\, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the L eper King. Breakfast at hotel. Led by a Khmer archeologist starting to vi sit Angkor Wat\, one of the largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares and surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 m eters x 1500 meters. Afternoon\, Visit Angkor Thom\, the South Gate of An gkor Thom\, Bayon Temple\, built from the late 12th century to the early 1 3th century by King Jayavarman VII and consists of 54 towers\, the Royal E nclosure\, the Phimeanakas\, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King\, then visit Ta Prohm\, surrounded by jungle. Early this evenin g\, we will take the Tuk Tuk (the most common taxi in Cambodia) to cruise around the Siem Reap and town and for a blessing ceremony by Buddhist monk s for happiness\, prosperity and safety for your journey. Return to hotel .
\nDay 8: Thursday\, Jan 14: ANGKOR COMPLEX (B/L)
\nContinue your visit of the temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in s ize to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emb lazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is consider ed by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and ar chitecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the enc losed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surro unding moat\, the ocean beyond. Continue your temple tour. See the unique interior brick sculptures Prasat Kravan\, the Srah Srang reservoir (known as “The Royal Baths” was once used for ritual bathing)\, Banteay Kdei (sur rounded by 4 concentric walls)\, Visit the village and take an excursion i n a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake\, the “Great Lake” of Ca mbodia\, one of the largest in Asia. Visit to “Les Artisans d’Angkor – Cha ntiers Ecoles” of Siem Reap if time permits. Rest of the day free.
\n< p>Day 9: Friday\, Jan 15: ANGKOR COMPLEX/DANANG (B/L)\nMorning lect ure by Dr. Rashidi on the Black Heritage of Southeast Asia. Visit other m ajor Angkor monument\, especially the ancient city of Angkor Thom. The t our will include a visit of Angkor Thom\, royal capital of prolific builde r Jayavarman VII\, dating from the late twelfth century. Most striking of the monuments is the Bayon\, a mountain of face-towers\, said to be the li keness of the king himself\, viewing his realm in all directions. Outside of Angkor Thom\, view the remains of Ta Prohm which has been left as it wa s rediscovered\, entwined by strangler-figs. In the afternoon visit the aw e-inspiring Angkor Wat\, state-temple of Suryavarman II\, from the early 1 2th century and the largest religious monument on earth. A late afternoon view may be taken from the Phnom Bakeng. Transfer to airport for an eveni ng flight to Hue. Upon arrival 30 minutes drive to Hoi An\, overnight Gl ory Hotel & Spa.
\nDay 10\, Saturday\, Jan 16: HOI AN ANCIENT CITY(B /L)
\nCompact Hoi An with its cobbled streets\, tiny shop houses and laid back restaurants and bars is a perfect place to relax a while. On a short walking tour of the enchanting historical town\, we’ll visit the Chu a Ong Pagoda\, Chinese Assembly Hall\, 200-year-old Tam Ky house\, former merchants’ homes and the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge. … The rest of the time is for leisure shopping and relaxing. Overnight Glory Hotel & Spa
\nDay 11\, Sunday\, Jan 17: HOI AN – MY SON HOLY LAND AND BOAT TRIP ON THU BON RIVER
\nAfter breakfast leave for My Son\, designat ed a UNESCO World Heritage site\; an hour’s drive from Hoi Ann. The Cham people built dozens of Intricately designed red brick towers and sanctuari es dating from the 7th & 13th centuries in lush green valley. Return by boat on the Thu Bon river overnight Glory Hotel & Spa (B/L)
\nDay 12\, Monday Jan 18: HOI AN – DANANG – IMPERIAL HUE ( B/D)
\nToday we take the scenic Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds)\, which offers ma gnificent views of beaches to one side and lush hills to the other\, to Ho i An. We visit the magnificent Cham museum with many cultural objects disp laying as antique statues carved in 13th century\, here you will also look back the spirit cultural life of the Cham… Evening\, enjoy dinner togethe r with 90 minutes Hue traditional music performance on boat then floating the paper lantern on Perfume river Overnight Saigon Mori Hotel.
\nDay 13\, Tuesday Jan 19: HUE CITY TOUR – FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B/L) –F LIGHT VN 1377 – 20.40 – 22.00
\nAfter breakfast\, we embark on a gui ded sightseeing tour of the 19th-century Nguyen empire\; ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit Khai Dinh mausoleum and Dong Ba market\, the Thien Mu P agoda\, home to the oldest monastery in the city and the citadel. Within t he citadel is the Imperial Purple Palace\, an exact copy of the Forbidden City in Beijing\, with its impressive ramparts\, formal moats and imperial palaces\, some of which lay in ruin. PM: Boat trip alongside Perfume riv er\, an 8kms boat ride alongside the river\, enjoy countryside villages an d spectacular landscape on both sides of the river. Transfer to airport a t 6p for your flight to Ho Chi Main city. Transfer to Rex Hotel
\nD ay 14\, Wednesday Jan 20: SAIGON (HO CHI MINH CITY)
\nExplore bustli ng Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) tour will give you an insi ght into the history\, culture and the daily life of the locals in Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the historic Giac Lam pagoda\, bargain for souvenirs a t Ben Thanh market and enjoy a lunch of local Vietnamese cuisine. After lu nch free to shop and stroll along Ho Chi Minh City’s tree-lined boulevards .
\nDay 15\, Thursday\, Jan 21:
\nAfter breakfast spend the da y shopping. 7:50pm departure for New York\, via Singapore arriving the ne xt day\, Friday\, Jan 22\, 11:15am
\n$3700.00 PER PERSON IN TWIN ROO M $4300.00 SINGLE FROM NEW YORK
\nROUND TRIP AIR\, DELUXE HOTELS! BREAKFAST AND LUNCH OR BREAKFAST AND DINNER DAILY!
\nIT IS POSSIBLE TO FLY FROM DEPARTURE CITIES OTHER THAN NEW YORK CITY!
\nA NON REFU NDABLE DEPOSIT OF $200.00 DUE BY JUNE 1\, 2015 TO HOLD YOUR SEAT
\nU S citizens do not need visas for Thailand.
\nCambodia Visa $30.00 pa y on arrival at airport.
\nVietnam visa stamping fee $45.00 per pers on to pay on arrival at airport.
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RUNOKO RASHIDI AND THE UNIA & ACL HOST GHANA/COTE D’IVOIRE/TOGO – OCTOBER 2016
\nMorning flight to Kumasi . Visit the National Cultural Center – e xhibits include workshops on Asante culture\, continue to the Manhyia Pala ce of the Asante king\, the War Museum which depicts the Asante wars with the British in the 1800’s\, round out your visit to a goldmine. Kumasi is the center for gold mining in Ghana. Overnight. Royal Basin Hotel or sim ilar (B/L).
\nAfter breakfast leave for Elmina\, stopover at the new burial grou
nd of the Wall Street slaves. Check-in Coconut Grove Resort or similar.
(B/L)
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\nDay 7
\, Thur\, Oct 20 ELMINA/CAPE COAST
\nThis will be your most memorable day\, visit the
14th century dungeon built by the Dutch and occupied at various
times by the French\, British\, German and Portuguese. The curator gives
a moving narration of the slave trade. After lunch continue to another d
ungeon built by the Swedes in 1553. It now houses the West African Museum
of History. That evening we will have a powerful libation ceremony on th
e beach where we honor the memory of our Ancestors who lived and died and
fought protecting our freedom. (B/L)
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\nDay 8\, Fri\, Oct 21 ELMINA-Grand Bassam (5hr Drive)<
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\nEarly morning departure for Abidjan with a s
topover to visit Fort Metal Cross at Dixcove\, Fort San Abtonio @ Axim an
d Fort Appolonia @ Benyin. You can also visit NZULEZO – a village on stil
ts. Continue to Grand Bassam\, overnight. (B/L)
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After breakfast tour Grand Bassam\, the c
olonial capital o Cote D’Ivoire. Continue to Abidjan\, lunch\, city tour a
nd check into hotel. (B/L)
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\nDay 10\, Sun\, Oct 23
YAMOUSSOUKROU
\nAt leisure\, optio
nal day trip to Yamousoukrou\, to visit the Basillica
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\nEXTENSION TOU
R LOME/ANEHO
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\nDay 11: Mon\, Oct 24 ABIDJAN-LOME
\nAfter breakfast transfer to airport for your fligh
t to Lome. City tour of Lome & environs. Later check into Hotel de la Pa
ix or similar (B/L)
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\nDiscover Voodoo Day- Visits to Aneho\, w
hich became the first German capital of Togo\; Glidji\, a sacred village i
nhabited by the Guen\; Togoville\, lying on the northern shore of Lake Tog
oThen meeting with a traditional healer. After lunch return to hotel. (B
/L)
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DAY 13: Wed\, Oct 26: AFLAO-ACCRA
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\nAfter breakfast leave fo
r the Volta Region\, bordering on Togo–an area of extraordinary scenic bea
uty\, rolling hills & valleys overlooking Lake Volta. Tour highlights –
Tema\, the port city\, Vume Pottery\, Kpando\, Dzemeni Market\, continue t
o Accra for overnight and farewell dinner
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\nDay 14: Thurs\, Oct 27
ACCRA
\nMorning at leisure. 10p depart
ure for Washington
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\nDay 15: Fri\, Oct 28 WASHINGTON\, DC\n
\n0605: Arrival in Washington
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\nValid passport\, entry visa ($50.00) + 4
passport pixs Yellow fever innoculation (lasts 10 years)
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\n2 bags plus one carry-on
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\nRESERVATION:
\nA non-refundable deposit of $300.00 to confirm booking. Check /MO
. All major credit cards accepted\; 4% service fee will be assessed
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\nREFUND & CANCE
LLATION:
\nNo refund for any unused portio
n of the tour less than 30 days before the tour. Trip Protection Insuran
ce recommended @ $90 per person
ACCESS AFRICA
\, INC acts only as an agent in making travel arrangements and will exerci
se caution in appointing host agents and hotels. However ACCESS AFRICA CO
RP\, will not assume liability for any act of default by any company or pe
rson rendering service.
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IRED BY JANUARY 15 TO HOLD YOUR SEAT…
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\nPAYMENT SCHEDULE SET UP FOR MONTHLY PAYME
NTS FINAL PAYMENTS DUE BY SEPTEMBER 7TH\, 2016
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UNCH OR DINNER INCLUDED DAILY 4* HOTELS WHERE APPLICABLE
RU NOKO RASHIDI\, THE UNIA & ACL AND AFRICA ACCESS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO UPGRA DE THE SCHEDULE OF THE TRIP IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE AFRICAN HERITAGE COMPO NENT OF THE TOUR.
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\nContact: Access Africa CORP\, 244 5th Avenue\, # B268\, New York\,
NY 10001 Tel: 646-308-1232\, email: info@accessafrica.com\, www.accessafrica.com
where you can fill out an application form
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\nAll major credit cards accepted plu
s 3% s/c. Payments by check made payable to Access Africa Corp
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\nVisas fo
r Ghana\, Cote D’Ivoire and Togo extra fee 2 passport pix each\, passport
must be valid for 6 months
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April 5 – 12\, 2017
\nThis hi storical tour led by Dr. Runoko Rashidi will focus on the African Rebellio ns and Resistance History of South Carolina\, The Sea Islands\, Richmond\, Virginia\, Maryland and Washington\, D.C. Topics will include the histo rical significance of major historical sites as well as the legacy of Gabr iel Prosser\, Nat Turner\, Harriett Tubman and many others.
\n$2299.00 (Double) $2099.00 (Triple) $2799.00 (Single) *
\nDeposit: $500 per person to secure your space. Balance Due March 1\, 2 017. Scheduled supplemental payments will be provided upon r egistration.
\nTour Includes:
\n· 7 Nights Hote l Accommodations
\n· Meals as outlined in itinerary< /p>\n
· Transportation by air conditioned motor coach
\n< p>· Tours as indicated in itinerary with entrance fees\n· Hotel Taxes
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Tour Does Not Include:
\n· Airfare to Charleston and from BWI/DCA
\n· Tips to drivers\, guides\, restaurant servers or housekeeping staff< /b>
\n· Items of a Personal Nature
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Arrival in Charleston. You will take the hotel’s complimentary airport shuttle to your Hotel. Your evenin g is free for personal pursuits.
\nO/N Charleston\, SC
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Day 2: Charleston/
After breakfast you will depart early at approximately 7:30 am for Hilton Head\, South Carolina.
\n9:30 – You will board the Ferry to Daufuskee Island\, approximately 1 hou r ride to the Gullah Island.
\n11:00am – The group w ill be met and will take a two-hour tour of the island.
\n1:00pm – Lunch at the Daufuskee Crab Shack
\nThe rest of the a fternoon will be spent browsing around the shops on the island. Later retu rning to your hotel. Dinner on your own.
\nO/N Charleston BL
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Day 3: Charleston/St. John’s and St. James Island/Stono/Sullivan Island
\nAfter breakfast at 9:00am< /span> – You will depart the hotel and take a two-hour tour of Char leston visiting sites of rebellions and unrest. You will stop at Emmanuel AME Church\, the bedrock of the emancipation of enslaved Africans.
