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Peru Adventure
and Trekking - Peru Encompassed
15 Days Lima to Lima
21 Days Lima to Peru
Please also see our Amazon Jungle Extension to this trip.
The ideal trip for those with a sense of adventure and enthusiasm for the
ancient cultures of the Andes.
Staying at small hotels/guesthouses and using a variety of local transport, from
coaches, trains, planes, hiking and even reed canoes, this trip will give you a
unique opportunity to experience the authentic Latin American lifestyle.
Additional to the 15 and 21 day Peru Encompassed, it is also possible to start
your trip in Lima and fly back from Juliaca (near Lake Titicaca) on the 19th day
of the Tour. This is a popular option for people who want to see Lake Titicaca
but prefer to get international flights in and out of Lima.
All
trips starting from March 05 will now include the Sacred Valley tour, a day trip
from Cuzco. The tour takes you to picturesque towns and Inca sites in the
beautiful Urubamba or ‘Sacred’ Valley of the Incas where you’ll find temples,
terraces, local communities and markets. The tour will finish at a comfortable
camp site at km82, the start of the Inca Trail! We will spend the night here so
you can get up a little later, have breakfast and start your trek right away.
Previously the first day of the trail was a 4am start in Cuzco with a 2
½
hour bus journey to the beginning of the trail, so we hope you’ll enjoy a more
leisurely first morning!
The
tourist ticket which gives entry to all the sites on the Sacred Valley tour is
extra and currently costs US$20. In addition to all these sites it also allows
entry to many museums, churches and archaeological sites in Cuzco. It’s valid
for 7 days which will cover your entire stay there.
If you have an ISIC (International Student Identity Card), bring this
with you as you’ll get a discount on your ticket.
If
you do not want to do the Sacred Valley tour, please let us or your tour leader
know and we’ll arrange transport for you from Cuzco to km82 where you’ll
re-join the group the night before the Inca Trail.
Day 1 The capital of Peru, Lima is a city of contrasts. Here
you’ll encounter both abundant wealth and grinding poverty, modern skyscrapers
next to some of the finest museums and historical monuments in Latin America.
You will have a free day to explore its many museums, markets and colonial
plazas.
Day 2 Our first stop south of Lima is at the Ballestas Islands in the
Paracas National Reserve. Here we take a boat trip to view one of the most
important marine reserves in the world with the highest concentration of rare
and exotic sea birds and sea mammals.
Day 3 An hours drive inland in the heart of the Ica Desert is
Peru's main wine centre. Here we visit the Tacama winery, originally a
Jesuit run Bodega it now produces export quality wines as well as Peru's
national drink, Pisco. After our own tasting session we continue a few
kilometres to the nearby Oasis of Huacachina. A palm fringed lake
surrounded by impressive sand dunes, you can relax on the beach, go for a swim
and then if its an adrenaline rush you're after head out with your Tour Leader
on a custom made dune buggy and roar across the desert sands to the top
of enormous dunes and then sand board down them - imagine snowboarding but on
sand instead! After an unforgettable desert sunset we head back to the
oasis.
Day 4 Now we journey to one of the worlds greatest archaeological
mysteries - the Nazca Lines. Only discovered 70 years ago from the air,
these huge figures carved into the desert floor are best viewed by light
aircraft. Thought to have been made by three different civilisations going back
more than 2000 years, there are many contrasting theories about what they
signify and why they are there, it is worthwhile asking local opinion - you may
well be surprised with the replies! Also memorable is a visit to Chauchilla
Cemetery with its well-preserved mummies. Leaving the Atacama Desert we
begin to climb into the Andes mountain range towards Arequipa.
Days 5 to 7 You will have three days to explore this beautiful colonial
city and the spectacular surrounding area. There are options to go cycling,
trekking, horse riding and visit Colca Canyon, which at 900m is not only
one of the deepest in the world but also the home of the majestic Condors.
Here you can view the condors circling lazily in the thermals rising from the
canyon floor.
Days 8 & 9 A short flight over the Andes Mountains takes us to Cuzco,
the outdoors capital of Peru and our base for the next 7 days. Although Cuzco is
today a colonial city most of its churches and museums are built on top of
original Inca stonewalls which are clearly visible.
Days 10 to 13 In the Urubamba Valley we begin our 4 day hike along the
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This moderate to strenuous hike is a once in a
lifetime experience and anyone with a reasonable level of fitness can master it.
Many believe that Machu Picchu itself cannot be understood without following the
steps of the Incas on the Inca Trail. A stunning combination of awesome views,
Inca ruins, magnificent mountains and exotic adventure. There is also the option
to undertake a shorter hike travelling by train part of the way to the ruins.
Our route back to Cuzco for both options is by train.
Due to environmental concerns, current regulations in Peru limit
the amount of people on the Classic Inca Trail to 500 per day. This means that
there are only about 160 places for trekkers as the rest are taken up by the
porters and guides. All trekkers need to have a permit and these must be booked
at least 30 days in advance. As you can imagine, places get booked up quickly,
well in advance! To obtain a permit for the Inca Trail, name (as shown in your
passport), date of birth, passport details and a deposit are required which
means we can only apply for them once we receive your booking - there is no way
to reserve places in advance without these details. So the earlier you book,
the better chance you have of getting a permit!
