CLASSIC PERU

OVERVIEW

This epic three week peru trek explores the best this country has to offer. From the coastal Ballestas Islands (known as, "Peru's Galapagos") and the mysterious Nazca Lines, to colonial Arequipa and the immense Colca Canyon, the adventure continues to Lake Titicaca and Cusco's Sacred Valley before the true highlight- hiking the Inca Trail to the sublime sunrise over Machu Picchu!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Services of English/Spanish speaking tour leader
• Transportation by private vehicle plus train & local flights
• 16 hotel nights, 1 night village home stay and 3 nights camping on the Inca Trail.
• Train from Machu Picchu back to Cusco
• 1 night village home stay at Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
• 4 day Inca Trail trek including all camping equipment & meals
• Flight from Cusco to Lima

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Horseback riding US$5-10/hr
• Mountain biking US$5-10/hr
• Hot springs in Aguas Calientes US$8
• Nazca Lines overflight US$70
• Urubamba River rafting US$30

TRIP ITINERARY

Days: 1-3 Lima, Paracas & Huacachina

Beginning in Lima, we start our trek and travel south along Peru's 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.
Accommodation: Hotels included. Meals paid locally.

Days: 4-6 Nazca & Arequipa

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, Peru's second-largest city. Choose to visit the Santa Catalina Convent and peruse museums and galleries in this handsome city.
Accommodation: Hotels included. Meals paid locally.

Days: 7-8 Colca Canyon

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.
Accommodation: Hotels included. Meals paid locally.

Days: 9-11 Puno, Lake Titicaca & Taquile Island

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.
Accommodation: Hotels & basic homestay included. Meals paid locally.

Days: 12-14 Cusco & Sacred Valley

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.
Accommodation: Hotels included. Meals paid locally.

Days: 15-18 Inca Trail Hike & Machu Picchu

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.
Accommodation: 3 nights camping on Inca Trail + 1 night Machu Picchu hotel included. Meals on Inca Trail hike included.

Days: 19-21 Cusco & Lima

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.
Accommodation: 2 night Cusco hotel included. Meals paid locally.

Tour ends at approx 14:00 at Lima Airport on day 21.

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.

Alternative Inca Trail Itinerary will be offered when the Inca Trail permits are sold out. Details provided at the time of booking.

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