\n< p>11:00 am – The group will depart to John’s Island for a historical tour.\n11:30am – The group will travel t o James Island to visit the McLeod Plantation and tour the island. Boxed l unch will be provided by a local African American restaurant.
\n3:30 pm – Return to hotel\, the rest of the day is at leisure.
\n6:00pm – Option excursion to the nation’ s oldest market place. Visitors will have the opportunity to see African American artisans and weavers of the Sweet Grass baskets\, only found in C harleston and South Africa. Dinner on your own.
\nO/N Charleston BL
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Day 4: Richmond
\nAfter breakfast you w
ill depart by 9:00am for Richmond Virginia. Stop along th
e way for lunch on your own.
6:00pm – Welcome to R ichmond\, enjoy a welcome dinner at the famous African American restaurant Croaker’s Restaurant.
\nO/N Richmond BD
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Day 5: Richmond/South Hampton/Baltimore
\n9:00a m – After Breakfast you will check out of your hotel to star t your full day of tours\, first stopping at the historical site of Gabrie l Prosser.
\nYour journey will take you to Southampton County for th e Nat Turner Trail tour.
\n10:00am – The Nat Turner Trail Tour will start.
\n1:00pm – A vegetarian\, all natural meal will be prepared in your honor for lunch.
\n2:00pm – Departure to Baltimore
\n6:00pm – Upo n arrival\, you will check into your hotel Dinner is on your own.
\n< p>O/N Baltimore BL\n\n
Day 6: Baltimore/H arper’s Ferry/Baltimore
\n9:00am – Departur e for Harper’s Ferry
\n12:00pm – A stop for lunch at an African American restaurant and then continue on your full day tour.\n
2:00pm – Returning to Baltimore you will visit the Blacks in Wax Museum.
\n5:00pm – Return to your hote l
\nO/N Baltimore BL
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Day 7: Bal
timore/
After breakfast you wil l depart for Cambridge\, Maryland – approximately 2 hours each way from Ba ltimore.
\nAfter your visit to the Museum and historical sites you w ill stop for lunch.
\nLater you will arrive back at your hotel. You r evening is free.
\nO/N Baltimore BL
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Day 8: National Harbor/Optional Program to Smithsonian
After breakfast you will check out of your hotel and travel to Washin gton\, DC to Anacosta.
\n12:00pm you will stop at on e of the African American eateries for lunch\, before continuing on to the Smithsonian African American Museum or a museum of choice.
\nEnd of Tour
\nNote: Please schedule departing flight afte r 4pm from either Washington\, DC National or Baltimore. The bus will pro vide transportation to your airport. For additional information go to www.kolanut.com\, click “2017” to learn m ore about this exciting program.
\n*If us ing a credit card\, the cost will be as follows:
\n$2380 (Double) $2165 ( Triple) $2895 (Single). Make checks payable to: Kola Nut Travel and send to the address listed below.
\n\nTravel Arrangements Provided by Kola Nut Travel
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\nLos Angeles\, Ca 90045
\n(310) 674-0291 Ext. 2
\nC ST: 1020447-40
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\nMAY 18 TO JUNE
1\, 2017 – $4248.00 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM JFK!
\nFacilitate
d by Afri
ca Dreamer Tour Company
OPTION
AL EXTENSION TO SOUTH AFRICA!
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DAILY ITINERARY
\n< p>DAY 1 – THURSDAY\, MAY 18\, 2017
\nArrive Johannesb
urg at 8:05 a.m. Connect on South African Airways flight 77 at 9:30a.m.
\nArrival at 10:20a.m. Windhoek’s International Hosea Kutako Airport\,
meet your guide and travel to Namibia’s capital Windhoek.
\nIn the af
ternoon\, enjoy some sightseeing in town\, and visit the Independence Memo
rial Museum.
\n: Join a Katutura Township tour
\nOvernight at AV
ANI WINDHOEK HOTEL / similar including breakfast.
\nLunch and dinner
will be for the clients own account.
DAY 3 : SATURDAY\, MA
Y 20\, 2017 OKAHANDJA & WATERBERG
\nTravel north to Okahandj
a. Here you have the opportunity to see the Herero people\, and visit the
Herero Graves. An entire dynasty of Herero leaders are buried here and as
the official source states ‘this Herero Grave Complex is the last resting
place of the former Herero leaders Tjamuaha\, Maharero\, Samuel Maharero a
nd Friedrich Maharero’.
\nContinue further north towards the Waterber
g area. While in this area you will either visit the OvaHerero cultural ce
ntre: At Hamakari\, OvaHerero fighters suffered a crushing defeat at the h
ands of German troops in 1904. At the historic site a cultural and tourism
centre is being established\, which will house an exhibition on the histo
ry and culture of the Ovaherero people.
\nOR you will visit the Okaep
e Living Museum: The Okaepe living museum offers visitors an insight into
the life of the local San and Herero cultures in historic and current time
s.
Overnight at WATERBERG REST CAMP / similar including dinner and
breakfast.
\nLunch will be included today.
DAYS 4 AN
D 5 : SUNDAY & MONDAY\, May 21 & 22\, 2017 GROOTFONTEIN
\nTr
avel north to your next destination\, near Grootfontein.
\nOn the sec
ond day of your stay you take part in a ¾ day experience with the Ju/’Hoan
si-San. While visiting this Living Museum you learn how to make your own j
ewelery\, hunt and shoot bow and arrow\, be lead into another world by the
ir traditional dancing and healing\, make and taste traditional food and m
ore.
\nOvernight at PEACE GARDEN LODGE / similar including breakfast.
\nLunches and dinners will also be included.
DAYS 6
AND 7 : TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY\, MAY 23 & 24\, 2017 ONDANGWA
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Head further north for the next tribe in northern Namibia\, the Owambo.
\nYou can visit the town of Oshakati on the way\, with an interesting m
ix of local open air markets.
\nContinue to Ondangwa\, where you will
visit the NakambaleMuseum : The museum is housed in the former home of `N
akambale’ (the Finnish Missionary\, MarttiRautanen)\, the museum also incl
udes a live size replica of a traditional Ndonga homestead with all the di
fferent sections of the homestead abeled. Visitors to the museum are provi
ded with a guided tour of the homestead. Visitors can also order a traditi
onal meal\, and cultural performances can be arranged. In addition visitor
s can be taken to visit some of the heritage sites in the surrounding area
.
\nOvernight at PROTEA HOTEL ONDANGWA / similar including breakfast.
\nLunches and dinners will also be included.
DAYS 8
AND 9 : THURSDAY & FRIDAY\, MAY 25 & 26\, 2017 OPUWO
\nFrom
Ondangwa your route takes you towards Opuwo\, the capital of the Kaokoland
region.
\nOn day two you join the lodge on a visit to a local Himbav
illage : Meet the Himba people of Kaokolandwith a local guide & interprete
r. Interact and photograph one of the last remaining nomadic tribes of Afr
ica. You will have time to ask questions while your guide answers and expl
ains the Himbas intricate traditions\, customs and beliefs.
\nOvernig
ht at OPUWO COUNTRY HOTEL / similar including dinner and breakfast.
\nLunches will also be included.
DAYS 10 AND 11 : SATURDAY
& SUNDAY\, MAY 27 & 28\, 2017 MY TWYFELFONTEIN
\nLeaving Op
uwo travel south to Twyfelfontein. Pay a visit to the Petrified Forest\, O
rgan Pipes\, Burnt Mountain as well as the first world heritage site of Na
mibia\, the ancient rock engravings and rock paintings of Twyfelfontein.\nYou will also visit to the Living Museum of the Damara : Together wi
th the Bushmen the Damara belong to the oldest nations in Namibia. Experie
nce the daily routine\, including the traditional blacksmith (making of we
apons and tools)\, tanning of leather (production of traditional clothes)\
, jewellery and crafts\, dancing\, singing and traditional games\, Holy Fi
re and fire making and much more. Follow us on a bushwalk where the women
collect plants from the bush for food\, perfume and medicine\, and where t
he men show you how to set up traps\, snares and how they used to hunt in
the old times.
\nOvernight at TWYFELFONTEIN COUNTRY LODGE / similar i
ncluding dinner and breakfast.
\nLunches will also be included.
DAYS 12 AND 13 : MONDAY & TUESDAY\, MAY 29 & 30\, 2017 SWAKOPMU
ND
\nTravel south to Swakopmund.
\nDuring your two nigh
t stay in Swakopmund you can explore the towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Ba
y with your tour guide\, and visit the Swakopmund Museum.
Optional
activities / at an additional cost:
\nMondesa Township tour at USD$3
7.00 per person.
\nTopnaar Visit at dsdf$60.00 per person.
Ma
ny other activities are also available in and around Swakopmund\, such as
Boat cruises\, Desert tours\, Quad biking\, Sky diving\, Fishing and much
more.
\nOvernight at THE DELIGHT HOTEL / similar including breakfast.
\nLunch will be included on day 11
\nLunch on day 12 will be fo
r clients own account.
\nDinners for both nights will be for clients
own account.
DAY 14 : WEDNESDAY\, MAY 31\, 2017 WINDHOEK A
IRPORT
\nReturn to Windhoek for your departure flight ON Sou
th African Airways flight 75 at 11:15a.m.
\nAriive Johannesburg at 2:
00p.m. Connect on South African Airways flight 204 at 8:55p.m.
\nLunc
h / Packed lunch will be included.
DAY 15: THURSDAY\, JUNE
01\, 2017
\nArrive New York Kennedy at 6:40a.m.
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OF TOUR
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\nOPTIONAL TOUR – SOUTH AFRICA
– May 31 – June 4\, 2017
\nTour Rate per person = $829.0
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\nSingle room supplement = $127.00
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DAY 1 – WEDN
ESDAY\, 31 May-2017
\nArrive Johannesburg via South African
Airways flight 77 at 3:00p.m. You are met by the local representative and
transferred to City Lodge..
\nAccommodation at City Lodge Sandton Kat
herine Street – Standard Room
\nIncludes: Bed & Breakfast
\nExcl
udes: Any services not specified.
\nThe City Lodge Sandton Katherine
Street Hotel is located on the outskirts of Johannesburg’s cosmopolitan su
burb of Sandton\, approximately 4km from Sandton City\, and offers guests
a choice of 159 rooms and convenient access to a host of exciting local ac
tivities. With comfortable rooms\, complete with all the modern facilities
and amenities needed for a relaxing stay\, the hotel also provides dining
facilities on site as well as offering a trendy social bar\, a great plac
e to relax before or after dinner. The indoor gym and sparkling swimming p
ool are good places to work up an appetite for the delicious food or to wo
rk off any over indulgence! Popular with business travellers due to the am
enities\, the lodge caters for small conferences and events with an execut
ive boardroom\, catering is done on site.
Late afternoon transfer
from City Lodge Sandton to Lesedi Cultural Village for dinner
\nBoma
Dinner Experience
\nLesedi Cultural Village based in the Cradle of Hu
mankind was created to showcase the diversity of African cultures\, partic
ularly of the dominant groups found in South Africa – the Zulu\, the Xhosa
\, the Basotho\, the Ndebele and the Pedi. Guests will be welcomed with tr
aditional African singing before being escorted for a wander through the N
debele-styled village and craft market. Guests will be orientated by watch
ing a multi-visual theatre presentation on the history and origin of the S
outh African people. Then guest will be taken on a tour of the five homest
eads\, each representing a particular culture’s choice of housing material
s\, decorative details and way of living. End off with a boma dinner with
a menu offering African speciality dishes.
\nOvernight: City Lodge Di
nner
DAY 2 – THURSDAY\, 01JUNE\, 2017
\nAfte
r breakfast\, meet your local tour guide and embark on a Full Day Soweto T
our
\nMandela House
\nMandela House in Orlando West\, Soweto is
a national monument dedicated to offering insights into the life of Nelson
Mandela and the families that he lived with from 1946 through to the 1990
s. Managed by the Soweto Heritage Trust\, the house has been fully renovat
ed and hosts a visitor centre as well as excellent multi-media and audio-v
isual displays outlining the history of the Mandela family. A meaningful e
xperience\, visitors are exposed to Mandela’s personal life on this visit.
Hector Peterson Memorial
\nOn the 16th of June 1976\, Hector
Pieterson was shot by the police during a protest by schoolchildren about
Afrikaans being imposed as the medium of instruction. The Soweto uprising
\, as it has come to be known\, saw 20 children shot by police during what
started out as a peaceful protest. One of the pivotal moments in the anti
-Apartheid struggle\, 12-year old Hector has come to symbolise those that
stood against the tyrannical regime. Today\, the 16th of June is celebrate
d in South Africa as National Youth Day in remembrance of those who lost t
heir lives during the protest. The site where Hector was shot is not far f
rom the memorial
\nConstitution Hill
\nConstitution Hill has bee
n the site for South Africa’s Constitution Court since the mid-1990s but p
reviously it was one of the country’s most notorious prisons. The Old Fort
was built in 1892 and originally functioned as a prison and detention cen
tre for those awaiting trial. The tour of the facility will take in the is
olation cells known as Sections Four and Five where famous political activ
ists such as Mahatma Ghandi\, Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu were held\,
the Women’s Gaol that has housed Winnie Mandela and others and many other
cells as well as the awaiting trial building. Prisoners at this facility
have included British soldiers\, traitors\, hardened criminals\, activists
and many normal South Africans who contravened the harsh Apartheid laws.<
/p>\n
DAY 3 – FRIDAY\, 02 JUNE\, 2017
\nBreakfast
and Hotel check-out.
