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Immerse yourself in the many facets of Peruvian culture and enjoy bustling colourful markets, astonishing wildlife, ancient Inca ruins and friendly locals. Explore the desert city of Lima, spot incredible wildlife in the Amazon Jungle, discover the mysteries hidden throughout legendary Inca ruins and stay overnight with friendly local folk on Lake Titicaca.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation: 8 nights in hotels, 2 nights in jungle lodge, 1 night with local Indians (very basic) Meals: Meals in Amazon Jungle & on Amantani Island Excursions: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley tour, most site entrance fees in the Cuzco area and Sacred Valley, Amazon Jungle, Uros/Amantani/Taquile Islands
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
City of La Paz - highest capital city in the world .
Andean Music - local bands playing pan-flutes, zampoñas and charangos will be in abundance throughout the tour.
Full day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas including the colourful Pisac market
City of Cuzco - Explore the former Inca capital with a combined entrance ticket giving access to the main monuments, museums and archaeological sites.
Orientation walking tours in each main city and town.
Machu Picchu - train to the Lost City of the Incas
Jungle excursion - visit to the Amazon Basin staying overnight in a jungle lodge
Lake Titicaca - homestay on the island of Amantani followed by a stopover at Taquile Island and the floating reed islands of the Uros Indians.
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Lima
Day 2: Fly to Puerto Maldonado in the jungle, LD
(or free time in Cuzco)
Day 3: Jungle excursions, BLD
Day 4: Fly back to Cuzco, free time B
Day 5: Full day excursion to Sacred Valley of the Incas
Day 6: Machu Picchu & return train to Cuzco
Day 7: Cuzco free day
Day 8: Bus to Puno
Day 9: Boat via Uros Islands to Amantani (overnight), LD
Day 10: Boat via Taquile back to Puno, B
Day 11: Bus to La Paz (Bolivia)
Day 12: Depart La Paz
B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner
DEPARTURE DATES
Starts
Ends
08 April 2008
19 April 2008
22 April 2008
03 May 2008
06 May 2008
17 May 2008
20 May 2008
31 May 2008
03 June 2008
14 June 2008
17 June 2008
28 June 2008
01 July 2008
12 July 2008
15 July 2008
26 July 2008
29 July 2008
09 August 2008
05 August 2008
16 August 2008
12 August 2008
23 August 2008
26 August 2008
06 September 2008
07 October 2008
18 October 2008
21 October 2008
01 November 2008
04 November 2008
15 November 2008
18 November 2008
29 November 2008
02 December 2008
13 December 2008
16 December 2008
27 December 2008
30 December 2008
10 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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