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LIMA - AREQUIPA- COLCA CANYON - LAKE TITICACA - CUSCO - INCA TRAIL - MACHU PICCHU - AMAZON JUNGLE –LIMA (16 DAYS)

Peru FAQs

This trip is ideal for travelers looking to experience the best of Southern Peru in just sixteen days, plus have the opportunity to trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Peru is generally split into three geographical regions: the desert coastal strip, the high Andes mountains, and the Amazon basin. On this trip, we get to sample the best of each of these regions.

We begin our journey with a short flight to the ‘White City’ of Arequipa in Southern Peru, dominated by the stunning conical “El Misti” mountain. At 2600m, Arequipa is the ideal place to begin our acclimatization to the rarefied air of the Andes. One can explore Arequipa’s fine plaza, the ice mummy museum or visit the many alpaca textile shops. We then board a private minibus and head off through remote villages to the impressive Colca Canyon and the delightful Colca Lodge. Here we have the chance to see condors over one of the world’s deepest canyons, hike to geysers or just relax in some of the finest hot springs imaginable.

A spectacular drive through the Altiplano brings us to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. This busy lakeside town is the base for our day trip on Lake Titicaca. We take a private express boat to visit the floating reed islands of Uros and Taquile Island. These are renowned for their ancient way of life, weavings and spectacular views of the lake.

We then take one of the world’s classic railway journeys* from Puno across the high plains to Cusco. We’ll spend a day exploring Cusco, the former Inca capital - a wonderful place to explore full of culture, history, good restaurants and fun nightlife.

Now fully acclimatized, our next adventure takes us from Cusco through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing the Inca fortress town of Ollantaytambo before embarking on the famous Inca Trail to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu**. This relaxed five day / four-night trek involves spectacular Andean scenery along an ancient paved Inca trail and visiting many ruins. Our final night is in the colorful town of Aguas Calientes before spending a whole day exploring the awe-inspiring citadel of Machu Picchu. The return to Cusco is by luxury train and bus in time for a celebration meal.

A short flight takes us to Puerto Maldonado deep in the Amazon rainforest where we transfer by boat and then on foot to one of the best situated jungle lodges in the heart of the Tambopata Reserve. Here we can search the rainforest to view monkeys, macaws and leaf cutting ants, and canoe on the Oxbow Lake in search of black caiman and giant otters. Our expert resident guide will educate the group every step of the way through this jungle paradise. We then fly back to Lima in time to connect with our international flight home.

Grade: Strenuous – good fitness is required to enjoy this trek. The trails are rocky and steep, going over several stair-stepped sections on the Inca Trail.

Includes internal airfare and all other in-country transportation

Trek on the Inca Trail

Lodging is in hotels, lodges and tents

Guided by experts, with extensive knowledge of local customs and people.

TOTAL: 16 DAYS – depending on your departure arrangements

Arrival/Departure City: Lima, Peru

2008 LAND COST:

• $3328 USD per person
  We can’t guarantee private lodging

Dates: 2008

• April 27 - May 12
• June 01 - June 16
• June 29 - July 14
• August 31 - September 15
• September 28 - October 13
• November 02 - 17

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GROUP SIZE: 4 to 16 Members

MEALS: Most meals are included. Check itinerary for symbols (B/L/D) for exact meals provided.

STYLE OF TRIP: Lodging will be a combination of local lodges and tents. Each night of the trekking section we’ll be in tents.

Download a PDF of the entire detailed itinerary by clicking below.
Peru Explorer PDF

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