Footsteps of the Incas Westbound - 17 Days
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Highlights
- Trek the Inca Trail, get off the beaten track on the Wild Andes Trek or opt to take the train to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu - explore the spectacular Inca citadel set high in the Andes Mountains
- Cusco and the Sacred Valley - discover the heart of the Inca Empire, exploring Pisac and the incredible archaeological site of Ollantaytambo
- Colca Canyon - catch sight of condors flying above this vast canyon
- Arequipa - explore this UNESCO-listed city and the Santa Catalina Convent
- Nazca - view the mysterious Nazca Lines with the chance of an optional flight
- Raqchi - spend a night with a local Quechua family at a homestay
- Huacachina - sandboard and camp in the desert surrounding this oasis town
- Ballestas Islands - enjoy a boat trip to view Humboldt penguins and other native wildlife
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- Choice of the unique Wild Andes Trek, the classic Inca Trail or scenic train to Machu Picchu
- Option 1 - Wild Andes Trek - 15 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners. 11 nights simple hotels, 3 nights camping, 1 night hostel and 1 night homestay
- Option 2 - Inca Trail Trek - 15 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners. 10 nights simple hotels, 4 nights camping, 1 night hostel and 1 night homestay
- Option 3 - Machu Picchu by Train - 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners. 13 nights simple hotels, 1 night hostel, 1 night camping and 1 night homestay
- Boat trip to see the seals & seabirds of the Ballestas Islands
- Visit to the ancient Nazca sites of the Chauchilla Cemetery and nearby Cahuachi Pyramid
- 2 night stay and guided trip to see Colca Canyon and condors
- Quechua Indian homestay, community crafts project and guided visit to the Raqchi ruins
- Guided tour of the Sacred Valley
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- All camping fees and appropriate equipment
- Services of two crew (drivers/tour leaders) and local guides along the way
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Itinerary
Make your own way to our joining hotel in Cusco for a welcome meeting at 10:00am. We strongly recommend arriving at least 24 hours before the trip begins to allow additional time to acclimatise to the altitude in Cusco. Please contact us to book pre tour accommodation...
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Cusco - Raqchi. Today we drive south to the small village of Raqchi. Here we stay at a homestay as guests of the local villagers in their traditional family homes. The houses are very clean and have basic facilities. This afternoon we visit the Inca ruins of the Templ...
Raqchi - Chivay. Today we drive through the stunning landscape of the Peruvian highlands to the small town of Chivay, which is the gateway to the magnificent Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Here we have an optional trip to the nearby hot springs in the evening and spend the night in a local hotel.
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Arequipa - Puerto Inca. Today we continue our drive and head all the way downhill to the Pacific coastal resort of Puerto Inca, where we camp at a well-equipped campsite on the beach. This is a great place to relax on the beach, enjoying scenic views of the ocean and a dip in the swimming pool!
Puerto Inca - Nazca. This morning we head north to the world-famous village of Nazca, the location of the mysterious Nazca Lines. Thought to have been created over 1,000 years ago by the ancient Nazca culture, the Nazca Lines are a series of geometric shapes, figures ...
Nazca - Huacachina. Today we continue north, stopping at a viewing platform to get a glimpse of some of the Nazca Lines. We travel on to the stunning desert oasis town of Huacachina, a sparkling oasis nestled in the deserts near Ica in northern Peru - an area that is ...
Huacachina - Ballestas Islands - Lima. Today we drive the short distance to Paracas National Park, one of the most important marine reserves in the world. Here we board one of the local boats for an included trip to the Ballestas Islands to see their incredible reside...
Today marks the end of our Peruvian adventure. Arrangements ends after breakfast and hotel check out.
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