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12 days, ex Lima
Every Mon & selected Sat itiNerary... Day 1 lima Head out on a guided orientation walk to become familiar with the points of interest in this historic city. Flanked by streets of ornate colonial mansions, palaces and church*plus Local Payment US$400
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es, Plaza Mayor is the best place to start any exploration of Lima. Take a walk through the old streets to get a feel for colonial life. Day 2 cuzco Visit the continents oldest continuously inhabited city, home to the Incas for two centuries before the Spanish built their capital on this site. History is alive here, both in the streets and the many fine museums. Day 3 sacred Valley Known as Wilcamayo to the Incas, the fertile Sacred Valley is a great place to see charming villages, brightly dressed locals and lots of llamas. Stay in a small town that is a magnificent example of Inca urban planning. It is especially admired for the huge terraces that guard the great templefortress that clings to cliffs Days 4-7 inca trail Hike the iconic Inca Trail, waiting for that moment that the Sun Gate comes into view. From there, enter the magical world of Machu Picchu. Day 8 cuzco Recover from the hike in busy Cuzco. Drop into a cafe to celebrate the journey with a Pisco Sour - a clear local brandy mixed with egg whites and lemon. Days 9-10 amazon Jungle Look forward to
Above: Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Sacred Valley, Peru - Chris Cordall Below: Amazon butterfly - Angela Zuniga accoMMoDatioN Simple hotels (6 nts), camping (3 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts) traNsPort Plane, train, boat, canoe, local bus, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 6 Breakfasts, all meals while at the jungle lodge and when hiking the Inca Trail BuDGet Allow US$120 for meals not included DeParts Every Mon & selected Sat GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes For further details and specific notes regarding hiking the Inca Trail, please see the special Inca Trail triP coDe Notes page, p24 traVeller ratiNG 4.61 out of 5
" uncover Perus colonial heritage in lima and cuzco " hike along the inca trail to the lost city of Machu Picchu " explore the green heart of the amazon
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Lima Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Amazon Jungle
waking to the sound of exotic birdcalls on this Amazon adventure. A guided walk through the jungle provides an opportunity to learn about the magnificent flora and fauna in this beautiful part of the world. Days 11-12 lima Chill-out in Miraflores central park, the heart of bustling Lima. Why not celebrate the end of the journey by hitting the town?
Cuzco Lake Titicaca
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8 days, Lima to Cuzco
Every Tues & selected Sat itiNerary... Day 1 lima The Plaza Mayor, in the heart of Limas historic centre, is an excellent place to get a feel for Perus colonial past. Surrounded by churches, the centre has a distinctly Spanish *plus Local Payment US$300
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flavour. Nearby, the Museo de la Inquisicion offers an insight into the Spanish Inquisition and the beautiful Monasterio de San Francisco houses some fascinating catacombs. Day 2 cuzco An intriguing blend of Inca and Spanish architecture, there is plenty to see and do in Cuzco. Take a walking tour to get acquainted with some of the lesser known sights of this wonderful town. Day 3 sacred Valley Visit Pisac with its famous artisan market and travel through the fertile Sacred Valley, where most of the regions fresh produce is grown. Look out for the maize crops surrounding the river and covering the terraces, carved high into the valley walls - these crops have long been the main source of food for the high Andes. Days 4-7 inca trail Trek along one of the trails that once linked the Inca Empire. The ancient paths wind past mountains, across high plateaus and through dense cloud forest and temple ruins. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the Sun Gate, and watch Machu Picchu rising from the mist. Rest for a moment before striking out to uncover the mystery of these amazing Inca ruins. Day 8 cuzco For an active farewell to Peru, its possible to explore the Urubamba River or go mountain biking through the Sacred Valley. For those with weary legs, head to Plaza de Armas to chill-out in a cafe and enjoy free time to relax, shop and explore more of Cuzcos sights.
Inca Trail, Peru - Angela Zuniga accoMMoDatioN Hotels (4 nts), camping (3 nts) traNsPort Plane, train, local bus, walking GrouP siZe Max 16 Meals 4 Breakfasts, all meals while hiking the Inca Trail BuDGet Allow US$75 for meals not included DeParts Every Tue & selected Sat GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes 1. For further details and specific notes regarding hiking the Inca Trail, please see the special Inca Trail Notes page, p24. 2. In January 2008 this trip will depart on Mon and Sat and from February 08 onwards it will depart on Tues and Sat traVeller ratiNG 4.70 out of 5 triP coDe
" see maize crops in the sacred Valley " trek the challenging ancient route of the inca trail to Machu Picchu " Wander the atmospheric streets of cuzco " explore the historic centre of lima
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