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Homeland of the Incas
21 days Lima to La Paz
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Solve the puzzle of the Nazca Lines, Hike the Colca Canyon, Trek the Inca Trail to ancient Machu Picchu, Hit the many markets of La Paz for some souvenir shopping
Head deep into the Andes and across Peru to the Bolivian capital, La Paz. Hike the trail of the Incas to Machu Picchu and Colca Canyon, and experience the island cultures of Lake Titicaca on a homestay. Discover the diverse scenery of Peru and Bolivia on this exciting overland journey through the homeland of the Incas.
Physical Rating: 4
Culture Shock Rating: 4
Accommodation: Simple hotels (14 nts), overnight coach (1 nt), camping (3 nts), homestay (2 nts)
Transportation: Train, boat, local bus, overnight coach, walking, minivan
Trip Style: Intrepid Original
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $260 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Lima | Arrive early to see all the sights of vibrant Lima. | | Day 2 | Pisco | Stroll along Pisco's lively peatonal (pedestrian avenue) then relax in a local cafe. | | Days 3-4 | Nazca | Take an optional boat tour of the amazing Ballestas Islands, a nature reserve for pelicans, flamingos and sea lions. Then it's on to the desert to see the mysterious Nazca Lines. | | Day 5 | Arequipa | Dazzlingly white Arequipa is oozing with Spanish colonial charm. Take in the architecture or visit the interesting Monasterio de Santa Catalina. | | Days 6-7 | Colca Canyon | Enjoy expansive views at Colca Canyon: it's twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. From Chivay, take short hikes throughout the canyon, exploring this magnificent natural wonder. | | Days 8-9 | Cuzco | Inca-built walls line the central streets of fascinating Cuzco. | | Day 10 | Sacred Valley | Stop at the town of Pisac, perched high on a hilltop overlooking the fertile Sacred Valley. Keep an eye out for llamas on the way to historic Ollantaytambo. | | Days 11-14 | Inca Trail/Cuzco | The Inca trail is dotted with history. View the ancient ruins of Llactapata, an inn burnt to the ground by the last Inca Emporor. Then, trek to the incomparable Machu Picchu. | | Day 15 | Cuzco | Optional mountain biking and hiking options abound - or just rest those trek-weary legs at Plaza de Armas. | | Day 16 | Puno | Visit the Yavari - a ship, museum and bar all in one - to learn its interesting history. | | Days 17-19 | Puno/Lake Titicaca | Visit the isolated Uros floating islands, built from many layers of the totora reeds that grow in the shallows of the lake. Enjoy a homestay on the lake. | | Days 20-21 | La Paz | End this adventure in market-filled La Paz. |
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at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December
2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full.
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