Andean Explorer train/Mel Budd
PERU ENCOMPASSED THE BEST OF PERU
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Based in comfortable hotels we explore Peru, the sacred land of the Incas. We visit the awe-inspiring mountain citadel of Machu Picchu and sail along Lake Titicaca – the highest navigable lake in the world. Along the way we visit the ancient Inca capital Cusco, the colonial streets of Lima and the beautifully preserved city of Arequipa.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Lima. Tour of the city. Days 3/4 Nazca Lines Travel to the Pacific coast. Explore Paracas National Park and view the diverse birdlife. Continue to Nazca. See the famous lines etched in the desert floor from viewing platforms. Days 5/6 Arequipa Discover the beautifully preserved colonial city including a visit to the 500-year old Santa Catalina Convent. Days 7/8 Colca Canyon Travel to the high plains of the Andes to the Mirador Cruz del Condor and search for the rare bird. Day 9 Lake Titicaca Sail along the world’s highest navigable lake and visit Indian communities on Taquile and Uros islands. Days 10/11 Andean Explorer Travel on the Andean Explorer train through spectacular scenery to Cusco. Explore the ancient city and visit the bustling Pisac Market. Day 12 Machu Picchu Travel to the ancient Inca ruins known as the ‘Lost City’ (2400m). Days 13/14 Sacred Valley Explore the picturesque valley. Optional white-water rafting down the Urubamba River. Day 15 Lima Return to the capital. Days 16/17 Overnight flight to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/dpr
P eru Encompassed Ref DPR LIMA City tour
PACIFIC OCEAN
Paracas NP Wildlife
Huacachina Dunes
Mysterious Lines NAZCA CHIV AY km 0 200 24
PUER TO INCA Beach & ruins
Cruz del Condor
Juliaca PUNO AREQUI PA Santa Catalina AG UA S CALIENTES Machu Picchu PERU Amazon Extension Ref DPRA
Sacred Valley of the Incas
OLL ANT AY T AMBO O ptional rafting
W alking tour CUSCO
La Raya 4321m
T aquile Island
Lake
Ti ticaca Uros
Islands
P ACIFIC O CEAN
Andean Explorer T rain
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AMAZONIAN LODGE
NAZCA
Mysterious lines
MACHU PICCHU
CUSCO 3400m Old Inca capital
Optional train
Colca Canyon (optional)
AREQUI PA
El Misti 5842m
km 0 300 Puerto DETAILS
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Accommodation and Meals: 13 nights hotels, 1 night guesthouse. 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner are included.
Transport: Bus, train, boat and internal flights.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Peru Encompassed 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/dpr
£2838 17 DAYS
flight
El Misti
SPIRIT OF THE INCAS HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU
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Join us as we explore Peru and its impressive mountain citadel, Machu Picchu. Using local transport, we tour the colourful city of Cusco, discover the Nazca lines and explore the arid highlands of Arequipa. We also sail on Lake Titicaca, visit the Indian communities on Taquile and Uros Islands and unwind in the Sacred Valley.
ITINERARY Ref: DPR
Day 1 Fly to Lima. Days 2/3 Nazca Lines Drive to the Pacific coast and discover the mysterious lines cut into the stony desert. Travel overnight to Arequipa. Day 4 Arequipa Explore the UNESCO World Heritage City. Day 5 Colca Canyon Take an optional trip into one of the world’s deepest canyons and search for the rare Andean Condor. Day 6 Puno Enjoy a scenic drive to the lakeside town. Days 7/8 Lake Titicaca Travel by boat to the floating Uros islands and stay in a village house on Taquile island. Days 9/10 Cusco Traverse high Andean passes to reach the ancient Inca capital. Explore the city and visit the colourful Pisac market and Sacsayhuaman. Days 11/12 Machu Picchu Travel to the spectacular Inca site by train and bus. There is the option to re-visit the ruins early the next day. Return to Cusco by train. Day 13 Sacred Valley Explore the beautiful scenery of the valley. Choose from a range of optional activities including white-water rafting along the Urubamba River. Days 14/15 Overnight flight to the UK.
TOUR ONLY – 15 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1779
+ AmazonExtension Ref QPSA Spirit of the Incas Ref QPS
LIM A PER U BR AZIL MALDONADO
Amazon Jungle Lodge
Juliaca
T AQUILE ISL AND
PUNO Ti ticaca
TOUR ONLY – 14 DAYS Tour price without flights from £790
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk Lake PUER TO Uros Islands
£1995 15 DAYS
flight
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/qps
DETAILS
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Accommodation and Meals: 11 nights hotels, 1 night hostal, 1 night overnight bus with reclining seats.
Transport: Bus, train and boat. Group Size: Generally 12 to 14.
TOUR DATES
The Spirit of the Incas 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/qps
Ref: QPS
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