If there are no places on the Classic Inca Trail or if you would like to do
something different, there are alternative Inca trail treks that see less
tourists and have outstanding scenery equal to, if not exceeding that of the
classic Inca Trail! The Incas made many paths through the mountains and left
evidence of their existence in the form of stonework and terraces. We can
organise alternative trails for you which all include visiting the ruins of
Machu Picchu.
ONLY THE INCA TRAIL TREK HAS LIMITED PLACES. THE RUINS OF MACHUPICCHU CAN
ALWAYS BE VISITED, REACHED EITHER BY AN ALTERNATIVE TREK OR BY TRAIN.
Days
10 to 13 Alternative Trek to the Inca Trail -
LARES VALLEY to MACHU PICCHU
This trek is ideal for
travellers wishing to get off the beaten track but still take in the
breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu.
It is a wonderful trek
taking you right from the watershed of the Apurimac to the Urubamba. We traverse
through beautiful green valleys and camp next to turquoise glacial lakes. We
also come across many Inca archaeological sites and enjoy a wide variety of
flora, fauna and wildlife.
On our last day we are
rewarded with the magnificent view of Machu Picchu. This is a true Andean
odyssey!
Day 10: Cusco - Calca
- Lares Hot Springs – Wacawasi (3,800m)
An early departure from
Cusco by bus as we travel through the Sacred Valley and onto Lares Hot Springs.
We spend the morning enjoying the medicinal hot springs. We take lunch and
commence walking for around two hours to reach our campsite.
Day 11: Wacawasi -
Epsaycocha (3,700m)
After breakfast we start
walking up through the valley until we arrive at the village of Huacawasi.
People here produce some of the finest weavings in Peru. Here, we can observe
their great skills and brilliant techniques in the fabrication of ponchos and
other garments. We have lunch here before continuing to the Condor Pass (4,100m)
where we admire beautiful vistas of Mount Veronica and as we begin to descend we
come across the beautiful turquoise Epsaycocha Lake. We camp closeby.
Day 12: Epsaycocha -
Patacancha - Huylloc - Pumamarka - Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Today our trail descends
into a wide valley. We arrive at the community of Huylloc where we have lunch.
We continue on our way for approximately two hours before we arrive at Pumamarka
and admire the Inca terraces. We finally arrive at the well preserved Inca
village of Ollaytaytambo with its impressive Inca ruins and fascinating history.
We take the evening train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. We overnight in
a comfortable hostal.
Day 13: Machu Picchu
Full day at Machu Picchu, by evening train return to Cusco.
Days 14 & 15 Are free days in Cuzco to relax and recover as well
as explore some of the colourful markets in the surrounding Sacred Valley,
a great place to buy local crafts from Alpaca woollen jumpers to musical
instruments. The more adventurous in the group can undertake white-water
rafting.
Day 15 Today, those on the 15 days trip will board the plane to Lima
where the trip ends on arrival. Should you like to stay in Lima an extra night
please let us know and we can arrange accommodation for you.
Days 16 to 18 Bordering Peru and Bolivia at 3800m lies Lake Titicaca,
the original place of the Uros Indians who have made their homes on
floating reed islands. By boat we visit the floating islands during the day
and then we go that one step beyond the average and spend the night with one of
the Indian families on the lesser known islands Isla Amantani or Taquile.
Spending some time in these local communities is like stepping back in time and
will provide a unique opportunity to learn more about the traditional lifestyle
of the Andean people and their customs as well as supporting these families with
some extra income.
Day 19 You will have a free day in Puno to relax on the shores of
Lake Titicaca and do some last minute shopping in Peru.
For those who would like to return to Lima we can
help you arrange a flight on this day from Juliaca to Lima.
If you take this option the Local Payment is only US$320 and the average flight
cost is US$80.
Day 20 In the morning we leave for Bolivia. Just after crossing
the border is the picturesque lakeside village of Copacabana where we
stop for lunch. From here we continue onto the impressive city of La Paz.
Bolivia is considered the most indigenous of all South American countries and
this is clearly visible in La Paz. The capital is a hilly city full of markets
and traditionally dressed people. There is also the opportunity for a one day
‘gravity assisted’ mountain bike adventure. A great place to spend a few
extra days at the end of your trip, sightseeing, shopping, visiting museums, or
several excursions.
Day 21 La Paz The tour finishes in the morning. However if you wish to
spend some extra time in La Paz we can help arrange post tour accommodation for
you.
Festival of Inti Raymi This is Cuzco’s prime annual event and a public
holiday. The sun was the principle object of Inca worship and at their winter
solstice, in June, the Incas honoured the solar deity with a great celebration
known as Inti Raymi, the sun festival.
Hundreds of local men and women play the parts of Inca priests, nobles, soldiers
and the Inca Emperor. The procession winds its way from Qoricancha – Sun Temple
– through Cuzco accompanied by singing and drinking, to Sacsayhuaman, where
thousands of people gather on the ancient stones to watch the ceremony begin.
