Lima to La Paz - 14 Days

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The Amazon – Spend two nights at a beautiful jungle lodge and explore the world’s largest tropical rainforest, Cusco – Take in the highlights of the captivating capital of the Inca Empire on a guided tour and explore the Sacsayhuaman Fortress., Sacred Valley of the Incas – Roam around the Pisac ruins, the temple of Ollantaytambo and local markets, Machu Picchu – Take a scenic train ride to explore the spectacular Inca citadel, which is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Puno & Lake Titicaca - Visit the Uros floating reed islands and Taquile Island on South America's largest lake, Lima - Explore the capital of Peru on a guided tour, with its vibrant plazas & Spanish colonial architecture, La Paz - Ride a cable car and enjoy spectacular views across one of the highest cities in the world, visit the mesmerising Moon Valley and the mystical Witches Market, Copacabana - Spend an afternoon independently exploring this charming Bolivian town, with its iconic whitewashed Basilica and wonderful views of Lake Titicaca

Availability

From 2024-04-20 to 2024-12-21

Departure dates & prices

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  • Apr Sat 20 2024 to May Fri 03 2024
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    $6,255*
  • May Sat 04 2024 to May Fri 17 2024
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    $6,575*
  • May Sat 18 2024 to May Fri 31 2024
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    $6,575*
  • Jun Sat 01 2024 to Jun Fri 14 2024
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    $6,575*
  • Jun Sat 29 2024 to Jul Fri 12 2024
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    $6,575*
  • Jul Sat 13 2024 to Jul Fri 26 2024
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    $6,575*
  • Jul Sat 27 2024 to Aug Fri 09 2024
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    $6,695*
  • Aug Sat 10 2024 to Aug Fri 23 2024
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    $6,575*
  • Aug Sat 24 2024 to Sep Fri 06 2024
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    $6,255*
  • Sep Sat 07 2024 to Sep Fri 20 2024
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    $6,575*
  • Sep Sat 21 2024 to Oct Fri 04 2024
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    $6,575*
  • Oct Sat 05 2024 to Oct Fri 18 2024
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    $6,575*
  • Oct Sat 26 2024 to Nov Fri 08 2024
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    $6,255*
  • Nov Sat 16 2024 to Nov Fri 29 2024
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    $6,255*
  • Dec Sat 21 2024 to Jan Fri 03 2025
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    $6,455*

What's included

13 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners.
12 nights 4 star hotels and jungle lodge, 1 night 3 star hotel in the Sacred Valley.
2 economy class flights: Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Cusco.
Airport transfers on day 1 and day 14.
Guided tour of Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and La Paz.
Excursions to the Amazon Jungle and Lake Titicaca.
Escorted by an English-speaking local tour leader in Peru days 1 - 11 (for groups of 4 or more) with specialist local guides for included sightseeing.
Transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles, tourist bus from Cusco - Puno and Puno - La Paz.
Expedition train to Machu Picchu.
Entrance fees and Cusco Tourist Ticket.

