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llamas, lagunas & inca trails - cusco to santiago
is this trip for me?
A comprehensive journey down the backbone of the Andes. Climatic conditions vary from hot desert to cold high altitude. A moderately paced journey on variable road conditions, some poor and away from civilisation. Good off the beaten track mountain trekking and community involvement. Rating: Challenging. Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary. Vehicle: Classic Dragoman truck. Accommodation: 50% camping, 50% hotels. Mainly hostel/hotel, some campsites and wildcamps.
67
27 nights
what else can I do?
· White-water raft the Urubamba River · Head down into the tunnels of the Potosi tin mine · Horses, bikes and expedition to Moon Valley or Atacama Notes: Optional Classic Inca Trail p63
what's included?
Nights 1-7: Peru 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 Nights 8-14: Bolivian Altiplano: · Traverse the high Altiplano of Peru to Lake Titicaca · Take a boat to Lake Titicaca's Isla del Sol · 2 night stay in the bizarre city of La Paz · Overland to the colonial city of Potosi Nights 15-18: High Altiplano: · Take jeeps out onto the Bolivian Salt Flats · 2 day exploration of Bolivia's high Altiplano, Laguna Colorado and Verde · Descend from Altiplano to San Pedro de Atacama Nights 19-23: Chile: · Explore the Atacama desert and beaches Nights 24-27: Southern Chile: · Discover the valleys and estancia region · Observe the night skies at a Chilean observatory
Go to: www.dragoman.com
for trip notes for ultimate overlands p78-83 incorporating this trip see
enter trip code: XCS
the inca - quito to santiago
is this trip for me?
This trip is a combination of 2 journeys, Toucans, Temples & Trails (XQC) p65 and Llamas, Lagunas and Inca Trails (XCS) p67. Everything you could want to see, all the highlights plus off the beaten track exploration. A moderately paced journey, generally good roads, some poor. Climate from wet jungle through arid desert to cold mountainous areas. Great mountain trekking and community involvement. Rating: Moderate. Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary. Vehicle: Classic Dragoman truck, canoes. Accommodation: 40% camping, 60% hotels. Mainly hostel/hotel, some campsites, wildcamps.
7 weeks
what's included?
Weeks 1-2: Ecuador & Peru: · Overnight stay in the market town of Otavalo · 3 day Amazon Jungle discovery journey · 2 nights in Banos area, mountain spa town · Free day in Cuenca to explore this historic city · Relax on Pacific beaches · Guided tour of Moche Pyramids and the Chimu city of Chan Chan Week 3: Peru Coast & Canyons: · 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 · 2 night stay in Arequipa · 2 night stay and guided trip to see Colca Canyon and Condors Weeks 4-5: Inca Heartland: · Quechua Indian homestay and community crafts project · 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 6: Bolivia: · Take a boat to Lake Titicaca's Isla del Sol · 2 night stay in the bizarre city of La Paz · Overland to the colonial city of Potosi · Take jeeps out onto the Bolivian Salt Flats · 2 day exploration of Bolivia's high Altiplano, Laguna Colorado and Verde Weeks 7-71/2: Chile: · Descend from Altiplano to San Pedro de Atacama · Discover the valleys and estancia region · Explore the Atacama desert and beaches
what else can I do?
· 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 · Head down into the tunnels of the Potosi tin mine · Horses, bikes and expedition to Moon Valley or Atacama 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: WQS
trans andean encounters - quito to santiago
is this trip for me?
High altitudes, trekking opportunities, variable road conditions, away from civilisation. A relaxed flexible itinerary, often off the beaten track trip. Plenty of local contact. Rating: Moderate. Crew: 1 Western leader, local guides as necessary. Vehicle: Encounter overland truck. Accommodation: 50% camping, 50% hotels. A mixture of campsites, wildcamps, hotels and hostels.
9 weeks
· 2 day exploration of Bolivia's high Altiplano, Laguna Colorado and Verde · Descend from Altiplano to San Pedro de Atacama Weeks 8-9: Chile & Argentina: · Overland through the stunning and remote Andes · 3 nights in wine producing Mendoza
what's included?
Weeks 1-2: Ecuador, Andes & Amazon: · Overnight stay in the market town of Otavalo · 4 days for various optional Amazon Jungle journeys · 2 nights in Banos area, mountain spa town Week 3: Northern Peru Coast & Desert: · Explore the northern Peru Desert · 2 night stay in historic Lima · Visit to Paracas NP coastal wildlife reserve , Week 4: Peru Andes: · 2 night stay in Arequipa · Search for the Condors of the Colca Canyon. · Overland through the High Andes of Peru Week 5: 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 Week 6: Bolivia: · Traverse the high Altiplano of Peru to Lake Titicaca · 3 night stay in La Paz with time for numerous activities Week 7: Bolivia & Chile: · Stays in Sucre and Potosi the world's highest city
what else can I do?
· Horseriding, rafting or village tour around Otavalo · 1 to 4 day trips into the jungle to explore · Try out horse riding, fishing, salsa and surfing at Punta Sal · Explore the pre-Inca ruins at Chan Chan · Boat trip to the seals & seabirds on the Ballestas Isles · Fly the Nazca Lines or visit Chauchilla Cemetery · Guided tour of Arequipa's Santa Catalina convent · White-water raft the Urubamba River · Boat trip to floating islands and Isla del Sol on L.Titicaca · Mountain biking, day trips and golfing from La Paz · Head down into the tunnels of the Potosi tin mine · Take jeeps out onto the Bolivian Salt Flats · Sunset at Moon Valley or Atacama · Observe the night skies at a Chilean Observatory · Discover Mendozas vineyards and white water rivers 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: NQS
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