The music and dancing continues to nightfall. Our trips in June each year visit
this Fiesta.
Optional
Excursions Excursion
Price (£) Price ($)
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Sand Boarding and Dune Buggy
£9.00 $15.00
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Flight over Nazca Lines £30.00
$50.00
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Cuzco Museum pass £6.00 $10.00
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Chauchilla Cemetery £6.00
$10.00
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Sacred Valley Tour in Cuzco
£9.00 $15.00
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Whitewater rafting £11.00
$20.00
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Colca Canyon Tour (including
guide) £24.00 $40.00
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Gravity Assisted mountain
biking (21 day trip only) £30.00 $50.00
What's
Included
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Airport transfer on arrival in
Lima
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Ballestas Islands Boat Tour
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Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
(4 days trek including all meals on Inca Trail)
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Boat Tour on Lake Titicaca
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Overnight stay with local
family on Lake Titicaca
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Flight Arequipa to Cuzco
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Flight Cuzco to Lima*
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All breakfasts plus 4 lunches &
6 dinners
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All local transport
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2 & 3 Star Accommodation (3
nights camping on Inca Trail)
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Services of Oasis Tour Leader
* 15 day
Peru Encompassed only
What's
NOT Included
Amazon
Jungle Extension - 4, 5 or 6 days
(Peru,
Bolivia)
OPTION
ONE: 4 DAYS: TAMPOPATA-CANDAMO RESERVE, PERU
A four
day add-on to the 15-day Peru Encompassed trip, departing Cuzco on the last day
of Peru Encompassed trip and returning to Lima four days later.
Day 1
Depart Cuzco by plane to the town of Puerto Maldonado, on the edge of the
Tambopata – Candamo Reserve. We enter the Reserve by boat along the Madre de
Dios River and reach our jungle lodge, our base for the next 3 nights. In the
afternoon we can take a walk with our local guides who have extensive knowledge
of the flora and fauna of this area. Evening meal included.
Days 2 &
3
During our time in the Reserve our guide will take us on walks and canoe trips
to discover the amazing array of plant, bird, animal and insect life in the
jungle. We can walk to one of the ox-bow lakes that abounds with exotic
birdlife. Taking a boat onto the lake we also hope to see giant river otters and
caimans. Our guide will tell us about the traditional uses of the plants and
trees and point out different types of monkey, macaw and moth! 3 meals a day
included.
Day 4
Time to leave the jungle, we head back in the boat to Puerto Maldonado for the
flight back to Lima. Breakfast included.
OPTION
TWO: 5 DAYS: MADIDI NATIONAL PARK, BOLIVIA
A five
day add-on to the 21-day Peru Encompassed trip, departing La Paz on the day
following the end of the Peru Encompassed trip (depending on flight schedule)
and returning to La Paz five days later.
Day 1
Depart La Paz by plane to Rurrenabaque, a small town on the Beni River. We
transfer you to your hotel and overnight here. Dinner included.
Days 2
to 4
Accompanied by a local guide we travel by motorised canoe to our jungle camp in
Madidi National Park. We spend the next three days looking for monkey, toucan,
parrot, caiman, capybara and if we’re really lucky wild pigs or even an
armadillo. Our guide will also tell us about the traditional uses of the lowland
jungle plants. Accommodation will be jungle camping, no toilets provided!
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner each day are included.
Day 5
Back down river to Rurrenabaque for the flight to La Paz. Breakfast included.
OPTION
THREE: 6 DAYS: MADIDI NATIONAL PARK & RIO YACUMA, BOLIVIA
A six
day add-on to the 21 day Peru Encompassed, which includes a trip to the Jungle
AND the Pampas! Departs La Paz the day following the end of the Peru Encompassed
trip (depending on flight schedule).
Day 1
Depart La Paz by plane to Rurrenabaque, a small town on the Beni River. We
transfer you to your hotel and overnight here. Dinner included.
Days 2 &
3
Meeting our guide we jump on board jeeps for the journey to the Yacuma River in
the Pampas. We transfer to motorised canoe and travel to our camp on the edge of
the river, passing tortoises sunning themselves, alligators lying on the banks
with their jaws open and capybara cooling off in the shallows. During our time
in the Pampas we hope to spot pink dolphin, all sorts of monkeys, maybe a toucan
or anaconda. In the evening we venture out in the canoe to see alligators’ eyes
glowing in the dark. Our accommodation is basic– no flushing loos or showers! 3
meals a day are included.
Day 4
Back to the jeeps for the drive to Rurrenabaque. From here we travel by
motorised canoe along the Beni River to our jungle camp in Madidi National Park.
Day 5
Our guide will take us on walks to spot different kinds of monkeys and birds and
teach us about the traditional uses of plants, some for medicine, some for
poison! At night we can go on a trek, the only way to experience the sounds of
the jungle! 3 meals included.
Day 6
Transfer back to Rurrenabaque for the flight to La Paz. Breakfast included.
Important:
Before you travel please check your Tour Voucher and Arrival
Information for the latest joining instructions. This will be sent to you
upon receipt of final payment.
All
itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.
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