Machu Picchu MACHU PICCHU & TITICACA
Travelling on some of the planet’s highest roads and railways, we traverse the other-worldly Andean landscapes from La Paz to Cusco. Our trip includes a 2- day journey to the Island of the Sun on Lake Titicaca, sacred to the Incas of ancient America. We also enjoy a day trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, walking via Winaywayna and the Sun Gate to the amazing mountain citadel.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to La Paz. Days 3/4 La Paz After exploring the world’s highest capital city, there’s time to visit the nearby sites of Tiahuanaco or Chacaltaya. Day 5 Lake Titicaca We drive to Copacabana on the shores of the highest navigable lake in the world. Days 6/7 Isla del Sol Over the next two days we trek the Inca Pilgrim Way, staying in a great eco-lodge on the ‘island of the sun’. Day 8 Puno Today we cross the border into Peru. Days 9/11 Cusco Traversing the Andes by bus (or train) we arrive in Cusco, the ancient Inca capital. After exploring the town, we head out to nearby Sacsayhuaman and the colourful Pisac market. Day 12 Inca Trail Getting off the train at KM104, we spend a day walking along the Inca trail to Machu Picchu via Winaywayna and the Sun Gate. Day 13 Machu Picchu We explore the citadel with our guide before returning by train back to Cusco. Day 14 Lima We fly to Lima today where there’s time for a city tour this afternoon (optional). Days 15/16 Overnight flight to UK.
Machu Picchu
Km10 4 To
LIM A
Machu Picchu & Titicaca Ref PB Amazon Extension Ref PBA AGU AS
CALIENTES Pisac market
Optional train PER U
Sillustani
CUSCO 3400m Ancient Inca capital
MALDONADO Amazon jungle lodge
ISL AND OF THE SUN
T iticaca PUNO km 0 250 La Paz
COP ACABANA Start of ‘Inca Pilgrim W ay’
Lake
ISL AND OF THE MOON
Illampu 6362m
W orld’s highest capital 3636m
LA PA Z TOUR DATES
The Machu Picchu & Titicaca tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/pb
TOUR ONLY – 14 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1199
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/pb
4 DAY AMAZON EXTENSION PBA
Extend your tour to include a visit to the Amazon jungle. Ref, PBA – see website for details.
or call our experts on 0844 875 1893 21 PUER TO
“Easy to moderate walking in Peru, with a day trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu”
inclusive from
£2150 16 DAYS
Trek grade EASY/MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 11nts hotel, 2nts at an eco-lodge on Isla del Sol and 1nt hostal in Aguas Calientes. 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus, train, boat and flights as itinerary.
Trekking Details: Walking the Inca Pilgrim Way is relatively easy, though bear in mind the altitude. The walk to Machu Picchu takes about 5-6 hours and involves a lot of ascent so is graded as moderate.
Group Size: Generally 14 to 18. flight DETAILS Ref: PB
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