\nTransfer to the airport for departure on Sout
h African Airways flight 313 at 8:25 a.m. Arrive Cape Town at 10:35 a.m.\nExperience genuine hospitality at the V&A Waterfront-based The Ports
wood in Cape Town\; an elegant destination that once used to house convict
s\, the 94 Standard Rooms (58 Twins and 36 Doubles) and eight Mini-Suites
are outfitted for maximum comfort and in sophisticated style following a n
autical theme. There are views of the city and harbour from every vantage
point in this upmarket destination that is also home to the popular Quarte
rdeck Restaurant\, known for its Cape Malay speciality dishes and the Terr
ace where light meals and snacks are served throughout the day. Guests can
enjoy drinks at the Cocktail Bar\, the perfect destination from which to
watch the sun set over the busy harbour. Those that want to dine in their
rooms there is 24-hour room service and other facilities include the use o
f a sparkling swimming pool. A fantastic destination for business travelle
rs as rooms can easily convert to temporary offices and the Portswood offe
rs quality conferencing facilities.
Cape Town City
\nExplore
South Africa’s exciting ‘Mother City’ on this guided tour of the historica
l and cultural sights of Cape Town. You will step into the rich history of
the city passing by key historical monuments and places of interest\, suc
h as the impressive Castle of Good Hope and Cape Town City Hall. The tour
stops at the beautiful St. George’s Cathedral\, passes the through the lus
h Company Gardens\, and explores a cultural hub of Cape Town\, the Bo-Kaap
\, also known as the Cape Malay quarter. A tour of this vibrant city\, hom
e to street markets of every kind\, cosmopolitan and rustic eateries\, and
a host of cultures is an unforgettable experience.
Table Mountain
(weather permitting)
\nThe Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has transp
orted more than 20 million people to the summit of Cape Town’s most iconic
destination\, Table Mountain. The cableway offers a comfortable way of re
aching the top of the mountain in revolving cars that afford 360° views of
the surrounds during the ascent. Each cable car can carry 65 people at a
time and trips run on a continuous basis – the cableway is shut down durin
g bad weather. At the top\, visitors will discover a series of walking pat
hs and stunning views of the surrounding oceans and the city below. There
is a self-service restaurant and deli on site.
Robben Island Tour
(weather permitting)
\nRobben Island is best known internationally as
being the place where Nelson Mandela and many other famous anti-apartheid
activists were imprisoned. For this reason it is today a world heritage s
ite\; however it has always been a place of isolation for those not accept
ed in society and has in its past been home to a leper colony and a mental
hospital. Located in Table Bay\, just off Cape Town’s coastline\, the isl
and is 5.4km in length and comprises 574ha. The tour takes approximately 3
.5 hours including the one-hour return ferry trip that departs from the Ro
bben Island Museum at the Clocktower\, Nelson Mandela Gateway\, V&A Waterf
ront. Once the ferry embarks on the island\, guests will visit the maximum
security prison\, meet an ex-political prisoner and explore the island on
a bus tour accompanied by an experienced guide.
DAY 4 – S
ATURDAY\, 03 JUNE\, 2017
\nAfter breakfast\, check out and m
eet your local tour guide and transfer from The Portswood Hotel to Cape To
wn International Airport for your South African Airways flight 346 at 3:20
p.m. Arrive Johannesburg st 5:05p.m.
\nConnect on South African Airwa
ys flight 203 at 8:55p.m.
DAY 5 – SUNDAY\, 04 JUNE\, 2017<
/strong>
\nArrive New York Kennedy airport at 6:40a.m.
COST I
NCLUDES:
\n• Roundtrip airfare – Johannesburg/Cape Town/Johannesburg<
br />\n• 02x Nights’ accommodation at City Lodge Sandton Katherine Street
on a Bed and Breakfast basis
\n• 01x Nights’ accommodation at The Por
tswood Hotel on a Bed &Breakfast
\n• Entrance fees to sightseeing ven
ues as stated in the itinerary above
\n• Porterage at airports and ho
tels (1 x standard piece of luggage per person)
\n• Transport in priv
ate touring vehicles
\n• Guide and Driver meals & accommodation where
applicable
\n• Local English speaking driver/guide on all sightseein
g excursions
COST EXCLUDES:
\n• All other accommodation\, All
other meals\, All other transport
\n• All other sightseeing\, Gratui
ties for meals\, tourist guides\, drivers\, game rangers and trackers\, Pe
rsonal expenses such as alcoholic and other beverages\, telephone calls an
d laundryExcess baggage
Travel Insurance:
\nWe consider adequ
ate travel insurance to be essential. Travel insurance is widely available
to purchase. It is the personal responsibility of each traveller to ensur
e that they have adequate travel insurance cover. It is each traveller’s p
ersonal responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover purchased is sui
table and adequate for their particular needs.
RESERVATION FORM
\nRUNOKO RASHIDI TOUR TO NAMIBIA
\nMAY 18-JUNE 1\, 2017
\nPle
ase book my reservation for the tour to NAMIBIA\, May 18-June 1\, 2017. Fi
nal payment is due March 31\, 2017. Rate includes – airfare\, hotel accomm
odation and round trip transfers\, tours
\nRATES ____________________
_____________________ ________________________________________________
\n[ ] ENCLOSED IS MY (NONREFUNDABLE) DEPOSIT OF $300.00 PER PERSON. FINA
L PAYMENT DUE March 31\, 2017
\n[ ] $4\,248.00 per person based on do
uble occupancy
\n[ ] $319.00 per person in Single Room Supplement if
no room-mate is available*
\n[ ] Please book me on the optional tour
to South Africa – May 31 – June 4\, 2017
\n[ ]$829 per person
\n
**[ ] $127 Single Room Supplement
[ ] I WISH TO SHARE A ROOM WITH [ ] I REQUIRE SINGLE OCCUPANCY
\n___________________________________
__
\n*SINGLE RATE APPLICABLE IF NO ROOMMATE AVAILABLE
\nNAME:___
__________________________________________________________________________
____________________
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___________________________________________________
\nCITY/STATE/ZIP:
_________________________________________________________________________
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\nTELEPHONE: (H) __________________________|(CEL)_____
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\nDATE OF BIRTH:
__________________________________________ ( ) MALE ( ) FEMALE
PA SSPORT#: ___________________________ DATE OF ISSUE: ________________ EXPIR ATION:___________
\nTRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: (OPTIONAL) [ ]YES [
]NO
\nPLEASE CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD $_____________ [ ]VISA [ ] MASTER
CARD
\nCREDIT CARD NO: _____________________________________________E
XP. DATE_____________
\n(4% SERVICE FEE ON ALL CREDIT CARD PAYMENT)\nSecurity code____________(last 3 numbers on back of your card)
\nSIGNATURE_______________________________________ DATE:__________________
____________________
\nSUGGESTED PAYMENT PLAN – Due Now -Deposit $300
.00
\nFive monthly payments – $790.00 per month Final payment March 3
1\, 2017 of $788.00
Make check payable and mail to: Africa Dreamer Tours
\n9 Frank Street\, Valley Stream\, New York 11580
\n* Tel: 516
-285-4607
\n* Fax: 516-596-7691
$3699.00 PER PERSON – DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
\n $4199.00 SINGLE ROOM
\n
This year’s program will include a 12 day tour of Cuba. This is a bus tour with extended times up to 8 hours or slightly more required to reach at least two locations. If you do not want to spend a considerable amount of time on the bus\, this may not be a tour for you.
\nThe tour does not include domestic air in Cuba. We expect this p rogram to sell out very quickly. The 2016 program had 54 participants and we had to turn away 15 individuals who signed up after the group had been finalized. We have 40 spaces and 10 of the spaces are already secured. If you are interested in joining Dr. Rashidi\, please do so immediately. Pref erences will be for participants who will be traveling with the group. The re are currently 40 spaces available and of that number 5 will be single r ooms.
\n\n
What’s Included in Your Price:
\n\n
What’s Not Includ ed in Your Price:
\n\n
TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW!
\n\n
A Complete Welcome Packag e will be sent upon receipt of your deposit and completed Cuba Travel Rese rvation Form. Note: Make checks payable to:
\nKola Nut Travel. Inc.<
br />\n6080 Center Drive Suite 600
\nLos Angeles\, Ca 90045
\n(3
10) 674-0291 Ext. 3
Go to www.kolanut.com for additional details.
\nDTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170629 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:DATE CHANGE: Dr. Runoko Rashidi’s 2017 Afro Cuban Tour June 28 – Ju ly 9\, 2017 URL:http://drrunoko.com/event/dr-runoko-rashidis-2017-afro-cuban-tour-june_ 28_july_9_2017/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/D r.-Runoko-Rashidi’s-2017-Afro-Cuban-Tour-150x150.jpg\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Dr.-Runoko-Rashidi’s-2017- Afro-Cuban-Tour-300x100.jpg\;300\;100\;1\,large\;http://drrunoko.com/wp-co ntent/uploads/2016/09/Dr.-Runoko-Rashidi’s-2017-Afro-Cuban-Tour.jpg\;640\; 214\;\,full\;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Dr.-Runoko-Ras hidi’s-2017-Afro-Cuban-Tour.jpg\;920\;307\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-944@drrunoko.com DTSTAMP:20181217T145640Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en:Mexico\,museum international tours\,Olmec Heads\,tou rs CONTACT:AFRICA DREAMER TOURS\; 516-285-4607 DESCRIPTION:
July 24 – August 3\, 201 7
\nPrice per person in DBL room: $2\,487.00
\nPrice p
er person in SGL room: $2\,757.00
Breakfast and lunch or dinner da ily.
\nDeluxe hotels
\nLectures by Dr. Rashidi
\nThe goa l of the tour is to see all twenty of the Olmec heads on one visit. To my knowledge this has never been done before. Few people have actually seen a ll twenty heads. Runoko Rashidi is one of those few.
\nThe Olmec civ ilization of Mexico is one of the world’s great civilizations and the pare nt civilization of the Americas. It is the American equivalent to the Nile Valley civilization of Africa and began four-thousand years ago. At the h eart of the Olmec civilization are twenty gigantic stone heads–all of them with African features. On this tour\, for the first time in history\, we intend to visit all twenty of the heads in the course of one tour. This ma kes the tour historic. In addition to the heads themselves\, all of the ma jor Olmec artifacts in Mexico will be viewed. You will visit the site of t he first city in the Americas\, the first pyramid in the Americas and the largest pyramid in the Americas. And all of this with the noted historian Runoko Rashidi. This is a tour that you don’t want to miss. I invite you t o be a part of history and join a tour that has been years in the making a nd planning. Mexico is a safe and friendly place and we are going to give you an experience like never before. And\, of course\, there will be time for shopping and time on your own for you to spend as you like! It is a tr ip of a lifetime! So come to Mexico with me!
\nHere is your itinerary:
\nDAY 1 – Monday\, July 24 – Arrival Mexico City
\nDepart New York Kennedy airport via DEL TA AIRLINES flight 481 at 915 a.m.
\nArrive Mexico City at 1:31 p.m. You will be welcomed by one of our drivers and be brought to your hotel f or Check- in. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening welcome dinner\, meet an d drink. Overnight stay. Hotel Plaza Florencia (Dinner)
\n\n
DAY 2 – Tuesday\, July 25 – Mexico City Tour
\nAfter breakfast\, you will explore the city. You will visit the histo rical center to see the Zócalo (the Place of the Constitution)\, one of th e world’s largest city squares\, the National Palace and the Black Christ at Cathedral Metropolitan. Driving tour of the major highlights. Furthermo re\, you will visit the tomb of Vicente Guerrero at Cemetery San Fernando and the National Museum of Anthropology where you will see the first two O lmec heads.
\nLunch included.
\nEvening Mariachi cultural perf ormance.
\nOvernight: Hotel Plaza Florencia (Breakfast/Lunch)
\n< p> \nDAY 3 – Wednesday\, July 26 – Pyramids of Teotihua can
\nAfter breakfast you will visit the ancient city of Teotihuacán\, located about 60 km north of Mexico City. This complex of pyramids was once Mesoamerica’s greatest city. The original name remains a mystery\, but the Aztecs named it the “City of Gods” when they found it as they could not believe that humans have built such grand structures. Cl imbing the pyramids you will have an incredible view over the whole territ ory.
\nShopping in the afternoon.
