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Andes, where condors soar above, and on to the dense, impenetrableAmazon rainforest with a densetree canopy and giant bromeliadsthat can take a century to flower.

HistoryThe land of the Incas, famed forits magnificent Machu Picchu, is aliving testament to the once greatempire whose golden treasurescontinue to be unearthed each day. One can see ancient ruins

CultureBustling markets abound, wherelocals dressed in traditionalclothing sell their produce andcolourful hand-woven articles,carrying on an ancient weavingtradition.

Fauna and FloraEach region boasts delights forthe traveller, from the BallestasIslands in the Pacific, to the

PERUPeru consists of three

distinct regions:

the coastal desert strip,

the snow-capped Andean

mountains at the heart

of the ancient Inca

civilisation, and in stark

contrast, the green, humid

eastern slopes that descend

into the lush tropical plains

of the Amazon basin.

MACHU PICCHU

POSADA AMAZONAS

LA PAZ

POTOSI

SUCRE

PUERTO MALDONADO

LAKE TITICACA

CUSCO

NASCA LINES

LIMA

CONTENTSLIMA 101

NASCA, COLCA, HUARAZ 102

PUCARA TOUR 103

CRIOLLO TOUR 104

CHASQUI TOUR 105

CORDILLERA REAL TOUR 106

CHIVAY TOUR 107

CUSCO 108

MACHU PICCHU TOUR 109

SACRED VALLEY 110-111

MACHU PICCHU,INCA TRAIL112-113

AMAZON 114-117

PACAYA TOUR 118-119

TABATINGA

EXPLORNAPO

TRUJILLO

CHAN CHAN

HUARAZ

PARACAS

BALLESTASISLANDS

URUBAMBA

ICA

PISAC

ARICA

COLCA CANYON

AREQUIPA

LAUCA

BOLIVIA

TAMBOPATA RESEARCH CENTRE

CHALALAN LODGE

IQUITOS

PERU

PUNO

EXPLORAMA LODGE

SANDOVAL LODGE

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shrouded in mist and mysterydotted throughout the country,whilst on the coast unknownpeoples have etched large imagesand mysterious lines in the desertwhich can only be fullyappreciated from the air.

Elsewhere, Inca foundations blendwith stunning colonial mansionsand many churches show afascinating mix of pagan andChristian beliefs.

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PRICES for 4 days • 3 nights

HOTEL ‘B’All year £1067 £546Extra night £317 £159

MIRAFLORES PARKAll year £1091 £558 Extra night £325 £163

ALLPAAll year £335 £183Extra night £87 £49

ANTIGUA MIRAFLORESAll year £377 £217Extra night £87 £49

CASA ANDINA PRIVATE COLLECTIONAll year £566 £295Extra night £150 £75

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ALLPA Tourist This small contemporary hotel is located inthe heart of Miraflores, with plenty of accessto local conveniences such as restaurantsand shops. The rooms are comfortable,spacious and modern although simple incharacter, and all with modern amenitiessuch as WiFi, air conditioning and privatefacilities. The hotel has a bar and restaurantserving international dishes.

Plaza de Armas

MIRAFLORES PARK DeluxeThe oceanfront location of the BelmondMiraflores Park, hidden in a quiet corner ofthe city, is second to none. The amplerooms are luxuriously decorated in theEuropean style with kingsize beds andmarble bathrooms. The rooftop breakfastarea and swimming pool offer magnificentviews of the ocean, while the restaurantoffers excellent international cuisine.

HOTEL ‘B’ Deluxe BoutiqueA superbly renovated family house in thebohemian area of Barranco, Arts Hotel ‘B’ isa fusion of high-ceilinged historical eleganceand modern cultural sophistication. Therooms are spacious and elegant withmodern amenities, some with balconiesoverlooking the boulevard or the square.The restaurant offers excellent modernPeruvian cuisine, providing the highest levelsof service.

CASA ANDINA PRIVATECOLLECTION First Stylish Casa Andina Private Collection islocated in the heart of Miraflores, close tomany excellent restaurants. The 148rooms are furnished in the modernEuropean style, with modern amenitiesand private facilities. There is aswimming pool, bar, restaurant, andadjoining sandwich cafe for light snacks.

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Lima, ‘The City of Kings’ was the administrative centre of the Spanish

Empire in South America, and retains its historic Colonial architecture.

The bustling, modern area of Miraflores is filled with shops, hotels and

world-class restaurants offering a variety of innovative fusion cuisines. The

city is home to the ruins of Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca pyramid, as well as

museums exhibiting artefacts from over 2000 years of Peruvian civilisation.

ANTIGUA MIRAFLORES TouristCentrally located in Miraflores, the hotelhas the character of a colonial mansion.There is a central courtyard and fountain,and the hotel is decorated with antiquefurniture, original artwork and antiquechandeliers. All rooms have modernamenities and private facilities, and therestaurant serves international dishes.

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Art Market in Parque Kennedy

Prices are per person including transfers to/fromLima Airport and your hotel with English-speakingguide, accommodation in standard room, tax,service charge and breakfast.

Activities & Excursions

• Historical City Tour of Lima, includingPlaza de Armas, Cathedral, PresidentialPalace, and Convent of San Fransisco.• Larco Herrera Museum, with its galleriesshowing 3000 years of civilisation throughoutPeru, located in an 18th Century Mansion.• Pachacamac and Huaca Pucllanaarchaeological sites, Pre-Inca temples andpyramids within the city of Lima. • Modern Lima, visit the bustlingoceanfront area of Miraflores and thearea of Barranco with its art museums.• Culinary tour of Lima, discover some ofthe finest cuisine from internationallyacclaimed chefs and their restaurants.

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NO OF TRAVELLERS 1 2

£1430 £799

£861 £4881 2

3 days • 2 nights

2 days • 1 night

PRICES NO OF TRAVELLERS

3 Days • 2 Nights £1241 £708Private programmeContinue to Lake Titicaca

2 Days • 1 Night £298 £229Shared programme

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Prices per person including private transportto/from Lima hotels or airport, English-speakingguide, accommodation in Ica (& Paracas), flightover Nazca Lines, entrance to museum, ParacasNature Reserve and boat trip to Ballestas Islands.Reduced prices for three people or more.

2 days • 1 nightDay 1 Early morning drive to Ica and continue to Nazca for your flight over thelegendary Nazca Lines, an unexplained,intricate collection of immense drawings inthe desert. Return to Ica for the night.Day 2 An early start to drive to Paracasto take a boat out to the Ballestas Islands,a hive of bird and sea lion activity. Returnto Lima, stopping en route for lunch.

Children playing in the Huaraz landscape

The Colca Canyon

2 days • 1 nightDay 1 Transfer from Trujillo Airport tothe hotel. Afternoon visit to Chan Chán,the world’s largest adobe city and ancientcapital of the pre-Inca Chimú empire.Continue to Huanchaco Bay to see thelocal fishermen skillfully braving thewaves in their unique, reed boats, knownas caballitos. Return to our hotel via ElDragón ruins from the Mochica empire(800-100 BC) and the nearby museum.Day 2 Transfer to Trujillo airport.

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Nazca Lines

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Day 1 Early departure from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepestcanyons, covered with pre-Inca terraces still farmed to this day. A scenic route through the highmountains and valley, stopping at local villages, and the town of Chivay. Stay for 1 or 2 nights.Day 2 Visit local villages and the Cruz del Condor, a spectacular vantage point over thecanyon where condors are frequently seen gliding by. Return to Arequipa or spend anothernight, returning Day 3. Private journeys can continue to Puno, on the shore of Lake Titicaca.

Prices per person including transfers to/from Arequipa, English-speaking guided excursions,accommodation breakfast and lunch included. Reduced prices for three people or more.

Prices per person including transport to/from Trujilloairport, English-speaking guide, accommodation andexcursions as shown on the itinerary.

4 days • 3 nightsDay 1 Depart by local bus to Huaraz.Days 2-3 Full day tour to the ancientruins of Chavín de Huántar, remains of agreat Inca culture (1000 BC). Day 3excursion to El Callejón, passing snow-capped mountains, remote villages and onto the stunning Lake Llanganuco, at thefoot of the 22,600ft Huascarán.Day 4 Return to Lima by local bus.

