Walking With The Incas tour
19 days
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This comprehensive tour shows you the many sides of Peru, with time exploring the desert and Nazca Lines, a trek through the mountains to Machu Picchu, and wildlife safaris in the jun- gle. You’ll be amazed how much this country has to offer
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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?
This comprehensive tour shows you the many sides of Peru, with time exploring the desert and Nazca Lines, a trek through the mountains to Machu Picchu, and wildlife safaris in the jun- gle. You’ll be amazed how much this country has to offer
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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 CityBallestas Islands
End CityPuerto Maldonado
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- Airport transfer on arrival in Lima
- Ballestas Islands boat tour
- Overnight desert camp & barbeque
- Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu (4 day trek including all meals and guide)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Return train from Machu Picchu
- Flight back from Cusco to Lima
- 4-day jungle trip (includes all meals, daily excursions, jungle guides, flights to/from the jungle & airport transfers)
- All accommodation (small & simple hotels & guesthouses & 3 nights camping on Inca Trail)
- Meals as per itinerary (approx 40%)
- Services of tour leader
- 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 circli...
| 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 exi...
| 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. Fly to Puerto Maldonado. Arrive in Tambopata - Candamo Reserve
We depart Cuzco today by plane and fly to the town of Puerto Maldonado on the edge of the Tambopata - Candamo Reserve. Entering the Reserve by boat we cruise along the Madre de Dios River until we reach our jungle lodge which will be the base for the next 3 nights. In the afternoon join our local knowledgeable guides as they explain the flora and fauna you are likely to see in the jungle.
| OVERNIGHT:
Jungle Lodge
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17, Tambopata – Candamo Reserve. Walks and canoe trips
During our time in the reserve our guide will take us on walks and canoe trips to discover the amazing array of plant, bird, animal and insect life in the jungle. We can walk to one of the ox-bow lakes that abound with exotic birdlife or take a boat onto the lake in the ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jungle Lodge
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18, Tambopata – Candamo Reserve. Walks and canoe trips
Full day spent enjoying optional jungle activities in the Candamo Reserve.
| OVERNIGHT:
Jungle Lodge
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19, Transfer to Puerto Maldonado for flight to Lima
We leave the jungle this morning by boat back to Puerto Maldonado where we will board our flight back to the capital Lima.
| OVERNIGHT:
None
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Price From $3,565
Price per day$188
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
- End of trip airport transfers
- Meals not specified
- Travel Insurance
- Entrance fees to sites visited
- Airport Taxes
- Drinks
- Visas
- Tips
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