Inca Adventure

12 days - from $2645

A relaxing trip through the Andes with a strong emphasis on culture

Lima is home to intricate Spanish colonial buildings, absorbing museums and the remarkable catacombs in the San Francisco Monastery. Nestled in the Andes lies the former Inca stronghold of Cusco, where we have ample time to wander the labyrinth of cobblestone streets. In the Sacred Valley we visit the market town of Pisac and the magnificent Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo before we head up into the mountains to take in the mesmerising atmosphere of Machu Picchu. Further inland is Lake Titicaca, home to the fascinating floating reed islands of the Uros Indians. We then travel via the ancient ruins of Tiahuanaco to La Paz, in Bolivia. This is the highest capital city in the world and blends modernity with ancient traditions, creating an exotic mix of vibrancy and serenity. Here we conclude our tour with a visit to the Witches Market – a colourful and intriguing feast for the senses.

Highlights

• Tiahuanaco's 'Gateway of the Sun'
• Puno - a town four kilometres above sea-level
• La Paz - the world's highest 'unofficial' capital city
• The potions of 'Witches’ Market'
• The 'Lost City of the Incas' - UNESCO World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancient Inca capital of Cusco
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre of the Peruvian capital Lima
• The colourful market town of Pisac
• The towering Inca citadel at Ollantaytambo

Itinerary:

Day 1-2: Lima3-4: Cusco - The Sacred Valley5: Peru's Challenge Community Project - Cusco6-7: Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Cusco8: Puno9: Lake Titicaca - Sillustani - Puno10: Tiahuanaco - La Paz11-12: La Paz
Included:

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local tour throughout the tour, and professional local guides at some sites.

• Local flight from Lima to Cusco.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where applicable): Lima; Cusco; La Paz; ancient ceremonial ruins of Sacsayhuaman; the Sacred Valley (full day) including Qenko and Inca citadel at Ollantaytambo; rarely-visited Pumamarca ruins; burial towers at Sillustani; and the 8th Century AD ceremonial complex at Tiahuanaco.

• Cultural visits to the market town of Pisac, and to the small town of Sicuani for lunch.

• Visit to Awana Kancha tourist centre to encounter llama, alpaca, vicuna and guanaco.

• Train and bus to Machu Picchu (non-trekking trip) with a guided tour of Machu Picchu.

• Visit to Peru's Challenge Community Project to spend time with local children.

• Boat cruise on the highest navigable lake in the world - Lake Titicaca including the floating reed islands of the Uros people.

• Arrival transfer.

International flights, internal/regional flights, airport departure taxes, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.