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Colca Lodge in the Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon

HuarazTrujillo/Chan Chán

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3 days • 2 nightsDay 1 Depart from Lima on a coastaldrive to Paracas, stopping at a vantagepoint or ‘mirador’ to view the sea lions.Overnight in Paracas. Day 2 A morning boat trip out fromParacas to the Ballestas Islands, whichswarm with a variety of seabirds and sealions playing. Continue on to the oasis atIca and then to Nazca for 1 night. Day 3 Early morning flight over thespectacular Nazca Lines beforereturning to Lima.

Nazca Lines : aerial view of the hummingbird

Chan Chan

All year £262 £143NO OF TRAVELLERS 1 2

Prices per person including transport by local busto/from Lima, English-speaking guide,accommodation, excursions and breakfast.

PRICES for 2 days • 1 night

All year £776 £481


3 Days • 2 Nights £1087 £582Private programme Continue to Lake Titicaca

2 Days • 1 Night £192 £161Shared programme

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affording stunning views of thecountryside and culminating in themajestic Machu Picchu. Our local guideleads us around this incredible site, thecitadel of the Incas which was so wellhidden that the Spanish did not find it.Clouds of mist shroud the tips of thesurrounding mountains, and far belowthe Urubamba River threads its way oninto the jungle. Overnight in a hotelnearby. (B,L)

Days 8-10 Morning free to exploreMachu Picchu further, and return by trainto Cusco, staying for 3 nights. Morningat leisure in this fascinating city,once the capital of the Incasbefore the conquistadorspillaged its treasures. SolidInca foundations still remain,supporting ornate churchesand buildings. Our localguide will take us roundthe attractive historicalcentre and on to the ruinssurrounding Cusco,including the massive Incafortress of Sacsayhuamán.Following day is at leisure toexplore the city and soak upthe unique atmosphere. (B)

ANCIENT PERU The Pucara Tour10 night itinerary:

Day 1 Depart on Sunday on the directflight to Lima, arriving in the evening.Transfer to the hotel, staying one night. (B)

Days 2-3 Fly to Juliaca, and transfer toPuno, on the shore of Lake Titicaca, wherewe stay for two nights. We take a boat outto the floating Uros Islands, where thelocals have constructed their islands, housesand rafts entirely of reeds growing in thearea. Continue by boat to rocky TaquileIsland, to see the locals’ colourful costumesand admire the spectacular scenery. (B)

Days 4-6 Full day train journey to

The essential tour of Peru, steeped in ancient history and culture. Our journey leads us

to the Lost City of the Incas, high in the lush sub-tropical Andean mountains, where

imposing ruins occupy seemingly impregnable positions on craggy outcrops.

We sail the highest navigable lake in the world, where rafts and houses are still built

out of lake reeds, and gain an insight into the mysteries that still envelop this land.

Lima - 1 night

Lake Titicaca/Puno - 2 night

“Sacred Valley” - 3 nights

Machu Picchu - 1 night

Cusco - 3 night

Lima - Connection

Cusco Cathedral built on the site of theInca palace of Viracocha, Days 8-10

Cusco, aboard the Andean Explorer train.A beautiful journey, passing toweringAndean mountains, hot springs, andremote villages. Lunch is served onboard asyou watch the mountain scenery go by. Onarrival at Cusco railway station we transferto the Urubamba Valley for 3 nights. Wespend 2 full days in the Sacred Valley of theIncas. On Day 5, we visit Pisac &Chinchero markets, Maras, the Inca villageof Ollantaytambo and Pisac ruins. Day 6free to explore. (B,L)

Day 7 Transfer to the railway stationto board the Vistadome train. A trip

Day 11 Afternoon flight to Lima,assistance at the airport and overnightflight home, arriving on Day 12. (B)

The Pucara Tour departs Sunday, returnThursday - 12 days INCLUDING: 10nights’ accommodation and breakfast (B),all flights (1 overnight), transfers,excursions, English-speaking guides &meals as shown. Please see pages 190-193for further details.

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Day 5 Fly to Juliaca and transfer to ourhotel in Puno, a town on the shores ofLake Titicaca. From here we take a boattrip to visit the people living on thefloating Uros Islands. (B)

Day 6 Continue on the full day AndeanExplorer train on an unforgettablejourney to Cusco, travelling across theAndean altiplano, past striking mountainscenery, small villages, remote farms andstations. Transfer to our hotel. (B,L)

Day 7 A full day excursion to theSacred Valley of the Incas. The road winds down into the stunning Urubambavalley, where we visit Pisac market, theInca village of Ollantaytambo and Pisacruins. Return to Cusco. (B,L)

Days 8-9 Spend the afternoon on a tour of the city and the main ruins in thesurrounding area, including the vast site of Sacsayhuamán. The next day is free

for you to explore at leisure. (B)

Days 10-11 Leave Cusco bytrain following the Urubamba

River, through beautifulcountryside and culminating inthe awesome Machu Picchu.After a guided tour you are freeto explore the site. Overnight

near Machu Picchu, returning toCusco the following day. (B)

Days 12-13 Fly to PuertoMaldonado and travel by motorised

dugout canoe up the Tambopata River toour jungle lodge. The next day we startearly on a programme of daily excursionsvisiting at the macaw clay-lick, canoe onthe nearby lake, hike in the dense treecanopy. We climb up a tower into the

Our tour covers areas that embrace wildly differing

landscapes - coastal desert regions interspersed with

fertile valleys, the lush soaring mountain peaks where the

Lost City of the Incas lay hidden for so long, and deep

jungle boasting the rare giant otter, caiman and many

species endemic to Peru.

Days 1-2 Depart on the direct flight toLima on Wednesday or Friday, arrivingthe same day. Transfer to our hotel. Thenext morning travel south through coastaldesert to Ica for 1 night. Take a flightover the legendary Nasca Lines. (B)

Day 3 Continue to the ParacasPeninsula for a boat out to theBallestas Islands, home to sea lioncolonies and thousands of marinebirds. Lunch at Paracas and return toLima for a night. (B)

Day 4 Today we fly south toArequipa, situated in a beautiful valleyat the foot of the snow-capped MistiVolcano. An afternoon excursion toexplore this city, built almost exclusively

Lima - 1 night • Ica (Nazca) - 1 night

Lima - 1 night • Arequipa - 1 night

Lake Titicaca - 1 night • Cusco - 4 nights

Machu Picchu - 1 night • Cusco - 1 night

Amazon - 2 nights • Lima - 1 night

MYSTERIES OF THE DESERT, ANDES & AMAZON

The Criollo Tour14 night itinerary:

canopy to observe the forest. (Please seepages 110 - 111 for details). Overnight atthe lodge. (B,L,D)

Days 14-15 Return to PuertoMaldonado and take a flight to Lima for1 night. The next day we tour the city,visiting the grand colonial squares, and theLarco Herrera Museum, housing afascinating collection of pre-Colombiangold, silver and mummies. Overnight flightback home, arriving on Day 16. (B)

The Criollo Tour PRICE ON p.105Departs Wednesday or Friday, returningon Thursday or Saturday - 16 daysINCLUDING: 14 nights’ accommodationand breakfast (B), all flights (1 overnight),transfers and excursions with English-speaking guides, transport and meals asshown. Please see pages 190-193 forfurther details of what is included.

out of white volcanic stone. We will alsovisit the remarkable Santa CatalinaConvent. Overnight at our hotel. (B)

Pisac market, Day 7

Amazon Rainforest, Days 12-13

Ica - Nazca, Days 2-3

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Rambling in the stunning Andean countryside, we follow Inca footsteps

to explore the delights of Peru’s mountain landscapes, culture, and

colonial heritage, passing remote villages and ancient quinoa terraces.

We use a support vehicle for luggage, local hotels as a base for our daily

treks, and camp for three nights on the Inca Trail, accompanied by

porters and cooks. This allows us to enjoy the beauty of this land.

