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This is a genuine all-encompassing adventure offering a rare insight into the all of the allure, mystery and excitement that characterises Peru. Experience the parched coastal desert, the stunning Andean mountains and the thriving Amazon Jungle. Mingle with colourful locals, walk along ancient Inca pathways and absorb Peru's majestic spirit completely.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Acommodation: 13 nights in hotels, 1 overnight bus (Royal 1st class), 3 nights camping on Inca Trail, 2 nights in jungle lodge, 1 night with local Indians (very basic) Meals: Meals on Inca Trail, in Amazon Jungle & on Amantaní Island 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 Transport: Local public bus, minibus, boat, train, motorised canoe, on foot, 2 flights, taxi Group: Average 8 - 12; max 18 Age: Recommended 18 - 60 Staff: Tucan tour leader, some local guides, local reps in Lima & Puno
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 trip by train)
Jungle excursion - visit to the Amazon Basin staying overnight in a jungle lodge
Andean Music – local bands playing panflutes, 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.
Orientation walks – Introductory walks conducted by your expedition leader at each main stopover
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Lima
Day 2: Fly to Puerto Maldonado, LD (or free time in Cuzco – see brochure or website for details)
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- see brochure or website for details).
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 Arequipa
Day 15: Excursion to Colca Canyon
Day 16: Return from Colca to Arequipa
Day 17: Free time in Arequipa then night bus to Nazca
Day 18: Nazca – free time/optional flight over lines
Day 19: Drive to Pisco via Huacachina
Day 20: Return to Lima
Day 21: Depart Lima
B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner
DEPARTURE DATES
Starts
Ends
19 April 2008
09 May 2008
03 May 2008
23 May 2008
17 May 2008
06 June 2008
31 May 2008
20 June 2008
14 June 2008
04 July 2008
28 June 2008
18 July 2008
12 July 2008
01 August 2008
26 July 2008
15 August 2008
02 August 2008
22 August 2008
09 August 2008
29 August 2008
23 August 2008
12 September 2008
04 October 2008
24 October 2008
18 October 2008
07 November 2008
01 November 2008
21 November 2008
15 November 2008
05 December 2008
29 November 2008
19 December 2008
13 December 2008
02 January 2009
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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