Essential Peru – Inti Raymi Festival Departure


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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Attend ‘The Festival of the sun’ (Inti Raymi), when Cuzco is awash with dancing and processions
  • Iconic Machu Picchu by train with guided tour
  • Homestay on traditional Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca
  • Colca Canyon and its soaring condors
  • Beautiful colonial city of Arequipa and the Santa Catalina Convent
  • Drive deep into the Andean highlands and the Apurimac Valley

Itinerary

Essential Peru – Inti Raymi Festival Departure

Day 1

Start Lima.

Day 2

Drive south to Paracas and tour the Ballestas Islands; on to Ica.

Day 3

On to Nazca; see the Nazca lines; optional scenic flight.

Day 4

Turn inland from coastal desert, climbing high into the Andes.

Day 5

Drive to Cuzco (3400m) visiting Inca sites on the way.

Day 6

Free day to explore Cuzco.

Day 7

Attend Inti Raymi Festival in Cuzco.

Day 8

Train to Aguas Calientes; tour of Machu Picchu.

Day 9

Free morning or optional second visit to Machu Picchu; afternoon return to Cuzco by train and by road.

Day 10

Free day for optional excursions.

Day 11

Drive to Lake Titicaca (3800m), with stops en route; boat to Amantani Island for homestay.

Day 12

Explore the island; afternoon boat to Puno visiting the floating reed islands.

Day 13

Drive across the altiplano to Colca Canyon.

Day 14

Morning condor viewing; afternoon drive past huge volcanoes to the ‘White City’ of Arequipa (2350m).

Day 15

Morning visit Santa Catalina Convent; afternoon fly to Lima.
Day 16
End Lima.

Extend Your Trip

Amazon Rainforest extension (Pre-tour, from Lima)

Easily accessible via a short flight to Puerto Maldonado from Lima, the Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and home to an astonishing array of wildlife and plant species. Spending three nights at a lodge in the incredibly rich Tambopata Reserve, we use motorised canoes to explore lakes and rivers, and follow jungle trails to explore dense forests. The detailed itinerary can be found here. Please ask your sales representative for more details.

Post-trip Extensions

Amazon Rainforest extension (Post-tour, from Lima)

Easily accessible via a short flight to Puerto Maldonado from Lima, the Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and home to an astonishing array of wildlife and plant species. Spending three nights at a lodge in the incredibly rich Tambopata Reserve, we use motorised canoes to explore lakes and rivers, and follow jungle trails to explore dense forests. The detailed itinerary can be found here. Please ask your sales consultant for more details.

KEY INFORMATION

  • 14 nights hotels, all en suite, 1 night homestay with basic shared facilities
  • Travel by train, boat, private minibus/coach and one internal flight
  • Time spent at altitude
  • Several long drives and early starts
  • Countries visited: Peru

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Inti Raymi Festival ticket

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

 

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