Lima - 2 night

Arequipa - 1 night

Colca - 1 night

Arequipa - 1 night

Lake Titicaca/Puno - 1 night

Sacred Valley - 3 nights

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 3 nights

Cusco - 2 nights

INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHUThe Chasqui Tour14 night itinerary :

Days 10-12 Transfer to thestart of a three day trek on theancient Inca Trail throughcloud forests and jungle, past oldInca ruins and running streams, both upand down imposing valleys, before, on themorning of the fourth day, arriving at theawe inspiring sanctuary of Machu Picchuitself for a tour of the site. We spend threenights camping, with all meals, guide,equipment and porters provided. (B,L,D)

Days 1-2 Depart on the direct flighton Sunday for Lima, arriving in theevening and staying for 2 nights. Tourthe grand colonial squares, the bohemianBarranco area and the Larco Museum. (B)

Day 3 Fly to Arequipa, built fromwhite volcanic rock at the foot of atowering snow-capped volcano.Afternoon visit of the city Cathedral andSanta Catalina Convent. (B)

Days 4-5 Scenic drive to the ColcaCanyon, passing majestic volcanoes andthe stunning mountain landscapes on adesert plateaux. We drive to the Cruz delCondor and walk along the top of thecanyon, condors soaring above. Next daywe walk past the extensive Inca terracingand through the villages of Chivay,Yanque and Maca, where local ladies stilldress in their traditional embroidereddresses and hats. Return to Arequipa forone night. (B,L)

Day 6 Morning flight to Juliaca andfrom there transfer to Puno on the shoresof Lake Titicaca. Afternoon boat trip tovisit the Uros Islands made of reeds. (B)

Days 7-9 Full day journey on theAndean Explorer train, high across theAndean mountains to Cusco. Sit by thewindow and have lunch as the landscapeunfolds. On arrival transfer to the ‘SacredValley of the Incas’ for three nights andtwo days to explore. Full day tour toChinchero, visiting the market, past thesalt mines of Maras and down to theUrubamba river for lunch. Visit the Incavillage and ruins of Ollantaytambo, andPisac ruins for sunset. (B)

Machu Pichu

Days 13-14 After the Machu Picchutour we travel to Cusco for two nights.Next day we tour of the city, including theCathedral, Plaza de Armas and the mainarchaeological sites such as the fortressand religious site of Sacsayhuamán. (B)

Day 15 Time to explore Cusco andabsorb the atmosphere before theafternoon flight to Lima to connect withthe overnight flight, arriving Day 16. (B)

The Chasqui Tour departs Sunday, 16 daysINCLUDING: 14 nights’ accommodation,all flights (1 overnight), all transfers andexcursions with expert guides, transport andmeals (B,L,D) as shown on the itinerary.Please see pages 190- 193 for further detailsof what is included.

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Walking on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Days 10-12

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and enjoy its excellent restaurants withPeruvian Oriental fusion cuisine. Nextmorning a tour of Lima’s colonial historyand the Larco Herrera Museum. (B)

Luxury hotels and lodges to experience Peru in style.

Lake Titicaca has a serene tranquility with isolated

farming communities preserving their traditional way of

life. We visit the exuberant rainforest, the citadel of the

Incas and the stunning mountain scenery of the Andes.

Lima - 2 nights • Amazon - 2 nights

“Sacred Valley of the Incas”- 3 nights


Cusco - 2 nights • Lake Titicaca - 3 nights

Lima - 1 night

LUXURY LAKE TITICACA, ANDES & AMAZON

The Cordillera Real Tour 14 night itinerary:

Days 3-4 Morning flight to theAmazon Rainforest. Stay two nights atthe Reserva Amazonica Jungle Lodge.(See pages 117). Daily excursions withyour naturalist guide to explore the forestand the exuberant vegetation. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Return to the airport for yourflight to Cusco. Transfer by road downinto the stunning Urubamba Valley alsoknown as the Sacred Valley of the Incas.Stay at Sol y Luna Hotel for three nightssurrounded by snow-capped mountainsand gardens. (See page 111). (B)

Days 6-7 A full day excursion to theSacred Valley of the Incas where we visitthe Inca village of Ollantaytambo, Maras& Moray and Pisac market and ruins.Return to your hotel. The following day isat leisure to explore the countryside. (B)

Day 8 Journey on the Vistadome trainfrom Ollantaytambo following theUrubamba River, culminating in theawesome Machu Picchu. After a guidedtour you are free to explore the site.Overnight at the Inkaterra Machu Picchuhotel, in the village of Aguas Calientesand surrounded by lush sub-tropicalvegetation. (See page 113). (B,L,D)

Days 9-10 Morning at leisure and inthe afternoon take the train to Cuscostaying for two nights at La Casona, aconverted colonial boutique Hotel.Guided tour of the city and the main ruinsin the surrounding area, including thevast site of Sacsayhuamán. (B)

Days 11-13 Continue by train on theAndean Explorer on an unforgettablejourney to Lake Titicaca, travelling acrossthe Andean altiplano, past strikingmountain scenery, small villages, remote

Days 1-2 Depart on Wednesday,Friday or Sunday on the direct flight toLima. Stay overnight at the stylish hotel,Country Club, dating back to the 1920’s

farms and stations. Transfer to TitilakaLodge, for three nights on a secluded andtranquil peninsula on the shore of LakeTiticaca. Please see the hotel descriptionbelow. Two full days for excursions onthe lake, visit local communities, admirethe landscape and relax. (B,L,D)

Days 14-15 Transfer to Juliaca to flyto Lima, spending one more night at theCountry Club. Time at leisure to enjoythe city and take the direct overnight flightback home, arriving on Day 16. (B)

The Cordillera Real TourPRICE ON p.107 - departs Wednesday,Friday or Sunday. Returning overnight,arriving on Saturday, Monday orThursday - 16 days INCLUDING: 14nights’ accommodation and breakfast (B),all flights (1 overnight), transfers andexcursions with English-speaking guides,transport and meals as shown.

Experience Lake Titicaca at TitilakaLodge, a luxury refuge with superblake view suites, intimate firesidedining, wraparound terraces, andheated pool, on a secluded privatepeninsula. A serene setting on thelake shore, graced with dramaticdawns and spectacular sunsets.

Titilaka Lodge Deluxe

This all-inclusive 18-suite lodgeincludes, full board, bar and a choiceof daily a-la-carte excursions andactivities including nature, colonialand archeology, Taquile Island and the nearby man-made floating islandsof the Uros people and visiting localsmall villages and communities (B,L,D)

All prices are per person including transfers to/fromPuno, accommodation, tax, service, all excursionswith English-speaking guide and full board.

TITILAKA LODGE

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Day 1 Direct flight to Lima on aWednesday, arriving the same day in theevening, and staying for 2 nights. (B)

Day 2 Afternoon tour of the Cityincluding the Presidential Palace, PlazaSan Martín and the Larco HerreraMuseum, with a fabulous collection ofancient artefacts from all over Peru. (B)

Day 3 Morning transfer for your flightto Arequipa staying for one night.Afternoon tour of the magnificentcolonial ‘White City’, the Cathedral andSanta Catalina Convent. (B)

Days 4-5 Travel to the Colca Canyon,viewing stunning mountain scenery and stopping at small villages. We spendtwo nights at our country lodge, with afull day guided excursion in the valley.Catch sight of farming terraces and thecondors rising from the deep canyon atCruz del Condor. (B,L,D)

Days 6-7 Continue by road to Puno,staying at our hotel overlooking LakeTiticaca for two nights. Full dayexcursion by boat visiting the floatingreed islands of Uros, and the rocky,mountainous island of Taquile, to visitthe houses of locals and enjoy a

traditional lunch. Return to the hotel inthe afternoon. (B,L)

Day 8 Full day journey on the luxuryAndean Explorer train, across thealtiplano to Cusco. A wonderful scenicjourney with lunch served as the Andesmountain landscape passes by. On arrivalin the evening transfer straight to hotel inSacred Valley for 3 nights. (B,L)

Days 9-10 Full day excursion inthe Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Visit the local market atChinchero, pre-Inca salt minesat Maras, and the hillside Incaruins at Ollantaytambo andPisac. One day at leisure torelax or explore. (B,L)

