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Pucara Tour. Ancient Peru
A comprehensive tour of a country steeped in ancient history and culture. Our journey leads us to the Lost City of the Incas, high in the lush sub-tropical mountains, where imposing ruins occupy seemingly impregnable positions on craggy outcrops, we skirt the highest navigable lake in the world, where rafts continue to be built out of lake reeds, and gain an insight into the mysteries that still envelop this land.
10 night itinerary:
- Lima - 1 night
- Arequipa - 1 night
- Lake Titicaca/Puno - 1 night
- Cusco - 1 night
- "Sacred Valley" - 2 nights
- Machu Picchu - 1 night
- Cusco - 3 night
- Lima - Connection
Days 1
Depart on Friday or Wednesday arriving in Lima in the evening.
Rest at the hotel or explore Lima by night. (B)
Day 2
Fly to Arequipa, set in a green valley at the foot of El Misti, a
towering snow-capped volcano. We explore the city, its monuments,
the Santa Catalina Convent with a maze of streets and alleyways,
painted in burnt oranges and reds. (B)
Day 3
Flight flight to Juliaca, transfer to Puno, which stands on the
edge of Lake Titicaca. We take a boat out to the floating Uros
Islands, where the locals have constructed their islands, houses
and rafts entirely of reeds growing in the area. (B)
Day 4
Continue to Cusco by train, part of the Orient Express group. A
beautiful journey, passing towering Andean mountains, hot springs,
barren farmland, and remote villages. Lunch is served onboard as
you watch the mountain scenery go by. On arrival in Cusco, transfer
to your hotel for 1 night.(B)
Day 5-6
Morning departure staying two nights in the Sacred Valley of the
Incas. Today we visit Pisac & Chinchero markets, Maras, the
Inca village of Ollantaytambo and Pisac ruins. Day free to explore.
(B,L)
Days 7-8
Transfer to the railway station to board the Orient Express
Vistadome train. A trip affording stunning views of the countryside
and culminating in the majestic Machu Picchu. Our local guide leads
us around this incredible, silent site. Clouds of mist shroud the
tips of the surrounding lush mountains, and far below, the Urubamba
River threads its way on into the jungle. Overnight.Morning free to
explore and return by train to Cusco. (B)
Day 9
Morning at leisure in this fascinating city, once the capital of
the Incas before the conquistadors pillaged its treasures. Solid
Inca foundations still remain, supporting ornate churches and
buildings. Our local guide will take us round the attractive
historical centre and on to the ruins surrounding Cusco, including
the massive Inca fortress of Sacsayhuamán. (B)
Days 10-11 Day free to explore Cusco. Afternoon flight to Lima, assistance at the airport and connecting, overnight flight home, arriving on Day 12. (B)
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No. of travellers Seasons - all year |
1 Single |
2 Sharing Double |
Single Supp |
1 Single |
2 Sharing Double |
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Pucara Tour |
£2298 |
£1505 |
£508 |
£3132 |
£1929 |
£887 |
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AIRFARES below for Transatlantic Flights and all Internal Flights to be added to the Tour Prices above: |
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Flight Seasons & Prices from: |
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Low (29Dec-15Jun;21Aug-30Nov) |
£1389 |
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High (01Dec-28Dec;16Jun-20Aug) |
£1644 |
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Flights on LAN or IBERIA departing from London Heathrow. All prices shown are per person. For most UK Departure Tax and All Taxes payable in advance are included. BUSINESS Class upgrade on LAN or IBERIA additional £1671 in High Season / £1872 in Low Season. Departures from most UK regional airports add £80.
TAILOR-MADE SERVICE: Please enquire for a personalised itinerary to fulfil your individual requirements. We can combine Tourist class hotels with private transfers and excursions and we can offer De Luxe Hotels.
The Pucara Tour departs Wednesday or Friday - 12 days including 10 nights' accommodation and breakfast (B), all flights, transfers, excursions, English speaking guides & meals as shown.
