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One of our most extensive tours in Peru plus finishing in Bolivia, this trip combines the wild and scenic highlights of the Pacific coast with stunning Colca Canyon, Cuzco - the vibrant highland capital of the incas, the steamy Amazon Jungle and the fascinating islands of Lake Titicaca.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation: 14 nights in hotels, 2 nights jungle lodge (triple share), 3 nights camping on the Inca Trail, 1 night with local Indians (very basic) Meals: Some lunches, all meals on Inca Trail, Amazon Jungle & Amantaní Island Excursions: Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Oasis, Chauchilla Cemetery, Puerto Inca, Colca Canyon, Amazon Jungle, Inca Trail Trek, Machu Picchu, Pisac, Uros / Amantaní / Taquile Islands, Tiahuanaco ruins Transport: Tucan vehicle, boat, on foot, train, 2 flights Group: Average 15 - 24; max 34 Age: Recommended 18 - 55 Staff: Tucan tour leader, Tucan driver, Tucan guides, local guides, local reps
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1 to 6:Arrive Lima - Pisco - Ballestas Islands - Huacachina Oasis - Nazca - Chauchilla Cemetery - Puerto Inca - Arequipa
South along the coast is Pisco where we take a speed boat ride to the Ballestas Islands to watch sea lions and bird life. There are huge sand dunes in the desert at Huacachina and nearby are the amazing Nazca Lines dating back thousands of years. We see ancient mummies laying exposed at Chauchilla Cemetery then travel to Puerto Inca to explore the ruins of this old Inca port located on a stunning beach. Arequipa has a magnificent colonial plaza overlooked by the active volcano, El Misti.
Day 7 to 12:Chivay - Colca Canyon - Cruz del Condor - Cuzco - Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Jungle - Cuzco - Sacred Valley -Pisaq - Ollantaytambo
We travel over high passes to the Colca Canyon where condors can be seen soaring over the world's deepest canyon. A soak in the local hot springs (optional) before a mountainous drive to the old Inca capital, Cuzco. Flying to Pto Maldanado we are transported by bus and motorised canoe to our jungle lodge with in the mighty Amazon rain forest. Along with our guide we will have the opportunity during our visit to experience this magical place with walks into the jungle to discover many species of plants and wildlife. It is not uncommon during our jungle experience to see many species of monkey, Caiman, Tarantula spiders, many different and unusual bird species and if we are lucky the rare giant otter.A short flight brings us back to Cuzco where there is free time to explore the sights, enjoy great shopping and to see some excellent Andean bands in the local nightclubs or you might like to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Day 13 to 16:Inca Trail (or free time) - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Cuzco -
We now take a four day trek through spectacular scenery along the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu or you might like to visit the fabulous Lares Valley instead before you visit the celebrated ruins. On arrival there is a guided tour then free time to explore before returning to Cuzco. Those choosing not to trek have extra free time around Cuzco with an included train ride to Machu Picchu.
Day 17 to 21:Lake Titicaca - Puno - Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands - Puno - Tiahuanaco Ruins - La Paz
We head to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Here there is a boat trip visiting the floating reed islands of the Uros Indians before travelling further across the lake to stay overnight with local Indians on the island of Amantaní. A picturesque drive around the lake to the pre-Inca ruins of Tiahuanaco in Bolivia. La Paz is next, a beautiful colonial city with steep streets built up the side of a canyon. Day 21, Depart La Paz
B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner
DEPARTURE DATES
Starts
Ends
27 April 2008
17 May 2008
08 June 2008
28 June 2008
15 June 2008
05 July 2008
22 June 2008
12 July 2008
20 July 2008
09 August 2008
27 July 2008
16 August 2008
03 August 2008
23 August 2008
31 August 2008
20 September 2008
07 September 2008
27 September 2008
14 September 2008
04 October 2008
12 October 2008
01 November 2008
19 October 2008
08 November 2008
23 November 2008
13 December 2008
TRAVEL STYLE
Discovery Tours
Explore Latin America on our private vehicles Are you a Discovery Tour traveller?
You enjoy travelling on a reliable, comfortable private vehicle with other like-minded travellers from all around the world. You like that in the morning, the same vehicle that dropped you off the night before is waiting to pick you up outside your hotel with your extra luggage stored safely on board. You enjoy mingling with a lot of other people and you're excited about the fact that dinner is at your leisure, because you can choose where you want to go and who to go with. Maybe you are also a little safety conscious when you travel and like to have certain comforts, such as tried and tested accommodation. Group & Leaders - Usually 15-24 travellers, max 34; Tucan Tour Leader, Tucan Driver, Tucan Guides, Local Guides & Local Reps Accommodation - Small, secure centrally located hotels and guest houses, some jungle lodges and family stays Transport - Tucan's own specially designed, comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles Age Group - Open Age Included Meals - Most lunches on travelling days and all meals in the Amazon Jungle and on the Inca Trail Single Supplements -Travellers wishing to have their own room are able to pay a single supplement. On some occasions however it will not be possible to have single occupancy. [Read more about Tucan travel styles]
*All Rand prices have been calculated at 1USD=ZAR8.00 or 1GBP=ZAR16.00 and are subject to change according to currency fluctuations
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