Condorito

Summary of nights: Lima 1, Arequipa 1, Colca Canyon 2, Puno 2, Cusco 3, Machu Picchu 1, Cusco 1, Lima 1.

• Colonial Arequipa and the dramatic Colca Canyon, highlights of the south.
• Lake Titicaca and the reed islands - glorious scenery, wildlife and tradition.
• The essence of the Incas - Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
• Relax in the exotic rainforest of south-west Amazonia (optional extension).

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Fly UK to Lima.
Day 2 Fly to Arequipa.
Days 3,4 Bus into Colca Canyon.
Day 5 Drive to Lake Titicaca.
Day 6 Uros Islands.
Day 7 Bus to Cusco.
Day 8 Cusco.
Day 9 Sacred Valley.
Day 10 Machu Picchu.
Day 11 Return to Cusco.
Day 12 Fly to Lima.
Day 13 Depart Lima, arriving UK day 14.

Escorted Extension

Days 12, 13 Flight to Puerto Maldonado. At leisure in a jungle lodge.
Day 14 Fly to Lima.
Day 15 Fly to UK, arriving day 16.

A few days to spare?

Take a look at our suggested extensions, or our tailor-made section, for some inspiring ideas on how to spend a few extra days from unwinding on tropical beaches, exploring the Amazon basin, cruising around the Galápagos islands or discovering impressive ancient sites.

Trip Profile

Transport: 2 flights (1 hr each), 3 road journeys (longest 8 hrs), 2 train journeys (3½ hrs each). Extension - 2 flights (1-2 hrs).
Accommodation: Small friendly hotels, colonial or modern in style, private bathroom.
Meals: Breakfast daily. Full board at jungle lodge on unescorted optional extension.
Included excursions: Santa Catalina convent, Arequipa; walks and Cruz del Condor in Colca Canyon; Uros Islands, Lake Titicaca; Cusco and the four ruins tour, Machu Picchu.
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.