SOUTHAMERICAPERU  BOLIVIA 116 " I feel that it was worth every penny. Imaginative Traveller brings the world closer to people who might not otherwise see it. Thank you so much." Alan Davey south america Imaginative Facts Tour code: LAFI • 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 • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader ( except on the Inca Trail and days 14- 15), services of local representatives in La Paz, 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 to Cuzco and on to Puerto Maldonado before transferring 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. ( BLD) DAYS 4 & 5: AMAZON - CUZCO- We fly to Cuzco. There is the option to visit the Sacred Valley, home to impressive Inca ruins, bustling markets and friendly villages. ( B) DAYS 6- 9: MACHU PICCHU HIKE- We start our hike through the Andean mountains to Machu Picchu. The going can be tough at times but after our time in Cuzco we should be well acclimatised. We follow good paths and Inca- built stone stairways en route and the views are continually spectacular. We pass numerous Inca sites and a variety of different landscapes on the way. On Day 9 we rise early for the last part of the hike, 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. Or just relax after the trek! ( 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 - LA PAZ- A full day's drive along the edge of Lake Titicaca brings us to La Paz, the Bolivian capital and highest capital city in the world located in a dramatic setting surrounded by the soaring Andes. ( B) DAY 15: LA PAZ- 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. Peru Bolivia - From coast to jungle to mountains • Journey into the Amazon to explore the rainforeston foot and by canoe • Explore the old Inca capital of Cuzcoand the impressive Sacred Valley • Trek the magnificent Inca Trail to the enigmatic site of Machu Picchu • Cruise on Lake Titicaca for a homestay on Amantani Island • Contrast the Peruvian capital of Lima with the Bolivian capital, La Paz In the Footsteps of the Incas Peru Lima Pisco Nazca Ica Ballestas Islands Machu PicchuUrubambaAmazon Jungle Puno Sun Island Lake Titicaca La Paz Tiwanaku In the Footsteps of the Incas Inca Explorer Empire of the Incas Cuzco What happens if I don't want to do the trek or cannot get a permit? Our tours give you the option to ' opt out' of the Inca Trail trek. You will stay in Cuzco for three nights instead, with free time to explore this wonderful city and interesting Inca region. You will also have a day trip to Machu Picchu by train so will not miss out on the site itself. You will get a discount if you book the tour without a trek. Enquire at time of booking. As an alternative we offer the Lares Pass Trek - a superb route through stunning Andean scenery passing through remote settlements and Inca ruins - a worthy alternative to the main Inca Trail. Inca Trail Trek Single Supplement £ 190 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 26.40 * Price includes tour price of £ 1120 and local payment of US$ 300All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1275pp Land Only * adventurer Tour duration 15 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts SunEnds Sun LimaLa Paz 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 LimaLa Paz 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 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Trek grade - Moderate / Strenuous Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

PERU  BOLIVIA 117 SOUTHAMERICA Imaginative Facts Tour code: LTIE • Activities: Flight over the Nazca Lines, boat ride to Ballestas Islands and Lake Titicaca, one day Inca Trail hike. Trek grade - Moderate • Accommodation: 13 nights tourist class hotels, 1 night eco- lodge • Transport: Private bus, plane, train, hydrofoil, boat, foot • Flights: Lima to Cuzco, Juliaca to Lima, Nazca Lines • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader days 2- 15, services of local guides on the Inca Trail and at various sites • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Extend your stay by adding an ' Amazon Jungle Extension' either at the beginning or end of your trip DAY 1: LIMA- Arrive in Lima. DAYS 2 & 3: LIMA - CUZCO- We fly to Cuzco where the rest of the time is free to explore. Cuzco is the old Inca capital and home to the largest and most intriguing empire in Latin America. ( B) DAY 4: SACRED VALLEY - URUBAMBA-Today we visit the Sacred Valley, home to a number of impressive Inca ruins, bustling markets and friendly villages like Ollantaytambo. Our trip includes a stop at the interesting Moray site, off the tourist circuit; these ruins are an amazing set of perfect concentric terraces used by the Incas as an agricultural laboratory and ceremonial site. ( B) DAY 5: URUBAMBA - MACHU PICCHU - AGUAS CALIENTES- We board the famous train that runs from the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu, a spectacular journey through a dramatic and changing landscape. We hike the last part of the famous Inca Trail toward the Sun Gate, before reaching the citadel of Machu Picchu. Later we transfer by bus to our hotel in Aguas Calientes. ( BL) DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO- We have a guided tour around this amazing ancient city, as well as having time to explore on our own. Later we travel in our comfortable train back to Cuzco. ( B) DAY 7: CUZCO - PUNO- We take the bus to Puno, on the edge of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. On the way there is the chance to visit different sites, like the Raya High Pass, Andahuillas or Raqchi Temple, dedicated to Viracocha the Creator God of the Incas. ( B) DAY 8: LAKE TITICACA - SUN ISLAND-We cross the border into Bolivia and head out onto the sparkling waters of the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca in a hydrofoil. After a quick visit to the Moon