Terraces of the Colca Canyon
 
 
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Essential Peru

Tripcode: APD

Countries visited: Peru

Adult Group Holidays Leisurely / Moderate Mixed Activity Culture Solo Departures Available

The highlights of Peru on our best-value two week trip

Llamas and ruins of Machu Picchu

A spectacular journey through Peru's varied landscape encompassing coastal desert, snowy Andean peaks, the high altiplano and lush cloud forest.

We visit the most famous sites including the mysterious Nazca Lines, the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu in its incredible mountaintop setting, Lake Titicaca, where we spend the night in an island homestay, and the stunning 3000m deep Colca Canyon. On the way we encounter traditional indigenous groups, condors, llamas, and a warm welcome from the Peruvian people.

Free time is included in this tour, giving us the opportunity to choose how to make the most of our visit: rafting, hiking, history, shopping or just relaxing in beautiful Cuzco.

The trip can also be extended with a journey deep into the Tambopata Reserve in the Amazon Basin, offering the chance to see a completely different side to this incredibly diverse country.

RT TripWhat makes this trip responsible?

On this trip we use the services of a local operator, employing local staff throughout the trip, and we stay in locally-owned hotels wherever possible. We adhere to all of Peru's tourism regulations and our staff are regularly trained to ensure that our trips are run in a sustainable and responsible manner.

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Countries visited: Peru

ESSENTIAL PERU
Day 1
Fly to Lima.
Day 2
Drive south along the coast and sail out to the Ballestas Islands, home to highest concentration of marine birds in the world; overnight in Ica.
Day 3
On to incredible Nazca Lines; visit viewing platforms.
Day 4
Turn inland from coastal desert, climbing high into Andes.
Day 5
Drive to Cuzco visiting Inca sites on the way.
Day 6
Free day to relax, shop or explore the many Inca ruins and Spanish churches.
Day 7
Train to Machu Picchu and tour of ruins.
Day 8
Free morning or optional return to Machu Picchu for sunrise; afternoon train to Cuzco.
Day 9
Optional rafting and tours to Sacred Valley.
Day 10
Drive to Lake Titicaca, stopping at the sights along the way; boat to Amantani Island for village homestay.
Day 11
Explore the island; afternoon boat to Puno visiting the floating islands of the Uros.
Day 12
Spectacular drive across the altiplano to Colca Canyon.
Day 13
Morning condor viewing; afternoon drive past huge volcanoes to the 'White City' of Arequipa.
Day 14
Morning visit to Santa Catalina Convent; afternoon fly to Lima.
Day 15
Evening depart.
Day 16
Arrive London.
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Terraces of the Colca Canyon
Llamas and ruins of Machu Picchu Pisac ruins, Sacred Valley Inca life continues fairly unchanged in Ollantaytambo Ballestas Islands Santa Catalina Convent, Arequipa

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