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The Inca Heartlands |
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A Tour through Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, seeing the Amazon, Cusco and Lake Titicaca. Overland style. |
Ref: DG-TIH
28 days
from £895 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Peru Ecuador
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The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, are names that conjure the ancient history of South America. Add to these the Nazca Indians and the Nazca Lines, the Chimu Indians and their great adobe city of Chan Chan, and you begin to understand that this trip is even more than its title suggests. The Andes and the Amazon offer more than history. Remote villages and markets, Lake Titicaca - home to the floating islands of the Uros Indians, the high Altiplano, great canyons and condors, this is the stuff of dreams made real.
Operating our own fully equipped vehicles with two western crew members allows you secure hassle free travel. You will travel in a comfortable well maintained, safely driven expedition vehicle that will take you from A to B with a minimum of fuss. Our vehicles are fully lockable and have safes for added security. This trip provides a secure way to explore an unfamiliar world.
Most people will be aged in their twenties or thirties, but we do have a number of older participants. Our groups are international and they come from all walks of life. The mix of sexes is usually even, some come as couples but most are individuals. Some come as seasoned travellers, others are just starting out. But what they all share is a love of adventure and discovery.
Highlights (* indicates included in price)
Spa Town of Banos
Guided Amazon Jungle Trip *
Moche Pyramids *
Chan Chan & Guide *
Historic Lima
Paracas NP *
Ballestas Islands Boat Trip *
Chauchilla Cemetery at Nazca *
Nazca Lines
Historic Arequipa
Condors at Colca Canyon *
The Andes & Altiplano
Cusco Visitors Ticket (14 sites) *
Pisac Market & Ruins *
Sacsayhuaman Ruins & Guide *
Ollantaytambo Ruins & Guide *
4 Day Guided Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu *
Overnight on Amantani Islands *
Lake Titicaca, Boat Trip to Uros Islands *
Tiahuanaco Inca Ruins *
Outline itinerary below. Please note that some tours run in reverse, starting in La Paz: |
Day 1 | Week 1: Ecuador: Quito; Banos, opt. riding, biking, rafting; Amazon Jungle trip. Peru: Peruvian coastal desert, beaches. | Day 2 | As above | Day 3 | As above | Day 4 | As above | Day 5 | As above | Day 6 | As above | Day 7 | As above | Day 8 | Week 2: Peru: Chan Chan and Moche Pyramids; Time to explore Lima; Paracas NP and boat trip to the Ballestas Islands to see marine wildlife; Nazca Lines and Chauchilla Cemetery. | Day 9 | As above | Day 10 | As above | Day 11 | As above | Day 12 | As above | Day 13 | As above | Day 14 | As above | Day 15 | Week 3: Colonial Arequipa and opt. St Catalina Convent; Chivay, Colca Canyon and Condors; Drive through remote Cordillera of the High Andes; 7 Nights in the Urubamba Valley and Cusco to explore the Sacred Valley, Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo Inca ruins, Pisac ruins and market; We will also include the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. | Day 16 | As above | Day 17 | As above | Day 18 | As above | Day 19 | As above | Day 20 | As above | Day 21 | As above | Day 22 | Week 4: Peru: Complete The Inca Trail and return to Cusco; Cross the Altiplano; Visit Sillustani Ruins; Lake Titicaca, boat trip to floating islands of the Uros Indians. Bolivia: Copacabana; La Paz. | Day 23 | As above | Day 24 | As above. Tour ends on Day 28. |
Departures Between | Price from | Departure from La Paz
05 Oct 04
01 Sep 05 | *£895 | Departure from Quito
11 Dec 04
26 Mar 05
23 Jul 05
Departure from La Paz
07 Dec 04
21 Jun 05
30 Aug 05 | *£950 | Departure from Quito
04 Jun 05
11 Oct 05
Departure from La Paz
27 Jan 05
08 Mar 05 | *£1050 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT EXCLUSIVE PRICE
Length of Trip: 4 Weeks
Route: Quito to La Paz or v.v.
Accommodation: 35% camping, 65% hotels
Mainly hostel/hotel, some campsites, bushcamps.
General Notes: Galapagos Adventure. Optional extra trip to the Galapagos Islands from Quito.
Kitty Notes: Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels or hostels.
Adventure Rating: Moderate
Cook: There is no cook for this trip.
Community Project: There is no community project for this trip.
Highlights
Spa Town of Banos
Guided Amazon Jungle Trip *
Moche Pyramids *
Chan Chan & Guide *
Historic Lima
Paracas NP *
Ballestas Islands Boat Trip *
Chauchilla Cemetery at Nazca *
Nazca Lines
Historic Arequipa
Condors at Colca Canyon *
The Andes & Altiplano
Cusco Visitors Ticket (14 sites) *
Pisac Market & Ruins *
Sacsayhuaman Ruins & Guide *
Ollantaytambo Ruins & Guide *
4 Day Guided Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu *
Lake Titicaca, Boat Trip to Uros Islands *
Sillustani Ruins *
(* Included in the Kitty/Price)
This holiday is operated by Dragoman Overseas Travel Ltd.
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The Inca Heartlands
A Tour through Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, seeing the Amazon, Cusco and Lake Titicaca. Overland style.
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