Itinerary

  • Day 4 starts with an excursion on the lodge 's private cocha. You'll be able to try your hand at some native fishing, one of the main techniques being the 'catch and release' method. Disembarking the boat we'll visit the remains of the old Fitzcarrald steamboat to learn about its history. After this take a boat trip to Rolin, this river Island has an an abundant and interesting ecosystem. Exploring the island you can admire the vibrant vegetation, also be sure to keep an eye out for the birds who will be making their way back to land.2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner included.Day 5-6, CuscoPuerto Maldonado - Cusco. This morning travel back to Puerto Maldonado before flying onwards to Cusco, after arriving into Cusco you'll have the chance to relax and adjust to the altitude. This beautiful city full of history and intrigue, is located 3,399m above sea level. On the morning of day 6 enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of the beautiful city of Cusco. Along the way we will visit some of the most famous landmarks of the city, starting at the Plaza de Armas, built on the remains of one of the most important Incan gathering spots. We'll also visit the Cathedral, the Kenko Amphitheatre and the impressive Sacsayhuaman Fortress. Built between 1438 and 1474, Sacsayhuaman Fortress took over 20,000 labourers to build and some of the magnificent stone work measures over 4 metres in height and over 100 tons in weight. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to do any independent exploring of Cusco.2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.Day 7, Sacred ValleyCusco - The Sacred Valley. Bidding farewell to Cusco we travel on to the Sacred Valley today. Our first stop is the popular Pisac markets where we will have the chance to see the variety of colourful handicrafts on offer. Originally only held on Sundays, Pisac Market was a place for artisans from across the region to trade in their products. Today the market is a daily occurrence where locals and visitors alike can find some of the finest textiles, jewellery and clothing typical of this area of Peru. Then we travel on to the remarkable Ollantaytambo fortress which was constructed to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions of tribes from the jungle lowlands. One of the best examples of Incan architecture, many of the inhabitants of Ollantaytambo still live according to the customs and traditions they have inherited from generations of ancestors, leading to it being known as a living Inca town.1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.Day 8, Machu PicchuSacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco. We have an exciting day ahead, starting with a short drive to the Ollantaytambo train station where we board the train for a scenic journey to Aguas Calientes. Remember to look out the windows as the scenery along the way is utterly breath-taking. In Aguas Calientes we board a bus which takes us along a winding path up the slopes of the great Machu Picchu mountain to the famous Inca citadel. The incredible lost city of the Incas is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba River, surrounded by tropical forest. Completed in the latter half of 15th Century, archaeologists believe Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Pachacuti, an Incan leader who reigned from 1438 to 1471. Built in the classical Inca style with polished dry-stone walls and terraces that seem to have been crafted naturally from the rock escarpments, Machu Picchu is a spectacular testament to the greatness of the Inca civilisation. Only a century after its completion however, the citadel was abandoned during the Spanish conquest and only thrust into the spotlight in 1911 when it was discovered by the American historian and explorer Hiram Bingham, who brought it to the world's attention. We explore Machu Picchu on a guided tour and then return to the spa town of Aguas Calientes where there's time to stroll around before travelling by train back to Cusco. 1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.Day 9, CuscoEnjoy a free day in Cusco to explore the city at your own pace. Alternatively you may wish to join one of the optional excursions on offer. Visit the local Andean market town of Chinchero on a half day tour. Chinchero has one of the most traditional markets in South America, and here you will find locals in colourful traditional dress, buying and selling their produce. Alternatively, for the fit and active, there's an optional full day excursion to Vinicunca, the [[Rainbow Mountain|131596]] (offered from March to November), with lunch included. After a scenic 2.5 hr drive through rugged mountain scenery, trek with a guide to the summit of Rainbow Mountain, with its striking bright stripes of mineral deposits.1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.Day 10-11, Lake Titicaca (Peru)Cusco - Puno. After an early breakfast, we'll travel by bus to Puno, passing by the lovely Wacarpay Lake, with spectacular views of the mountains reflected in its calm waters. Along the way we'll make a couple of stops, the first one being in Andahuaylillas to see the Church of San Pedro, which has been given the nickname the Sistine Chapel of the Americas. Moving along, we pass through herds of llamas and spectacular landscapes until we get to Ayaviri, an important livestock and textile centre. Here, we'll be able to lay eyes on the Temple of Kalasaya, remnants of a Pucara structure. After a stop for lunch at a countryside restaurant, we continue on to Puno, our base for the next two nights. The following day we take a boat trip on Lake Titicaca to see the remarkable floating islands of Uros. These unique islands are made of a certain type of reed called totora, which enables it to float, despite the weight of a civilisation upon it. We'll then move on to Taquile Island, where we can mingle with the Quechua-speaking locals and learn about their efficient and unique social system as well as their fine hand weaving techniques, passed down from generation to generation. Next we'll be invited into a local home for lunch to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal. After lunch we'll discover more of this remarkable island including some of the islands archaeological sites. Later this afternoon we return to Puno.2 breakfast, 2 lunch, no dinner included.Day 12, CopacabanaPuno - Copacabana - La Paz (Bolivia). This morning wake up early for our journey to La Paz. Bidding farewell to our Peruvian tour leader, we travel (unescorted) by tourist bus from Puno to the stunning city of La Paz in Bolivia. On this scenic bus journey we stop to spend the afternoon at leisure in the pretty town of Copacabana, on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca. Here there's the opportunity to independently explore the town, with its iconic whitewashed Basilica and wonderful lake views. Late afternoon it's time to rejoin the bus and continue to our final destination in La Paz, arriving late evening.1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.Day 13, La PazAt an altitude of 3660 metres, La Paz is one of the world's highest cities. The imposing Mount Illimani looms in the background whilst below lies a valley full of sensational surprises. Buildings cling to the sides of the canyon that the city was built in and spill spectacularly downwards. Sprawling shanty towns give way to affluent high-rise apartments as the city's central tree-lined thoroughfare runs through the downtown core. Today we head out to explore this captivating city, starting with a tremendous perspective of the city at the Killi Killi viewpoint, we'll make our way to Murillo Square, the main square in La Paz and home to the Presidential Palace, the National Congress of Bolivia and the Cathedral of La Paz. Be sure to look out for the clock on the Bolivian congress building, which in 2014 was changed by the Bolivian government to turn anti-clockwise. The government at the time said it was to help Bolivians to treasure their heritage, question established norms and think creatively! Our exploration continues as we descend into the mesmerising Moon Valley, this rocky landscape which has been created by centuries of weathering is quite an incredible sight. Next we'll take a ride in a cable car across the city, giving an impressive panorama of the city on one of the most innovative and ecological uses of mass public transport. We'll find ourselves at the witches market next, where many mystical objects of Andean rituals and sorcery are on sale, from dried frogs to llama foetuses for Aymara rituals. We then continue to the beautiful San Francisco church with it's exquisite carvings on the facade, it is one of the largest colonial architectural complexes found in Latin America. The rest of the day is free for you to wander down the cobbled streets and past colourful houses.1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.Day 14, La PazToday our tour comes to an end with a transfer to the airport. Alternatively opt to extend your stay to explore La Paz and perhaps visit the spectacular Uyuni Salt Flats - we can arrange a private tour for you upon request. 1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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