Condor
Summary of nights: Lima 1, Arequipa 1, Colca Canyon 2, Puno 1, Copacabana 1, La Paz 3, Cusco and Machu Picchu 7, Lima 1.
- Condor-spotting in the Colca Canyon, the world’s deepest.
- The sparkling waters and reed islands of sacred Lake Titicaca.
- La Paz: medley of Indian, Spanish colonial and contemporary life.
- Cusco: music, markets, museums - Peru’s most dynamic city.
- Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley: the splendours of the Inca heritage.
- Optional Inca Trail hike.
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Lima, arriving the same evening.
Day 2 Morning flight to Arequipa, explore the great 'White City'.
Days 3, 4 Bus to the deep Colca Canyon, home to condors, remote communities and thermal springs.
Day 5 Continue by road to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, including a visit to the pre-Inca funeral towers of Sillustani.
Day 6 Drive to Copacabana, Bolivia, skirting the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Day 7 Excursion to Sun Island, continue to La Paz.
Days 8, 9 Explore the markets and surroundings of La Paz.
Days 10, 11 Fly to Cusco and explore the heart of the Inca empire.
Day 12 Full day tour into the Sacred Valley, visit the sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Days 13, 14 Explore Cusco's surroundings or chose to walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3 nights).
Day 15 Travel by train to Machu Picchu and overnight in nearby village.
Day 16 Group rejoin, and return to Cusco by train.
Day 17 Fly to Lima, walking tour of the colonial centre.
Day 18 Depart, arriving day 19.
Why Not : Hike The Inca Trail?
Optional four day trek to Machu Picchu. Early booking is recommended as permits are limited. When permits have sold out, we can arrange alternative treks in the beautiful valleys outside of Cusco. Please enquire for price.
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Transport: Three flights (1-1.5 hrs), 4 road journeys, longest 8 hours, 2 train journeys (3.5 hrs each).
Accommodation: Small friendly hotels, colonial or modern in style, private bathroom.
Meals: Breakfast daily.
Included excursions: Arequipa walking tour; Colca Canyon; Sahuina reed island + Sun Island, Lake Titicaca; La Paz walking tour; Sacred Valley, Cusco and Sacsayhuaman, Machu Picchu.
Inca Trail: If you wish to take this optional hike you must book well in advance. Please enquire for price.
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader. | 
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