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inca heartland revisited - quito to cusco
is this trip for me?
This is a busy trip taking in all the main highlights, the pace is quick ideally suited for those who want to see as much as possible in a short space of time. Climatic variations from hot desert to cold alpine. Good roads, some off the beaten track exploration, mountain trekking and community involvement. Rating: Moderate. Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary. Vehicle: Classic Dragoman truck. Accommodation: 30% camping, 70% hotels. Mainly hostel/hotel, with some campsites and wildcamps.
65
24 nights
· Inca Trail community project with local Quechua village · Guided visit to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas
what's included?
Nights 1-5: Ecuador Andes & Amazon: · Spa town of Banos, entrance to the Amazon · 1 day guided Amazon Jungle trip · Overland through Andes of Ecuador · Overnight in colonial Cuenca Nights 6-9: Peru Coastal Desert: · Relax on Pacific beaches · Guided tour of Moche Pyramids and the Chimu city of Chan Chan Nights 10-14: Southern Desert & Coast: · 2 night stay in historic Lima · Visit to Paracas NP coastal wildlife reserve , · Boat trip to the seals & seabirds on the Ballestas Isles · Visit to the Nazca Lines and Chauchilla Cemetery Nights 15-17: Andes & Altiplano: · 2 night stay in Arequipa · Overland through the High Andes of Peru · Overnight stay and guided trip to see Colca Canyon and Condors Nights 18-24: Inca Heartland: · 7 nights in and around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley · Sacred Valley tour and entrances to all major sites · Hike Inca Trails in the Andes above the Sacred Valley
what else can I do?
· 2 day Amazon Jungle expedition · Try horseriding, fishing or surfing at Punta Sal · Fly over the Nazca lines · Guided tour of Arequipa's Santa Catalina convent · White-water raft the Urubamba River Notes: Optional side trip to the Galapagos Islands p62 or Classic Inca Trail p63
Go to: www.dragoman.com
for trip notes for ultimate overlands p78-83 incorporating this trip see
enter trip code: SQC
toucans, temples & trails - quito to cusco
is this trip for me?
Comprehensive in-depth journey, good roads but with off the beaten track exploration, mountain and jungle trekking and community involvement. Altitude and climatic variations from hot jungle to high altitude cold. Geared for those with more time. Rating: Moderate. Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary. Vehicle: Classic Dragoman truck. Accommodation: 35% camping, 65% hotels. Mainly hostel/hotel, with some campsites and wildcamps.
31 nights
Nights 25-31: Inca Heartland: · 7 nights in and around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley · Sacred Valley tour and entrances to all major sites · Hike Inca Trails in the Andes above the Sacred Valley · Inca Trail community project with local Quechua village · Guided visit to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas
what's included?
Nights 1-2: Ecuador Andes: · Overnight stay in the market town of Otavalo Nights 3-6: Amazon Jungle: · 3 Day Amazon Jungle discovery journey Nights 7-10: Andean Foothills: · 2 nights in Banos area, mountain spa town · Overland through Andes of Ecuador · Free day in Cuenca to explore this historic city Nights 11-14: Peru Coastal Desert: · Relax on Pacific beaches · Explore northern Peru's ancient culture of Sipan · Guided tour of Moche Pyramids and the Chimu city of Chan Chan Nights 15-19: Southern Desert & Coast: · 2 night stay in historic Lima · Visit to Paracas NP coastal wildlife reserve , · Boat trip to the seals & seabirds on the Ballestas Isles · Visit to the Nazca Lines and Chauchilla Cemetery Nights 20-24: Andes & Altiplano: · 2 night stay in Arequipa · Overland through the High Andes of Peru · 2 night stay and guided trip to see Colca Canyon and Condors · Quechua Indian homestay and community crafts project
what else can I do?
· Explore the stunning hills surrounding Banos on horse, bike or raft · Try horseriding, fishing or surfing at Punta Sal · Fly over the Nazca lines · Guided tour of Arequipa's Santa Catalina convent · White-water raft the Urubamba River Notes: Optional side trip to the Galapagos Islands p62 or Classic Inca Trail p63
Go to: www.dragoman.com
for trip notes for ultimate overlands p78-83 incorporating this trip see
enter trip code: XQC
peruvian & ecuadorian encounters - quito to la paz
is this trip for me?
From tropical heat to high altitudes, mountain and jungle trekking and community involvement, variable road conditions, away from civilisation. Laid back journey with plenty of time to explore. Rating: Moderate. Crew: 1 Western leader, local guides as necessary. Vehicle: Encounter overland truck. Accommodation: 40% camping, 60% hotels. Basic hostel/hotel, some campsites, wildcamps.
5 weeks
what else can I do?
· Horseriding, rafting or village tour around Otavalo · 1 to 4 day trips into the jungle to explore · Explore the hills of Banos on horse, bike or raft · Try out riding, fishing, salsa and surfing at Punta Sal · Explore the pre-Inca ruins at Chan Chan · Trek, bike or ride in the the stunning Cordillera Blanca · Boat trip to the seals & seabirds on the Ballestas Isles · Fly over the Nazca Lines or see the Chauchilla Cemetery · White-water raft the Urubamba River · Boat trip to the floating islands on Lake Titicaca · Take a boat to Lake Titicaca's Isla del Sol Notes: Optional side trip to the Galapagos Islands p62 or Classic Inca Trail p63
what's included?
Week 1: Ecuador Andes: · Overnight stay in the market town of Otavalo · 3 days for various optional Amazon Jungle journeys Week 2: Ecuador & Northern Peru: · Overland through Andes of Ecuador · 2 nights in Banos area, mountain spa town · Explore the northern Peru Desert Week 3: Peruvian Andes & Capital: · 3 nights in the spectacular mountain scenery of Huaraz · 2 night stay in historic Lima · Visit to Paracas NP coastal wildlife reserve , · Overland through the High Andes of Peru Week 4: Andes: · 7 nights in and around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley · Sacred Valley tour and entrances to all major sites · Hike Inca Trails in the Andes above the Sacred Valley · Inca Trail community project with local Quechua village · Guided visit to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas Week 5: Peru & Bolivia: · Traverse the high Altiplano of Peru to Lake Titicaca
Go to: www.dragoman.com
for trip notes for ultimate overlands p78-83 incorporating this trip see
enter trip code: NQZ
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