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Northern Peru
boasts a unique and fascinating cultural history. The entire region is
dotted with archeological sites from the Chimu, Moche and Sican
people. Near the “White City” of Arequipa is a spectacular attraction:
the Colca Canyon. This canyon cuts 3182 m (10,607 ft) into the
earth—twice the depth of the Grand Canyon in Arizona! The Colca is
shadowed by snow-topped mountains, many of them volcanoes, and sliced
by the Colca River. Around Lake Titicaca, traces of a rich Indian past
still stubbornly cling, resisting the Spanish conquistadors'
aggressive campaign to erase Inca and pre-Inca cultures and, in recent
times, the lure of modernization. When Peruvians talk of turquoise
blue Titacaca, they proudly note that it is so large it has waves!
Join us on this very comprehensive and varied tour to uncover the
secrets of the still little known pre-Inca cultures of Northern Peru
and its myriad unique natural wonders, as well as the renowned
attractions of the Incan capital of Cuzco and the wonders of Machu
Picchu.
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View Itinerary (USD)
Land only Price: 6,495 USD
For departure dates, prices from specific gateways and single supplement costs, please refer to final page of itinerary.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Arequipa - the 'White
City';
Dramatic Colca Canyon;
Mysterious Machu Picchu-a must see!;
The Floating Islands of Titicaca;
Venice Simplon Orient-Express 'Train of the Andes';
Exploring Cuzco and the "Sacred Valley of the Incas"
WEATHER/SEASONALITY
This tour is offered throughout the year. The cool and dry season runs
from May to October; outside this time you will encounter warmer but
perhaps rainy / misty conditions in the mountains. Serious heat /
humidity are only a consideration in Lima.
TRANSPORT & TRAVEL
CONDITIONS
Road transport on our tour via private air-conditioned motor coach,
24-36 seats depending on ultimate group size (see 'group size').
Numerous walking tours on uneven surfaces. Most of this tour occurs at
high altitude and some people are affected - check with your doctor.
Scenic 'Train of the Andes' Puno-Cuzco. Internal flights via scheduled
local carrier.
ACCOMMODATION
Well-located, heated / air-conditioned, deluxe (5 star) hotels with
international standard services and amenities. Single rooms are
limited and may be smaller than doubles. Porter service is available
throughout.
STAFF & SUPPORT
Tour Leader, driver/s, and local step on guides.
MEALS & INCLUSIONS
Most meals (hotels and local restaurants) with bottled water, local
beers, house wines, tea / coffee at meal times. All transport,
accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as
'visited' in the detailed itinerary. Gratuities for local guides,
drivers, restaurant staff, porters. Airport transfers for all
customers.
EXCLUSIONS
Tour Leader gratuity, lunches, premium liquors and wines, personal
items (phone, laundry, etc), departure taxes, and international air
taxes (if applicable). Optional trip cancellation insurance. Our
post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on optional meal
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Adventures Abroad
Worldwide Travel Ltd.
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