Tico Tico
Summary of nights: Lima 1; Caraz 3; bus 1; Trujillo 1; Chiclayo 1; Punta Sal 2; Cuenca 2; Riobamba 1; Quito 2.
- Venture into the less-explored Cordillera Blanca of north-central Peru.
- Walk among the snow-laden peaks and stunning turquoise lakes. Visit Chan Chan, remarkable pre-Inca adobe city close to colonial Trujillo.
- Relax on the beach at Punta Sal, 10km of golden sands and warm waters.
- Colonial Ecuador – the elegant architecture of Cuenca and Quito.
Holiday itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Lima.
Day 2 Bus to Caraz.
Days 3-5 Exploring the Cordillera Blanca. Overnight bus to Trujillo.
Day 6 Visit Chan Chan.
Day 7 Bus to Chiclayo, visit Sipan museum.
Days 8,9 Bus to Punta Sal, relaxing on beach.
Days 10,11 Travel to Ecuador, explore Cuenca.
Day 12 Drive to Riobamba.
Day 13 Train and bus to Quito.
Day 14 Exploring Quito.
Day 15 Depart, arriving UK day 16.
A few days to spare?
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Trip Profile
Transport: 6 public bus journeys, longest 8½ hrs, most around 3 hrs; one train journey.
Accommodation: Mostly small and friendly hotels with private facilities.
Meals: Breakfast daily, lunch day 4.
Included excursions: Walking tour of Lima centre; countryside excursion in Caraz; Lake Parón; Chan Chan and the Huacas Sol y Luna; walking tour of old Quito.
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.
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"It was a fantastic trip taking me to places I would probably not have gone to otherwise. The trip was further enhanced by the fact that Zoe knew the areas so well and made every effort possible to ensure that we experienced life in Ecuador and Peru to the fullest extent possible, sampling traditional dishes etc. An amazing 3 weeks!" CO, Richmond, September 2007. |