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Lake Titicaca, Sacred Valley, Cuzco, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Amazon Rainforest.
An exciting 2 week adventure, giving you a panoramic view of this diverse Andean country. Spot jungle wildlife, explore ancient ruins and visit colourful markets.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Group Size:Max 15, Avg 10 Group Leader:G.A.P leader throughout, local guides while on Lake Titicaca, in the Sacred Valley, on the Inca Trail and in the jungle. Accommodation:Simple hotels (8 nts), camping (3 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts), homestay (1 nt). Transport:Public bus, local flight, train, boat, canoe, hiking. Meals Included:All meals while in the jungle, on the Inca Trail and during the homestay. Budget:Allow USD200 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Guided tour of Taquile and the Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca
Guided tour of Sacred Valley
4-day Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook and porters
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Amazon Jungle excursion (2 nts)
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1 Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time.
Day 2-4 Puno / Lake Titicaca (B,L,D)
Travel to the town of Puno on the shores of spectacular Lake Titicaca. Take a boat trip to visit the Uros and Taquile Islands, then immerse yourself in Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small village before returning to Puno on Day 4.
Day 5 Cuzco
Enjoy spectacular views of the mountain countryside on this full day of travel from Puno to Cuzco through the high Altiplano region.
Day 6 Ollantaytambo
Travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley and visit the majestic Pisac ruins. Continue to the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo before preparing for the hike ahead.
Day 7-10 Inca Trail (3B,3L,3D)
Begin a once in a lifetime journey on the ancient trail of the Incas with a morning trip to km 82, where our hike starts. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free, and fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco by train in the afternoon.
Day 11 Cuzco
Often considered the Mecca of Peru, Cuzco has a friendly, colonial atmosphere. The town offers nearby Inca ruins, cobblestone streets, museums, markets and ornate churches. Rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking excursions are also possible options.
Day 12-14 Amazon Jungle (2B,2L,2D)
Fly from high in the Andes to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon jungle. Travel by motorized canoe to our lodge in the Tambopata Rainforest Area, which holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area. Explore the jungle with expert local guides. Fly to Lima for one last night in the city.
Day 15 Depart Lima
B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner
DEPARTURE DATES
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03 March 2008
17 March 2008
30 July 2008
13 August 2008
07 March 2008
21 March 2008
01 August 2008
15 August 2008
14 March 2008
28 March 2008
03 August 2008
17 August 2008
17 March 2008
31 March 2008
04 August 2008
18 August 2008
24 March 2008
07 April 2008
06 August 2008
20 August 2008
28 March 2008
11 April 2008
10 August 2008
24 August 2008
31 March 2008
14 April 2008
11 August 2008
25 August 2008
07 April 2008
21 April 2008
13 August 2008
27 August 2008
14 April 2008
28 April 2008
15 August 2008
29 August 2008
18 April 2008
02 May 2008
17 August 2008
31 August 2008
21 April 2008
05 May 2008
18 August 2008
01 September 2008
25 April 2008
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20 August 2008
03 September 2008
11 August 2008
25 August 2008
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18 August 2008
01 September 2008
24 August 2008
07 September 2008
21 April 2008
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25 August 2008
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10 September 2008
28 April 2008
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29 September 2008
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30 May 2008
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15 October 2008
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03 October 2008
17 October 2008
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05 October 2008
19 October 2008
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12 October 2008
26 October 2008
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25 June 2008
13 October 2008
27 October 2008
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27 June 2008
15 October 2008
29 October 2008
15 June 2008
29 June 2008
17 October 2008
31 October 2008
16 June 2008
30 June 2008
19 October 2008
02 November 2008
18 June 2008
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20 October 2008
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25 June 2008
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27 June 2008
11 July 2008
29 October 2008
12 November 2008
29 June 2008
13 July 2008
31 October 2008
14 November 2008
30 June 2008
14 July 2008
03 November 2008
17 November 2008
02 July 2008
16 July 2008
07 November 2008
21 November 2008
04 July 2008
18 July 2008
10 November 2008
24 November 2008
06 July 2008
20 July 2008
14 November 2008
28 November 2008
08 July 2008
22 July 2008
17 November 2008
01 December 2008
09 July 2008
23 July 2008
21 November 2008
05 December 2008
11 July 2008
25 July 2008
24 November 2008
08 December 2008
13 July 2008
27 July 2008
28 November 2008
12 December 2008
14 July 2008
28 July 2008
01 December 2008
15 December 2008
16 July 2008
30 July 2008
05 December 2008
19 December 2008
18 July 2008
01 August 2008
08 December 2008
22 December 2008
20 July 2008
03 August 2008
12 December 2008
26 December 2008
21 July 2008
04 August 2008
15 December 2008
29 December 2008
23 July 2008
06 August 2008
19 December 2008
02 January 2009
25 July 2008
08 August 2008
22 December 2008
05 January 2009
27 July 2008
10 August 2008
26 December 2008
09 January 2009
28 July 2008
11 August 2008
29 December 2008
12 January 2009
TRAVEL STYLE
Original adventures attract travellers seeking the authentic and unique experience only available on our small group adventures. Variety is the key on Original adventures. We epitomize the spirit of off the beaten track travel by making use of varied and interesting transportation and accommodation. These tours are the essence of the G.A.P Adventures grassroots travel philosophy.
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Original adventures attract travellers seeking the authentic and unique experience only available on our small group adventures. Variety is the key on Original adventures. We epitomize the spirit of off the beaten track travel by making use of varied and interesting transportation and accommodation. These tours are the essence of the G.A.P Adventures grassroots travel philosophy.