Country(ies): Peru
Tour type: Small Group
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 14
Accommodation: Guesthouses, simple hotels & camping
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Transport: Local buses, sleeper bus, train & flight
Highlights: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, quaint Cuzco, condors of Colca Canyon, boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, Oasis of Huacachina, Nazca Lines & Chauchilla Cemetery
Explore one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and so much more over two weeks with this Machu Picchu trek and exploration around the beautiful country of Peru. Fascinating wildlife on the Ballestas Islands and the ancient Nazca Lines are just two highlights of the journey which climbs its way up to the mystic Incan city then back down to Cuzco, formerly the Incan capital.
Beginning in the nation's energetic capital of Lima the itinerary first takes in the Ballestas Islands on a fascinating boat ride through the islands. The next day we delve into the nation's culture with a trip through the Ica Desert, including a breath-taking dune buggy ride and visit to a winery before camping out at the peaceful Oasis of Huacachina under the stars.
The following day the Nazca lines tour continues with a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site to view these mysterious geoglyphs, before staying in the country's second most populous city of Arequipa overnight. We pick up the trek with four days of exploration through the Colca Canyon, taking in the traditional villages, sheer landscapes and green valleys on the way. Various activities are available, including white water rafting, horse riding and cycling.
After spending a night in Cuzco it is then onto the Inca trail trek early in the morning. The four day journey provides a magnificent experience that will last long in the memory, immersing yourself in the rich history and nature involved. The Machu Picchu trek culminates in a train ride back to Cuzco after four days walking for a couple of relaxing days until your flight home.
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This tour is also available for booking privately for travel anytime through the year, and we can also customise the itinerary to fit your personal requirements. Please contact us for details and prices.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often use on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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