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21 days, Lima to Quito
itiNerary... Day 1 lima Visit the Plaza Mayor in the historic city centre and maybe stop in at the San Francisco Monastery, famous for its catacombs. Days 2-4 Puno/lake titicaca Be welcomed *plus Local Payment US$700 and US$400 (see trip notes)
Physical culture shock
into the home of a local family and enjoy a night surrounded by the big skies and interesting island cultures of Lake Titicaca, home to the incredible floating reed islands. Day 5 cuzco Travel to Cuzco across the spectacular altiplano. Day 6 sacred Valley Stock up on colourful beads and ponchos at the lively artisan markets of Pisac, one of the villages in the Sacred Valley. Days 7-10 inca trail Follow the ancient Inca route on a challenging, multi-day trek to discover the extraordinary lost city of Machu Picchu. Day 11 cuzco Rest weary legs at a cafe on Plaza de Armas and enjoy free time to relax or explore Cuzcos sights. See the Coricancha Inca temple complex or try an optional adventure sport for an action-packed day. Days 12-14 amazon Jungle/lima Home to lush vegetation, monkeys and exotic birds, the Amazon Jungle is one of the wildest places on Earth. After a couple of days in the jungle, fly back to Lima for a night. Day 15 Quito Nestled in a long valley, Quito sits under the gaze of Volcan Pichincha. The Old Town is a great place to start exploring the citys many churches and historic buildings. Day 16 Baltra/santa cruz Visit a private land tortoise sanctuary on this first stop in the Galapagos Islands, home to the unique animal life that inspired Darwins theory of evolution. Day 17 Floreana See green (sand, that is) on the beach of Punta Cormorant. Cruise around the island to reach the Devils Crown, a fantastic place to snorkel among colourful fish and sea lions. Day 18 espanola Chillout on a beautiful white sand beach. Take an optional hike along the clifftop before travelling to Punta Suarez on the western side of the island. Spend the afternoon watching sea lions at play in the turquoise waters of Gardner Bay. Day 19 san cristobal/santa Fe Visit Santa Fe, a tiny island brimming with iguanas and sea birds, to learn about mangrove trees, and then maybe take a hike through a forest of prickly pear cactus. Days 20-21 North seymour/Baltra/ Quito Enjoy a last chance to see the birds of the Galapagos on Seymour Island before heading to Quito for a night on the town to celebrate your adventure.
Above: Giant tortoises, Galapagos Islands - Vance Haywood Below: Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Insect life, Amazon Jungle - Nick Jacobs accoMMoDatioN Hotels (10 nts), homestay (1 nt), camping (3 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts), yacht (4 nts) traNsPort Plane, train, minibus, yacht, canoe, local bus, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 10 Breakfasts, all meals while at the jungle lodge, hiking the Inca Trail, Lake Titicaca homestay and in the Galapagos BuDGet Allow US$220 for meals not included DeParts Selected Wed GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes 1. The Lima-Quito international flight on day 15 is not included in the price. 2. For further details and specific notes regarding hiking the Inca Trail, please see the special Inca Trail Notes page, p24. 3. For further details and specific notes regarding travelling to the Galapagos, please see the Galapagos Islands Adventures page, p42. 4. Some accommodation may be multishare traVeller ratiNG 4.65 out of 5 start 2008 06 Feb 05 Mar 19 Mar 02 Apr 09 Apr 16 Apr 23 Apr 30 Apr 07 May 14 May 21 May 28 May 04 Jun 11 Jun 18 Jun Finish 26 Feb 25 Mar 08 Apr 22 Apr 29 Apr 06 May 13 May 20 May 27 May 03 Jun 10 Jun 17 Jun 24 Jun 01 Jul 08 Jul 25 Jun 02 Jul 09 Jul 16 Jul 23 Jul 30 Jul 13 Aug 20 Aug 27 Aug 03 Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 24 Sep 01 Oct 08 Oct 15 Oct 29 Oct 15 Jul 22 Jul 29 Jul 05 Aug 12 Aug 19 Aug 02 Sep 09 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 30 Sep 07 Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 28 Oct 04 Nov 18 Nov 12 Nov 26 Nov 10 Dec 24 Dec 10 Dec 24 Dec 24 Dec 2009 07 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 04 Feb 18 Feb 04 Mar 18 Mar 25 Mar 01 Apr 02 Dec 16 Dec 30 Dec 13 Jan 30 Dec 13 Jan 13 Jan 27 Jan 03 Feb 10 Feb 24 Feb 10 Mar 24 Mar 07 Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr 08 Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29 Apr 06 May 13 May 20 May 27 May 03 Jun 10 Jun 28 Apr 05 May 12 May 19 May 26 May 02 Jun 09 Jun 16 Jun 23 Jun 30 Jun
" enjoy an island homestay on lake titicaca " hike the inca trail " Visit the village of Pisac in the sacred Valley " Discover the lost city of Machu Picchu " stroll through Quitos historic old town " Marvel at sea birds and iguanas on santa Fe " experience the natural wonders of the Galapagos " Visit a tortoise sanctuary in santa cruz
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