Day 11 Transfer to therailway station to catch the

Vistadome train along the river ofthe Sacred Valley, then bus up to

Machu Picchu, guided tour of the site andlunch. Afternoon free to explore thisunique archaeological site and then bus toyour hotel in the valley below. (B,L)

Day 12 Morning free to exploreMachu Picchu further, and afternoonreturn to Cusco by bus and Vistadome

A comprehensive tour of the Peruvian Andes, taking you to the ancient citadel of

Machu Picchu, framed by the stunning mountain scenery, steeped in tradition and

history. Stay in the remote Colca Canyon where locals still harvest the terraces, take a

wonderful train journey through the Andes with spectacular views of Lake Titicaca

and distant snow-covered peaks, and experience life in the “Sacred Valley of the Incas”.

train, arriving in the evening and stayingfor three nights in the city. (B)

Days 13-14 Morning tour of Cusco,the capital of the Inca Empire. Visit themagnificent Spanish Cathedral, Plaza deArmas, Koricancha (the Temple of theSun). Outside the city, visit the majesticfortresses at Sacsayhuaman, where giantblocks of stone fit together seamlessly.One day at leisure to explore or enjoy theunique atmosphere of the city. (B)

Day 15 Afternoon flight to Limaconnecting with your direct non-stopflight home, arriving Day 16.

The Chivay Tour14 night itinerary:

Lima - 2 nights

Arequipa – 1 night

Colca Canyon – 2 nights

Puno, Lake Titicaca – 2 nights

Sacred Valley - 3 nights


Cusco - 3 nights

INCA HEARTLAND &REMOTE COLCA CANYON

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The Chivay Tour departs everyWednesday throughout the year,returning on Thursday – 16 days,INCLUDING: 14 nights’accommodation and breakfast (B), allflights (1 overnight), all transfers andexcursions with English-speaking guide,all transport and meals as shown on theitinerary. Please see pages 190 - 193 forfurther details of what is included.

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25Dec-21Jun, 17Aug-12Dec £4702 £3371 £3705 £5798 £3981 £4609

22Jun-16Aug, 13Dec-24Dec £5140 £3809 £4143 £6236 £4419 £5047

CORDILLERA REAL Tour Deluxe

25Dec-21Jun, 17Aug-12Dec £6972 £5383 £6219

22Jun-16Aug, 13Dec-24Dec £7410 £5821 £6657



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Andean Explorer (Departs Mon, Wed & Sat) Jan-Mar £278 Rest of the year £287Prices per person including first class train journey fromCusco to Puno or Puno to Cusco, transfer to/from trainstation and lunch on board.

Inti Raymi Festival 24th June Single traveller: £499 / 2 Sharing £323 Prices per person including English-speaking guide,entrance fee, transport and lunch.

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CASA SAN BLAS Tourist BoutiqueThis small boutique hotel, located in theartisan quarter of San Blas, is full of Peruvianstyle. Built on Inca masonry, the hotel isdecorated with traditional Peruvian art andtextiles, which give it its local character. Eachof the rooms is comfortably and simplydesigned, and has a private bathroom. Thereis also a roof terrace with excellent views.

Inti Raymi FestivalOn June 24 and a few days either side, the huge Inca ‘Sun Festival’ is held to celebrate the

winter solstice. Local people, in brightly-coloured garb, perform dances & rituals,

whilst visitors & locals alike view the celebration from the massive ruins of

Sacsayhuamán. A festive atmosphere depicting a bygone era.

A performance at Sacsayhuaman during the Inti Raymi Festival

COSTA DEL SOL PICOAGAFirstThe hotel Picoaga occupies an originalColonial mansion built for a Spanishnobleman, shown in its stonework archesand large courtyard. Located just 2 minutesfrom the main square, it is the ideal basefrom which to explore the city. The 70rooms are well decorated, comfortable andmodern, all with private facilities.

MONASTERIO DeluxeBuilt on ancient Inca foundations, and onlythree blocks from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas,this beautifully restored colonial monasteryhas arched galleries, two elegant colonialcourtyards and a historic feel. The superbbaroque gold-leaf altar remains in theoriginal chapel, now used as a conferenceroom. All guestrooms are luxuriouslydecorated and the hotel has a bar, café and arestaurant which features opera recitalsseveral times a week during dinner.

LA CASONA Deluxe The hotel has a unique mix ofculture and tradition. Carefully restoredto retain its historical heritage, La Casonaoffers modern luxury without sacrificingPeruvian authenticity. The eleven suitessurround a sumptuous courtyard, whilecontemporary amenities and furnishingsprovide a comfort and exclusivity enjoyedby residents in centuries past.

Until the arrival of the Spaniards in 1532, Cusco was the centre of the Inca Empire

and is the oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent, whose legacy as the

hub of the empire is readily apparent. Many of the city streets are to this day lined

with Inca-built stone walls and crowded with the Quechua-speaking descendants of

the Incas. Throughout the city we can see how Inca and Catholic cultures have

fused together, shown in their symbols, architecture and beliefs.

MAYTAQ WASIN Tourist Situated in the heart of the Incan empire,only a few steps away from the mainplaza, Maytaq Wasin is contemporary indesign, boasts high ceilings and plenty ofnatural light. There is a shaded terracewith views of the hill and chic commonareas with modern decor. The hotel is150 metres from the Inca Museum andsteps away from the main Plaza deArmas. Rooms have cable TV, modernprivate bathrooms with shower.

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CUSCO

Early morning start to board theluxurious train, decorated in the styleof the Pullman cars of the 1920s, forthe spectacular trip between Cuscoand Puno on the shores of LakeTiticaca. If starting from historicCusco, the train climbs graduallythrough the Andes – this first part ofthe journey is dominated by themagnificent peaks that tower over thedeep valley of the Huatanay River. Thejourney is broken by a scenic stop at LaRaya Pass (3,450 metres), the highestpoint on the route. Once over the passthe high mountains give way todesolate altiplano, dotted with herds of

vicuña and alpaca. Lunch andafternoon tea are served at your table by the window, so you can watchthe Andean landscapes unfold withoutinterruption. The glass-walledobservation car offers unparalleledopportunities to view the fullsplendour of the scenery. Thisexceptional full day trip departs Cuscoat 08:00, arriving in Puno at 18:30.

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Additional Hotels: Casa Andina Classic Hotels in Cusco, Aranwa ,Palacio Nazarenas, Casa Cartagena, Libertador, Marriott, EncantadaBoutique, El Mercado de Tunqui

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Cusco Hotels

PERU

Scenic train journey through the highlands of Peru

Prices are per person including transfers to/fromCusco Airport or Cusco railway station and yourhotel with English-speaking guide, accommodationin standard room, tax, service charge and breakfast.

COSTA DEL SOL PICOAGA

All year £427 £246Extra night £121 £70

MONASTERIO


MAYTAQ WASIN

01Jan-30Mar £241 £137

31Mar-30Dec £265 £153Extra night £63 £37

CASA ANDINA San Blas


LA CASONA


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including the ornate colonial-eraCathedral, the main square (the Plaza deArmas) and the church of SantoDomingo, built on the Inca stone walls ofthe Temple of the Sun, where one canappreciate the syncretism of Inca andCatholic symbols and beliefs. Continue tothe archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán,Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachayon the hills surrounding Cusco. (B)

Day 4 Early morning departure for thememorable, scenic Vistadome train

journey to Aguas Calientes, taking thebus up the mountainside to reach theancient ruins of Machu Picchu. Guidedtour of the archaeological site providingan insight into Machu Picchu’s history,and its discovery by Hiram Bingham in1911. After lunch the is time to explore thismystical site further on your own beforereturning to Cusco by train. (B,L)

Days 5-6 One day at leisure (B),before we go on a full day excursion toUrubamba valley, the Sacred Valley of theIncas, visiting Chinchero, Moray and thesalt pans at Maras before lunch at arestaurant on the river bank. Afternoonto explore the Inca site at Ollantaytamboand journey to Pisac visit the market andsunset at the ruins above the valley. (B,L)

Days 7–8 Morning flight to Lima andafternoon tour of the colonial andmodern districts including the LarcoHerrera Museum. Overnight. Thefollowing morning is free to explore. Lateafternoon we transfer to the airport forour overnight flight home, arriving thefollowing day, Day 9. (B)

High on the mountainside, protected by jungle and the deep canyon of the

Urubamba River, Machu Picchu was the Incas’ stronghold, a defence against the

colonial invaders. Our tour takes you to discover the colonial heritage of Lima and

Cusco, the Inca archaeology and the magnificent stone architecture of their Andean

civilisation. Today we see the descendants of the Incas going about their daily lives,

farming their terraces and trading at the local markets, while our expert guides take

you behind the scenes to become acquainted with their rich ancestry.

