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98Latin America - Peru, BoliviaAnother 'roughand ready' overlandtrip, taking you fromCusco to La Paz. If youare short on time thiscould be your idealtrip.Liddy says...''''This is anadventurous 'overland'trip travelling in anoverland truck,spending some nightsin hotels but otherscamping out in thewilds. You still get tosee the highlights ofPeru, making it theperfect trip for thosewith a thirst foradventure.Liddy says...''''Book now at imaginative-traveller.com or call 01728 885561The IncaHeartland22 days, Lima to La Paz or v.v.NEWCode LLZThis is a truck based overland tour (see page 7)ACCOMMODATIONHotel (14 nts), camping (6 nts), homestay (1 nts)Upgrades from camping to rooms usually available on the road MEALS21 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 8 DinnersTRANSPORTOverland vehicle, boatGROUPSIZEMaximum 22NOTEClassic Inca Trail - maximum altitude is 4,200mCommunity Trail - maximum altitude is 4,800mThe trip runs in both directions.Departures La Paz to Lima are marked with an *.By default we include the Community Inca Trail, but if you want the ClassicTrail instead, you MUST inform us at the time of booking.KITTYThese are group funds paid on the road. Please see page 9StartFinish201201 Feb-22 Feb18 Feb-10 Mar*20 Mar-10 Apr01 Apr-22 Apr*13 Apr-04 May*26 Apr-17 May*04 May-25 May*19 May-09 Jun*03 Jun-24 Jun13 Jun-04 Jul24 Jun-15 Jul*27 Jun-18 Jul*29 Jun-20 Jul06 Jul-27 Jul22 Jul-12 Aug03 Aug-24 Aug10 Aug-31 Aug19 Aug-09 Sep*06 Sep-27 Sep*18 Sep-09 Oct23 Sep-14 Oct*21 Oct-11 Nov26 Oct-16 Nov*08 Nov-29 Nov11 Dec-01 Jan201330 Jan-20 Feb*20 Feb-13 Mar*27 Feb-20 Mar24 Mar-14 Apr*31 Mar-21 Apr*26 Apr-17 May*31 May-21 Jun16 Jun-07 Jul*16 Jun-07 Jul23 Jun-14 Jul25 Jun-16 Jul*30 Jun-21 Jul21 Jul-11 Aug26 Jul-16 Aug28 Jul-18 Aug*15 Aug-05 Sep*20 Aug-10 Sep02 Sep-23 Sep*14 Sep-05 Oct15 Sep-06 Oct*23 Sep-14 Oct*02 Oct-23 Oct13 Oct-03 Nov26 Oct-16 Nov*28 Nov-19 Dec31 Dec-21 JanMachu Picchu, Inca Trails & Titicaca12 days, Cusco to La Paz or v.v.NEWCode SCZITINERARY...Day 1 CuscoArrive in Cusco and prepare for the IncaTrail. Group Meeting for the trek. Days 2-7 The Sacred Valley &Trekking Inca Trails Embark on a challenging but rewarding trekthrough the magnificent Andes Mountains on either the 'Classic' or'Community' Inca trails. Camping along the way, we climb steepmountain passes, following ancient Inca pathways surrounded bystunning scenery. Our time culminates with a full day exploring thebreathtaking hill-top Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. Days 8-10 LakeTiticacaBoat trip to the floating reed islands of Uros Indians andthen cross to Bolivia to the beautiful lakeside town of Copacabana,from where we take boats out to the Isla del Sol.Days 11-12 La PazFree time to explore La Paz or do activities suchas downhill mountain biking. Tour ends. This is a truck based overland tour (see page 7)ACCOMMODATIONHotel (8 nts), camping (3 nts)Upgrades from camping to rooms usually available on the road MEALS11 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 4 DinnersTRANSPORTOverland vehicle, boatGROUPSIZEMaximum 22NOTEClassic Inca Trail - maximum altitude is 4,200mCommunity Trail - maximum altitude is 4,800mThe trip runs in both directions.Departures La Paz to Cusco are marked with an *.By default we include the Community Inca Trail, but if you want the ClassicTrail instead, you MUST inform us at the time of booking.KITTYThese are group funds paid on the road. Please see page 9StartFinish201211 Feb-22 Feb18 Feb-29 Feb*30 Mar-10 Apr01 Apr-12 Apr*13 Apr-24 Apr*26 Apr-07 May*04 May-15 May*19 May-30 May*13 Jun-24 Jun23 Jun-04 Jul24 Jun-05 Jul*27 Jun-08 Jul*09 Jul-20 Jul16 Jul-27 Jul28 Jul-08 Aug*01 Aug-12 Aug13 Aug-24 Aug19 Aug-30 Aug*20 Aug-31 Aug06 Sep-17 Sep*23 Sep-04 Oct*28 Sep-09 Oct26 Oct-06 Nov*31 Oct-11 Nov18 Nov-29 Nov21 Dec-01 Jan201330 Jan-10 Feb*20 Feb-03 Mar*09 Mar-20 Mar24 Mar-04 Apr*31 Mar-11 Apr*26 Apr-07 May*10 Jun-21 Jun16 Jun-27 Jun*25 