Mountains to the Lakes tour
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A comprehensive 3 week tour designed to reveal the secrets of South America as we visit the Nazca Lines, Cuzco and La Paz. See the Andes up close as we trek to Machu Picchu and laze away on the tranquil waters of Lake Titicaca
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
A comprehensive 3 week tour designed to reveal the secrets of South America as we visit the Nazca Lines, Cuzco and La Paz. See the Andes up close as we trek to Machu Picchu and laze away on the tranquil waters of Lake Titicaca
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBalletas Islands
End CityCopacabana
Destinations
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- Airport transfer on arrival in Lima
- Ballestas Islands boat tour
- Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu (4 day trek including all meals and guide)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Return train from Machu Picchu
- All accommodation (small & simple hotels & guesthouses & 3 nights camping on Inca Trail)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Services of tour leader and trekking crew
- All local transport
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Itinerary
Day 1, Arrive into Lima
Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Lima for the start of your trip.
| OVERNIGHT:
Lima Hotel
Day 2, Lima. Drive to Paracas National Reserve. Ballestas Island boat trip
Departing Lima, our tour begins with a trip south to the Ballestas Islands nestled in the Paracas National Reserve. We enjoy a boat ride here to view the incredible concentration of rare and exotic birds and sea mammals which make this one of the most important marine reserves in the world.
| OVERNIGHT:
Ica hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 3, Drive through the Ica Desert to the Oasis of Huacachina
This morning we make the short drive through the Ica Desert to the heart of Peru’s wine region. Visiting the Tacama winery we have the chance to sample the local wine as well as the country’s national drink, Pisco. We then head to the nearby Oasis of Huacachina – a palm ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Camping
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 4, Visit the Nazca Lines & Chauchilla Cemetery. Drive to Arequipa
Today we travel to one of South America’s most mysterious sites as we visit the intriguing Nazca Lines. Believed to have been present for over 2,000 years these huge figures carved into the desert floor were only discovered 80 years ago from the air and as such there are...
| OVERNIGHT:
Arequipa
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 5, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
The next four days are spent in and around Colca Canyon and the surrounding areas. We include an OVERNIGHT: visit to the Colca Canyon, which at 900m is not only one of the deepest in the world but also the home of the majestic Condors. Here you can view the condors circl...
| OVERNIGHT:
Arequipa hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 6, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
Full day in and around Colca Canyon to enjoy optional activitis including white water rafting, cycling, horse riding and trekking.
| OVERNIGHT:
Arequipa hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 7, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
Full day in and around Colca Canyon to enjoy optional activitis including white water rafting, cycling, horse riding and trekking.
| OVERNIGHT:
Arequipa hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 8, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
Full day in and around Colca Canyon to enjoy optional activitis including white water rafting, cycling, horse riding and trekking.
| OVERNIGHT:
Arequipa hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 9, Arrive in Cuzco. Sacred Valley of the Incas tour
An OVERNIGHT: coach journey carries us through the Andes to Cuzco – the adventure capital of Peru and starting point of the Inca trail. We will be based here for the next 7 days as we seek to explore the dramatic landscape and learn about the unique cultures that have ex...
| OVERNIGHT:
Cuzco Hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 10, Begin Inca Trail, trek to Machu Picchu
We head out early from Cuzco to the Urubamba Valley from where we begin our 4-day trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. A stunning combination of panoramic views, Inca ruins and magnificent mountains make this one of the most exotic adventures in the world. Reaching...
| OVERNIGHT:
Basic accommodation
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11, Trek to Machu Picchu
Full day spent trekking along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
| OVERNIGHT:
Basic accommodation
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12, Trek to Machu Picchu
Full day spent trekking along the Inca trail to Machu Picchu.
| OVERNIGHT:
Basic accommodation
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13, Trek to Machu Picchu, train to Cuzco
Today we complete our trek to Machu Picchu then we return to Cuzco by train.
| OVERNIGHT:
Cuzco hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 14, Cuzco, free time
To help recover from our trek we have 2 free days in Cuzco. Feel free to explore more of the city and its museums and churches or look for local crafts from Alpaca woollen jumpers to Andean musical instruments and local jewellery. If you still have the energy you can arrange an adventurous white water rafting trip on either the Urubamba or Apurimac River.
| OVERNIGHT:
Cuzco hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 15, Cuzco, free time
Full day free to explore more of Cuzco or enjoy some of the many optional activities available.
| OVERNIGHT:
Cuzco hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 16, Cuzco, drive to Lake Titicaca
Lying at 3,800m on the border between Peru and Bolivia, this morning we get our first glimpse of the deep blue waters that make up the extraordinary Lake Titicaca. Home to the Uros Indians who reside on unique floating reed islands we are fortunate enough to be able to visit these islands and spend the night with one of the Indian families on the lesser known islands of Isla Amantani or Taquile.
| OVERNIGHT:
Puno hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 17, Islands of Lake Titicaca
Today we head out to one of the lesser known islands of Isla Amantani or Taquile to experience the life of Uros Indians. This unique culture is centre around the floating reed islands where we spend the night with one of the Indian families.
| OVERNIGHT:
Homestay
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18, Puno, free time
Today is free to relax in Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
| OVERNIGHT:
Puno hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 19, Lake Titicaca, travel to Bolivia
Bidding farewell to Peru, we cross the border into Bolivia and arrive at the picturesque lakeside village of Copacabana where we stop for the night.
| OVERNIGHT:
Copacabana hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 20, Drive to La Paz
From here we continue onto the impressive capital city of La Paz, where the rest of the day and the whole of the following day are yours to explore the markets, museums and bustling streets at leisure.
| OVERNIGHT:
La Paz hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 21, La Paz. Transfer to airport for departure
Transfer to airport for departure
| OVERNIGHT:
None
| MEALS:
Breakfast
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Price From $2,970
Price per day$141
Last Updated: 1/25/2024
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What's excluded
- Airport transfers from internal flights
- Optional Excursions as listed in the pre-departure information
- International flights
- Meals not specified
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Entrance fees to sites visited
- Airport Taxes
- Drinks
- Visas
- Tips
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