\nOvernight: Hotel Plaza Flo rence (Breakfast/Lunch)
\n\n
DAY 4\, Thursday Jul y 27 – Mexico City – Xalapa
\nAfter breakfast\, you wi ll be taken to Xalapa (about a 4 hours drive). On the bus Dr. Rashidi will provide an overview of the African presence in the Olmec world. In the af ternoon you will have time to visit the Anthropology Museum on a guided to ur by Dr. Rashidi. Seven of the Olmec heads are in this one museum alone. Have time if you like for a walk around the beautiful city center.
\nOvernight: Villa Las Margaritas (Breakfast/Lunch)
\n\n
< strong>DAY 5 – Friday\, July 28 – Xalapa – Santiago Tuxtla\n
After breakfast\, you will be taken to the pleasant little town of Santiago Tuxtla (about 3.5 hours drive). Visit the museums in the afternoo n. On this day you will see the two Tres Zapotes Olmec heads\, including t he head with the braids and the first of the heads identified. You will al so see the Cobata head–the largest of the Olmec heads. You will also see t he Olmec artifact called El Negro. It is one of the most impressive and sp ectacular of the Olmec artifacts. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the small an d picturesque Mexican town.
\nOvernight: Tuxtla: Gran Santiago Plaza (Breakfast/Dinner)
\n\n
DAY 6 – Saturday\, July 29 Santiago Tuxtla – Villahermosa
\nDrive to Villaherm osa\, stopping at village La Venta\, Tabasco\, to see the archeological ar ea. In La Venta you will see three additional Olmec heads and have the opp ortunity to climb the first known pyramid in the Americas. These are the l east known Olmec heads.
\nOvernight in Villahermosa: La Venta Inn (B reakfast/Lunch)
\n\n
DAY 7 – Sunday\, July 30 – V illahermosa
\nCity tour of Villahermosa\, including La Venta Park and Museum\, statue of Vicente Guerrero and anthropology Museu m. In La Venta Park you will see three of the La Venta Olmec heads\, a rar e statue of an Olmec goddess and the statue of the ancient Olmec astronome r called The Watcher. Lunch. Do some shopping. Dinner on your own.
\nOvernight stay: La Venta Inn (Breakfast/Lunch)
\n\n
Drive to the town of San Lorenzo–the site of the first city in the Americas–to see the twentieth and final Olmec head!
\nReturn to Villahermosa.
\n< p>Overnight. : La Venta Inn (Breakfast/ Dinner\n\n
Transfer to the airport for Aero Mexico airlines flight 512 at 3:25 p .m
\nArrive Mexico City at 5:25p.m. You are met and transferred to h otel.
\nRest of evening at leisure.
\nOvernight: Hotel Plaza F lorence. (Breakfast)
\n\n
DAY 10\, -Wednesday\, A ug. 02\, Tula
\nDay at leisure. OR
\nOPTIONAL TO UR at additional cost $60.00 – Tour to the mysterious archaeological site of Tula.
\nEvening: Farewell dinner and round table discussion with Dr. Rashidi.
\nOvernight: Hotel Plaza Florence (Breakfast/dinner)
\n\n
DAY 11 – Thursday\, Aug. 03
\nToday transfer to the airport for departure on DELTA AIRLINES flight 948 at 2:25p.m. Arrive New York Kennedy 8:50 p.m. Breakfast
\nEnd of Services.
\n\n
TOUR INCLUDES:
\nRound trip air transportation via Delta Airlines from New York
\nTravel ov er land via air conditioned motor coach
\nHotel accommodation
\n< p>5 nights Hotel Plaza Florencia\,Mexico City\n– 1 night Vila Las M argaritas\, Xalapa
\n– 1 night Gran Santiago Plaza Hotel\, Santiago\ , Tuxtla
\n– 3 nights La Venta Inn\, Villahermosa
\n*Hotel tax es and service fees
\n* Meals as outlined B =Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
\n* All transfers to and from the airport
\n*Certified English speaking local tour guides throughout
\n*All departure taxe s
\n\n
NOT INCLUDED:
\nTips: to guide(s)\, drivers and hotel personnel
\nBaggage: excess baggage – (allowance 2 pieces at 50 pounds per piece)
\nTravel Insurance: St rongly recommended
\nPersonal expenses: meals and drinks not include d in the itinerary\, items of personal nature – telephone\, laundry\, etc< /p>\n
\n
DEPOSIT: A nonrefundable deposit of $30 0.00 per person is required at time of signing of contract before the book ings can be considered confirmed. Africa Dreamer Tours must receive final payment 60 days prior to departure. For bookings made within 60 days of de parture\, full payment is due.
\nCONFIDENTIAL NET TOUR RATE< /strong>: Prices are quoted net per person based on double occupancy in U. S. dollars\, unless otherwise indicated\, and are based upon the prices of service providers\, exchange rate\, cost of fuel\, taxes and
\nOthe r fees in force at time of preparation of contract. All prices are subject to change without notice.
\n_______________________________________ _______________
\nRESERVATION F ORM
\nRUNOKO RASHIDI T OUR TO MEXICO
\nJULY 2 4 – AUGUST 3\, 2017
\nPlease book my reservation for the to ur to MEXICO\, July 24 – August 3\, 2017. Final payment is due June 20\, 2 017 Rate includes – airfare\, hotel accommodation\, round trip transfers a nd tours
\nRATES ___________________________________________________ ___________________
\n[ ] ENCLOSED IS MY (NONREFUNDABLE) DEPOSIT OF $300.00 PER PERSON. FINAL PAYMENT DUE June 20\, 2017
\n[ ] $2\,487.0 0 per person based on double occupancy
\n[ ] $2\,757.00 per person i n Single Room occupancy (if no room-mate is available)*
\n[ ] I WISH TO SHARE A ROOM WITH [ ] I REQUIRE SINGLE OCCUPANCY
\n_____________ ________________________
\n*SINGLE RATE APPLICABLE IF NO ROO MMATE AVAILABLE
\nNAME:____________________________________
______________________
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RT
ADDRESS:______________________________________________ _______________
\nCITY/STATE/ZIP:___________________________________ ______________________
\nTELEPHONE: (H)_______________|(CEL)________ ______E-MAIL__________________
\nDATE OF BIRTH: ____________________ ______ ( ) MALE ( ) FEMALE
\nPASSPORT#: ____________________________ ______
\nDATE OF ISSUE: __________EXPIRATION:__________
\nTRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: (OPTIONAL) [ ] YES [ ] NO
\nPLEASE CHARGE M Y CREDIT CARD $_____________ [ ]VISA [ ] MASTERCARD
\nCREDIT CARD NO : _________________________EXP. DATE_____________
\n(4% SER VICE FEE ON ALL CREDIT CARD PAYMENT)
\nSecurity code_______ _____(last 3 numbers on back of your card)
\nSIGNATURE______________ _____________________DATE:_________________
\nSUGGESTED PAYM ENT PLAN – Due Now -Deposit $300.00
\nFive monthly payments – $440.00 per month Final payment June 20\, 2017 of $187.00
\nAFRICA DREAMER TOURS\n
9 Frank Street
\nValley Stream\, New York 11580
\nTel: 516-285-4607
\nFax: 516-596-7691
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Depart New York Kennedy airport TERMINAL ONE (1) via Royal Air Maroc flight 201 at 8:00p.m.
\n\n
Arrival at Mohammed V airport\, Casablanca at 7:45 a.m.
\nWelcome an d assistance by local Tour guide
\nTransfer to your hotel. Free time till departure for city tour of Casablanca including: United Nations Squa re\, Habous quarter in the Medina\, Mohammed V Square\, Royal Palace surro undings\, residential area of Anfa and Ain Diab cornice\, and the great Ha ssan II Mosque.(optional\, with entrance fee.).
\nEvening: Dinner
\nOvernight: : Atlas Almohadescome Hotel
\n\n
Breakfast at hotel.
\nDeparture for Rabat. Arr ival and guided sightseeing tour of Rabat\, including: Royal palace \, Kasbah of the Oudayas\, Hassan Tower and Mosque\, the splendid Mohammed V Mausoleum. Mechouar.
\nLunch in a local restaurant (On our own)
\nThen continuation for Fez.
\nEn route\, a stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis\, visit of the Holy village of Moulay Idri ss. Continue to Meknes. Visit to Bab El Mansour\, considered the first gat eway in Morocco\, Moulay Ismail Palace\, and the old and new Medina. Continue to Fes. Check-in at hotel. Dinner
\nOvern ight: Ramada Hotel.
\n\n
After breakfast\, visit the oldest of the Imperial Cities and ancient cultural center of Morocco. The tour includes : medieval Medina\, Medersas\,(Karaouine\,the oldest University in the wor ld)\,Karouyne Mosque and Nejjarine Fountain.
\nMoroccan lunch in the ancient palace at the heart of medina.
\nOvernight: Ramada Hotel Fe s.
\n\n
Breakfast\,
\nTravel to Midelt throu gh the Middle Atlas mountains. Stop in Azrou\, famous for its cedar-wood h andicrafts. Arrive in Midelt for lunch( on your own)
\n.Continue to Erfoud through a series of fortified villages
\nArrive in Erfoud\, c heck-in at hotel.
\nDinner
\nOvernight.in hotel: Le Riad Sala m Erfoud
\nOptional: sunrise Merzouga dunes ple ase arrange this excursion with your guide
\n\n
Breakfast
\nDeparture to Ouarzazate via the “Road of 100 Kasbah s «along the Dades river to the lush oasis of Tineghir\, Todra G orge Lunch restaurant situated at the foot of valley and then\n
Continue to El Kelaa\, famous for its Rose. an rose-water perfume. Ouarzazatelies on a vast desert plateau\, gateway to Morocco’s Deep South.
\nDinner
\nOvernight: Inis Hotel\; Ouarzazate.
\n\n
Breakfast at the hotel\, then departure visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
\nLunch < /b>(on you own)
\nIn the after noon continue to Marrakech\ , via the col of Tizi n’tichka.
\nDinner :
\nOvernight: Ho tel El Andalous
\n\n
Breakfast at the hotel\,a guided tour o f Marrakech\,including:Koutoubia Mosque\,Menara lagoon and pavillon\,Saadi an Tombs and Bahia Palace\,souk and Djemaa El Fna Square with its story-te llers and snake – charmers\, and the tomb of Emperor Yusef ben-Tachfin. .M orocco lunch at local restaurant in the heart of medina.
\nOptional Dinner and Entertainment program
\nOvernight:Hotel El Andalous in Ma rrakech
\n\n
Half day Ourika Valley (60 kms from Marrakech).
\nThe Ourika Valley is situated at t he foothills of the Atlas Mountains and owes its green terraces of orchard s and crops to the clear fast-flowing waters of the Ourika River. The scen ery and views are impressive and the area is also famous for its pottery. The valley is dotted with small villages whose pisé houses cluster togethe r on the plateau or by the river. There will be a unique opportunity to vi sit a local house and see Moroccan rural life first hand.
\nMoroccan lunch at typical restaurant.
\nDepart and drive to Casablanca for y our departure flight.
\nRoyal Air Maroc flight 202 depart 9:40p.m.< /p>\n
\n
Arrival at New Yor k Kennedy airport at 12:45 a.m.
\nEnd of Tour
\n\n
T OUR INCLUDEs
\n*`U. S. and Morocco departure taxes (subject to change)
\n\n
NOT I NCLUDED: Passport or visa fees\, travel insurance\, excess luggage\, item s of personal nature\, meals not included in the itinerary
\n\n
Based on a minimum of 12 full paying based on d
ouble occupancy
\n$2\,870.00 per person sharing a double room
\n
$230.00 single room supplement
Suggested payment plan:
\n Deposit -$30
0.00\,
\n 2nd pa
yment Nov. 28 = $1000.00
\n
Final payment –Jan. 15\, = $1579.99
\n
\n
\n< p>ENCLOSED IS MY (NONREFUNDABLE) DEPOSIT OF $300.00 PER PERSON FOR< b> THE \n
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TOUR TO MO ROCCO JANUARY27 – FBRUARY 06\, 2018
\nFINAL PAYMENT DUE Ja nuary 15\, 2018
\n\n
[ ]$2\,870< /b>.00 person sharing a room
\n[ ]$230< b>.00 Single room supplement
\n\n
[ ] I WISH TO SHAR E A ROOM WITH:
\n__________ ______________________
\n\n
[ ] I REQUIRE SINGLE OCC
UPANCY
\nSINGLE RATE APPLICABLE IF NO ROOMMATE
\n
\n
NAME:_______________________________________________
\n\n
ADDRESS:____________________________________________
\n\n
CITY/STATE/ZIP______________________________________ __
\n\n
TELEPHONE: (H)___________________(Cel)________
______________
\nE-MAIL:___________________________
< /b>
\nDATE OF BIRTH:___________________ ( ) MALE ( ) FEMA LE
\n\n
PASSPORT # ______________________ DATE OF IS SUE ____________ EXPIRATION___________
\n\n
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE (OPTIONAL)_[ ]YES [ ] NO
\n< /p>\n
PLEASE CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD $_____________ [ ] VISA [ ] MASTERCARD
\n\n
CREDIT CARD NO:______________________ _ EXP. DATE____________ Security code_____________
\n(4% SERVICE FEE ON ALL CREDIT CARD PAYMENT)
\n\n
DATE:___________________ SIGNATURE_________________________ ______________
\n\n
Make Check payable and mail to: AFRICA DREAMER TOURS
\nDeposit = $300.00 pe
r person
\n2nd PAYMENT -$1000.00 – Dec. 27\, 2017 <
/strong>
\nFinal Payment – January 15 – $1\,570.00 <
/p>\n
\n
9 Frank Street\, Valley Stream New York 11580
\n
Tel: 516-285-4607
/ Fax: 516-596-7691
\n
E-MAIL: adreamt@optimum.net 
ETHIOP
IA – SOUTHERN & NORTHERN
\n
\nApril 29 – May 12\, 2018KENYA TOUR DATES ARE MAY 10 – 21\, 2018
\,
\n
\nSEE DETAILS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE~FINAL\, UPDATED INFORMATION ~
\n
\n
Day 2 –Monday\, April 30\, 2018: (Addis Ababa)
\nOvernight: Debre Damo or similar hotel Dinner
\n\n
Day 03 Tu esday\, May 01\, 2018: Historical R oute (Axum)
\nBreakfast
\nOvernight :Sabean International Hotel or similar Breakfast/Dinner
\n\n
Day 04 : \, Wednesday \, May 02\, 2018 Lalibela
\nBreakfast
\n\n
Day 05: Thursday\, May 03\, 2018 Gondar
\nBreakfast.
