Incas and Islands
Inca Heartland
A spectacular flight takes you high into the Andes to Puno, on idyllic Lake Titicaca, legendary birthplace of the Incas. After visiting the remote communities on Taquile Island you head across the altiplano following the path of the first Incas to the Sacred Valley where you can visit the impressive Inca ruins at Ollantaytambo. Then it's on to the splendours of Machu Picchu, the famous Inca citadel; these extensive ruins are simply awe-inspiring. On to the busy regional capital of Cusco with its eclectic mix of Inca, colonial and modern architecture.
The Enchanted Isles
Situated on the equator, some 600 miles from Ecuador, the Galapagos archipelago sits in the stream of the cold Humboldt current. This makes the sea life incredibly rich and thus the islands can support a huge variety of wildlife, much of it endemic. You'll visit several islands and discover, as Darwin did, the friendliness of birds and animals which have not learned to fear human beings.
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Details |
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Price Excludes |
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Single Room Option: £510
Insurance: £80 |
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Countries / Places Visited |
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Peru - Lima - Juliaca - Cusco - Machu Picchu - Galapagos - Quilto |
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Suitability / Level |
Gentle |
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Minimum Age |
18 |
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Max Group Size |
16 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Depart London; arrive Lima
Day 2/3 - Fly to Juliaca; Puno & Lake Titicaca
Day 4/5 - Bus to Sacred Valley; visit Pisac & Ollantaytambo
Day 6 - Visit Machu Picchu
Day 7/8 - Return to Cusco; city tour
Day 9 - Fly to Lima & on to Quito
Day 10 - Fly to Galapagos, board cruise
Day 11-13 - Galapagos Islands
Day 14 - Return to Quito
Day 15/16 - Fly to London |
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Accommodation
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Minibus, tourist bus, plane, on foot, boat
Hotels (9nts), basic hotel (1nt), boat (4nts)
14 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners |
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Holidays
Extras |
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