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Difficulty Level
A higher level of comfort while enjoying the 3 most popular regions of
Peru. Travel and accommodation in the jungle is a little more rustic because
of remoteness.
Included Highlights
• Amazon Jungle Excursion (2 nights)
• Cuzco city tour
• Sacred Valley Tour
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu
• Guided tour of Taquile and Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca
Accommodation
10 nights hotels, 2 nights jungle lodge.
Transportation
Private van, local flight, train, boat, canoe.
Food Included
Continental breakfast daily, all meals while in the jungle and on the
Inca Trail.
Tour guide
throughout, local guides in Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, the jungle,
and Lake Titicaca.
Budget
Allow USD $20 per day for food - for additional expenses, see dossier.
Notes
(1) For group members who wish to hike the Inca Trail, please refer to
Quest of the Gods (PQG).
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Capture the essence of Peru in this 2 week journey
from the depths of the Amazon rainforest to the heights of the
Andes Mountain Range and on to the islands of Lake Titicaca. Discover
Peru's diverse ecology, geology, and culture and see what wonders lie
hidden beneath the rainforest canopy. Experience the buzz of excitement
in Cuzco, with its local markets, handicrafts, cobblestone streets and
buildings made of Inca stonework. Visit the world's highest navigable
lake, Lake Titicaca, and its islands. Travel in style with us and take
this opportunity to see how the past and present people of Peru live daily
life high in the sheltered Andean valleys.
Day 1 Arrive Lima
Day 2, 3 Amazon Rainforest (2B,2L,2D)
Morning flight to Puerto Maldonado. We take a motorized canoe down the
Tambopata River to our rainforest lodge. Explore the rainforest by foot
and dugout canoe with our expert local guides. The Amazon presents excellent
wildlife-spotting opportunities. Possible visit to a parrot clay lick
and oxbow lake.
Day 4, 5 Cuzco (2B)
We take a boat trip out of the jungle before flying to Cuzco high in the
Andes. We have a guided tour of the city to learn about its rich, fascinating
history. Free time on Day 5 to explore the city and visit its many local
archeological sites.
Day 6 Ollantaytambo (B)
Today we embark on a journey through the Sacred Valley, including a visit
to the Inca ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Day 7, 8 Machu Picchu / Cuzco (2B)
Morning train through the Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes. We continue
on to the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Guided tour of the ruins and option
to soak in the nearby thermal baths. Return to Cuzco by train on Day 8.
Day 9 Cuzco (B)
Free time to enjoy Cuzco and visit museums and churches built on Inca
ruins. Explore the sights and sounds of this great colonial town.
Day 10, 11 Puno / Lake Titicaca (2B)
Enjoy spectacular countryside views on this full day of travel through
the Andes from Cuzco to Puno. Boat ride across Lake Titicaca in the morning
to visit the floating reed islands of the Uros people. We take time to
visit various islands and enjoy meeting the friendly local villagers.
Day 12 Lima (B)
We have a short drive to Juliaca before flying to Lima to enjoy one last
night out on the town in the City of Kings
Day 13 Depart Lima
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