Machu Picchu/Carl Burrows
ANDES & INCAS 15 DAYS – HIGHLANDS, LAKES & ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS
Discover a world of ancient civilisations, legendary Inca trails and spectacular scenery. We explore many of Peru’s natural, cultural and historic highlights including the famous site of Machu Picchu, the former Inca capital of Cusco, and the floating islands of Lake Titicaca.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Lima. Day 2 Lima Visit this bustling capital city on the coast known as ‘the City of Kings.’ Explore its colonial heritage and visit the Larco Herrera Museum (optional). Days 3/4 Arequipa Fly to this beautiful Andean city, nestled at the foot of El Misti Volcano. Visit the Santa Catalina convent, opened in 1970 after four centuries of isolation. There is an optional trip to Colca Canyon. Days 5/6 Lake Titicaca Take a boat trip along the world’s highest navigable lake. Visit the floating islands’ home to the Uros Indians. Days 7/9 Cusco Travel to the ancient Inca capital and explore its cobbled streets and winding alleyways. Visit Pisac Market and discover the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Days 10/11 Machu Picchu Travel by train to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu and explore this legendary site. Return to Cusco. Day 12 White-water rafting Enjoy a free day to explore Cusco. There is the option to go white-water rafting on the Urubamba River. Day 13 Lima Fly to the capital. Days 14/15 Overnight flight to the UK.
Fruit bat in the Amazon FACTFILE £2277 adult from
*child from £2077
See the curious looking llamas and alpacas
Find out how the Uros Indians stop their floating islands from sinking
Learn some Spanish and then test it out on the locals
See history brought to life learning how people lived at Machu Picchu
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BRAZIL LIMA
MACHU PICCHU Lost city of the Incas
PERU
PACIFI C OCEAN
km 0 AREQUIPA
Colca Canyon (optional)
300 PUNO
MALDONADO Amazon jungle lodge
CUSCO 3400m Old Inca capital
Optional train
Juliaca ISLANDS Ferry Titicaca
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/fps
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www.explore.co.uk Lake UROS 4 DAY AMAZON EXTENSION FPSA
Extend your tour to include a visit to the Amazon jungle. Ref, FPSA – see website for details.
PUERTO
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 8 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 13 nights hotels. 13 breakfasts are included.
Swimming: There are no opportunities to swim on this trip.
Transport: Bus, train, boat and internal flight.
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, drivers, boatmen and local guides.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 20. TOUR DATES
Sun 01 Apr - Sun 15 Apr Sun 22 Jul - Sun 05 Aug
TOUR DATES
Sun 24 Mar - Sun 07 Apr Sun 21 Jul - Sun 04 Aug
T T 2012
Sun 05 Aug - Sun 19 Aug Sun 19 Aug - Sun 02 Sep
2013
Sun 04 Aug - Sun 18 Aug Sun 18 Aug - Sun 01 Sep
TOUR ONLY – 14 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1189
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 8-11 years on date of departure. Teenage departures; age 11 and over. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
T Ref: FPS
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