Some of my Best Friends are Peruvian
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Overview
Nobody’s quite sure how the bowler hat came to be so popular among Quechua and Aymara women. It’s too small for their heads, it doesn’t protect from the sun and it’s not waterproof. But let’s be honest, it looks great.
(Was Peru Rambler)
Itinerary
Day 1-2 - Lima
Head to Pizza Alley in Miraflores. Jill found a great bar hidden down a laneway here, but she forgot the name (something to do with pisco sours). Let us know if you find it.
Day 1
- Arrive in Lima
Day 2
- Morning tour briefing
- Spend free time exploring Peru's capital
BreakfastDay 3-4 - Amazon Jungle
Almost 50% of the world's plants an animals live here; there's 1800 species of butterflies and 200 species of mosquito. If you can't fall asleep if your hammock tonight, try counting them.
Day 3
- Fly to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the Peruvian Amazon
- Take a two-hour boat trip to the jungle lodge
- Head into the jungle with a guide and learn about the Amazon's wildlife, jungle food and flora and fauna
- Take in the views from a 30m high canopy tower
Day 4
- Wake early and take a boat ride in search of giant river otters, caimen, hoatzin and wading birds
- Journey to indigenous Indian farmlands
- Optional evening presentation on the Infierno Ecotourism project
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5-6 - Cusco
Once you've gotten used to the altitude (you're at about 3300m), Cusco is a pretty amazing place: bars, restaurants, cute cobblestone streets, the Plaza de Armas, Sacred Valley and heaps of Inca ruins. See if you can spot the huge 'Viva el Peru' carved into the side of a hill.
- Acclimatise in Cusco in preparation for the Inca trek
- Take a walking tour of central Cusco
- Explore Cusco and see the local sights during free time
BreakfastDay 7-10 - Inca Trek
Our porters are a friendly bunch, except when they're kicking your butt at soccer. You might not speak the same language, but you'll definitely become mates.
Day 7
- Gaze upon massive Inca fortifications in Ollantaytambo
- Begin the Inca trek
- Hike past the ancient hilltop fort of Huillca Raccay and the archaeological site of Llactapata
- Stunning views of snow-capped Veronica Peak
- Camp near the village of Wayllabamba
Day 8
- The most difficult part of the trek - Dead Woman’s Pass
- Panoramas of the Vilcanota and Vilcabama mountain ranges, and ruins in the valley below
- Camp with a view over the cloud forest
Day 9
- Climb up to the ruins of Runkuracay
- Continue up the Inca staircase
- Spectacular views of Pumasillo and the entire Vilcabamba range
- Enter the beautiful cloud forest
Day 10
- The final, and most spectacular, leg of the trek to Machu Picchu
- Arrive at Inti Punku, the Gateway of the Sun
- Experience a panoramic view of Machu Picchu at sunrise
- Explore Machu Picchu on a guided tour
- Return to Cusco by train
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 11-14 - Cusco - Lake Titicaca
You've earned a free day in Cusco. Then it's off to visit the Uros Indians who live on floating reed islands. Play soccer against the kids on your overnight homestay. Don't be embarrassed when you lose.
Day 11
- Relax and unwind or spend free time exploring Cusco's many markets, museums, eateries and local sights
Day 12
- Catch a flight to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca
Day 13
- Take a boat across Lake Titicaca to the Uros' floating reed islands
- Enjoy a homestay on Amantani Island
Day 14
- Indulge in a breakfast with your host family
- Board an afternoon boat back to Puno
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 15-17 - La Paz
Welcome to Bolivia, land of the tiny bowler hat, Witches Market (complete with dried llama fetuses), cholita wrestling and Death Road.
Day 15
- Follow the shore of Lake Titicaca and stop for lunch in Copacabana
- Visit a 17th-century Cathedral
- Continue the journey to La Paz
Day 16
- Free time to relax or explore the cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways and markets of La Paz
Day 17
- The trip ends today after breakfast
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What to Know
What's Included
An experienced local leader and there will be the services of local guides at some sites. All transport, accommodation, sightseeing and meals as indicated.
Not Included
- International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.
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A good level of fitness and pre-trip training is essential for the Inca Trek. You will trek on hilly terrain or mountainous terrain at altitudes of up to 4200 metres, for up to 7 hours per day.