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Experience the wonders of Peru and Bolivia on this fascinating trip through some of the world's most spectacular scenery. Travel through parched deserts, marvel at snowcapped mountains, trek through pristine rainforests and visit some of the oldest civilisations on earth. If you want to see the incredible diversity these countries offer then this is the trip for you.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation: 2 nights in hotels, 2 nights jungle lodge (triple share), 1 night with local Indians (very basic), 3 nights camping on the Inca Trail, 1 overnight bus, 2 nights basic cabins Meals: Meals on the Inca Trail, Amazon Jungle, Amantaní Island, Salar de Uyuni excursion Excursions: Ballestas Islands, Colca Canyon, Inca Trail trek, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley tour, most site entrance fees in the Cuzco area and Sacred Valley, Amazon Jungle, Uros / Amantaní / Taquile Islands, Salar de Uyuni, Valley of the Moon, Laguna Colorada. Transport: Local public bus, minibus, train, trekking, motorised canoe, 4WD, boat, on foot, 3 flights, taxi Group: Average 8 – 12; max 18 Age: Recommended 18 – 60, although we do take older passengers provided they are fit and can harmonise with the group Staff: Tucan Travel tour leader, local guides and representatives
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ballestas Islands - fantastic wildlife, sea lions, penguins and many sea birds
Huacachina - optional sand-boarding down the huge dunes
Nazca Lines - optional flight to see the mysterious desert designs.
Arequipa - Peru's second largest city with beautiful colonial architecture
Colca Canyon - the world's deepest canyon
City of Cuzco - enchanting former Inca capital with plenty to see and do
Inca Trail - Visit Machu Picchu on a 4-day trek (or on day trip by train)
Jungle Excursion - visit to the Amazon Basin staying overnight in a jungle lodge
Andean Music - local bands playing pan-flutes, zampoñas and charangos will be in abundance throughout the tour
Sacred Valley of the Incas - A full day excursion into the picturesque valley
Lake Titicaca - overnight stay with the locals on the island of Amantani plus visit to floating reed islands of the Uros Indians.
City of La Paz - The world's highest capital city.
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Lima (Peru)
Day 2: Bus to Pisco
Day 3: Morning to Ballestas Islands, afternoon to Huacachina & onto Nazca
Day 4: Morning Nazca Lines - Royal Class night bus to Arequipa
Day 5: Arequipa - free time
Day 6: Excursion to Colca Canyon
Day 7: Colca Canyon, pm back to Arequipa
Day 8: Fly to Cuzco - free day
Day 9: Inca Trail, LD
(or free time in Cuzco plus an included visit to Machu Picchu by train at a reduced tour price).
Day 10: Inca Trail, BLD
Day 11: Inca Trail, BLD
Day 12: Machu Picchu, train to Cuzco, B
Day 13: Sacred Valley
Day 14: Fly to Puerto Maldonado, LD
(or free time in Cuzco)
Day 15: Amazon Jungle, BLD
Day 16: Fly back to Cuzco, free time, B
Day 17: Bus to Puno, optional visit to Sillustani
Day 18: Boat via Uros Islands to Amantani (overnight), LD
Day 19: Boat via Taquile back to Puno, B
Day 20: Bus to La Paz (Bolivia)
Day 21: Depart La Paz
B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner
DEPARTURE DATES
Starts
Ends
10 May 2008
30 May 2008
17 May 2008
06 June 2008
31 May 2008
20 June 2008
02 August 2008
22 August 2008
30 August 2008
19 September 2008
20 September 2008
10 October 2008
04 October 2008
24 October 2008
18 October 2008
07 November 2008
25 October 2008
14 November 2008
08 November 2008
28 November 2008
27 December 2008
16 January 2009
TRAVEL STYLE
Adventure Tours
Get out there and in touch with the locals Are you an Adventure Tour traveller?
You want to involve yourself not only with the Latino culture, but also with the entire experience of travelling through the lands. You envisage sitting next to locals on buses, wandering through marketplaces, trying local restaurants and generally exploring the area. You might have travelled independently in the past but a tour in Latin America appeals to you because you may not be fluent in the local language and want to learn more about the destination. You don't want to spend much time in your hotels but you want to stay somewhere clean, comfortable and centrally located so you can go off and do your own thing. You like having a smaller group to travel with. Group & Leaders - Usually 8-12 travellers, max 18; Tucan Tour Leader, Tucan Guides, Local Guides & Local Reps Accommodation - Centrally located hotels, and some jungle lodges and family stays Transport - Local transport Age Group - Recommended 18-60 Included Meals - All meals in the Amazon Jungle and on the Inca Trail [Read more about Tucan travel styles]
*All Rand prices have been calculated at 1USD=ZAR8.00 or 1GBP=ZAR16.00 and are subject to change according to currency fluctuations
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