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Encounter a truly magical Peru with a small bit of Bolivia and absorb an array of culture, history, mystery and tradition. Colourful markets, fascinating ruins, spectacular mountain scenery and flourishing Amazon ecosystems provide the perfect insight into this alluring destination. This tour finishes in La Paz, Bolivia.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation: 8 nights in hotels, 3 nights camping on the Inca Trail, 2 nights in jungle lodge (triple share), 1 night with local Indians (very basic) Meals: All meals on the Inca Trail, in the Amazon Jungle & on Amantaní Island Excursions: Inca Trail trek (or visit to Machu Picchu by train for reduced tour price), Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley tour, most site entrance fees in the Cuzco area and Sacred Valley, Amazon Jungle, Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands Transport: Local public bus, minibus, train, motorised canoe, boat, on foot, 2 flights, taxi Group: Average 8 - 12; max 18 Age: Recommended 18 - 60 Staff: Tucan tour leader, Tucan guides, local guides, local reps
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Orientation walks – Introductory walks conducted by your expedition leader at each main stopover.
Lake Titicaca – homestay on the island of Amantani followed by a stopover at Taquile Island and the floating reed islands of the Uros Indians.
Full day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas including the colourful Pisac market
Machu Picchu – 4 day Inca Trail trek or train to the Lost City of the Incas
Jungle excursion - visit to the Amazon Basin staying overnight in a jungle lodge
City of Cuzco – Explore the former Inca capital with a combined entrance ticket giving access to the main monuments, museums and archaeological sites.
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.
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Lima
Day 2: Fly to Puerto Maldonado, LD
(or free time in Cuzco)
Day 3: Jungle excursion, BLD
Day 4: Fly to Cuzco, B
Day 5: Sacred Valley of the Incas
Day 6: Inca Trail, LD
(or free time in Cuzco plus an included visit to Machu Picchu by train at a reduced tour price).
Day 7: Inca Trail, BLD
Day 8: Inca Trail, BLD
Day 9: Machu Picchu
Day 10: Cuzco free day
Day 11: Bus to Puno
Day 12: Boat via Uros Islands to Amantani (overnight), LD
Day 13: Boat via Taquile back to Puno, B
Day 14: Bus to La Paz (Bolivia)
Day 15: Depart La Paz
B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner
DEPARTURE DATES
Starts
Ends
05 April 2008
19 April 2008
19 April 2008
03 May 2008
03 May 2008
17 May 2008
17 May 2008
31 May 2008
31 May 2008
14 June 2008
14 June 2008
28 June 2008
28 June 2008
12 July 2008
12 July 2008
26 July 2008
26 July 2008
09 August 2008
02 August 2008
16 August 2008
09 August 2008
23 August 2008
23 August 2008
06 September 2008
04 October 2008
18 October 2008
18 October 2008
01 November 2008
01 November 2008
15 November 2008
15 November 2008
29 November 2008
29 November 2008
13 December 2008
13 December 2008
27 December 2008
27 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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