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Peru:
Nazca (TUT) - 17 days
In a country with scenery that varies from coastal desert to high mountains and the lush beginnings of the mighty Amazon, you’ll want to experience it all and on this exhilarating tour you can!
Itinerary
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Description: |
| 1-6 |
Arrive Lima - Pisco - Ballestas Islands- Huacachina Oasis - Nazca - Puerto Inca - Arequipa
On arrival free time to enjoy the sights of Peru’s capital famed for its colonial buildings, churches and ornate balconies. We follow the Pacific Coast south to the fishing city of Pisco. We visit the Ballestas Islands by motor boat where sea lions and a multitude of bird-life live side by side. Immense sand dunes encircle Huacachina Oasis where you have the chance to go sand boarding (optional). In Nazca you can take an optional flight over the famous Nazca Lines which have baffled experts for many years. The ruins of an old Inca port at Puerto Inca awaits us. Next, Arequipa has arguably the prettiest main square on the whole continent. Its colonial buildings are built from the volcanic rock of the El Misti Volcano that overlooks the square. The Santa Catalina convent was only opened to the public in 1970 after spending 400 years in total isolation, well worth the visit (optional). |
| 7-10 |
Chivay - Colca Canyon - Cuzco - Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Jungle (or free time)
The Colca Canyon is thought to be the world’s deepest gorge. Encircled by snowtopped peaks it is a truly magnificent sight. This area is inhabited by the majestic condor and you will hopefully catch sight of some soaring above the canyon. Later in the day we have the chance to soak in the thermal hot springs of Chivay (optional). We then drive through the heart of the Andes to the old Inca capital of Cuzco where we stay overnight. Flying to Pto Maldanado we are transported by bus and motorised canoe to our jungle lodge with in the mighty Amazon rain forest. Along with our guide we will have the opportunity during our visit to experience this magical place with walks into the jungle to discover many species of plants and wildlife. It is not uncommon during our jungle experience to see many species of monkey, Caiman, Tarantula spiders, many different and unusual bird species and if we are lucky the rare giant otter. If you choose not to visit the Amazon you will have free time in Cuzco. |
| 11-17 |
Cuzco - Sacsayhuaman - Sacred Valley - Pisaq - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Cuzco - Lima
A morning flight back to Cuzco where the remains of Inca walls and paths can still be seen today amid the colonial Spanish architecture. We include a full day tour of the Sacred Valley that visits the imposing fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking Cuzco. There is also the colourful market town of Pisac where you have the chance to browse, then the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo for an overnight stop. By train to Machu Picchu where on arrival we have a tour with our local guide. You also have some free time to explore these magnificent ruins before taking the return train to Cuzco. Two free days in Cuzco to explore this wonderful city before we take a morning flight to Lima for a final night and a chance for some last minute shopping before your return flight home. Day 17, Depart Lima. |
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