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LIMA – AREQUIPA - COLCA CANYON – PUNO – TITICACA - SACRED VALLEY - INCA TRAIL - MACHU PICCHU– RAFTING – CANOEING – CUSCO – LIMA
(16 days)
This journey combines adventure with the best and most famous sites in Peru. We begin 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. We set off and explore Arequipa’s fine plaza, the Ice Mummy Museum, or visit the many alpaca textile shops. After our visit in Arequipa, we’ll 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 soar over one of the world’s deepest canyons. You can hike to active 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. The people here are renowned for their ancient way of life, as very little has changed here in centuries. The weaving technique handed down over generations is still used. You’ll also benefit from one of the most spectacular views of the lake from these islands.
We then take one of the world’s classic railway journeys* from Puno across the high plains to Cusco. We spend a day exploring Cusco, the former Inca capital. It’s 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.
From Cusco we continue our adventure by spending two days on the upper Urubamba River, learning the delights of white water rafting in both rafts and one or two person inflatable canoes. Rafting the grade III-IV Chuquicahuana section is ideal preparation before we take to the water in our personal canoes and kayak the grade II Pinipampa section. Returning to Cusco each evening, we can sample the delights of the many restaurants and bars which surround the plaza. We then fly down to Lima to catch our international flight home.
* Please note: the train only operates five times a week; there is a luxury bus alternative on the other days.
** For those who do not wish to trek, there is an option to visit Machu Picchu by train and to spend time exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Includes domestic airfare, and all other transportation
Trek on the Inca Trail
Whitewater rafting
Visit the islands of Lake Titicaca
Lodging is in hotels, lodges and tents
Guided by experts, with knowledge of local customs and peoples.
TOTAL: 16 DAYS – depending on your departure arrangements
Arrival/Departure City: Lima, Peru
2008 LAND COST:
- $3020 USD per person
We can’t guarantee private lodging
GROUP SIZE: 4 to 16 Members
Dates: 2008
- April 27 - May 12
- June 01 - 16
- June 29 - July 14
- August 31 - September 15
- September 28 - October 13
- November 02 - 17
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FITNESS: You should be an experienced hiker and in good general fitness. No rafting experience is necessary.
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.
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