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Across the Andes - Quito to La Paz
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
36 days (Quito to La Paz)
Highlights:
Soak up the colonial vibe in Quito, Go wildlife spotting in the Amazon, See the surfing fishermen of Huanchaco, See mummified bodies at an ancient Nazcan cemetery, Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Experience a homestay in Colca Canyon
Trip Code:
GRK
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 16
Price:
USD $2060
*(plus local payment USD $600)
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Extras:
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Discover the heart and soul of the Incan Empire. From the lush Amazonian jungle to the laid-back beaches of Peru, across vast altiplano and soaring mountains, uncover local indigenous cultures and discover the Inca's extraordinary past. Highlights include a jungle stay in Ecuador and trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. With lots of flexibility, this trip is ideal for those with a sense of adventure and a thirst for discovery.
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meals included: All meals while at the jungle lodge, when hiking the Inca Trail and at homestay in Lake Titicaca
transport: Train, boat, local bus, walking, overnight coach, minivan
accommodation: Simple hotels, some multishare (28 nt) jungle lodge (2 nts), homestay (1 nt), overnight coach (1 nt), camping (3 nts)
budget: Allow USD $650 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Fri
important notes:
The Inca Trail is a moderate 4 day hike at high altitude.
The Inca Trail is closed during the month of February for it's cleaning and maintenance. This closure affects all trips in which the Inca Trail portion of the tour starts on or after the 01st of February to and including the 28th of February. Those affected trips will instead hike the Lares Trek.. For more information on the Lares Trek, please click on the below Inca Trail to Machu Picchu link.
Should you choose not to hike the Inca Trail, please advise us in writing at the time of booking, so alternative arrangements can be made. Without prior warning, local fees may apply.
Important information regarding new regulations and booking procedures for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
we also recommend:
La Paz is a great introduction to what Bolivia is all about. Continue your trip further south on our Roam the Altiplano and see for your self one of the wildest countries in Latin America (GRD)
Days 1-2 Quito
Soak up the rich colonial atmosphere and explore narrow cobblestone streets filled with colourful markets.
Days 3-4 Amazon Jungle
From an eco-lodge base deep in the heart of the jungle, keep an eye out for colourful birds.
Days 5-7 Banos
High in the Ecuadorian Andes, this small town is an ideal place for a spot of outdoor adventuring.
Days 8-9 Cuenca
Visit the ruins of the Inca's second capital, Ingapirca.
Days 10-14 Mancora/ Trujillo
Chill-out on Peru's best beaches and see the 'surfing' fishermen of Huanchaco.
Days 15-16 Lima
Check out the museums, explore the colonial streets and head out in the evening to experience the exciting nightlife of Peru's largest city.
Day 17 Pisco
Leave behind the sights of Lima and head to the Ballestas Islands off Pisco, famed as a wildlife haven.
Days 18-19 Nazca
Discover the mystery of the Nazca Desert, perhaps taking an optional flight over the famous Lines.
Days 20-22 Arequipa/ Colca Canyon
Take an excursion to one of the world's deepest canyons.
Days 23-25 Cuzco/ Ollantaytambo
Discover the beautiful colonial city of Cuzco and travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Days 26-29 Inca Trail
It's tough to decide which is better: amazing Machu Picchu itself, or the trekking trip to get there.
Day 30 Cuzco
Relax or enjoy adventure sports.
Days 31-33 Puno/ Lake Titicaca
The world's highest navigable lake.
Days 34-36 La Paz
If multi-coloured scarves, hats with flaps, alpaca gloves and woven bags are on the shopping list, then La Paz is paradise.
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