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Peru Encompassed, 21 days start and finish Lima
- Challenge:
- Adventure
- Destination:
- *Peru
- Departure Dates From:
- 10/05/2008
- Duration:
- 3 weeks
- Kitty:
- £ 0
Peru Encompassed, 21 days start and finish Lima
Unearth the secrets of the Nazca lines. See the condors of Colca Canyon. Try the local delicacy guinea pig in Arequipa. Be welcomed into the family at a home stay on lake Titicaca. Marvel at the dazzling ‘white city’. Experience life in the Amazon jungle. See the fascinating ruins around Cuzco and trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
These trips depart most Saturdays and Mondays. The trip costs £970, with a local payment of $400, this should be paid on the first day of your trip locally. Full passport details will be needed to secure the Inca trail pass.
Day 1 Lima
Begin explorations in Lima's Plaza Mayor, flanked by streets of ornate colonial mansions, palaces and churches.
Day 2 Pisco
Visit Pisco, gateway to the Paracas National Reserve, a haven for wildlife such as pelicans, red-footed boobies, flamingos, sea lions and penguins. Take a seat in the Plaza de Armas, where locals hang out and munch on tejas, small sweets made from nuts and dried fruits.
Days 3-4 Nazca
Drop in at the oasis of Huacachina to see dramatic sand dunes before heading to one of the world's most mysterious archaeological sites, the Nazca Lines. Continue on to the ancient desert cemetery of Chauchilla, where the arid climate has naturally mummified the bodies.
Day 5 Arequipa
At the foot of El Misti Volcano lies Arequipa, a city brimming with the best of Spanish colonial charm. Marvel at the dazzling buildings made from pale volcanic rock that lend Arequipa its nickname, 'White City'.
Days 6-7 Colca Canyon
Be impressed by the depth of the Colca Canyon while keeping an eye out for its magnificent resident: the Andean condor, the world's largest flying bird. Traditional Indian villages are dotted throughout the canyon.
Days 8-10 Puno/Lake Titicaca
Cross the Andes to explore the immense waters of Lake Titicaca. Tour the lake by boat to see the unique islands and cultures, such as the floating Uros islands, built from layers of totora reeds. Enjoy a homestay with a local family on a community island.
Days 11-12 Cuzco
There are plenty of sights to discover in the area, from Inca walls to Baroque churches and ancient ruins.
Days 13-16 Inca Trail
The demanding trek on the Inca Trail winds through dense forest and high plateaus, over several passes and up the steps of the Sun Gate to reveal the ruins of Machu Picchu. Wander around the sacred grounds and wonder at its history; hidden until the early 1900s, knowledge about the site remains sketchy with experts unable to agree on its function. One thing that is agreed upon is that, due to the high quality of the stone and ornamental work, Machu Picchu must once have been a grand ceremonial centre.
Day 17 Cuzco
Rest those weary legs at a cafe on Plaza de Armas or head out to see more of the fascinating ruins surrounding Cuzco.
Days 18-19 Amazon Jungle
Travel by motorised canoe into the thick forest of the Amazon to stay in an eco-friendly lodge. Head out into the steamy jungle with a local guide to learn about this amazing wilderness. Marvel at the abundance of exotic flora and fauna - lush green plants and vines bloom with flowers and colourful birds and butterflies abound in this otherworldy rainforest.
Days 20-21 Lima
Soak up more of Lima's colourful history before bidding goodbye to wonderful Peru.
Further details are available on request
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