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Magical, mystical Peru |
Peru has a colourful history dominated by the Spanish conquistadors, but it also
has a much more ancient civilisation which is known by everyone - the Incas. The 'lost city of the Incas' is the famous Macchu Picchu, nestling high in the Andes and, nowadays, quite easy to visit, along with the 'sacred valley' of Ollantaytambo and its fantastic fortress and town. On the way you visit also many old Spanish settlements and see the extravagant colonial architecture in the form of churches and old administrative buildings, travelling there on the highest steam railway in the world. With the backdrop of the Andes and the friendly people dressed in their amazingly colourful clothes - the visuals heightened by the thin air at this high altitude - this is a true feast for the eyes and a holiday you will never forget. |
Lake Titicaca and its famous floating islands and reed boats, so similar to Egyptian reed boats, is another place which is truly breathtaking in its spectacle. The people of the islands and their amazingly large vegetables are further wonders of this mysterious high altitude country. |
The only way to see them is from the air and from the capital city of Lima, it is easy to take a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines on the Pacific plains. A sight not to be missed. If you want more than to just view the Lines, then a few days in the Nazca area, will allow you time to walk the Lines and to see the famous cave mummies and other artefacts left for us by the ancient peoples who once eked out a living in this dry and inhospitable area. |
We have many different itineraries to offer you for Peru and all we need from you
is for you to tell us what it is you would like to do and see. If we don't have the Peru itinerary you are looking for, you won't find it anywhere.
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Some sample Itineraries, but please contact us for more Enigmatic Peru DAY 1 Reception at Lima's airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel for overnight. DAY 2 Afternoon tour of the city and the gold museum. (B) DAY 3 Lima - Arequipa by plane. Afternoon visit of the city and Santa Catalina convent. (B) DAY 4 Arequipa - Juliaca by plane. Afternoon tour of Sillustani graves. (B) DAY 5 Morning Visit to Uros Island (Taquile Island optional). (B) DAY 6 Puno - Cuzco by train or bus. (B, L) DAY 7 Afternoon city tour and surrounding ruins. Dinner and folk show at a local restaurant. (B, D) DAY 8 Full - day excursion to Machu Picchu. (B, L) DAY 9 Full day excursion to Pisac market and Ollantaytambo fortress. (B,L) DAY 10 Cuzco - Puerto Maldonado by plane. Jungle walk. (B, L, D) DAY 11 Explore the flora and fauna of the region. (B, L, D) DAY 12 Puerto Maldonado - Lima by plane. Afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 13 Drive south to Ica. Afternoon overflight of Nazca Lines from Ica. (B) DAY 14 Morning excursion to the Ballestas Islands. Afternoon return to Lima. Dinner at a deluxe restaurant. (B,D) DAY 15 Transfer to the airport for departure flight. (B) The Andean Experience DAY 1 Reception at Lima's airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel for overnight. DAY 2 Afternoon tour of the city and the gold museum. (B) DAY 3 Departure to Paracas, visiting Pachacamac ruins on the way. Afternoon visit to the Paracas Reserve and its site museum. (B) DAY 4 Morning cruise to Ballestas Islands. In the afternoon, drive south to Nazca. (B) DAY 5 In the morning, overflight of the famous Nazca Lines. Continue the drive journey to Arequipa. (B) DAY 6 Morning tour of the countryside and the Sabandia Mill. In the afternoon, visit the city. (B) DAY 7 Arequipa - Cuzco by plane. Afternoon tour of the city and the surrounding ruins. (B) DAY 8 Full - day excursion to the Pisac market and the Ollantaytambo fortress. Overnight in the Urubamba Valley. (B, L) DAY 9 Transfer to the station for the full day excursion to Machu Picchu. Afternoon return to Cusco. (B,L) DAY 10 Cuzco - La Paz by plane. Afternoon tour of the city and the Moon Valley. (B) DAY 11 Full day excursion to Sun Island in the Titicaca Lake. (B, BoxL) DAY 12 La Paz - Lima by plane. Assistance at Lima's airport to connect with your international flight. (B) and some examples of short trips which you can 'add on' to your main itinerary........... DAY 1 - PUERTO MALDONADO Upon arrival reception, assistance and transfer to dock on the Madre de Dios River for boat trip to lodge. After lunch, a guided jungle walk introduces visitors to the spectacular fauna and flora of this region. (L, D) DAY 2 - RAINFOREST Follow jungle trials from lodge to a nearby lake, home to scores of birds and caimans and a canoe ride. (B, L, D) DAY 3 - PUERTO MALDONADO Early transfer down the river to the Puerto Maldonado airport for departure flight. (B) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DAY 1 - PUERTO MALDONADO Transfer from Puerto Maldonado airport to dock for a 3-hour boat ride down the Tambopata River to the lodge. Introductory walk to the flora and fauna of the deep jungle. In the late evening, opportunity to enjoy the sounds of the jungle. (L, D) DAY 2 - MACAW CLAY LICK 5-hour boat ride up the Tambopata River will take you to the collpa, where you will see thousands of macaws and other parrots feeding on the mineral rich, red clay 50 meter (170 ft.) high cliff. Camp overnight at nearby beach. (B, L, D) DAY 3 - COLLPA Early morning collpa experience before returning to the lodge. (B, L, D) DAY 4 - COCOCOCHA LAKE Four mile hike to the Cocococha lake where you will observe exotic plants and animals. Free afternoon. (B, L, D) DAY 5 - PUERTO MALDONADO Return to the Puerto Maldonado airport for departure flight. (B) |