\nOvernight: Go ha Hotel or similar hotel Breakfast Dinner
\n\n
Day 06: Friday\, May 04\, 2018 Bahar Dar
\nBreakfast
\nOvernight: Jacarand Hotel or Similar Breakfast Di nner
\n\n
Day 07: Saturday\, May 05\, 2018 Addis Ababa
\nBreakfast
\nOvernight : Debre Damo Hotel or sim ilar Breakfast/Din ne
\n\n
Day 08 – Sunday\, May 06\, 2018 – Southern Arba Minch
\nBreakfast
\nOVERNIGHT: Arba Minch\, Paradise lodge or Similar Breakfast Lunch
\n\n
Day 09 – Monday\, May 07\, 2018 Arba Minch-Chamo lake – Jinka
\nBreakfast
\nOVENIGHR: Jinka\ , Orit hotel Breakfast Lunch
\n\n
Breakfast
\nOVERNIGHT: Turmi at Buska lodge Breakfast Lunch
\n\n
Day 11: Wednesday\, May 09\, 2018 Turmi-Omo Rate – Turmi
\nBreakfast
\nOVERNIGHT: Turmi at Buska lodge Breakfast Lunch
\n\n
Day 12: Thursday\, May 10\, 2018 Turmi-Arba Minch
\nBreakfast
\nD rive back to Arba Minch exploring\, Konso villages.
\nOVERNIGHT: Arba Minch\, Paradise lodge B reakfast Lunch
\n\n
Day 13 – Friday\, May 11\, 2018 Arba Minch –Addis Ababa< /p>\n
Breakfast
\nTransfer for departure on Ethiopian Airlines flight 500 a t 10:45p.m. for the U.S.A.
\nOR –
\nDepart on Ethiopian Airlines flight 308 at 11:15 p.m for Kenya
\n\n
Day 14 – Saturday\, May 12\, 2018
\n\n
ETHIOPIA tour INCLUDES
\n\n
NOT INCLUDED
\n
NET TOUR RATE: ETHIOPIA – SOUTHERN & NORTHERN – April 29 – May 12\, 2018
\nThe rates are based on a minimum of 12 full paying passengers . Al rates are subject to change
\nBased on double occupancy = $3\,766. 00 per person
\nSingle room supplement = $370.00
\n\n
SUGGESTED PAYMENT PLAN f or ETHIOPIA PORTION:
\nDeposit now due $250.00 nonr efundable
\n6 monthly payment of $585.00 final paym ent – March 14\,2018
\n\n
\n
\n< p>DAY 1 – Thursday\, May 10\, 2018 (FOR PERSONS O NLY ON KENYA PORTION)\n
\n
DAY 2: Friday\, May 11\, 2018
\nDAY 3: Saturday\, May 12\, 2018 – Addis/Nair obi
\nOvernight: Panari Hotel (Breakfast/ Dinner)
\n\n
DAY 4: Sun day\, May 13\, 2018 –Nairobi-Mt Kenya
\nBreakfast
\nOvernight: SERENA MOUNTAIN LODGE (Break fast/Lunch/Dinner)
\n\n
DAY 5: Monday\, May 14\, 20 18- Nairobi-Amboseli
\nBreakfast
\nOvernight: AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE (Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner)
\n\n
DAY 6: Tuesday\, May 15\, 2018- Amboseli
\nBreakfast
\n\nOvernight: AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
\n\n
DAY 7: Wednesday\, May 16\, 2018- Amboseli-Nai robi-Mombasa
\nOvernight SAROVA WHITE SANDS HOTEL (Breakfast/Dinner)
\n\n
DAY 8: Thur sday\, May 17\, 2018 -Mombasa
\nBreakfast .
\nOvernight SAROVA WHITE SANDS HOTEL (Breakfast/Dinner)
\n\n
Ove rnight: SAROVA WHITE SANDS HOITEL (Breakfast/dinner)
\n\n
DAY 10: Saturday\, May 19\, 2018
\nOvernight: SAROVA WHITE SANDS HOTEL
\n< p> \nDAY 11: Sunday\, May 20\, 2018- Momb asa and depart
\n\n
DAY 12: Mon day\, May 21\, 2018
\n\n
END OF TOUR
\n\n
KENYA Tour INCLUDES:
\n\n
NOT INCLUDED
\n< /p>\n
PLEASE BOOK MY RESERVATI ON TO JOIN PROF. RASHIDI TOUR TO ETHIOPIA : DEPART APRIL 29\, 2018 FROM WA SHINGTON\, DULLES AIRPORT – Historical Route & Omo Valley April 29 – May 1 2\, 2018 – Ethiopia only
\n[ ] $3\,766.00 per per son based on double occupancy
\n[ ] $370.00 Single Room Supplement
\n\n
[ ]YES\, PLEASE BOOK ME ON THE KENYA TOUR MAY 10 – 21\, 2018.
\n[ ] $3\,699.00 per person bas ed on double occupancy with airfare from Dulles
\n[ ] $2\,245.00 land only for Kenya portion May 11 – 21\,2018
\n[ ] $350.00 Single room supplement
\n\n
ROOMING
\n[ ] I WISH TO SHARE A ROOM WITH [ ] I REQUIRE SINGLE OCCUPANCY Single rate applicable if no roommate available
\n___________ ___________________
\n\n
ENCLOSED IS MY (NONREFUNDABLE) DEPOS IT OF $250.00 PER PERSON. FINAL PAYMENT DUE February 28\, 2018.
\nNAME FIRST:__________________MIDDLE:______________LAST:____
____________________
\n
ADDRESS____________________________ _____________________________________
\n\n
CITY/STATE/ZIP:___ _________________________________________________________
\n\n< p>TELEPHONE:(H)_____________________(CEL)_________________________________ __\n
\n
EMAIL:________________________DATE OF BIRTH: ________ ____ ( ) MALE ( )FEMALE
\n\n
PASSPORT#: ______________ DATE OF ISSUE______________EXPIRY_______________
\n\n
TRIP CANC ELLATION INSURANCE: (OPTIONAL) [ ]YES [ ]NO
\n\n
PLEA SE CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD $_____________ [ ]VISA [ ] MASTERCARD\n
\n
CREDIT CARD NO: ____________________EXP. DATE____________
Security Code_____
\n(4% SERVICE FEE ON ALL CREDIT CARD PAYME
NT)
\n
SIGNATURE______________________ DATE:______ __________________________
\n*All rates are subject to change
\n< p> \nMake check payable and mail to:
\nAFRICA DREAMER TOURS\n
9 Frank Street\, Valley Stream\, New York 11580
\nTel: 516-28 5-4607 * Fax: 516-596-7691
\n*E-MAIL: adreamt@optimu m.net
\nDTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180522 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ETHIOPIA – SOUTHERN & NORTHERN TOUR\, 4/29/2018 – 5/12/2018\, WITH OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO KENYA 5/10/2018 – 5/21/2018 URL:http://drrunoko.com/event/ethiopia-southern-northern-tour-4292018-51220 18-with-optional-extension-to-kenya-5102018-5212018/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2 018_ethiopia_tour6-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http://drrunoko.com/w p-content/uploads/2017/08/2018_ethiopia_tour6-300x108.png\;300\;108\;1\,la rge\;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2018_ethiopia_tour6-10 24x367.png\;640\;229\;1\,full\;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017 /08/2018_ethiopia_tour6.png\;1132\;406\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1242@drrunoko.com DTSTAMP:20181217T145640Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en:tours CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
\n
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\n\n
| Visiting
: Havana ¨ Cienfuegos ¨ Matanzas ¨ Santiago ¨ Guantanamo ¨ Varade
ro ¨ Vinales\n Length: 12 Days \n\n Deposits: $600 (nonrefundable). Monthly payments av ailable. Bal: May 1\, 2018 \nInclusions: Lectures¨Air from JFK or LAX¨Hotels¨Most Meals¨ Tours¨Tour Gratuities¨< strong>Visa¨Services of English Speaking Guide \nContact: Kola Nut Travel at (310 ) 674-0291 Ext 3 for Additional Details \nSpace is very limi ted! Reserve your space now! | \n
\nName:__________________________________
_____
\n
\n
Phone: __________________ ____
\n\n
Address: ________ ___________________________________________
\n\n
___ _____________________________________________________________
\nEmail: ____________________________________
\n\n
Roommate:_________________________
\n\n
Remarks: ________________ _____________________________________
\n\n
_________ __________________________________________________________
\n\n
Make check/money orders payable to:
\nKola Nut Travel\, Inc. <
a href='http://www.kolanut.com'>www.kolanut.com
6080 Center Drive #600
\nLos Angeles\, Ca 90045
\n(310) 674-0291 Ext 3
\nDTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180708 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:CUBA: An African Heritage Journey with Runoko Rashidi & KRST Unity Center\, June 26 – July 7\, 2018 URL:http://drrunoko.com/event/cuba-an-african-heritage-journey-with-runoko- rashidi-krst-unity-center-june-26-july-7-2018/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/S creen-Shot-2017-10-16-at-11.39.21-PM-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;htt p://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-16-at-11.3 9.21-PM-300x122.png\;300\;122\;1\,large\;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/up loads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-16-at-11.39.21-PM.png\;640\;260\;\,full\ ;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-16-at- 11.39.21-PM.png\;781\;317\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1271@drrunoko.com DTSTAMP:20181217T145640Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en:Mexico\,museum international tours\,Olmec Heads\,tou rs CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Daily Itinera ry
\n\n
DAY 1 – Monday\, July 23\, 2018
\n< p>Departure from U.S.A. to Mexico City\nOn arrival in Mexico City y ou are met and transferred to hotel for check-in.
\nEvening: orient ation with Prof. Runoko and local tour guide.
\nWelcome dinner in G uadalajara de Noche Restaurant with entertainment.
\nOvernight: HILT ON REFORMA HOTEL (Dinner)
\n\n
DAY 2 – Tuesday\, July 24\, 2018 City Tour
\nBreakfast
\nDepart on a city tour driving pass major highlights\, visit the historical center square\, viewing the Zocalo (the place of the Constitution)\, one of the world’s largest city squares\, the National Palace and the Black Christ at Cathedral Metropolitan\, tomb of Vicente Guerrero at Cemetery San Fernan do and Frida Kahlo museum. The National museum of Anthropology the first two Olmec Heads\, led by Dr. Runoko and local tour guide.
\nLunch at the restaurant inside the Museum.
\nEvening at leisure
\nOver night: HILTON REFORMA HOTEL (Breakfast/lunch)
\n\n
DAY 3- Wednesday\, July 25\, 2018 Teotihuacan
\nBreakfast
\nToday visit to the ancient city of Teotihuacan (48 Kms) north of Mexico City
\nThe pyramids were once Mesoamerica’s greatest city. T he original name remains a mystery\, but the Aztecs named it the “City of Gods” when they found it\, they could not believe that humans built such s tructures. Climb the
\nPyramids for an incredible view of the whole territory.
\nLunch at La Gruta Restaurant
\nOvernight: HILTON REFORMA HOTEL (Breakfast/Lunch)
\n\n
DAY 4 – THU RSDAY\, JULY 26\, 2018 Cholula/ Puebla
\nBreakfast
\nTransfer from hotel to Cholula Puebla (78 miles)
\nCity tou r of Cholula and visit to the The Great Pyramid of Cholula\, also known as Tlachihualtepetl (Nahuatl for “artificial mountain”)\, It is the largest archaeological site of a pyramid (temple) in the New World.
