Travelling from one world to another – from one of the continent’s biggest cities to one of its largest areas of protected forest - we begin our journey with three days in Peru’s tropical rainforests before flying to Cusco, in the heart of the Andes. From those Inca and colonial-era streets we travel to the fertile Sacred Valley, before entering the cloud forest by train to Machu Picchu. We then head south to Lake Titicaca, the site of the Inca creation myth. Travelling back to the Pacific coast, we first visit elegant Arequipa and the stunning Colca Canyon, before making our way north along the Pacific desert coast to learn more about the pre-Inca Nasca culture and observe the marine fauna of the Paracas National Reserve. Returning to Lima we will tour the city, visiting its museums and maybe even stopping at one of its sidewalk cafes or fine seafood restaurants.
Day 1
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Pre-tour arrival Lima and transfer to hotel included
Day 2
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Flight from Lima to the rainforest.
Day 3
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Rainforest.
Day 4
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Rainforest.
Day 5
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Cusco free day to relax and acclimatise.
Day 6
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Cusco morning free. Afternoon city tour.
Day 7
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Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Day 8
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Train to Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco.
Day 9
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Travel to Lake Titicaca.
Day 10
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Lake Titicaca: Islands of Los Uros, Taquile and Amantani.
Day 11
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Flight or bus to Arequipa.
Day 12
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Colca Canyon.
Day 13
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Colca Canyon.
Day 14
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Morning city tour of Arequipa. Late afternoon bus to Nasca.
Day 15
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Nasca Lines. Afternoon bus to Pisco.
Day 16
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Ballestas Islands / Paracas National Reserve. Afternoon bus to Lima.
