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On the trail/Kerry Robins
Lunch enroute/Kat Hart

Inca Trail Teen Adventure & Amazon Extension - A Family Holiday for Teens - 2010/11 Itinerary

17 days - from $2850

• 2-week adventure; Lake Titicaca & classic Inca Trail
• Follow in the footsteps of the Incas to Machu Picchu
• Explore Cusco, Pisac Market & the Sacred Valley
• Wildlife spotting in the Amazon rainforest on foot & by canoe

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Lake Titicaca & Cusco
Flying up to Juliaca, we skirt the shores of Lake Titicaca (3856m), the highest navigable body of water on earth. From Puno you can choose to visit the Uros Indians who live on floating reed islands and the more remote community on Taquile island. Then we travel across the altiplano by train bus (or train - optional) to the Inca capital, Cusco, where we explore the huge city-fortress of Sacsayhuaman and visit the bustling market of Pisac.


Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
Threading our way through the Cordillera de los Andes, we should enjoy marvellous views of the ancient cloud forest and glaciated peak of Salkantay (6271m) - the 'Maker of Awesome Skies'. We'll camp near crumbling Inca sites where the only access is on foot. Finally, we descend the winding stone steps to Machu Picchu itself: straddling two peaks of the Andes, the terraces, residences and temples perfectly preserve the ancient world of the Incas. After exploring this unique site, we board the train back to Sacred Valley where we can try white water rafting and mountain biking.


Explore the Amazon with a 3-night extension...
It is possible to extend your stay in Peru with a 3-night sojourn in a jungle lodge deep in Amazonia. Flying to Puerto Maldonado, you can explore the Amazon jungle by dugout canoe and also on foot for close-up views of exotic tropical flora. There's plenty of time to relax and soak up the atmosphere. Ref: FPTA

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Lima. Day 2 Sillustani funeral towers Flying to Juliaca, we visit the remarkable Inca remains at Sillustani. Day 3 Lake Titicaca The highest navigable lake in the world, today has been left free for an optional visit to the Indian communities on Uros & Taquile Islands. Days 4/5 Cusco Traversing the Andes by bus (or train) we arrive in Cusco, ancient Inca capital and 'navel of the universe'. After exploring the town, we head out to nearby Sacsayhuaman and the colourful Pisac Market. Days 6/10 Inca Trail Following in the footsteps of the Incas, we trek to Machu Picchu, fully supported by our guides and porters. On our final day we re-visit Machu Picchu before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo. Days 11/12 Rafting and mountain biking Two free days in Sacred Valley means there's plenty of time to try some optional activities or visit some of the outlying Inca sites. Days 13/15 Amazon Rainforest Flying to Puerto Maldonado, we journey by boat into the Amazon where we will explore jungle-lined river banks by dugout canoe as well as spot local wildlife on foot. Day 16 Lima We fly back to the capital today. Day 17 End Lima.

Accommodations: 9nts hotels, 1nt more basic hostal in Aguas Calientes, 3nts wild camping on the Inca Trail; 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 3 dinners included. Amazon Extension - plus 3nts comfortable jungle lodge; 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 3 dinners included.
Transport: Bus/Train/Flights as itinerary.
Comment: The Inca Trail is a moderate to strenuous trek (average 5-6hrs a day) for the physically fit. Maximum altitude 4200m. See dossier for trekking gradient graph. If you would prefer take the train from Puno to Cusco, it must be reserved at time of booking. See dossier for more details.
Group: Approx. 14 to 17.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader/trek guide, porters, cook, boatmen and some local guides.
Trip Reference: FPTA2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Child Price in US$ Local Payment Availability
08 Apr 1124 Apr 11$2850$2850 0
22 Jul 1107 Aug 11$2850$2850 0
29 Jul 1114 Aug 11$2980$2980 0
05 Aug 1121 Aug 11$2980$2980 0
05 Aug 1121 Aug 11$2980$2980 0
19 Aug 1104 Sep 11$2980$2980 0
19 Aug 1104 Sep 11$2980$2980 0
16 Dec 1101 Jan 12$2980$2980 0
16 Dec 1101 Jan 12$2980$2980 0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.