Day 1 Departure on the direct flight toLima, arriving the same day in theevening, and overnight at the hotel. (B)

Day 2 Morning flight to Cusco withstunning views of the Andes, afternoonfree to relax and acclimatise to thealtitude. Stay for 5 nights with four fulldays to visit the Inca ruins, discover theSpanish colonial heritage, and enjoy theatmosphere of this most unique city. (B)

Day 3 Morning guided tour of Cusco

Lima – 1 night

Cusco – 5 nights

Machu Picchu – Full Day Tour

Lima – 1 night

CITADEL OF THE INCASThe Machu PicchuTour7 night itinerary:

Inca masonry at Sacsayhuaman, Day 3

The Machu Picchu TourDeparts Wednesday, Friday, Sunday,returns Thursday, Saturday, Monday.INCLUDING: 9 days travel, 7 nightsaccommodation and breakfast (B), allflights (1 overnight) and taxes payablein London, all transfers to/from theairports and railway station andexcursions with English-speakingguides, all transport and meals asshown. Please see pages 190-193 forfurther details of what is included.

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INDIVIDUAL TOUR GUIDELINE PRICES - Departs Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Tourist First De Luxe

MACHU PICCHU TourTravelling Together Travelling Together Travelling TogetherDouble Own Room Double Own Room Double Own Room

25Dec-21Jun, 17Aug-12Dec £2250 £2513 £2687 £3070 £3165 £4150

22Jun-16Aug, 13Dec-24Dec £2743 £2951 £3125 £3508 £3603 £4588



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THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

Horseriding ExcursionHorse riding is an excellent way toexplore the countryside and the Quechuacommunities of the Urubamba valley,while becoming familiar with thePeruvian Paso horses. The Paso horse is asymbol of Peruvian tradition. We will rideusing the original Peruvian Paso ridinggear - handmade saddles and tack whiledressed in poncho and sombrero.

Additional Excursions:

The Urubamba Valley, known as The Sacred Valley of the Incas, was at the

heart of their empire. Surrounded by a dramatic landscape of steep

mountains and snow covered peaks, it is located east of the Inca capital of

Cusco and leading to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Since ancient times, the

fertile lands, ancient terraces and the waters of the Urubamba river have

been used to grow the staple diet of Quinoa, potatoes, cereals and to breed

livestock. The people still speak the native Quechua language and conserve

ancient customs and ancestral rites.

• Ceramics and textile workshop• Peruvian home cooking • Pachamama Ceremony “An Andean Prayer”• Pre-Hispanic Music• Bird watching excursions• Mountain Biking• Rafting Urubamba River• Walking & Trekking in the countryside

Sacred Valley ExcursionEarly start from your hotel for a long daystarting with the colourful and authenticmarket of Chinchero where people fromthe surrounding communities congregateto trade their goods, mostly agriculturalproduce, not only trading in money, butalso barter. The day continues to Maraspre-Inca salt pans and we walk down theravine to the Urubamba River for lunch by the river. The car drives round while youwalk to meet you at the restaurant; or youcan stay in the car if you prefer not to walk.We then visit the fortress ofOllantaytambo, the archaeologicalcomplex believed to have been a giganticagricultural, administrative, social,religious and military centre. Late in theafternoon we reach Pisac, a small colonialvillage built by Viceroy Francisco deToledo where there is a tourist marketwith weavings and handicrafts. We driveup the mountain above the town to visitPisac ruins, affording superb views of thesurrounding countryside and sunset.Evening return to the hotel. (L)

Pumamarca Hike ExcursionWe start in Ollantaytambo walkingslowly uphill to the quarry ofKachiqhata. Gigantic stones of pinkgranite were partially shaped in thequarry and then slid down the hill,before being dragged across the riverand over the fields. Once across thefield, the stones were dragged up a1,200 ft ramp to the Sun Temple site atOllantaytambo. Along the route wewill admire the magnificent landscapeof the Urubamba Valley below. We willsee many enormous unfinished stonesfrom the quarry, left behind in thefields, before returning along the trailback down to the valley. (L)

Willoq & Patacancha ExcursionA visit to the village of Willoq, high in thePatacancha Valley, is a journey into thepast, a visit to the descendants of theIncas. According to historians, the peopleof Willoq with their traditional redponchos and shawls are the directdescendants of the last rulers of imperialCusco, and remain today one of theAndean communities least affected byWestern influence. The Willoqcommunity is also well known for itsweavers and the quality of the textiles;still a product of patience, knowledge andthe skilled weaver. The primitive back-strap loom, unaltered for centuries, is stillused to weave even the finest textiles. (L)

Maras, pre-Inca salt pans

All prices are per person including transport to/fromyour hotel and English-speaking guide andmeals/lunch(L) as shown in the excursion description.

SACRED VALLEY £279 £180 £147

WILLOQ & PATACANCHA £222 £128 £99

PUMAMARCA HIKE £285 £166 £131

HORSERIDING £479 £335 £270

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RIO SAGRADO DeluxeLocated on the river bank and near the townof Urubamba, Belmond Rio Sagrado Hotel,Villas & Spa offers 13 Deluxe rooms and 8Junior Suites all with one king or two queensize beds, fine peruvian cotton bedding,private facilities and exterior terrace. Thehotel’s design reflects a mix of traditionalperuvian colours and patterns with Europeanminimalist luxury, capturing the local styleand delivering a deluxe experience. RioSagrado’s setting also makes it a great placeto explore the Sacred Valley at a relaxedpace, either before or after a visit to thebustling city of Cusco and the citadel ofMachu Picchu. The hotel also offers two-story riverfront villas for up to eight guests.

Rio Sagrado

Room at Rio Sagrado

Casa Andina

Room at Casa Andina Pakaritampu hotel

Bedroom at Sol y Luna

View of the valley

Sol y Luna Hotel

Inca Trail

SOL Y LUNA FirstAn ideal location for walks inthe country side with a stunning setting inthe valley surrounded by snow-cappedmountain ranges, the Sol y Luna reflectsthe ambience of Andean culture. Theadobe bungalows are decorated in rusticstyle and are set in beautifully landscapedgardens. Each room has private facilitiesand a terrace. A unique combination ofeco-tourism, adventure, sport and culturewith a variety of outdoor activities onoffer including hikes and treks to explorethe local way of life farming Inca terraces,horse riding on paso horses, mountainbiking and river rafting. The hotel also hasa spa and jacuzzi to unwind.

EXPLORA VALLE SAGRADODeluxePart of the Explora group of lodges theValle Sagrado lodge offers all you wouldexpect of a luxury hotel with a designinspired by the local environment andculture. Located in a secluded haciendaand ancient corn plantation, amidst themountains that were once the centre ofthe Inca Empire, it includes all meals anda complete program of in-depth walksand excursions to explore the whole area.

CASA ANDINA PRIVATECOLLECTION FirstLocated in the heart of the Sacred Valleyand only 15min from Ollantaytambo, thehotel is surrounded by beautiful gardensand offers a spa and gym, restaurant, bar,room service, telescope to view the nightsky and internet access. Each of the 85rooms is equipped with private facilities,heating, bath or Jacuzzi and safe depositbox. Excursions such as river rafting,trekking, mountain biking and horseriding can be arranged at the hotel orcontact us for information.

PAKARITAMPU TouristOverlooking the Ollantaytambo ruins andsurrounded by wonderful gardens with avariety of local plants and flowers. Each of the 37 rooms features its ownprivate bathroom facilities. There is a cosyliving room with open fire, a readingroom, restaurant and bar.