\nTrans fer from Cholula to the historic center of Puebla
\nOvernight: HOTEL MISION ARCANGEL (Breakfast/Lunch)
\n\n
DAY 5< /b>– FRIDAY\, JULY 27\, 2018
\nBreakfast.
\nDep art and drive (2 hours/ 12 minutes) to Xalapa
\nCity tour of Xalapa. Visit let by Dr. Rashidi to the Museum of Anthropology to view seven of the Olmec Heads\, you will have time to see the museum on your ow n.
\nLunch at a local restaurant.
\nDrive to Veracruz for over night
\nOvernight\; Double Tree Hilton Veracruz (Breakfast/Lun ch)
\n\n
DAY 6 – SATURDAY\, JULY 28\, 2018
\nBreakfast
\nMorning city tour of Vera Cruz including visit to the f ortress.
\nAfternoon transfer to the airport for flight (via Mexi co city) to Oaxaca.
\nOvernight: HOTEL VICTORIA (Breakfast
\n\n
DAY 7 – SUNDAY\, JULY 29\, 2018
\nBreakfast
\nToday you will visit the archaeological site of Mo nte Alban
\nLunch –on your own
\nAfternoon at le isure/shopping.
\nOvernight: HOTEL VICTORIA (Breakfast
\n\n
DAY 8 – MONDAY\, JULY 30\, 2018
\nBreakfast\n
Transfer to airport for flight from Oaxaca to airport for flight to Acapulco
\nOvernight: GRAN PLAZA HOTEL (all inclusive –B reakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
\n\n
DAY 9 – TUESDAY\, JULY 31\ , 2018
\nBreakfast
\nDepart on a sightseeing tour of Acapu lco and visit to the archaeology museum.
\nOvernight: GRAN PLAZA HOE L (all inclusive)
\n\n
DAY 10- WEDNESDAY\, AUGUS T 01\, 2018
\nBreakfast
\nDay at leisure
\nOvernight : GRAN PLAZA HOTEL (all inclusive)
\n\n
\n
DAY 11< /b> – THURSDAY\, AUGUST 02\, 2018
\nTra nsfer for visit to the museum of Afro-mestizo cultures and visit Costa Chi co
\nOvernight: GRAN PLAZA HOTEL (all inclusive)
\n\n
DAY 12 – FRIDAY\, AUGUST 03\, 2018
\nBreakfast
\nTransfer to the airport for departure to U.S.A.
\n\n
TOUR INCLUDES\;
\nRoundtrip air transportation via DELTA AIRLINES from New York Kennedy airport
\nRoundtrip transfer and baggage handling
\nDomestic flights Veracruz/Oaxaca/Acapulco/Mex ico City
\nHotel accommodation:
\n3 nights Hilton Reforma Hote l \, Mexico City
\n1 night Hotel Mission Arcangel\, Puebla
\n1 night Doubletree Hilton\, Veracruz
\n2 nights Hotel Victoria\, Oax aca
\n4 nights Gran Plaza Hotel\, Acapulco (all inclusive)
\nH otel taxes end service fees
\nMeals as outlined
\nAll tours as outlined in the itinerary
\nEntrance fees where applicable
\nExperienced English speaking local tour guide
\nLectures by Dr. Run oko throughout the tour
\nBaggage tags
\nU.S.A\, & Mexico depa rture taxes
\n\n
Not Included\;
\nPassport or vi sa fees\, travel insurance\, items of personal nature\, excess baggage\, m eals not included
\nIn the itinerary.
\n\n
TOUR RATE
\nThe rates quoted as net per person based on double occupancy. All of the terms and conditions
\nare applicable to this quote . Based on minimum of 2o persons
\n\n
. 1 Air from New York and land cost = $3\,230.00 per person
\n\n
\n
SUGGESTED PAYMENT PLAN: Deposit = $250.00< /p>\n
5 monthly payment of $497.00 Final payment $495.00
\n\n
\n
\n
< b>RESERVATION FORM
\nAFRICAN HERITAGE MEXICO TOUR
\nWITH PROF. RUNOKO RASHIDI
\nJULY 23 – AUGUST 3\, 2018
\n\n
\n
PLEASE BOOK MY RESER VATION TO JOIN PROF. RASHIDI TOUR TO MEXICO :
\nDEPAR T JULY 23\, 2018 FROM NEW YORK KENNEDY AIRPORT –
\n[ ] $3\,230.00 per person based on double occupancy
\n[ ] $330.00 Single Room Supplement
\n[ ] $ 2\,474.00 LAND ONLY per person
\n[ ] I WISH TO SHA RE A ROOM WITH [ ] I REQUIRE SINGLE
\n_____________ ________________ Sing le rate applicable if no roommate available
\nENCLOSED IS MY (NONREFUNDABLE) DEPOSIT OF $250.00 PER PERSON. FINAL PAYMENT DUE May 23\, 2018.
\nNAME FIRST:__________________MIDDLE:______________LAST:_____ ___________________
\nADDRESS________________________________ _________________________________________
\nCIT Y/STATE/ZIP:________________________________________________ __________________
\nTELEPHONE:(H)______ _______________(CEL)____________________E-mail:_____________ __
\nEMAIL:________________________DATE OF BIRT H: ____________ ( ) MALE ( )FEMALE
\nPASSPORT#: __________ ____ ______ DATE OF ISSUE¬-______________EXPIRY_____________ __
\nTRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: (OPTIONAL) [ ]YES< /b> [ ]NO
\nPLEASE CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD $_____ ________ [ ]VISA[ ] MASTERCARD
\nCREDIT CA RD NO: __________________________ EXP. DATE______ ______Security Code_____ (4% SERVICE FEE ON ALL CREDIT CARD PAYMENT)
\n\n
SIGNATURE______________________ DATE:_________ _______________________
\n*All rates are subject to change
\n\n
Make check payable and mail to: AFRICA DRE AMER TOURS
\n9 Frank Street\, Valley Stream\, New York 11580
\nTel: 516-285-4607* Fax: 516-5 96-7691*E-MAIL: adreamt@optimum.net
\nDTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180804 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:AFRICAN HERITAGE MEXICO TOUR: OLMEC HEADS\, ANCIENT CITIES AND BLA CK COMMUNITIES – JULY 23 – AUGUST 3\, 2018 URL:http://drrunoko.com/event/african-heritage-mexico-tour-olmec-heads-anci ent-cities-and-black-communities-july-23-august-3-2018/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/S creen-Shot-2017-10-29-at-3.01.52-AM-150x150.png\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http ://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-29-at-3.01. 52-AM-300x272.png\;300\;272\;1\,large\;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-29-at-3.01.52-AM-1024x927.png\;640\;579\;1 \,full\;http://drrunoko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10 -29-at-3.01.52-AM.png\;1440\;1304\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1510@drrunoko.com DTSTAMP:20181217T145640Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en:Africa\,tours CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
DAY 1 – SUNDAY\, JAN.27\, 2019 Departure
\nDepart New York Kennedy airport < span class='ox-49b8943ee9-NormalTextRun ox-49b8943ee9-SCXW170598282'>via D elta Airlines flight 1017 at 10:55p.m.
\n\n
DA Y 2 – MONDAY\, JAN. 28\, 2019
\nOvernight: AZALAI HOTEL or similar
\n\n\n
DAY 3 – TUESDAY\, JAN. 29\,2019
9:00a.m. Breakfast and orientation with your<
/span>Overnight: AZALAI HOTEL (or similar) <
span class='ox-49b8943ee9-TextRun ox-49b8943ee9-SCXW170598282'>(
Breakfast<
span class='ox-49b8943ee9-NormalTextRun ox-49b8943ee9-SCXW170598282'>/
Dinn
er)
\n
DAY
4 – WEDNESDAY\, JAN. 30\, 2019
Overnight:
AZALA<
/span>
\n
DAY 5 – THURSDAY\, JAN. 31\, 2019 Togo
\n\n<
span class='ox-49b8943ee9-NormalTextRun ox-49b8943ee9-SCXW170598282'>Overn
ight: HOTEL BKBG (Breakfast/Dinner
\n
DAY 6 –
< span class='ox-49b8943ee9-TextRun ox-49b8943ee9-SCXW170598282'>Overnight: HOTE L BKBG (Breakfast/Dinner)
\n\n
DAY 7 –
SA
TURDAY\, FEB. 02\, 2019 Lome
Overnight: HOTEL BKBG (Breakfast/Lunch)
\n\n
DAY 8 – SUNDAY\, FEB. 03\, 2019 Togo/Ghana
\nOvernight: ACCRA CITY HOITEL (Breakfast/Dinner)
\n\n
Meet
Tailors and dressmakers featuring casual wear and formal garments made fr
om local fabric and textile will visit your hotel. You may purchase ready
-made clothes or place an order for a custom-made outfit
\n
DAY 9: MONDAY\, F EB. 04\, 2019: ACCRA
\n
Park\, final resting place of Dr. Kwam
e Nkrumah\, the first President of Ghana. The Mausoleum has been visited b
y many world dignitaries. Overnight: ACCRA
(Breakfast/Lunch)
< /span>
\nDAY 10: TUESDAY FEB. 05\, 201 9: KUMASI
\n
Overni
ght: GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL (Breakfast/Lunvh)
\n
DAY 11:WEDNESDAY FEB. 06\, 2019: CAPE COAST
\nOCONUT
GROVE BEACH HOTEL (Breakfast/Lunch)
DAY 12: THURSDAY FEB.< /span> 07\, 2019: CAPE COAST
\nOvernight: COCONUT GROVE BEACH HOTEL (Breakfast/Lunch)
\n\n
D AY 13: FRIDAY FEB. 08\, 2019: ELMINA – KAKUM PARK – ACCRA
\nOvernight: ACCRA CITY HOTEL (Breakfast/Dinner) < /strong>
\n\n
DAY 14 :
SATURDAY FEB. 0 ACCRA
\n
DAY 15:SUNDAY FEB.
\n
End of Tour
\nTOUR INCLUDES:
\nHotel accommodations
\nNOT INCLUDED
\n\n
TOUR RATE (net rate subject to change)
\n\n\n
\n
RESERVATION FORM
\nTOUR TO BENIN * TOGO * GHANA
\nWITH PROF. RUNOKO RASHIDI < /span>
\n–<
span class='ox-49b8943ee9-NormalTextRun ox-49b8943ee9-SCXW170598282'> FEBR
UARY 10-\, 2019
\n
PLEASE BOOK MY RESERVAT
ION TO JOIN PROF. RASHIDI TOUR VISITING BENIN/TOGO/GHANA
DE PART JAN. 27\, – Feb. 10\, 2019 FROM NEW YORK KENNEDY AIRPORT
\n\n
[ ] $4\,345.00 per person based on double occupancy
\n[ ] $870.00 Single Room Supplement
\n< span class='ox-49b8943ee9-NormalTextRun ox-49b8943ee9-SCXW170598282'>[ ] I WISH TO SHARE A ROOM WITH [ ] I REQUIRE SINGLE OCCUPANCY
\n____________________ Singl e rate applicable if no roommate available
\nENCLOSED IS MY (NONREFUNDABLE) DEPOSIT OF $250. 00 PER PERSON. FINAL PAYMENT DUE
\nDec. 12\, 2018
\n\n
NAME ( AS IT APPEARS IN YOUR PASSPORT)
\nFIRST:__________________________MIDDLE:_________________LAST:______ _____________________
\n\n
ADDRESS____________________
_____________________________________________________________
\n
CITY/STATE/ZIP:_____________________________________________ _______________________________
\n\n
\n
DATE OF BIRTH: ____________ ( ) MALE ( )FEMALE
\n\n
PASSPORT#: ______________ ______ DATE OF ISSUE______________EXPIRY______________________
\n\n
PLEASE CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD $_____________ [ ]VISA
\n
CREDIT CARD NO: ____________________ ______ EXP. DATE____________Security Code_____
\n\n
SIGNATURE______________________ DATE:________________________________
\n*All rates are subject to change
\n\n
Make check payable and mail to: < span class='ox-49b8943ee9-NormalTextRun ox-49b8943ee9-SCXW170598282'>AFRIC A DREAMER TOURS
\n9 Frank Street\, Valley Stream\, New York 11580
\nTel: 516-285-4607* Fax: 516-596-7691< span class='ox-49b8943ee9-EOP ox-49b8943ee9-SCXW170598282'>
\n< /div>\n*E-MAIL: adreamt@optimum.net
\n
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\nPeru – “The Kingdom of the Su
n“ is a land of antique cultures where the traditional way of living of th
e indigenous people has survived until today. With its various aspects of
landscape and nature\, it invites visitors to explore the coast\, the high
land and the rainforest. Besides “The lost city of the Incas“ Machu Picchu
and the impressive ruins around Cusco\, Peru has much more cultural highl
ights to offer. There are the famous Nasca Lines\, Lake Titicaca\, the Col
ca Canyon and of course the interesting North of the country with its beau
tiful nature and rich archeology.