Jun-06 Jul*26 Jun-07 Jul03 Jul-14 Jul10 Jul-21 Jul28 Jul-08 Aug*31 Jul-11 Aug05 Aug-16 Aug15 Aug-26 Aug*30 Aug-10 Sep02 Sep-13 Sep*15 Sep-26 Sep*23 Sep-04 Oct*24 Sep-05 Oct12 Oct-23 Oct23 Oct-03 Nov26 Oct-06 Nov*08 Dec-19 DecITINERARY...Day 1 LimaArrive in Lima. Day 2 Paracas NationalPark Travel to Paracas and head out to the Ballestas Islands to viewwildlife before returning to explore the national park. Day 3 NazcaEn route to Nazca we will stop for optional dune buggying in themassive dune fields at Huacachina. In the afternoon visit the NazcaLines. Day 4 Puerto IncaFree morning; perhaps visit Chauchillacemetery. We camp the night on the beach at Puerto Inca.Days 5-6 ArequipaTwo nights and a free day to explore beautifulArequipa. Days 7-8 Chivay and the Colca CanyonWe traveloverland across high Andean passes to Chivay to see the ColcaCanyon and the condors. Day 9 Raqchi Quechua HomestayWestay in traditional family houses enjoying some of the ceremonialaspects of village life. Days 10-11 CuscoVisit the Raqchi ruins thenenjoy free time in Cusco. Days 12-17 The Sacred Valley &Trekking Inca Trails Embark on a challenging but rewarding trekthrough the magnificent Andes Mountains on either the 'Classic' or'Community' Inca trails. Camping along the way, we climb steepmountain passes, following ancient Inca pathways surrounded bystunning scenery. Our time culminates with a full day exploring thebreathtaking hill-top Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. Take the trainback to Cusco and have a free day to recover from the trek.Days 18-20 Lake TiticacaBoat trip to the floating reed islands ofthe Uros Indians and then cross to Bolivia to the beautiful lakesidetown of Copacabana, from where we take boats out to the Isla delSol. Days 21-22 La PazFree time to explore. Tour ends Day 22. . Enjoy the Ballestas Islands then bushcamp at the Pacific coast. Time at Colca Canyonto view the condors. Trek Inca trails toMachu Picchu. Travel across the high altiplano to Bolivia's capital, La Paz. Take a boat trip round Lake TiticacaTour highlights. Trek to Machu Picchu. Explore ancient Cusco. Take a boat trip round Lake Titicaca. Travel across the high altiplano to La PazTour highlightsBasicTraveller£715ppFlight ex London fromBasicTraveller£693ppFlight ex London from£1,467pp£870ppTour from (paid in advance)$920ppTrip Kitty (paid locally in US$)Total tour price fromSee website for detailsBased on current exchange rates£985pp£530ppTour from (paid in advance)$700ppTrip Kitty (paid locally in US$)Total tour price fromSee website for detailsBased on current exchange rates IncaHighway18 days, ex LimaCode GSHW99Latin America - Peru, Ecuador, BoliviaThis is an epictour providing abrilliant introductionto South America andincluding a reallyamazing range oflandscapes, cities andhistorical sights.Liddy says...''''For trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at imaginative-traveller.comITINERARY... Days 1-2 LimaArrive in Lima. On Day 2, we head toParacas. Days 3-4 Ballestas Islands - NazcaTake a boat to theBallestas Islands, a wildlife reserve home to 160 species of marinelife, including many sea lions. Day 5 ArequipaDominated by thetowering El Misti Volcano, the city of Arequipa is one of the prettiestcities in Peru. Days 6-7 Colca CanyonHead to one of the world'sdeepest and most amazing canyons. Days 8-10 Puno - LakeTiticacaArrive in Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. We explorethe floating reed islands, home to the Uros Indians. Overnighthomestay on Amantani Island. Days 11-12 Puno - CuscoDrive toCusco. There's plenty of time to explore and visit the Incan ruinsnearby. Days 13-16 Inca Trail TrekEmbark on a challenging butrewarding trek through the magnificent Andes Mountains on eitherthe 'Classic' or 'Lares' Inca trails. Camping along the way, we climbsteep mountain passes, following ancient Inca pathways surroundedby stunning scenery. Our time culminates with a full day exploringthe breathtaking