SACRED VALLEY HOTELS

CUSCO & SACRED VALLEY

SOL Y LUNA

All year £883 £481 £102

RIO SAGRADO

All year £1071 £585 £130

CASA ANDINA

All year £823 £475 £76

PAKARITAMPU

All year £740 £423 £55EXPLORA VALLE SAGRADO

Price on Request

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2 days • 1 nightDay 1 The Hiram Bingham train ismodelled on the Pullman cars of the1920s and is the most luxurious trainjourney in Peru. It will leave from Poroystation at 09.00. Brunch, wine andrefreshments are served on board whilstyou enjoy the spectacular scenery of theUrubamba Valley unfolding before youthrough the large windows. Followingarrival at Machu Picchu at 12.30, youcheck-in to your hotel Sanctuary Lodge .In the afternoon you have a guided tourof the archaeological site, at a time whenmost visitors are having lunch or startingto leave. In the afternoon tea and cakes

are served at your hotel. Sanctuary Lodgeis the only hotel in close proximity to theruins, and offering twenty-nine well-appointed rooms and two suites. Theservice is impeccable and the foodexcellent. (B,L,D)

Day 2 Full day to explore Machu Picchu on your own and absorb theatmosphere. Board the train at 18.00 forthe return journey to Cusco, where youwill be served a gourmet three coursedinner along with wine and pisco sourcocktails, while Peruvian musiciansperform traditional songs in the bar.

Hiram Bingham Deluxe

Vistadome First

TRAIN JOURNEYS TO MACHU PICCHU

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Expedition Tourist

Surrounded entirely by glass and wagonswith large panoramic windows theVistadome train offers incomparablescenic views and numerous opportunitiesto capture amazing pictures on yourjourney to Machu Picchu. The Vistadome has two stations ofdeparture to Machu Picchu: Cusco(Poroy) and the Sacred Valley(Ollantaytambo) and the journey time isapproximately 3 1/2 hours. TheVistadome also has air conditioning andheating, leather seats that providecomfort and relaxation during the entiretrip. Breakfast and refreshements areserved on board.

The Expedition is a comfortable servicewith four passenger seats located in frontof each other with space for storage onracks placed above the seats. This trainjourney also offers panoramic windows, air conditioning and heating, and Andeanmusic that creates a cheerful atmosphere.Expedition service departs from twostations: Cusco (Poroy) and the SacredValley (Ollantaytambo) and the journeytime is approximately 3 1/2 hours.Vistadome & Expedition trains havedifferent departure times and arrivaltimes. We can combine these trainjourneys to suit your budget & time youwish to spend in Machu Picchu.

Sitting by the window on the train

The train track along the Urubamba river valley

Interior of Vistadome train carriage

All prices are per person including return train ticketsfrom Cusco to Aguas Calientes, return bus tickets fromAguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Ruins on the first day,guided tour of the archaeological site with English-speaking guide, first day entrance fee, lunch and dinnerfirst day, breakfast, accommodation, tax & service.

HIRAM BINGHAM TRAIN

with Sanctuary Lodge £1445 £1098HIRAM BINGHAM TRAIN

with Inkaterra Hotel £1054 £895VISTADOME

with Inkaterra Hotel £914 £646VISTADOME

with El Mapi Hotel £670 £473EXPEDITION

with El Mapi Hotel £640 £443

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Casa Andina Hotel room El Mapi breakfast

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo room

Sanctuary Lodge room

Sumaq Lodge living room

Trek up and down from sierra to cloud,sub-tropical forests, in an unforgettableexperience passing dramatic mountainlandscapes. Silent, secluded Inca ruins,surrounded by stunning scenery on thisancient trail. Culminating with sun riseat Intipunku, the sun gate overlookingMachu Picchu. The trail is rugged andsteep in places, crossing a pass of 4,200m,trekking at this altitude can be toughrequiring acclimatisation and fitness.

Inca Trail

Trek through dramatic high Andeanscenery and visit communities rarely seenby outsiders, seeing few tourists on theway. Peruvian weaving draws on a legacyof knowledge and skill using the originalbackstrap loom, unaltered for centuries toproduce the finest textiles from llama wool.Day 1 - Departure by road to Calca and trekto the weaving village of Wacawasi; camp.Day 2 - Trek up to the High Andes and camp.Day 3 - Trek to Ipsayqocha pass, a landscape

Private Inca Trail A first class version of the Group Inca Trailoffering greater levels of comfort,wherethere are no latrines toilets are provided.Meals are eaten at a table in the mess tent,and sleeping tents come complete withfoam mattresses. Designed for those whowish to experience the trail in the greatestcomfort possible for this remote area.

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Weavers’ TrailTrek through high forest, canyons andtowering mountains in the Vilcabambarange, with the Salkantay peak in thebackground to subtropical valleys andplantations to Machu Picchu. Three nightscamping and one in a simple hotel.Day 1 - Departure to Mollepata where westart climbing pass the Humantay glacier to camp at Soraypampa. Day 2 - Toughtrek and spectacular scenery to theWayraq pass. Day 3 - Descend towarmer, more humid tropical vegetation.

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INKATERRA MACHU PICCHUPUEBLO HOTEL Deluxe Located just outside the town of AguasCalientes, the spacious rooms are set inbungalow style amongst dense vegetationin tropical gardens, linked by windingpaths. There is a restaurant and bar, a spa,and they offer complimentary guidednature walks in the grounds. Separetedfrom the town by the lush foliage, the hotelhas an atmosphere of nature and peace.

SANCTUARY LODGE Deluxe The hotel is located just outside the main gate to Machu Picchu andoverlooks the Urubamba valley below,offering 29 well-appointed rooms andtwo suites. A Belmond owned hotel, theservice is impeccable and the foodexcellent. Accommodation includesroom, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Machu Picchu Hotels

Additional Hotels: La Cabana,Inti Inn, Rupa Wasi Eco Lodge

Group Inca Trail Walk the Inca trail, accompanied by anexpert local guide. Porters and cooks,enable you to enjoy the trail without theburden of rucksacks and camping gear.Tents are provided, set up and packedaway for you, allowing more time for thewalk. You need only to carry yourdaypack with essentials for a day’s walk.Groups are made up of other travellers.

Prices per person including PRIVATE services asdescribed to/from your hotel, fees, guide, camping,transport, excursions and full board (drinks extra).

Prices per person including SHARED services asdescribed to/from your hotel, English-speakingguide, camping, excursions including Machu Picchuentrance fee, transport and full board (drinks extra).

Private Inca Trail (daily departures)

4 days • 3 nightsAll year £1110 £871 £800

All year £1362 £1025 £9585 days • 4 nights (1 night Inkaterra Hotel)

Group Inca Trail (daily departures)

All year £570

SEASONS ANY NUMBER OF TRAVELLERS

4 days • 3 nights

4 days • 3 nightsSpend three nights camping on the trail,arriving at Machu Picchu early morningof the fourth day for a magnificent viewfrom Sun Gate. Includes a guided tour ofthe archealogocial site, returning to Cuscoby Vistadome train in the afternoon. Formore time at the site, please enquire tostay at Machu Picchu for 1 night.

Day 4 - Trek to the road to drive to SantaTeresa for a swim in the warm river.Drive to the station and board the train toAguas Calientes. Day 5 - Guided tour andfree time at Machu Picchu, before returnto Cusco by train.

dotted with herds of llamas and continue tovillage Patacancha, arrive at Ollantaytambo.Board the late train staying overnight inMachu Picchu. Day 4 - Guided tour ofMachu Picchu archaeological site, return toCusco by the afternoon train.

Weavers Trail (daily departures)

Private / All year £744 £622 £536Prices per person including English-speaking guide,camping, excursions, entrance fee, transport and full board.

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Private / All year £840 £688 £579Prices per person including English-speaking guide,camping, excursions, entrance fee, transport and full board.

Salkantay Trail

CASA ANDINA Tourist Located by the train station, the hotel ismodern, functional but bland, useful for anovernight stay. The standard rooms haveno windows but others look out over thestation or behind to the Urubamba river.

