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TRIP DETAILS
GRADE CHALLENGING TREK / CULTURAL ADVENTURE Inclusions Peregrine tour leader, local guides, arrival transfer, transport, porterage on Salcantay trek, sightseeing, entrance and park fees. Equipment portable altitude chamber, camping equipment, Peregrine trek pack (sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, warm jacket, wet weather jacket, foam mattress, kit bag). Accommodation 10 nights comfortable hotel, 6 nights camping, 1 night homestay. Meals 17 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 7 dinners. Other For more information about trekking the Inca Trail, refer to page 113. Group size Minimum 5, maximum 15. Trip code PSHC. Trip dates starts Lima, finishes La Paz 2008 2008 2009
Start 23 Apr 07 May 21 May 04 Jun 18 Jun 02 Jul Finish 10 May 24 May 07 Jun 21 Jun 05 Jul 19 Jul Start 16 Jul 30 Jul 13 Aug 27 Aug 10 Sep 24 Sep Finish 02 Aug 16 Aug 30 Aug 13 Sep 27 Sep 11 Oct Start 22 Apr 06 May 20 May 03 Jun 17 Jun Finish 09 May 23 May 06 Jun 20 Jun 04 Jul
Peru High Country 18 Days
An overland adventure from Lima to La Paz, including a high altitude Inca Trail trek to Mount Salcantay
We begin this truly amazing adventure in Lima and then explore lively Cusco and the beautiful Sacred Valley, before we commence our magnificent sevenday Mount Salcantay trek to Machu Picchu. The remote trail to distant Salcantay leads us through stunning mountain scenery to our highest point at 4950 metres, before continuing on to join the busier and more traditional Classic Inca Trail. Glimpsing Machu Picchu for the first time through the Inca Sun Gate is a truly overwhelming experience. Returning to Cusco we continue on to Lake Titicaca, where our island home-stay with an Indian family offers a rich cultural encounter. Following the shores of Lake Titicaca we cross the Bolivian frontier and visit the ancient ruins of Tiahuanaco before arriving in the capital of La Paz where we conclude our cross-country adventure.
ITINERARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1-2 Day 3-4 Day 5-7 Day 8-10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16-17 Day 18 (Wed) Arrive Lima and transfer to hotel. City tour of colonial centre. Fly to Cusco. Walking tour of Cusco. Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley. Mount Salcantay trek. Salcantay trek joins Classic Inca Trail. Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. Return to Cusco. Free day in Cusco. Drive to Puno. Lake Titicaca excursion and island home-stay. Silhustani excursion. Overnight Puno. Visit Tiahuanaco ruins and drive to La Paz. City sightseeing. Tour ends in La Paz after breakfast (Sat).
Price from Lima Domestic ights Optional carbon offset payment:
£1310 £80 £7
Download detailed Trip Notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/pshc
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Lima Machu Picchu
Salcantay Trek
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Peru High Country Highlights of Peru
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Lake Titicaca
Nazca Arequipa Puno
La Paz
Tiahuanaco
TRIP DETAILS
GRADE CULTURAL ADVENTURE / MODERATE TREK Inclusions Peregrine tour leader, local guides, arrival transfer, transport, porterage on Inca Trail trek, sightseeing, entrance and park fees. Equipment camping equipment, Peregrine trek pack (sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, warm jacket, wet weather jacket, foam mattress, kit bag). Accommodation 10 nights comfortable hotel, 3 nights camping, 1 night overnight deluxe bus. Meals 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners. Other For more information about trekking the Inca Trail, refer to page 113. Group size Minimum 4, maximum 15. Trip code PSHP. Trip dates starts and finishes Lima 2008 2008 2009
Start 14 Jan 28 Jan 11 Feb 25 Feb 10 Mar 24 Mar 07 Apr 21 Apr 05 May 19 May 02 Jun 16 Jun 30 Jun Finish 28 Jan 11 Feb 25 Feb 10 Mar 24 Mar 07 Apr 21 Apr 05 May 19 May 02 Jun 16 Jun 30 Jun 14 Jul Start 14 Jul 28 Jul 11 Aug 25 Aug 08 Sep 22 Sep 06 Oct 20 Oct 03 Nov 24 Nov 15 Dec Finish 28 Jul 11 Aug 25 Aug 08 Sep 22 Sep 06 Oct 20 Oct 03 Nov 17 Nov 08 Dec 29 Dec Start 12 Jan 26 Jan 09 Feb 23 Feb 09 Mar 23 Mar 06 Apr 20 Apr 04 May 18 May 01 Jun 15 Jun 29 Jun Finish 26 Jan 09 Feb 23 Feb 09 Mar 23 Mar 06 Apr 20 Apr 04 May 18 May 01 Jun 15 Jun 29 Jun 13 Jul
Highlights of Peru 15 Days
Highlights of the Inca Empire, Arequipa, Colca Canyon and the Nazca coastal civilisation
Our trip takes us south from Lima through the desert sands and past ancient cemeteries containing the mummified remains of the ancient Nazcans. This intriguing civilisation carved the Nazca Lines huge geometric patterns and spirals, perfectly straight lines, and animal figures, that stretch into the desert. Driving into the Andes we come to the beautiful city of Arequipa, home to the 16th-century Santa Catalina Convent. Close to the city is the spectacular Colca Canyon, the deepest canyon on earth. Next stop is Cusco with its magnificent Inca sites, whilst out in the Urubamba Valley, colourful local markets and imposing Inca fortresses await. To cap off our journey we hike along ancient Inca pathways, over high mountain passes and down steep winding steps to arrive at the Sun Gate and the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu.
ITINERARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1-2 Day 3-4 Day 5-7 (Mon) Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel. Tour of colonial centre. Drive south to Nazca, optional scenic flight over Nazca Lines. Overnight coach to Arequipa. Walking tour of Arequipa colonial centre. Overnight visit to Colca Canyon. Return to Arequipa. Morning flight to Cusco. Walking tour of Cusco and full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley including Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Hike the Inca Trail reaching a height of 4200 metres. Reach Machu Picchu for sunrise, explore the ruins and Aguas Calientes. Train to Cusco. Free day in Cusco with time for optional activities. Fly back to Lima where trip ends on arrival (Mon).
Day 8-9
Day 10-12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Price from Lima Domestic ights Optional carbon offset payment:
£1100 £148 £6
Download detailed Trip Notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/pshp
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