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Lost Civilizastions
The Best of Peru and Bolivia
LOST CIVILIZATIONS
The Best of Peru & Bolivia
23 Days
Explore the ancient cultures & diverse landscapes of this remarkable region
This journey will take you back to a time when the region was ruled by ancient civilizations.
From the Nazca people and the Incas through to the period of Spanish conquest, Peru is a land rich in history and culture. From an abundant coastline to desert dunes rich in archaeological treasures, lush green cloud forests, beautiful colonial cities and majestic Inca ruins to the remote islands of Lake Titicaca, we will explore a truly remarkable region. Abundant in natural beauty and alive with a vibrant and colourful culture, this journey through Peru will be an exhilarating and unforgettable experience.
ITINERARY
Day 1- 4 Leaving Lima, the colonial capital of Peru, we head out along the coast to the Paracas Marine reserve, the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast. A short drive inland takes us to Huacachina, a tiny desert oasis nestled amongst huge sand dunes, and to Nazca, named after the ancient culture that inhabited the area in around 200AD. We will take a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines that to this day remain unexplained by scientists and archaeologists alike.
Day 5 – 8 We visit the fascinating Chauchilla cemetery, and stop at the ancient Inca port of Puerto Inca before climbing in altitude to arrive in Arequipa, a beautiful city surrounded by spectacular mountains. Explore the Monastery of Santa Catalina and visit “Juanita” – the Ice Princess, a frozen Inca sacrifice recently discovered at the summit of Mount Ampato. We then arrive to Colca Canyon, arguably the world’s deepest canyon, and home to numerous Andean Condors.
Day 9 – 12 Enjoy an early morning trip to view Condors circling on the thermals rising up from the canyon floor and some time hiking in the area before travelling through the Peruvian high country to Cusco, the archaeological capital of the Americas, and our base to explore the Inca culture and the famous ruins of Machu Picchu.
Day 13 – 16 After exploring Cusco we head off into the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the colonial village of Pisac famous for its lively market and the massive fortress of Ollantaytambo. Following the footsteps of ancient Incas, walk the Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu. You will be amazed and intrigued to learn all there is to know about this mysterious race from your expert guide.
Day 17 – 23
Returning from Machu Picchu we have some time to relax again in Cusco before driving south across the Andean plains to arrive on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Here you will visit floating reed islands and have a chance to experience the local culture with an overnight Island home stay. Visit Taquile Island, famous for its traditional handcrafts and isolated way of life before finally leaving Peru and crossing into Bolivia to arrive in La Paz, our final destination.
Cost: NZ$5365 plus local payment US$ 750 per person
What’s Included:
- 22 nights accommodation – 18 nights in comfortable tourist class hotels and guesthouses, 3 nights camping on the Inca Trail, 1 night local homestay.
- Transport in our custom built all-terrain expedition vehicles
- 22 Breakfasts, 16 Lunches, 15 Dinners
- Expert Western tour leader and local guides throughout
- All entrance fees to National Parks & sights visited as part of the tour itinerary
- Activities:
Paracas Marine Reserve – Paracas
Ballestas Islands Boat trip - Paracas
Pisco Vineyard Tour – Ica
Sand Buggy Desert Excursion – Huacachina
Archaeological Fossil tour - Ica
Nazca Flights – Nazca
Santa Catalina Monastery & Juanita” Ice Maiden” Museum – Arequipa
Flight of the Condors – Colca Canyon
Hiking – Colca Canyon
Cusco City Tour - Cusco
Sacred Valley Tour - Urubamba Valley
Inca trail to Machu Picchu (or alternative)
Overnight Lake Titicaca Excursion – Puno