EL MAPI FirstA smart and contemporary hotel, locatedin the heart of Aguas Calientes. El Mapihotel is located just a few steps from themain square and the train station offeringits guests the opportunity to explore thepicturesque Andean town of AguasCalientes. All 48 rooms are equipped with modern amenities and comforts. The hotel has a bar and cafe with wifi.

SUMAQ LODGE First Located in Aguas Calientes, the hoteloffers its guests 60 ample and luxuriousrooms in three categories, superiordeluxe, junior suites & Sumaq Suites allequipped with thermal heating, wifi, minibar, safety box, mp3 player and cable TV.

SANCTUARY LODGE

All year £709 £404

INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO

All year £342 £212SUMAQ LODGE

All year £322 £200EL MAPI

All year £142 £71 CASA ANDINA HOTEL

All year £125 £63

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PRICES for 1 night

All prices are per person including accommodation,breakfast, tax and service charge. Inkaterra MachuPicchu Pueblo & Sactuary lodge include half board.

Salkantay Trail (daily departures)

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Aqua & Aria Deluxe

The M/V Aqua and Aria are the mostluxurious ships on the Amazon rivers. The Aqua is a 130 ft long vessel with 12luxury suites with outward facingpanoramic windows, air conditioning andprivate facilities. There is a dining room, an indoor & outdoor lounge with a barand observation deck. Includes all guidedexcursions and meals with wine. Naturalistguides accompany you into remote parts ofthe Peruvian rainforest and Pacaya SamiriaReserve. You will have the opportunity tosee many animal species, including theendangered pink Amazon dolphin, blackcayman and three toed sloth. As youexplore these pristine wilderness areas youwill also encounter local people living invillages within the jungle.

Prices are per person including transfers to/from theAirport, accommodation in Standard cabin forDouble Occupancy, tax, all daily excursions withEnglish-speaking naturalist guide and full board.Flights to Iquitos are extra.

AQUADouble Sharing £2082 £2775ARIADouble Sharing £2175 £2900DELFIN IDouble Sharing £2534 £3134 DELFIN IIDouble Sharing £2000 £2600CATTLEYA JOURNEYDouble Sharing £1929 £2572LA AMATISTA 5 NightsDouble Sharing £1219 £1651

PRICES

Delfin I & II

Cattleya Journey First

Cattleya Journey offers cruises from Iquitosalong the tributaries of the Amazon river,into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, a pristinetract of untouched rainforest: a fascinatingjourney and adventure for four or five days.There are four comfortable, wood panelledcabins with large panoramic windows forexpansive views of the river and forest, airconditioning and private facilities. There aretwo naturalist guides and two zodiacs fordaily excursions into the forest. There is asitting room and a dining room, a sundeckwith bar for a cool drink after excursions orfor viewing the forest lansdcape.

DELFIN I - Deluxe - The M/F Delfin I is asmall, exclusive river vessel, with only 8passengers, to cruise the Amazon Basin.The Delfin I has four master suites allwith large private wooden decks, floor toceiling windows, minibar & air-conditioning, private facilities, hair dryerand amenities. Two of the cabins arelocated on the main deck with privatejacuzzis. The guides provide dailyexcursions ashore and a personalisedservice. The public areas include an openterrace with large sofas, big ceiling fans, a reference library and bar.

DELFIN II - First - She has fourteen largeguest suites, some with 180° panoramicwindows and with large windows. Allcabins have air-conditioning and privatefacilities. It has a dining room, sun deck,observation deck and bar. Expert guidesprovide daily excursions ashore.

PERU

Cattleya Journey river boat

Delfin I

Delfin II

La Amatista

4 NIGHTCRUISE

3 NIGHTCRUISEAMAZON CUISES

La Amatista First

La Amatista is a beautiful river ship madeof wood, with entrance to the cabins fromthe outside passageway for light and freshair. There are 15 cabins all with small butfunctional private facilities, hot water,wardrobe, desk, exterior view windowsand air-conditioning. The dining roomserves all meals and the top deck has abar, sitting area, observation area to relaxalfresco. Expert Naturalist Guides takeyou on daily excursions to observe therainforest, wildlife and communities.

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TAMBOPATA RESEARCH CENTRE

7 days • 6 nights £1851 £14496 days • 5 nights £1152 £9035 days • 4 nights £972 £770

PRICES

AMAZON LODGES

Tambopata Research Center was built fortourism, research purposes and to protectthe nearby macaw clay-lick, currently theworld’s largest, featured in NationalGeographic Magazine. Here, deep in the700,000 hectares of the reserve, severalspecies of macaws and parrots congregateto lick the minerals off a 500m longcliffside on the Tambopata riverbank.

The forest surrounding the centre hasthree types of terraced floodplain, terrafirma, bamboo forest and palm swamps.There are 25 kilometres of trails under thedense canopy of primary rainforest in

6 days • 5 nightsDay 1 On arrival at Puerto Maldonadoairport, transfer to the Tambopata Riverfor a 3 hour boat trip to RefugioAmazonas. Afternoon visit to a localEse’eja farm led by a community member,and over dinner, an introductory talk onthe Ese’eja Ecotourism Project.

Day 2 An optional dawn excursion to theclay-lick or lake. After breakfast we take a 4hour boat trip up the Tambopata River,deep into the heart of the reserve, for 3nights at the Tambopata Research Center.Lunch is followed by a walk along theBamboo Trail, a perfect area for sighting

Macaws congregate at dawn

Tambopata Rainforest

Bedrooms overlook the forest

Caiman in the Amazon

Set on the banks of the Tambopata River,the rustic lodge is owned jointly by aPeruvian ecotourism company and theEse’eja native community of Tambopata,allowing interaction with the local people.Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable,although basic, and bathrooms are all ensuite with hot water. Native guides andnaturalists are always on hand to answeryour questions about the rainforestecosystem or the local community.

Posada Amazonas3 days • 2 nightsDay 1 On arrival at Puerto MaldonadoAirport, transfer to the Tambopata Riverfor a 45 minute boat trip to the lodge.Afternoon visit to a local Ese’eja farm ledby a community member, and overdinner, an introductory talk on theEse’eja Ecotourism Project.

Day 2 At dawn witness the parrots’morning rush on the clay-lick, followed

which numerous species of mammals, andover 480 species of birds have beenrecorded. The lodge has four woodenbuildings on stilts, connected by awalkway and covered with a thatchedroof. There are 13 double rooms with

unique flora and fauna. Return for dinnerand presentation of the ongoing researchprojects before leaving on a night walk.

Day 3 An early visit to the world’slargest macaw clay-lick, a flurry ofactivity as 15 varieties of macaw andparrot congregate. Return for breakfast,and set off on the celot Trail throughprimary rainforest of towering, 400 yearold trees. Afternoon trip in a handpaddled canoe along the narrowest ofwaterways, a silent and effective methodof observing the fauna. Return for dinnerbefore setting off on a Frog-spotting Trail.

Day 4 Early walk to the clay-lick. Themorning on a platform on a small oxbowlake to observe birdlife. After lunch walkto the palm swamp for more birdwatching.

Day 5 A hike through the Terra Firmeforest leads to a 17 metre high canopytower, giving spectacular views of thecanopy and over the forest, especiallygood for spotting birds. Afternoon hikeon the Creek Trail, through the forest.

Day 6 Return by boat to the airport.

7 days • 6 nights includes sea kayakingdown river and 1 night camping (Day 5).

beds covered by mosquito netting, akitchen, a large dining area with ameeting room and separate toilets, andshowers.

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by a boat trip and short walk to thenearby lake. Canoe around the lake toobserve the wildlife, such as giant otters,turtles, horned screamers, flycatchers, batfalcons and hoatzin. Lunch and walk to a30 metre high tower, to observe the forestcanopy and nearby nest of a remarkableharpy eagle (sightings depend entirely onthe breeding cycle).

Day 3 Return to Puerto Maldonado.

Prices are per person including transfers to/from theAirport, accommodation, tax, service charge, allexcursions with English-speaking guide and fullboard, all meals included.

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REFUGIO AMAZONAS

3 days • 2 nights £422 £323 4 days • 3 nights £634 £469

PRICESRefugio Amazonas4 days • 3 nightsThis 24 room lodge is located in a 120hectare private reserve and 3 hours by boatfrom the nearest town Puerto Maldonado.