hill-top Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.Day 17 CuscoA final day in Cusco. Day 18 LimaFly to Lima. ACCOMMODATIONHotel (12 nts), fully serviced camping (3 nts),overnight bus (1 nt), island homestay (1 nt) MEALS17 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 DinnersTRANSPORTBus, boat, plane, taxi, trainGROUPSIZEMaximum 16NOTEClassic Inca Trail - maximum altitude is 4,200mLares Inca Trail - maximum altitude is 4,600mStartFinish201201 Jan-18 Jan22 Jan-08 Feb12 Feb-29 Feb04 Mar-21 Mar25 Mar-11 Apr15 Apr-02 May06 May-23 May20 May-06 Jun03 Jun-20 Jun17 Jun-04 Jul01 Jul-18 Jul15 Jul-01 Aug29 Jul-15 Aug12 Aug-29 Aug26 Aug-12 Sep09 Sep-26 Sep23 Sep-10 Oct07 Oct-24 Oct21 Oct-07 Nov04 Nov-21 Nov25 Nov-12 Dec16 Dec-02 Jan201306 Jan-23 Jan27 Jan-13 Feb17 Feb-06 Mar10 Mar-27 Mar31 Mar-17 Apr21 Apr-08 May12 May-29 May26 May-12 Jun09 Jun-26 Jun23 Jun-10 Jul07 Jul-24 Jul21 Jul-07 Aug04 Aug-21 Aug18 Aug-04 Sep01 Sep-18 Sep15 Sep-02 Oct29 Sep-16 Oct13 Oct-30 Oct27 Oct-13 Nov17 Nov-04 Dec08 Dec-25 Dec29 Dec-15 JanI have chosen thistour because itincludes most of Peru'siconic sites but is alsoreally competitivelypriced. You even get tohike the four day IncaTrail up into themountains to MachuPicchu.Liddy says...''''Peru &Ecuador Adventure36 days, ex QuitoNEWCode IGGRK. Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Overnight with anIndian family on LakeTiticaca. Spot wildlife at theBallestas Islands. Explore scenicArequipa and theColca CanyonTour highlightsITINERARY... Days 1-2 QuitoArrive in Quito. Days 3-4 AmazonJungleEnjoy a guided tour of the jungle. Days 5-7 BanosExperience an adrenaline rush high in the Ecuadorian Andes.Days 8-9 CuencaWander around this beautiful city.Days 10-11 MancoraCross to Peru and relax on Mancora Beach.Days 12-13 HuanchacoTravel through the Sechura Desert toHuanchaco and Trujillo. Days 14-15 LimaTime in Lima.Day 16 PiscoTaste a Pisco sour - Peru's national drink.Days 17-18 NazcaOpt to visit the Ballestas Islands before headingto the Nazca Lines. Days 19-21 Arequipa - Colca CanyonJourneyto Arequipa and the Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest.Days 22-24 Cusco - Sacred Valley - OllantaytamboExploreCusco. Travel through the Sacred Valley and visit a local community.Days 25-28 Inca Trail - Machu Picchu - CuscoFollow Inca Trails toMachu Picchu. Day 29 Cusco Relax in Cusco. Days 30-32 Puno -Lake TiticacaTake a boat tour of Lake Titicaca and experience locallife at a homestay. Day 33 CopacabanaCross to Copacabana inBolivia. Days 34-36 La PazTravel to Bolivia's eclectic city of La Paz.Browse the Witches' Market for potions and incantations to cure anyailment.ACCOMMODATIONHotel (25 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts),overnight bus (2 nts), guesthouse (2 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt) MEALS5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 DinnersTRANSPORTBus, canoe, boat, ferryGROUPSIZEMaximum 16NOTEClassic Inca Trail - maximum altitude is 4,200mInca Quarry Trail - maximum altitude is 4,500mStartFinish201206 Jan-10 Feb10 Feb-16 Mar24 Feb-30 Mar09 Mar-13 Apr23 Mar-27 Apr30 Mar-04 May13 Apr-18 May27 Apr-01 Jun11 May-15 Jun25 May-29 Jun08 Jun-13 Jul22 Jun-27 Jul13 Jul-17 Aug27 Jul-31 Aug10 Aug-14 Sep24 Aug-28 Sep07 Sep-12 Oct21 Sep-26 Oct12 Oct-16 Nov26 Oct-30 Nov09 Nov-14 Dec16 Nov-21 Dec07 Dec-11 Jan21 Dec-25 Jan201304 Jan-08 Feb25 Jan-01 Mar08 Feb-15 Mar22 Feb-29 Mar08 Mar-12 Apr22 Mar-26 Apr05 Apr-10 May26 Apr-31 May10 May-14 Jun17 May-21 Jun31 May-05 Jul07 Jun-12 Jul. Enjoy the Amazon,Ballestas Islands and Colca Canyon. Trek to Machu Picchu. Enjoy Banos and chillout on Mancora Beach. Overnight on Lake Titicaca. Explore Quito, Cuenca, Arequipa, Cusco andLa PazTour highlights£1,417pp£1,125ppTour (paid in advance)$450ppLocal Payment (paid locally in US$)So what will it cost me?Based on current exchange ratesPlusTraveller£641ppFlight ex London fromTour price from£1,845ppSee website for detailsBasicTraveller£801ppFlight ex London from |