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SOUTHAMERICAPERU  BOLIVIA 114 " I was very impressed with the standard and location of hotels. I really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend this trip and Imaginative Traveller to other travellers." Catrina Fox south america Imaginative Facts Tour code: LAIA • Activities: Inca Trail trek, Amazon excursions Trek grade - Moderate / Strenuous • Accommodation: 8 nights simple hotels, 1 night homestay in Lake Titicaca, 3 nights camping on Inca Trail, 2 nights Amazon lodge • Transport: Public and private bus, plane, boat, train • Flights: Lima to Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado to Cuzco, Juliaca to Lima • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader ( except on the Inca Trail and days 14- 15), services of local representatives in Lima, services of guides on the Inca Trail and at Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Amazon, services of porters on the Inca Trail • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: See the incredible Nazca Lines on our ' Nazca Lines Extension' DAY 1: LIMA- Arrival day. DAY 2: LIMA - AMAZON- Fly from Lima to Cuzco and on to Puerto Maldonado. Transfer by boat to our remote jungle lodge. ( BLD) DAY 3: AMAZON- A full day to explore the Amazon jungle on foot and by canoe, accompanied by a local guide who will explain about the flora and fauna. ( BLD) DAYS 4 & 5: AMAZON - CUZCO- We fly to Cuzco where the rest of your time is free to explore this delightful old Incan city. There is the option to visit the Sacred Valley, home to a number of impressive Inca ruins, bustling markets and friendly villages. ( B) DAYS 6- 9: INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU- We start our hike through the Andean mountains to Machu Picchu. The going can be tough at times but after our days in Cuzco we should be well acclimatised. We follow good paths and Inca-built stone stairways passing numerous Inca sites and a variety of different landscapes on the way. On Day 9 we rise early, arriving at Machu Picchu just after sunrise. We spend the rest of the day exploring this incredible ancient city before returning to Cuzco in the afternoon. ( Days 6- 8 - BLD, Day 9 - B) Note: It is possible to spend extra time in Cuzco rather than trekking the Inca Trail. See trip dossier for more details. DAY 10: CUZCO- A second full day to explore Cuzco. Wander the cobbled streets and markets, see the beautiful colonial churches or ride horses to one of the many archaeological sites outside the city. ( B) DAY 11: CUZCO - PUNO- We take the bus to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. ( B) DAY 12: LAKE TITICACA- We head out onto the sparkling waters of the lake and visit the floating reed islands made by the local Uros people. We then travel further to Amantani island, where we spend the night with local families. ( BLD) DAY 13: LAKE TITICACA - PUNO- After saying farewell to our host families, we visit Taquile Island before returning by boat to Puno. ( B) DAY 14: PUNO - JULIACA - LIMA- Transfer to the airport in Juliaca and fly back to Lima. We stay in Miraflores, a lively district of Peru's capital city. ( B) DAY 15: LIMA- Tour ends. ( B) Note: If there are no permits left for the Inca Trail at the time of booking, we can arrange the alternative Lares Valley trek instead. Please book early to ensure permit availability. Journey to the heartland of the Inca Empire • Explore the old Inca capital of Cuzco and the impressive Sacred Valley • Trek through the Andes on themagnificent Inca Trail • Visit the enigmatic mountain- top site of Machu Picchu • Take a cruise on Lake Titicacaand enjoy a homestay on Amantani Island • Journey into the Amazon to explore the rainforest on foot and by canoe Inca Adventure Peru Lima Nazca Huacachina Arequipa Ballestas Islands Machu Picchu Amazon Jungle Puno Lake Titicaca Juliaca Inca Adventure Hola Peru Essential Peru Colca Canyon Pisco Cuzco For many travellers, trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetime opportunity and a highlight of any trip to Peru. However, over the years the number of trekkers on this route has caused environmental problems and in 2004 the Peruvian Government took steps to restrict numbers by limiting the trekking permits available. As these are now in very limited supply, particularly during the peak season months from July - September, it is advisable to book your tour as far in advance as possible to maximise the likelihood of us being able to obtain a permit for you. At the time of booking you must provide us with your full passport details and we will then attempt to purchase a permit. Whilst we can never guarantee that we will be able to obtain a permit for you, the fact that we have an office in Peru means we are as well placed as possible to secure one. We may also occasionally have to make minor adjustments to the tour itinerary to ensure sufficient trail permits. Can I book close to departure? It may be possible for us to obtain a trekking permit for you a short period before departure, but this will depend on the time of year and how many permits are still available. Please check availability with us and we will do our best to arrange a permit for you. We will require your full passport details as well as the tour deposit from you at this stage, but will refund this if we are unable to confirm your trek. Fitness? A good level of physical fitness is required. We will be trekking at altitude ( max 4,200m) in a rugged mountain environment crossing a series of high passes involving plenty of ascent and descent. We will pass a number of Inca ruins along the way and the scenery is beautifully varied so the stunning landscapes should take our minds off any aching limbs! Inca Trail Trek Single Supplement £ 205 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 24.51 * Price includes tour price of £ 1130and local payment of US$ 300All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1285pp Land Only * adventurer Tour duration 15 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts SunEnds Sun LimaLima 2009 11- Jan- 0925- Jan- 09 15- Mar- 0929- Mar- 09 05- Apr- 0919- Apr- 09 03- May- 0917- May- 09 07- Jun- 0921- Jun- 09 28- Jun- 0912- Jul- 09 19- Jul- 0902- Aug- 09 09- Aug- 0923- Aug- 09 30- Aug- 0913- Sep- 09 20- Sep- 0904- Oct- 09 11- Oct- 0925- Oct- 09 01- Nov- 0915- Nov- 09 22- Nov- 0906- Dec- 09 13- Dec- 0927- Dec- 09 Starts SunEnds Sun LimaLima 2010 03- Jan- 1017- Jan- 10 24- Jan- 1007- Feb- 10 07- Mar- 1021- Mar- 10 28- Mar- 1011- Apr- 10 18- Apr- 1002- May- 10 09- May- 1023- May- 10 30- May- 1013- Jun- 10 20- Jun- 1004- Jul- 10 11- Jul- 1025- Jul- 10 01- Aug- 1015- Aug- 10 22- Aug- 1005- Sep- 10 12- Sep- 1026- Sep- 10 03- Oct- 1017- Oct- 10 24- Oct- 1007- Nov- 10 14- Nov- 1028- Nov- 10 05- Dec- 1019- Dec- 10 26- Dec- 1009- Jan- 11 Trek grade - Moderate / Strenuous Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243