Day 1 On arrival at Puerto MaldonadoAirport, transfer to the Tambopata Riverfor a 3 hour boat trip to the lodge. Eveningexcursion to search for caimans.

Days 2 & 3 At dawn we canoe aroundthe lake to observe the wildlife, such asgiant otters & turtles. In the afternoon wewalk different nature trails with an expertguide. The following day witness theparrots’ morning rush on the clay-lick,lunch and walk to the canopy tower toobserve the canopy birds.

Day 4 Return to Puerto Maldonado.

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Tambopata Research Centre

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Room at Reserva Amazonica View of the river bank

Walking in the forest

Room at Tambopata Lodge Individual bungalows with thatched roof in the style of local contruction

Excursion by canoe in the forest

Tambopata Lodge4 days • 3 nightsDays 1-3 On arrival at the airport in Puerto Maldonado, transfer to a motoriseddugout canoe for a journey to the lodge. Libertador Tambopata is situated on the banksof the Tambopata River in the Tambopata National Reserve, a protected area located inthe southeastern region of Madre de Dios. The lodge has 59 wooden cabins withthatched roofs, each with private bathroom and screens to protect from insects. There isno electricity- lamps and candles are used at night. We can see caimans, otters and manyspecies of birds in the area. Guided daily walks are lead by specialist guides. Eveningexcursions are taken by canoe, when we will go to spot caimans, their eyes gleaming inour torchlight. Early breakfast and return to Puerto Maldonado on Day 4. (B,L,D)

4 days • 3 nightsThe Reserva Amazonica sits on the riverbank amid a 40-square-mile privateecological reserve. Located in the heart ofthe Amazon Rainforest, adjacent toTambopata National Reserve, the lodgeoperates scientific tourism based onsustainable use of the Amazon rainforest.The wildlife in the area is remarkable,from giant and colourful macaws, totoucans, parrots, tapirs, tamarindmonkeys, owls, southern amazon redsquirrels, as well as a large variety ofmonkeys. Reserva Amazonica also holdsthe world record for ant species in asingle place (362 species).

This luxury lodge offers spacious facilitiesand well-equipped private cabins,guaranteeing guests an authentic, safeand comfortable stay in the rainforest,combining cosy accommodations withwarm hospitality, a dedication toconservation and the opportunity todiscover magnificent naturallycamouflaged wildlife in the jungle.The lodge boasts 30 private cabañas and3 suites built with local materials innative style. Service areas are located in atwo-story wooden pavilion with acathedral ceiling, housing the diningroom, bar, the main lounge and amezzanine overlooking the rainforest,where visitors can relax while

contemplating the unique scenery.Each day and evening there are excursionson offer, both along the river tributariesand along the paths in the forest. Nightexcursions are also possible. As well asviewing the native wildlife, guests alsolearn about the medicinal properties of theplants endemic to the area and about lifein the Amazon. There are also eveningpresentations given by the expert guides.

All meals are included (drinks are extra), asare excursions (additional ones may becharged locally). Please note that guestscan take a maximum of 10kg to the lodge,the rest can be left at the lodge’s office inPuerto Maldonado.

Reserva Amazonica Additional Amazon Lodges : Sandoval Lodge, Hacienda Concepción. Amazon Cruises on page 115

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Days 4-5 Today takes us down theMarañón River. As you travel to thePacaya Samiria National Reserve youwitness the ever-changing panorama ofjungle life. There is the possibility ofseeing Macaws, Sloths, Monkeys and thelegendary Pink River Dolphins. Explorethe Zapote lake and fish for piranhasusing traditional Amazonian techniques.Early morning bird-watching excursion inthe forest, followed by a boat trip to lookfor Giant Water Lillies. Learn aboutconservation projects at a private reserve,with picnic lunches within the forestclearing. (B,L,D)

Day 6 In the morning we hike alongtrails, learning about the medicinal use ofplants and looking for the famous PoisonDart frog. The hanging bridges walkway

will also give a spectacular perspective onthe jungle from above, and the wildlifeactivity in the forest canopy. Learn aboutthe ancient cultures and beliefs of theAmazonian peoples in a recreation of aShamanic Ceremony. Evening tour to seesunset over the Amazon and listen to thenighttime chorus of wildlife and insects,looking for caimans, tarantulas, snakesand anakondas. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Canoe trip along the tributaryYanayaquillo River into Pacaya SamiriaReserve to look for wildlife includingtoucans and macaws. Afternoon visit to alocal Amazon village to learn about thenative culture of the forest. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Disembark and transfer to theairport in Iquitos for the flight back toLima. Connect with a flight to Cusco, andtransfer to the hotel in the UrubambaValley, staying for three nights. (B)

Days 1-2 Depart on Friday on thedirect, flight to Lima, staying for twonights. Next day take a tour of the oldcity, with its colonial architecture,Presidential Palace and Main Square. Visitthe Larco-Herrera Museum with itsextensive collection of artefacts from thecivilisations of ancient Peru. (B)

Day 3 Transfer to the airport for a flightto Iquitos, an area in the Amazon Basin onlyaccessible by air. Transfer to La Amatistariver boat, and embark on a 5 night journeyexploring the rainforest along the river, ondaily excursions with expert naturalistguides. (Please refer to page 115 for theboat’s description). Comfortableaccommodation with air conditioning,private facilities, daily guided excursionsand full board. (B, D)

AMAZON EXUBERANCE & THE MOU

From the comfort of our river boat,

we explore the pristine, primary

rainforest to observe the flora and

fauna, visit some of the people who

live along the river and appreciate

the exuberance of vegetation in the

Amazon rainforest. Explore the

mountain civilisations of the Andes

with a visit to Cusco and the Sacred

Valley of the Incas, culminating in

the magnificent archaeological

site of Machu Picchu. Excursions in the Amazon Rainforest, Days 3 to 8

Amazon Cruise , La Amatista

Excu rsions with Naturalist Guides

Macaws on a claylick

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The Pacaya Tour14 night itinerary: Lima – 2 nights

Amazon Cruise – 5 nights

“Sacred Valley” – 3 nights

Machu Picchu – 1 night

Cusco – 3 nights

Lima - Connection

Days 9-10 Two days of excursions inthe Sacred Valley of the Incas, visitingthe Inca village of Ollantaytambo withits hillside fortress, Pisac ruins and thecolourful market where local farmerstrade their produce and shops offerlocal weavings in soft alpaca wool.Next day visit the local market andweavers collective at Chinchero, theconcentric circular Inca crop laboratoryat Moray and the ancient salt pans atMaras, with a leisurely walk down intothe valley. (B,L)

Days 11-12 Departure on theVistadome train along shore of theUrubamba River, leading to AguasCalientes and the awesome site of MachuPicchu, dubbed the Lost City of the Incaswhen it was re-discovered in 1911.Guided tour of the archaeological site, acity of aqueducts with crystal clearwaters, of liturgical fountains andwalkways once home to priests,craftsmen, peasants and servants. Lunchand afternoon to explore. Overnight at ahotel in town. Morning free to explorethe town. Return on the Vistadome trainto Cusco, staying for 3 nights. (B)

Days 13-14 Cusco was the hub of theInca Empire, and the streets are still linedwith Inca-built stone walls and manypeople maintain their Quechua-speakingculture. Visit the Spanish-era Cathedral,the main square (Plaza de Armas), andQorikancha (Temple of the Sun), andInca temple upon which Spanish churchwas later built. Continue to the nearbyInca fortress of Sacsayhuamán, wherehuge pieces of stone fit together with suchprecision that no cement is required. (B)

Day 15 Afternoon flight to Limaconnecting with your return flght home,arriving on Day 16. (B)

The Pacaya TourDeparts Fridays, returns Sundays, 16 days,INCLUDING: 14 nights’ accommodationand breakfast (B), all flights (1 overnight),all transfers to/from airports andexcursions with English-speaking guide,transport and meals as shown. Please seepages 190 - 193 for further details of whatis included.

NTAINS OF THE INCAS

Main Square of Cusco during Inti Raymi Festival (24th June)

Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Day 11

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