PERU EXPLORER

22 days from GBP2,923 to GBP3,173 including flights

Tripcode: APX

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Lima.
Day 2: Drive south along Pan-American Highway to Paracas; visit Pachacamac ruins, Pucusana fishing village and enjoy sunset.
Day 3: Sail out to seabird colonies of Paracas Peninsula and Ballestas Islands; continue south to Nazca, flight over Nazca Lines.
Day 4: Drive along coast before turning inland to Arequipa.
Day 5: Sightseeing in Arequipa, including visit to the White City and Santa Catalina Convent.
Day 6: Drive to Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest canyons.
Day 7: Exploring Colca Canyon, including condor viewing site, burial chulpas and other attractions.
Day 8: Drive via Sillustani to Puno, a chilly, high-altitude city on shore of Lake Titicaca.
Day 9: Sail to reed islands of the Uros Indians; afternoon exploring.
Day 10: To Cuzco across the altipano. An often spectacular drive with scheduled stops en route.
Day 11: Drive to the Sacred Valley, visit Pisac market and fortresses at Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Day 12: Optional rafting trip on the Urubamba, overnight Cuzco. For those choosing the 3 day Inca Trail option, days 12-14 are spent trekking.
Day 13 - 14: Free time in Cuzco, historic capital of both Incas and Conquistadores.
Day 15: Visit by train to the Lost City of Machu Picchu.
Day 16: Explore Machu Picchu; afternoon return to Cuzco.
Day 17: Visit Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman above Cuzco and highlights of city.
Day 18: Free time in Cuzco.
Day 19: Short flight to Puerto Maldonado; river expedition deep into jungle to Tambopata Reserve; guided jungle walks from the lodge.
Day 20: Jungle exploration.
Day 21: Fly to Lima; guided tour of city. Depart.
Day 22: Arrive London.