Transfer airport/hotel – Overnight
Morning is at leisure – In the afternoon, transfer to Pisco
by public transport – Overnight
Excursion to the Ballestas islands (08.00/10.00) by motorboat –
Transfer to the Huacachina Oasis by public transport to try sand
boarding on the huge sun dunes - Transfer to Nasca by public transport
- Overnight
In the morning flight over the Nasca Lines (optional) and visit
to the cemetery of Chauchilla where there are real mummies and open
burial places as old as 2000 years – At night, departure to
Arequipa by tourist Pullman, Royal Class service – Overnight
on board
Arrival at Arequipa and transfer to the hotel – Rest of the
day is at leisure – Overnight
Departure to Chivay by private 4 WD vehicles – Arrival and
lodging in the hotel – Afternoon is at leisure – Overnight
Excursion to the Condor Cross – After the visit, visit to
Coporaque to make a trek in the second deepest canyon in the world,
towards a tiny oasis at the bottom – Back to the hotel –
Overnight
Hike back to the top of the Canyon to see the sun rise over the
canyon – Transfer to Puno by 4 WD vehicles – Arrival
at Puno and transfer to the hotel – Rest of the afternoon
is at leisure - Overnight
Full day excursion on the Titicaca Lake to visit the Taquile and
Amantaní islands – Overnight in the inhabitant houses
(rustic level)
Half day excursion to the Uros floating islands – Arrival
at Puno and transfer to the hotel – Afternoon is at leisure
– Overnight
Transfer to the bus station and departure to Cusco by public transport
– Arrival at Cusco and transfer to the hotel – Overnight
Day is at leisure for personal activities or optional visits –
Overnight
Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley to visit Pisaq and Ollantaytambo
– Overnight
Transfer to the 82nd Km. to start trekking until the ruins of Llactapata,
a place where we will make camp
Climbing to the long steep path of Warmiwañusca the highest
pass in this trek, where we will make camp
Climb to the third pass to walk through a causeway and a tunnel,
both original Inca constructions – After this pass, we reach
the Phuyupatamarca ruins – Camping close to the Wiñay
Wayna ruins
Arrival at Machu Picchu and visit to the ruins – In the afternoon,
back to Cusco by backpacker train – Transfer to the hotel
– Overnight
Transfer to the airport and flight to Puerto Maldonado – Reception
and transfer to our final destination at the jungle lodge, by motor
boat. This is deep in the Amazon basin, a region of unmatched beauty
and the world’s largest bio-diversity – Rest of the
day is at leisure - Overnight
The guide will take us on hikes, canoe rides, to discover this amazing
place.
You will have an opportunity to learn not only about the area’s
rich flora and fauna, but also about their extensive practical use
for the medicinal plants and their use of other forest plant resources
in their traditional techniques for building, fishing and hunting.
The area is renowned for its diverse plant and animal populations
and although some maybe difficult to spot, they include the Harpy
Eagle, the prehistoric looking Hoatzin, a variety of wading birds,
over 32 species of parrots, 4 species of primates, a variety of
frogs, butterflies, tapir, deer, peccary, jaguar, ocelot and playful
river otters who live in the area’s oxbow lakes.
Early in the morning transfer to Puerto Maldonado by motor boat
– Transfer to the airport and flight to Lima – Transfer
to the hotel – Rest of the day is at leisure – Overnight
Transfer to the airport
| QUOTATION
per person – in USD
Valid until 31.12.2004 |
PAX |
2 |
3 |
4/20 |
PRICE |
2741 |
2222 |
2187 |
HOSTELS
LOCALITY
|
HOSTEL |
| Lima |
Buena Vista or Mariel |
| Pisco |
La Posada Hispana orHostal San Jorge |
| Nasca |
La Borda or Hacienda San Marcelo |
| Arequipa |
La Casa de mi Abuela or Solar |
| Colca |
Mamaiachi |
| Puno |
Hostales Pucara or Tikarani o Italia |
| Isla Amantaní |
Families’ houses |
| Cusco |
Casona Real or El Conquistador or El Balcón |
| Ollantaytambo |
Muñay Tika or Las Orquídeas or El Capulí |
| Tambopata |
Tambopata Amazon Lodge |
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
Activities
Ballestas Islands wild life Tour.
Guided tour to Nasca desert cemetery and potters studio.
Guided tour of Colca Canyon (2 nights).
Guided tour of Uros, and Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca (overnight).
Visitors Ticket to main sights in the Cusco Area.
Full day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Four day Inca Trail hike with a local guide, cook and porters.
Guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Three
days Tambopata Amazon Lodge & Excursion.
Internal
flights
Buses,
motorized canoe, hiking, private 4WD vehicle in the Colca Canyon.
Accommodation
All
accommodation for 21 days, little nice hostels, jungle lodge, camping
on the Inca Trail, and family stay in Lake Titicaca.
While
on the Amazon Jungle, the Inca Trail, and the Island tour all meals
are included
On the other days your tour leader will give you plenty of recommendations
on places to go, according to your budget.
THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE
Tips
in the airports, restaurants, hotels and bus stations
Meals
do not mentioned
Airport
taxes (Internal USD 5.04 per flight – International USD 28.24)
WHAT TO TAKE
You will be on the move a great deal, so our advice is to pack as
lightly as possible. Most people automatically assume that the weather
is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the
Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night.
We recommend the use of a big backpack (around 80 litres) and a
good size daypack is also essential.
Day backpack / First-aid kit** / Fleece top / Sunblock / Windproof-waterproof
jacket / Sunglasses / Small towel and swim wear / Toiletries (biodegradable)
/ 4 shirts ort-shirts / Watch or alarm clock / Sun hat / Water bottle
/1 pair of shorts / 2 pairs of long trousers / Pocket knife / 1
pair hiking pants/track pants / Flashlight / Money belt / Sturdy
walking shoes
Big backpack (around 80 litres volume) / Cover for backpacks / Hiking
waterproof boots / Sport sandals / Inner sheet (for sleeping bag)
/ Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof) / Rain poncho
/ Strong plastic bags to help keep gear dry / Sleeping bag (this
can also be hired locally for approximately $10 USD) / Mattress
(a foam mattress is included as part of the hike; however no self
inflating type mattresses are available for hire) / Thermal underwear
/ Insect repellent with a DEET% between 35-75
**First aid kit should contain lip salve, Anti-inflammatory
tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen), Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium
or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder,
Purification tablets or filter and extra prescription drugs you
may be taking.
Optional - Camera and film, reading/writing material,
binoculars.
All other camping equipment is provided for the Inca Trail excursion.
Porters carry the camping gear and food. You will be responsible
for carrying your personal items, such as clothing and sleeping
bags. A porter can be hired locally to assist you carrying these
items if you chose.
Remember that although near the Equator, the higher altitude
on some parts of the trip make for cool evenings and you will
need a warm sweater or pullover. It is best to layer clothes rather
than bring a heavy parka so that you can take layers off. This
is especially true during the cooler months on the Inca Trail
(May to Sept), at which time warmer clothing is essential.
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