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Peru - Land of the Incas 

See the breathtaking scenery of the Andes, its high peaks and hidden ruins while walking in areas rich in Inca history.  Explore the Colca Canyon, with condors and ancient Inca terracing, and explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas in detail, leading to the enchanting mountain citadel of Machu Picchu.

Dates:  Apr 25 - 13 nights  May 30 - 13 nights   Jul 04 - 13 nights  Sep 12 - 13 nights 
                          

2009 Prices:   2,195.00 GBP     (High Season)  See brochure for all prices.                            Prices are per person for 13 nights based on double occupancy without airfare.        Supplement for a single room  650.00 GBP       

Guided Walks: Distances are generally between 2-8 miles.  The Inca Trail option is a strenuous trek but taken slowly.

Hotels:  Colca Lodge has comfortable casita rooms and a private natural hot spring, a perfect place to relax.  The other hotels and lodges are chosen for their comfort, character and location.  On the Inca Trail Option, we camp in relative luxury with full trekking facilities and a team of porters.  Included: 13 nights accommodation in twin-bedded en-suite rooms or in twin bedded tents whilst trekking.  All meals except 2 lunches, all internal flights, services of a tour director, local guides and trek support staff. Walks, sightseeing, entrance fees and travel by coach or minibus.
Itinerary:
 

Day 1: Arrive in Lima - 1 night

 

Days 2 : Arequipa - 1 night
Fly to the attractive colonial city of Arequipa (1 night) with views towards the spectacular surrounding volcanoes.  Afternoon walking tour of the city's plazas, churches and museums.

Days 3 - 5: Colca Canyon - 3 nights
Drive over the Andes towards the Colca Canyon.  Stay for 3 nights at Colca Lodge. We will take a range of walks from the hotel, through the canyon, past villages untouched by time, next to and across steep mountains lined with impressive ancient Inca terraces.  There will also be a leisurely visit to Condors Cross where these majestic huge birds can be seen swooping in the thermals.  

Day 6: Cusco - 1 nights
 Return drive to Arequipa (1 night) with a little longer to explore the city. 

Days 7 - 10: Sacred Valley of the Incas - 4 nights
Fly to Cusco an transfer  to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (4 nights) and take an afternoon walk to Pisac ruins.  Our range of walks, many on old Inca trails, take in the ruins of Maras and Moray, the spectacular fortress of Ollantaytambo an the colourful local craft markets.

Day 11: Aguas Calientes - 1 night
Take the train to Aguas Calientes  (1 night) for an afternoon tour of Machu Picchu.  Soak up the atmosphere after the majority of visitors have left, including perhaps a climb of Huayna Picchu for superb aerial views. You will also have time to visit the following morning.

Days 12 & 13: Cusco - 2 nights
Afternoon return by train to Cusco (2 nights).  Explore the heart of this ancient city, as well as the outlying temples, including Sacsayhuaman.

Day 14:
Fly to Lima and then on to our flight home.

Day 15 :
Arrive UK

PLEASE SEE BROCHURE (PAGE178) RE INCA TRAIL OPTION.
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