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Classic Peru
Lodging / Camping / Walking Tour 21 Days
In this Andean trek, experience some of the worlds most breathtaking mountain scenery along with some of the Incas finest archaeological sites as you hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
BRAZIL PERU Lima Paracas Huacachina Nazca Machu Picchu Inca Trail Sacred Valey Cusco Colca Canyon Puno Pacific Ocean Arequipa
ITINERARY
Arrive Lima (HP) Paracas (HP) Huacachina (HP) Nazca (HP) Arequipa (HP) Arequipa (HP) Colca Canyon (HP) Colca Canyon (HP) Puno Lake Titicaca (HP) 10 Amantani Island village home stay Lake Titicaca 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 Taquile Island/Puno Lake Titicaca (HP) 12 Cusco (HP) 13 The Sacred Valley (HP) 14 The Sacred Valley (HP) 15 Inca Trail 16 Inca Trail 17 Inca Trail 18 Machu Picchu (HP) 19 Machu Picchu / Cusco (HP) 20 Cusco (HP) 21 Lima
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eginning in Lima, travel south along Perus Pacific desert coast to Paracas and then enjoy a scenic boat cruise to the Ballestas Island to see thousands of sea birds circling overhead along with sea lions basking in the sun. Next, try sand boarding or take a flight over the baffling effigies known as the Nazca Lines and contemplate their arcane meaning as archaeologists have been doing for centuries. Continuing down the increasingly rugged coast, we climb to panoramas over the ocean and arrive to the colonial city of Arequipa. In Arequipa, Perus second-largest city, choose to visit the Santa Catalina Convent and peruse museums and galleries in this handsome city. Then, a spectacular drive over a 5,000 metre pass and through a vicuña reserve brings us to the Colca Canyon, where we will walk to the rim of the upper canyon watching for condors, before soaking in local thermal springs. Fully in the Andes now, we make our way to Puno and Lake Titicaca. Here we navigate the lake via the floating reed-islands of the Uros Indians and stay the night on tranquil Amantani Island in a rustic village home. Next, we continue the journey to Cusco across the altiplano passing snow-capped peaks with breathtaking vistas. Cusco is alive itself, with a bustling nightlife, thriving indigenous population and aesthetic ruins and architecture, it is easily one of the most memorable and exciting cities in the Andes and the gateway to the Sacred Valley and the Inca Trail.
During our four day Inca Trail trek, we will pass through various micro-climates and experience spectacular sights before coming face-to-face with Machu Picchu. You will have ample time to explore this once-lost city and snap phenomenal photographs. A dreamy train ride back to Cusco for one more day of cultural exploration is a great way to finish this tremendous Andean experience. After an included walking tour, shop in the eclectic markets and meet people from all over the Andes before flying back to Lima.
HP = Hotel night included in the price
TOUR ESSENTIALS
Duration: 21 days When to go: Year Round Accommodation: 3 camping nights 16 hotel nights 1 night village home stay Meals: Included on trail walk Other meals paid locally
WHATS INCLUDED
" Services of English/Spanish speaking tour leader, all land transportation " Internal Cusco-Lima flight " Train from Machu Picchu back to Cusco " 3 nights trekking and camping on Inca Trail including all meals " 16 hotel nights shown as an (HP) in the itinerary including most breakfasts " 1 night village home stay at Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
LOCAL PAYMENT/INCA TRAIL
US$400 payable in US Dollars cash. Payment is made to trek leader at the start of the tour. Note: due to new restrictions concerning the issue of trekking permits for the inca trail, we recommend you book at least 6 months in advance of your departure date. you must provide us with your passport details at time of booking so that we can secure a trekking permit for you.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Nazca lines overflight " Dune buggy " Hot Springs Whitewater river rafting " Mountain biking Train: Puno to Cusco " Horseback riding
PLEASE NOTE:
Footloose travellers will join our sister company for this special journey. Individual travellers will join the group at our Lima gateway hotel.
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BOLIVIA
Amantani/ Taquile Islands, Lake Titicaca
CHILE
Peru - Lodging/Camping/Walking Tour
Year Round Departures Year Round Departures
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