Trails to Titicaca - 22 Days
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- Huacachina - sandboard and dune buggy in the desert dunes surrounding this oasis town
- Ballestas Islands - enjoy a boat trip to view incredible native wildlife
- Nazca - view the mysterious Nazca Lines with option of a short flight
- Arequipa - independently explore this beautiful colonial city
- Colca Canyon - visit one of the deepest canyons in the world
- Raqchi - spend a night with a local Quechua family at a homestay
- 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 this spectacular Inca citadel set high in the Andes Mountains
- Puno - visit the floating Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca
- Lake Titicaca - take a boat trip across Lake Titicaca from Copacabana and spend a night on Isla del Sol
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- Choice of the unique Wild Andes Trek, the classic Inca Trail Trek or the train journey to visit Machu Picchu.
- Option 1 - Wild Andes Trek - 20 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners. 7 nights basic hotel, 9 nights comfortable hotels, 3 nights camping, 1 night hostel and 1 night homestay.
- Option 2 - Inca Trail Trek - 20 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners. 4 nights basic hotel, 11 nights comfortable hotels, 4 nights camping, 1 night hostel and 1 night homestay.
- Option 3 - Machu Picchu by Train - 20 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners. 6 nights basic hotel, 12 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night hostel, 1 night camping and 1 night homestay.
- Boat trip to see the seals & seabirds on the Ballestas Islands
- Visit the incredible ancient Nazca sites of the Chauchilla Cemetery and the nearby Cahuachi Pyramid
- 2 night stay and guided trip to see Colca Canyon and condors
- Quechua Indian homestay and community crafts project and guided visit to the Raqchi ruins
- Guided tour of the Sacred Valley
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Lake Titicaca - Boat trip to the Uros Floating Islands and boat trip to Isla Del Sol with a hike across the island
- All camping fees and appropriate equipment.
- Services of two crew (drivers/tour leaders) and local guides along the way.
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Itinerary
Welcome to Peru and the start of your adventure! Make your own way to our joining hotel in Lima, where we have a welcome meeting at 6pm for you to meet your tour leader and fellow travellers. The rest of today is free for you to explore Peru's buzzing capital, which is the second-largest city in the Americas behind Sao Paulo.
Lima - Paracas - Huacachina. This morning we have a very early start to beat rush hour and drive to Paracas National Park, one of the most important marine reserves in the world. Here we board a local boat for an included trip to the Ballestas Islands to see incredibl...
Huacachina - Nazca. Today we continue south to reach Nazca, home to the world-famous and 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 and lines that ha...
Nazca - Puerto Inca. Today we journey from Nazca to visit the ancient sites of the Chauchilla Cemetery and Cahuachi Pyramid, thought to have once been the religious centre of Nazca civilization. In the afternoon we then continue to Puerto Inca, a resort set on the Peruvian Pacific coast and a great spot to relax on the beach.
Puerto Inca - Arequipa. Today we head inland to the ‘White City’ of Arequipa, set against the stunning backdrop of the snow-capped El Misti volcano. Along the way, enjoy soaking up the views and playing games with your fellow travellers. Day 6 is free to explore th...
Arequipa - Chivay. This morning we have more free time to explore Arequipa, then after lunch we continue our drive to Chivay. This highland town is the gateway to the magnificent Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. On day 8 we take a short drive ...
Chivay - Raqchi. This morning we drive through the beautiful landscape of the Peruvian highlands as we make our way to the small village of Raqchi. This evening the villagers invite us to take part in a traditional Quechua religious ceremony and we enjoy some lively music from the local musicians. Tonight we stay in traditional family homes as guests of the local villagers.
Raqchi - Cusco. This morning we explore the Inca ruins of the Temple of Qiracocha, before visiting a local artisan centre to see a pottery demonstration. In the afternoon we then drive to the charming city of Cusco, the former Inca capital and world-famous gateway to ...
The next four days will be spent either trekking in the Andes on our pioneering Wild Andes Trek or trekking the Classic Inca Trail. Alternatively, if you don't wish to hike, our Train Package offers further free time to explore Cusco and a guided tour of the Sacred Va...
Option 1 - Wild Andes Trek Zurite - Amaruwatana. After breakfast we start trekking towards Qenteqentiyoc (the Hummingbird Temple), then continue along an ancient path to the top of our first pass at 4,400 metres, where we enjoy amazing views of the Vilcabamba and Vil...
Option 1 - Wild Andes Trek Amaruwatana - Ancascocha. We have an early start to trek for 2 hours to the top of our second pass at 4,700 metres, where we have fantastic views of the surrounding rock formations and the chance to spot Andean wildlife such as eagles, cara...
Option 1 - Wild Andes Trek Ancascocha - Ollantaytambo. Descending through the Silque Canyon, we reach the Camicancha area and stop at a magnificent viewpoint looking towards snow-capped Mount Veronica. From here it’s only a short trek to Chilca, where our trail ends,...
Option 1 - Wild Andes Trek & Option 3 - Train Package Ollantyatambo - Machu Picchu - Cusco. Today we take an incredibly scenic train journey to the town of Aguas Calientes. From here we board a local bus that winds up the mountainside to Machu Picchu, the awe ins...
Today is free to rest and relax after our incredible treks or further explore the historical city of Cusco.
Cusco - Puno. Leaving Cusco, we journey through the highlands of Peru to Puno today. Set on the shores of Lake Titicaca, this town is a melting pot of Aymara and Quechuan Indian cultures, where you can still witness traditional Andean customs. This afternoon there's a boat trip on Lake Titicaca to visit the remarkable floating islands of Uros, which are made entirely from totora reeds.
Puno - Copacabana - Isla del Sol (Bolivia). This morning we cross the border into Bolivia and head to the picturesque town of Copacabana set on the shores of Lake Titicaca. From here we catch a boat to the beautiful island of Isla del Sol, which is one of the holiest sites in ancient Inca mythology and supposedly the birthplace of the Sun God Inti.
Isla del Sol - Copacabana. Today we have an included 14km walk across the length of Isla del Sol. On our walk we take in the beautiful scenery and soak up the calm atmosphere of the island. Those who don't wish to take part are free to relax at our hotel or explore mo...
Isla del Sol - La Paz. On day 21 we drive to La Paz, the highest administrative capital in the world with a skyline dominated by the snowy peaks of Mount Illimani. On arrival, there's an optional guided tour of the city’s main sights and viewpoints. Day 22 marks th...
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