“We are travelers\, not tourists”
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Day 1- Sunday\, June 9\, 2019
\nDepart New York Kennedy airport via TAM Airlines flight 531 at 11:35p .m.
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Day 2 – Monday\, June 10\, 2019
\nWelcome to Peru! Upon arrival in Lima at 6:05a.m. you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to your hotel.
\nLima – The Pe ruvian capital was founded in 1535 by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Piza rro. Also known as the “City of Kings\,” in it you will encounter colonial richness\, a modern metropolis and the bustling vitality of a major city. It is divided into 43 districts\, each with its own magic and magnetism. The weather tends to be warm and humid throughout the year\, with a thick fog called the “garua” during the winter months (May to September).\n
For dinner you will be picked up and brought to a local restaurant with view onto the Pacific Ocean to enjoy a delicious welcome dinn er. After the meal you will be brought back to your hotel.
\n< p>Overnight at the Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe 4* (standard room)\n\n
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| Day 03 – Tuesday\, June 11 2019 | \nLima | \n
You will be picked up
at the hotel and start your City Tour with a visit of the most 
Later\, you go to the colonial bui
lding of San Francisco Monastery where is a museum of rel
igious art\, a historic library and impressive catacombs. You end the tour
with the church Las Nazarenas. It was c
onstructed in 1771 alongside a monastery. The church is home to the “
Enjoy a variety of local f ood in the Café Del Museo\, which belongs to the Rafael L arco Herrera Museum. Located in the garden in a beautiful colonial buildin g you can either sit outside on the terrace\, surrounded by beautiful flow ers or inside in a modern and bright environment.
\nAfter lunch you will visit the Larco Herrera museum and the Archeological museum. With more than 45.000 objects of pre-Columbian ceramics\, textiles and gold and silver pieces\, the Larco Herrera museum h ouses one of the most impressive collections at all. It is also known for its exhibition of erotic ceramics of the Mochica culture.
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ds\, you go to the Archaeological museum. The building th
at houses the museum was once residence of famous personalities such as Sa
n Martin\, Bolivar and different vice-kings. Its exhibition shows a fascin
ating collection of beautiful ceramics and gold and silver objects of
Overnight at the Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe 4* (standard room)
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| Day 04 – Wednesdsy\, June 12\, 2019 | \nLima-Paracas | \n
Here you will visit a local school < /strong>where you will be able to be in contact with local children and te achers and will give them a donation.
\nYou will visit the old mansi on San José where you will learn more about its fascinati ng history and enjoy lunch. If you dare you can visit the slave tu nnels underneath the manor.
\nAfter lunch continue to Ica w here you will visit a vinery and learn more about the pro duction of the famous Pisco and taste the national drinks as well as a few wines.
\nParacas – T he name derives from a culture that was living on the peninsula south of L ima from 900 to 200 B.C. The village is known for its proximity to the Bal lestas Islands\, a group of small\, rocky islands that are home to thousan ds of seabirds such as Peruvian Boobies\, Cormorants but also a colony of sea lions and Humboldt Penguins. It is also possible to fly over the famou s Nasca Lines from the nearby airfield in Pisco.
\nOvernight a t the Hotel Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa 4-5* (deluxe room )
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| Day 05 – Thursday\, June 13\, 2019 | \nParacas-Lima-Pisco | \n
In the m orning board a speedboat from the pier of Paracas to go to Ballest as Islands. On the way out to the Pacific Ocean\, you pass by the National Reserve of Paracas that consists of land and sea. During a short photo stop you will be able to take pictures of the figure of „El Candelabro“\, etched into the side of a hill. Once you reach the islands\, you have the chance to see animals in their natural environment . There are thousands of different birds\, as well as sea lions\, cormorants\, pelicans and penguins to take pictu res of.
\n**Remark: Ballestas Islands are protected and not to be walked on. You will not leave the boat on this excursion but will go near enough to take good pictures of the animals. T he length of the boat excursion is about 2h.
\nIn the afternoo n you will return to Lima.
\nOn the way you will have the possibilit y to enjoy an overflight over the Nazca lines.
\nOptional : Nazca Lines overflight from Pisco (1h 30min)
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Upon arrival at the airport of Pisco\,
embark onto an aircraft to fly over the mysterious Nazca lines (approx. 90min overflight). Located in the arid Peruvian coastal pla
in\, some 400 km south of Lima\, the geoglyphs of Nazca and the pampas of
Jumana cover about 450 km2. These lines\, which were scra
tched on the surface of the ground between 500 B.C. and A.D. 500\, are amo
ng archaeology’s greatest enigmas because of their quantity\, nature\, siz
e and continuity. They have been designated a UNESCO Worl
d Heritage Site. The lines are a series of complex designs\, some up to 30
0 meters long which can only be seen in their true dimension from the sky\
, from an altitude of at least 1\,500 feet. Some of the figures that you w
ill appreciate are the monkey\, the spider\, the Astronaut\, the family an
d the hummingbird.
**Remark: Please note that due to very limited availability of the flights\, we always reco mmend to pre-book this flight.
\nIt is important to mention that the exact time for the overflight can only be confirmed 1 day before .
\nFor dinner you will be taken to a local restaurant perfectl y located in the shopping mall Larco Mar in Miraflores. E njoy a variety of the Peruvian cuisine whether sitting outside in its cosy Patio with an imposing view of the Pacific Ocean or inside in a comfortab le atmosphere.
\nAfter the meal you will be brought back to your hot el.
\nOvernight at the Hotel Jose Antonio Deluxe 4* (standard room)
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| Day 06 – Friday\, June 14\, 2019 | \nLima-Cusco-Sacred Valley< /strong> | \n
You will be picked up at given time at the hotel and brought to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
\nArrival in Cusco and transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
\nThe Urubamba Valley or Sacred Valley is a valley in the Andes of Peru\, close to the Inca capital of Cusco and below the ancie nt sacred city of Machu Picchu. It is located in the modern Peruvian regio n of Cusco. In colonial documents it is referred to as the “Valley of Yuca y”\, according to recent researches it encompasses the heartland of the In ca Empire. The valley includes everything between Calca and Lamay\, Pisac\ , and Ollantaytambo\, it has been formed by the Urubamba River\, also know n as Vilcanota River or Wilcamayu. The latter in Quechua means the Sacred River. It is fed by numerous rivers which descend through adjoining valley s and gorges\, and contains numerous archaeological remains and villages. The valley was appreciated by the Incas due to its special geographical an d climatic qualities. It was one of the empire’s main points for the extra ction of natural wealth\, and one of the most important areas for maize pr oduction in Peru northwards from Pisac.
\nYour guide will take you on a tour to the different Inca Communities and antiq ue salt mines. You will start the tour with a visit to Moray\, a Pre-Incan site built with round\, agricultural terraces\, some of them up to 150m deep. The little Andean community which i s famous for its embedded amphitheater. Evidences seem to suggest that Mor ay was an important Inca agricultural research center. Nearby\, you will v isit the salt flats near the small village of Mar as. Since before Incan times\, salt water has been distributed in pans and dried for harvesting\, making Maras in Inca times an important < strong>trading center. The harvesting is up to this day done by h and and the view of this complex of nearly 3\,000 wells is spectacular.
\nLunch at a local restaurant is included before you are taken to your hotel to relax.
\nOvernight at the Casa Andina Premium Vall e Sagrado 4* (superior room)
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| Da y 07 – Saturday\, June 15\, 2019 | \nSa cred Valley | \n
You will be picked up at the hotel and driven to the village of Pisac. The place is known for its numerous agricultural terraces and its colorful market. The hills on its southern and eastern side were used intensively by the Incas and above\, they built a religious center with temples and buildings that stand out architecturally. The whole area has a wide range and you will stroll through it\, discovering new sites after each curve and having a new persp ective onto the Sacred Valley. After the visit of the ruins\, you go down to the village and stroll over the market of Pisac well-k nown amongst inhabitants and tourists. On the bazaar-like open market you can buy a wide variety of Peruvian handicrafts such as: c eramics\, alpaca clothes\, musical instruments\, paintings\, antiques\, an d\, most of all\, weavings and jewelry. Like on traditional Peruvian marke ts\, bargaining is welcome here!
\nEnjoy lunch at a local restaurant and watch the elegant Peruvian Paso Horse.
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In the afternoon\, you continue to Ollantaytambo. The
Visit a typical house located in the town of Ollantaytambo\, one of
the oldest towns in the surroundings of Cusco and very often called the “
last living Inca village of Peru”. Experience the unique way of living in
the Sacred Valley in a family home owned for generations\
, located close to the entrance of the Ollantaytambo ruins.
Overnight at the Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado 4* (superior room) You will be picked up at the h
otel and brought to the train station in order to board the train with des
tination Aguas Calientes\, the village at the feet of Mac
hu Picchu. You make your way through the Sacred Valley\,
the train passing little villages\, in the background snow-capped mountain
s. Vegetation suddenly changes\; you reach Aguas Calientes and board the s
huttle bus to the Machu Picchu ruins. Here\, you learn mo
re about its discovery and the different theories on how and why it was bu
ilt\, visiting the main plaza\, the Temple of Three Windows\, the circular
tower\, the sacred sun dial and the burial grounds. Lunch at the
Sanctuary Lodge right outside the citadel is included. After the visit\, the bus will bring you
down to Aguas Calientes\, from where you take the train back. A transfer
is waiting to bring you to your hotel after an exciting day. Your main lug
gage will already await you here. Overnight at the Novotel
Cusco 4* (standard room) Cusco – The “Navel of the Earth” is another name fo
r Cusco\, since during the height of the Inca civilization nearly all path
ways led to this capital of the empire. Today\, almost every visitor to Pe
ru eventually comes to this city located 11\,150 feet above sea level (3\,
400 meters) and one of the best places to experience the remainders of dif
ferent ages. You will not only find Incan walls and temples\, but also col
onial mansions and catholic churches. In combination with the flair of mod
ern Cusco\, it is one of the most fascinating cities in the country.<
/p>\n Today\, you will go on a city tour of Cusco which consists of a vi
sit to its most important landmarks of both the Inca and the Colonial time
s. During your tour you will visit Koricancha\, also know
n as the temple of the sun. A catholic monastery\, Santo
Domingo\, was built on the site\, partly including the Incan Walls of the
Sun Temple. Continue to the Cathedral\, considered the be
st repository of colonial art from the Cusco school. It was built over the
palace of the Inca Wiracocha and considered the religious and political c
enter of Cusco during the Inca era. You will also walk through the Inca Street of Loreto\, a fine sample of the old town and its re
markable Inca walls. Afterwards\, you will leave the city to visit
the outer parts of Cusco were you can find important ruins of the Inca Em
pire. Between them the most important is the archaeological park of the Enjoy
dinner at a local restaurant right at the main square. After the meal you
will be brought back to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight at the Today\, you will travel from Cusco to Puno. The ride includ
es stops at interesting sights along the way as well as lunch. Highest poi
nt during the drive is La Raya at 4319 m.a.s.l. O
n the ride you will visit Andahuaylillas church which is
considered to be the “Sistine Chapel” of the Americas\, because of the qua
lity of the artworks found inside it. This church must have been built ove
r some important Incan building\, possibly a “Waka” (shrine)\, as bases of
the church were made with carved andesite belonging to religious Quechua
architecture. Then\, visit Raqchi ruins. These ar
e the best and – to this extent – only surviving ruins that have adobe wal
ls still sitting on a base of Inca rock walls. This was a normal feature i
n Inca architecture\, all tall buildings were built like this\, but thanks
to the weather\, and to the Spanish\, little survives today. On r
oute you will also visit Pucara which is famous for its p
ottery\, especially the well-known “Toritos de Pucara” (Little Bulls of Pu
cara). Visit the “Museo Litico de Pucara” (Pucara Stone M
useum)\, displaying a good little selection of anthropomorphic monoliths\,
zoomorphic sculptures\, ceramics\, and other objects from the Pucara pre-
Inca Culture (original and replica pieces). Also its church located in the
main square\, is worth a visit. Lunch at local restaurant is included. In Puno you will be brought to your hotel. Puno<
/em> was founded in 1668 and has the byname „Capital of Folkl
ore“. The city is situated at the shores of the highest navigable lake of
the world\, Lake Titicaca. The „ocean of the Andes“ provides warmth and fo
od for many inhabitants of the region\, as the lake provides a milder clim
ate for crops and life stock. According to the legend\, the Sun God’s chil
dren\, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo\, emerged from the lake into the world t
o found the empire of the Incas. The lake remains mystical\, full of secre
ts and leaves a lifelong impression on its visitors. Overnig
ht at the Casa Andina Premium Puno 4* (superior room) A typical lunch at Taquile is included. Overn
ight at the Casa Andina Premium Puno 4* (superior room)\n You will be pick
ed up at given time and taken to the airport of Juliaca. On the wa
y you will visit the Chullpas of Sillustani\, an archaeol
ogical site located at 34km (21mi) from the City of Puno. The necr
opolis\, which is one of the largest in America and one of the mo
st impressive in the world\, lies on an esplanade at 4.000 m (13.123 ft) a
bove sea level in form of a peninsula\, bordered by the beautiful
lake of Umayo. The Chullpas or Aya Wasis found there are gigantic
funerary monuments built by the Collas. These are quadrangular and circul
ar 12 meters buildings in height and the way they were built challenges th
e laws of balance since they have a smaller diameter in the base than at t
he top. Outstanding among these are the Chullpa del Lagarto (lizard) and t
he Inti Watana. Afterwards\, continue to the airport for your flig
ht to Lima. Overnight at the Hotel
Jose Antonio Deluxe 4* (standard room) 7:00p.m.Tr
ansfer to the airport for departure on TAM Airlines flight 530 at 11:30p.m
. Day 14 – Saturday\, June 22\,2019 Arrive New York Kennedy airport at 8:10a.m. End of Services TOUR INCLUDES: 2 nights Casa Andina Premium Hotel\, Puno * Hotel taxes and service charges * 2 meals daily – Breakfast
\, Lunch or Dinner * Presentations and lectures by Dr. Runoko Rash
idi * Departure taxes (subject to change) Passport or visa fees\, travel insurance h
ighly recommended\, excess baggage\, meals not included in the itinerary\,
items of personal nature – telephone\, laundry\, etc. beverages\, TOUR RATE FOR PERU Rates are net per p
erson in US-Dollar\, valid for period June 2019\, subject to mentioned hot
el and room category availability. PERU June 9 – 22\, 2019 Based on a minimum of 25 full paying passengers Main program: Accommodation in double single occupancy PER PERSON
$4\,037.00 per person $4\,665.00
Accommodation per person double single occupancy\n\n
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une 16\, 2019 \nSacred Valley-Machu P
icchu-Cusco \n\n
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Machu Picchu – “The lost city of
the Incas“ is not only one of the New Seven Wonders of the World\, but al
so the biggest treasure of Perus past and the empire of the Incas. Undisco
vered by the Spaniards and forgotten over centuries\, it was 1911 that the
US-American scientist Hiram Bingham came upon it accidentally. Until toda
y\, the ruins leave scientists with numerous questions and riddles on how
it was built and for which purpose. Theories vary but one thing is for sur
e: Machu Picchu is one of the most impressive and exciting places in the w
orld\, sublime and majestic on top of the mountain and surrounded by impen
etrable rainforest. \n\n
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9 – Monday\, June 17\, 2019 \nCusco \n\n
\nfortress-temple Saqsaywaman which shows pr
ecise zigzags of massive stone to which centuries could not do any harm. Y
ou make your way to the sanctuary of Qenqo\, the sentinel
of Puca Pucara and the temple of water named Tam
bomachay before making your way back to the hotel.\n \n\n\nDay 10 – Tuesday\, June 18\, 2019\n
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You will be picked up at the hotel to depart from Puno’s dock towards the
Uros Islands. Located within the Titicaca Nation
al Reserve\, the Uros consist of more than 50 small reed
islands that are manmade and floating. They are named after their
builders who still live here after centuries\, maintaining their traditio
nal way of living. Learn more about their origins that made them who they
are today. Afterwards\, you continue the journey to the island of
Taquile\, which is famous for its knitting men.
