Peru Rambler

17 days - from $1873

This adventure is designed to cover the major highlights of Peru, with just a taste of Bolivia at the end. Our journey links two capital cities – Lima and La Paz. Along the way we discover the Amazon rainforest and the Inca city of Cusco, as well as trek our way to magnificent Machu Picchu and stay with a local family on pristine Lake Titicaca. The scenic splendours of this trip are awe-inspiring.

Highlights

• The floating reed islands of the Uros people on the highest navigable lake in the world - Lake Titicaca
• The 'Lost City of the Incas' - UNESCO World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu
• The perfect pisco sour?
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre of the Peruvian capital Lima
• Warminwanusca - 'Dead Woman’s Pass' on the Inca Trail
• Swig Inca Kola
• Puno - a town four kilometres above sea-level
• Eat llama in La Paz
• The potions of 'Witches’ Market'
• La Paz - the world's highest 'unofficial' capital city
• Eat Cuy in Cusco
• Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca

Itinerary:

Day 1: Lima2: Lima3: Amazon Jungle4: Amazon Jungle5-6: Cusco7-10: Important Note7: Inca Trail to Yuncachimpa (13km)8: Inca Trail to Pacaymayo (11km)9: Inca Trail to Winaywayna (15km)10: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (5km) - Cusco11: Cusco12: Cusco - Puno13: Lake Titicaca (Amantani Island Homestay)14: Puno15: Puno - Copacabana - La Paz16: La Paz17: La Paz

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included:

An experienced local tour guide and there will be the services of local guides at some sites. All transport, accommodation, sightseeing and meals as indicated.

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.