Inca Trail

... back from South America, and what a fantastic time we have had! All our guides were wonderful and the food and hotels terrific. We survived the trek to Macchu Pichu it was probably one of the hardest things we have ever done but well worth the experience.

Sue Jones | Busselton, WA
 

South American Panorama

This journey has been specifically devised for the active non-trekker who is seeking more than just a tour. We share the South America we know best as our experienced local guides introduce you to the cultural and geographic highlights of their homeland. After wandering the former Spanish capital of Lima we head to our comfortable lodge deep in the Amazon jungle to enjoy gentle walks and canoe trips. In Cusco we immerse ourselves in the colourful markets before gaining insights into the legendary Inca culture in the Sacred Valley. We continue onto the remarkable ruins of Machu Picchu, perched spectacularly above the Urubamba River. We cross the altiplano on the magnificent "Orient Express" train to Lake Titicaca where we take small boats to the reed islands of the Uros Indians before heading to the Bolivian capital of La Paz with visits to the markets and local ‘penas’ – the live music clubs. This outstanding journey continues to Buenos Aires and concludes in dramatic fashion with a side-trip to the beautiful Iguazu Falls.

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1 Join Lima
DAY 2 In Lima, tour Spanish colonial city
DAYS 3/4 Fly to Puerto Maldonado, transfer to jungle lodge
DAY 5 Fly to Cusco
DAY 6 Visit Chinchero, attend Sunday Market
DAY 7 To Sacred Valley of the Incas
DAY 8 To Machu Picchu
DAY 9 At Machu Picchu, afternoon return to Cusco
DAYS 10/11 In Cusco, city tour
DAYS 12/13 Orient Express train to Puno, wander shores and islands of Lake Titicaca
DAY 14 Drive to Copacabana (Bolivia)
DAY 15 Drive to La Paz
DAY 16 In La Paz
DAY 17 Fly to Buenos Aires
DAY 18 In Buenos Aires
DAY 19 Fly to Iguazu Falls
DAY 20 Fly to Buenos Aires where trip concludes
Trip Grading
Duration:  20 days
Activities:  Adventure Touring Wildlife Safari
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Next Trip:  07 September 2010
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Pricing:  NZ $6,040.00
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