People here wear colorful clothes that are handmade and sold everywhere on
the island. There are no streets here\, only agricultural terraces and pa
ths through wonderful countryside. With a little luck\, y
ou can even see until Bolivia and the Cordillera Real. The highest point o
f the island is the main village at 4.050 m.o.s.l.\, which can be visited
voluntarily.\n\n
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\nDay 12 – Thursday\, June 20\, 2019 \nPuno-Lima \n\n
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Arrival in Lima and Transfer to your hotel. You
will be picked up at given time at the hotel and brought to a restaurant i
n the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco. Here you will en
joy a delicious farewell dinner buffet and a spectacular
show of traditional Peruvian dances. After the meal you w
ill be brought back to your hotel.\n \n\n
Day 13 – Friday\, June 21\, 2019 \nLima\n
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\nOPTIONAL TOUR (at addi
tional charge)
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$598.00 $643.00
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| Day 13 – Friday\, June 21\, 2019 | \nLima-Trujillo | \n
Meals : Buffet breakfast\, Lunch
\nYou will be picked up at given time at the h otel and brought to the airport for your flight to Trujillo.
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Trujillo is an excellent destination for th
ose who look for experiences in the archaeological and historical
environment. A city of rich colonial architecture and very important arch
aeological centres of the pre-Inca era.The city of the eternal spring\, ci
ty of old colonial lineage\, very close to Chan Chan\, capital of the Chim
u Nation (XII Century)\, one of the biggest cities built with mud in the w
orld\, declared Cultural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Trujillo is also f
amed by the traditional celebrations of the Marinera’s National Contest (P
eruvian dance’s contest)\, the International Festival of Spring\, Competit
ion of “Caballos de Paso” (Peruvian “Paso” horses)\, Exhibition of “Caball
itos de Totora” (small rafts made out of straw of the region)\, Biannual o
f Contemporary Art and International Festival of Ballet\, all these make T
rujillo be also called the “Cultural Capital of Peru”.
Upon a rrival in Trujillo you will be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel.
\nAt lunch time you will enjoy the elegant Peruvian P
aso Horse\, the delicious and famous Peruvian Cuisine\, and
Optional: City tour Trujillo (4h) $13.00 per perso n
\nVisit beautiful colonial mansions in T rujillo and marvel at their well-preserved and imposing portals\, balconie s and churches. Visit included to the Archaeological Museum of the “Universidad Nacional de Trujillo” for an overview of the region s’ pre-Columbian cultures.
\nOptional: Tour to El Bruijo (4h) – $27.00 per person
\nLocated 34 Km north of Trujillo in the Chicama Valley\, “El Brujo” pyramid rises about 98 feet above the surrounding desert and covers an area of roughly 330 by 330 feet. It was built with tens of thousands of adobe bricks. It walls are covered with polychrome reliefs that show war motifs\, its goods\, animals\, plants and net-fishing. Just some years ago\, a well preserved tattooed mummy of a young w oman\, who belongs to the Moche Royalty\, has been discov ered deep inside El Brujo pyramid. She has been called “Señora de Cao” and she is exhibited in the Lady of Cao Museum.
\nOver night at the Hotel Libertador Trujillo 4* (superior room)
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| Day 14 – Saturday\, June 22\, 2019 | \nTrujillo | \n
Today\, visit the temples of the Sun and the Moon\, pyramidal temple s dating from 1-VIII BC having superimposed platforms and an overall heigh t of more than 45 m (148 ft). The Temple of the Sun was b uilt with more than 140 million adobe bricks. Across from this temple is t he Temple of the Moon where archaeologists have recently made important discoveries consisting in polychrome mud wall decorations i n high relief. This is significant as it is the first time this type of de coration has been seen in Mochica architecture. The variety and plastic qu ality of these iconographies show fish\, birds and the face of a deity in the ceremonial court of 60 by 30 m.
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Continue to the great cit
adel of Chan Chan\, the world’s largest mud city<
/strong> of pre-Columbian America\, ancient capital of th
e pre-Inca Chimu Empire. It covered an area of more than 18 sq. The Tschud
i Palace which has very well-preserved friezes and decorations is frequent
ly visited by tourist. Proceed to Huanchaco with its pict
uresque creek for fishermen\, where you will see the famous “Caballito
s de Totora”\, which are fragile Pre-Inca crafts\, made with pressed
totora (reed). The Huanchaqueros (fishermen of Huanchaco) use thi
s to fish as the ancient Mochicas.
Afterwards visit the Dr agon or Arco Iris Huaca. This is a Chimu pyramidal temple located 5 km to the north of Trujillo. It still has its original walls (11 m / 36 ft high) where one can find friezes showing two-headed snakes and dancing warriors. All of which are very well preserved.
\nLunch during this full day tour is included.
\nOvernight at the Hotel Liberta dor Trujillo 4* (superior room)
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| Day 15 – Sunday\, June 23\, 2019 | \nT rujillo | \n
Meals: Buffet breakfa st
\nYou will be pic ked up at given time at the hotel and brought to the airport for your depa rture flight at 11:39p.m.
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Arrive New York Kenn edy airport at 8:15 a.m.
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End of Services
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| Hote l Jose Antonio Deluxe | \n  | \n|
| Calle Bellavista 133\, Miraflores\, Li ma\, Peru | \n||
| Phone: | \n+ +51 1 4457743 | \n|
| Fax: | \n++51 1 4468295 | \n|
| Website: | \nwww.hotelesjoseantonio.com | \n|
| 4* | \nSAT category: | \n4* | \n\n
Location:
\nIn the heart of the touristic district Miraflores with immedia te proximity to the Kennedy Park\, restaurants\, and shopping facilities. In walking distance to the promenade at Lima’s coast (20min)
\n166 rooms\, divided into double rooms\, triple rooms and suites. All rooms are equipped with sound-proof windows\, heating / AC\, WiFi\, 220/110 Volt\, writing desk\, chair/armchair\, side table\, safe\, minibar\, coffee-making kit\, Flat screen TV\, hair dryer\ , anti-allergic bed linen\, ironing board and flat iron.
\n< u>Facilities:
\n2 restaurants\, bar\, laundry service\, internet (WiFi) in public areas\, business center\ , room service\, fitness center\, massage service\, outdoor swimming pool\ , terrace\, conference rooms and parking lot.
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Location:
\nThe hotel is located right next to “El Chaco”\, the main pier and center of Paracas.
\nRooms:
\n115 rooms in total\, all of them with ocean view and terrace\, divided into deluxe rooms\, suites\, 8 family suites a nd 2 master suites. Accessible and connecting rooms are available. All roo ms are equipped with writing desk\, chair/armchair\, side table\, safe\, m inibar\, cable TV\, telephone\, tub\, hair dryer and bathroom amenities. T he family suites have two bedrooms with own bathrooms and a living area wi th dining table. The master suites additionally have a kitchenette and a J acuzzi on the terrace.
\nFacilities:
\nRestaurant\, 3 bars\, lounge\, laundry service\, room service\, fitness c enter\, wellness / Spa area with sauna\, 2 outdoor swimming pools\, tennis court\, terrace\, conference rooms\, parking lot\, hairdresser\, kid´s ar ea\, chapel\, dock and pirate ship.
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| Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado | \n | \n|
| 5to Parad ero S/n\, Yanahuara\, Urubamba\, Peru | \n||
| Ph one: | \n++51 84 984765501 | \n|
| Website: | \nwww.casa-andina.com | \n|
| Local category: | \n4* | \n|
| SAT category: | \n4* | \n|
Location:
\nLocated only 10km from Ollantaytambo tr ain station in the village of Yanahuara.
\nRooms:
\n89 rooms divided into superior rooms\, 5 junior suites and 4 villas with king-size beds. 2 accessible rooms are available. All rooms i nclude heating\, chair\, side table\, safe\, coffee- and tea making kit\, TV\, WiFi\, tub and hair dryer. The villas are located in a more private a rea and offer spacious rooms\, living room\, stove and terrace with garden .
\nFacilities:
\nRestaurant “Alma” and “Sama2Go”\, bar\, laundry service\, ATM\, WiFi\, business center\, fitness center\, wellness / Spa area with s auna\, garden\, conference rooms\, parking lot and planetarium.
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| Novotel Cusco | \n | \n|
| Calle San Agustin 239\, Cusco\, Peru | \n||
| Pho ne: | \n++51 1 3159999 | \n|
| Fax: | \n++51 1 3159900 | \n|
| Website: | \nwww.novotel.com | \n|
| Local category: | \n4* | \n|
| SAT category:\n | 4* | \n|
Loc ation:
\nLocated in a building from the early 16th cent ury in the heart of the city\, close to restaurants and shops.
\n99 rooms distributed in 83 modern stan dard rooms and 16 colonial style suites (superior rooms). 1 accessible roo m available. All rooms include adjustable heating / AC\, WiFi\, 220/110 Vo lt\, complimentary mineral water\, writing desk\, safe\, minibar\, SAT TV (cable)\, telephone\, tub and hair dryer.
\nFacilities:
\nRestaurant “La Cave” \, café “Cote Jardin”\, bar\, lobby with live music\, express check-in\, l aundry service\, internet (WiFi) in public areas & web corner with a Mac\, room service\, terrace\, indoor patio and baby crib on request.
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| Casa Andina Premium Puno\n |  | \n|
| Av. Sesquicentenario 1970 Huajje\, Puno\, Peru | \n||
| Phone: | \n++51 51 363992 | \n|
| Website: | \nwww.casa-andina.com< /td>\n | |
| Local category:< /td>\n | 4* | \n|
| SAT category: | \n4* | \n|
| Hotel Libertador Trujillo | \n | \n|
| J r. Independencia 485\, Plaza De Armas\, Trujillo\, Peru | \n||
| Phone: | \n++51 44 232741 | \n|
| Fax: | \n++51 44 235641 | \n|
| Website: | \nwww.libertador.com.p e | \n|
| Local category: | \n4* | \n|
| SA T category: | \n4* | \n|
