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ITINERARY
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Day
1
: Arrive
Lima
Arrive
in Lima at any time.
Day
2
: Pisco
The
morning is free to explore Lima before catching a bus to Pisco, renowned
for its local drink, the Pisco Sour. Spend a night on the town sampling
some Peruvian food and drink.
Day
3-4
: Nazca
Visit
the nearby Ballestas Islands to view the area’s sea lion colonies,
penguins and abundant bird life. From Pisco, catch a bus to Nazca,
stopping en route to check out the sand dunes of Huacachina, with an
option to go sandboarding. Take an optional flight over the mysterious
Nazca Lines, then visit a fascinating Pre-Inca cemetery in the Nazca
desert with 1500 year-old mummies, bones and pottery. Finally, catch the
night bus to Arequipa.
Day
5
:
Arequipa
Peru's
second largest city has a delightful colonial past. At 2325m (7626 ft)
above sea level Arequipa is surrounded by the Andes mountains and lies
in the shadow of El Misti Volcano. Optional visit to the peaceful Santa
Catalina Monastery.
Day
6-7
:
Colca
Canyon
Travel
to nearby Chivay, where hot thermal baths and Peruvian music await. Two
nights near the Colca Canyon allows time to acclimatize and take short
hikes around one of the deepest canyons in the world. Try to spot a
soaring Condor or two in the majestic Andes mountains.
Day
8-10
: Puno
/ Lake Titicaca (L,D,B)
Travel
through the Andes to the town of Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Take a boat trip to visit the Uros and Taquile Islands, then immerse
yourself in Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small village
before returning to Puno on Day 10.
Day
11-12
:
Cuzco
Enjoy
spectacular views of the countryside while travelling from Puno to Cuzco
through the high Altiplano region. With a friendly, colonial atmosphere,
Cuzco offers nearby Inca ruins, cobblestone streets, museums, markets
and churches.
Day
13-16
:
Inca
Trail (3B,3L,3D)
A
morning trip to km 82 begins a once in a lifetime journey on the ancient
trail of the Incas. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is
worry-free. Fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill
every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku,
the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco
by train in the afternoon.
Day
17
: Cuzco
Enjoy
the many sites and activities of Cuzco on this free day.
Day
18-20
:
Amazon
Jungle (2B,2L,2D)
Fly
from high in the Andes to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the
Amazon jungle. Travel by motorized canoe to our lodge in the Tambopata
Rainforest Area, which holds the world record for the most bird
sightings in one area. Explore the jungle with local guides before
flying to Lima for a final night out.
Day 21
:
Depart Lima
There
are no planned activities today, you may leave at any time.
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