Island we arrive at Sun Island where legend says that the first Incas mystically appeared here after a direct order from the sun. One of the most sacred sites in the Inca world, the island is scattered with enigmatic ruins, including the Inca Stairway and Inca Springs. We spend the night at an eco- lodge on the island. ( BLD) DAY 9: COPACABANA - LA PAZ- A short boat transfer takes us to Copacabana. This town served as a site of religious pilgrimage for centuries, beginning with the Incas and is the site of a basilica that is home to the famous Black Madonna. From there we drive to La Paz, the Bolivian capital and highest capital city in the world. ( B) DAY 10: LA PAZ - TIWANAKU - PUNO- We drive back to Puno. Before leaving Bolivia, we stop at Tiwanaku, a pre- Inca city that was once home to 50,000 inhabitants, and one which remains largely a mystery. We spend the night in Puno. ( B) DAY 11: PUNO - SILLUSTANI - LIMA- In the morning we visit the burial towers of Sillustani, situated in a beautiful setting by a lake. Built originally by a pre- Inca culture ( Colla), their use was continued by the Incas, so we can appreciate the differences in the architecture. Fly back to Lima. ( B) DAY 12: LIMA - BALLESTAS ISLANDS - ICA DESERT- We depart early in the morning driving along the Pan- American Highway to Pisco. From there we take a picturesque boat ride out to the Ballestas Islands, home to an abundance of birdlife, sea lions, penguins and pelicans. We also see the famous ' candelabra' figure etched onto the coastal hills. Later we continue to Ica, in the Peruvian desert. ( B) DAY 13: ICA DESERT - CHAUCHILLA CEMETERY - NAZCA- As we are in the area famous for grape production, in the morning we visit a wine and pisco factory, to see how the national drink of Peru is made. Later we drive to Nazca. On arrival we visit the Chauchilla cemetery, a impressive collection of mummies, most of which still have their original hair, and their funerary ornaments. They belong to the pre- Inca Nazca culture that was responsible for the famous ' lines'. ( B) DAY 14: NAZCA - LIMA- In the morning we take a flight over the Nazca Lines. The pictures represent people, a variety of birds from hummingbirds to condors, fish, a whale, a lizard, a pair of hands and a series of intersecting grids and trapezoids, some of which are 10 km long. No one exactly knows why and when they were created or what they were meant to represent. We drive along the coast back to Lima ( B) DAY 15: LIMA- Tour ends after breakfast. ( B) Note: You can continue on the train to Aguas Calientes on Day 5 if you do not wish to hike. An all- encompassing tour of Peru with Bolivian highlights as a bonus! • Explore the old Inca capital of Cuzco and the impressive Sacred Valley • Take a one day trek on the Inca Trailto the enigmatic site of Machu Picchu • Cross into Bolivia for an overnight stay on Sun Islandon Lake Titicaca • Take a wildlife cruise to the Ballestas Islands and fly over the Nazca Lines • Contrast the Peruvian capital of Lima with the Bolivian capital, La Paz Peru Bolivia Inca Explorer Imaginative Facts Tour code: LTEI • Activities: One day Inca Trail hike. Trek grade - Moderate • Accommodation: 7 nights tourist class hotels • Transport: Private bus, plane, train, foot • Flights: Lima to Cuzco, Cuzco to Lima • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader days 2- 6, services of local representatives in Lima, services of guides on the Inca Trail and in the Sacred Valley • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Extend your stay by adding an ' Amazon Jungle Extension' either at the beginning or end of your trip DAYS 1- 6: Follows days 1- 6 of ' Inca Explorer' DAY 7: CUZCO - LIMA- Flight to Lima and transfer to your hotel in Miraflores, a lively district in the heart of this interesting city. ( B) Day 8: LIMA- Tour ends after breakfast. ( B) Note: You can continue on the train to Aguas Calientes on Day 5 if you do not wish to hike. A shorter version of Inca Explorer • Explore the old Inca capital of Cuzco • Tour the impressive Sacred Valley including Ollantaytambo and Moray • Take a one day trek along the inspirational Inca Trailthrough the Andes • Visit the enigmatic site of Machu Picchu • Start and end in Lima with the option of extending to the rainforest Empire of the Incas Imaginative Facts Tour code: LTAX / LCAX • Non- group Tour: For individuals only • Activities: Amazon excursions on foot and by canoe • Accommodation: 2 nights jungle lodge - connoisseur style or tourist class • Transport: Bus, plane, boat • Flights: Lima to Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado to Lima • Escorted: By local representatives, services of guides in the Amazon DAY 1: LIMA - AMAZON- Fly from Lima to Puerto Maldonado. On arrival we transfer by motorised canoe to our jungle lodge. ( BLD) DAY 2: AMAZON- A full day to explore the Amazon on foot and by canoe, accompanied by a specialist wildlife guide. ( BLD) DAY 3: AMAZON - LIMA- Transfer to the airport and fly to Lima. ( B) Note: We can also arrange flights to/ from Cuzco and extra accommodation, depending on whether you wish to add this extension to the beginning or end of your tour. The extension can also be booked by those who are not taking part in a tour. Please note that this extension can be upgraded to include a deluxe lodge in the Amazon. Please contact us for further details. Add an Amazon jungle extension to any of our tours • Journey deep into the heart of the Amazonby boat • Spend two nights in a jungle lodgesurrounded by lush rainforest • Take guided wildlife safarison foot and by canoe Amazon Jungle Extension Single Supplement £ 250 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 24.51 * Price includes tour price of £ 1449and local payment of US$ 500All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 1710pp Land Only * Single Supplement £ 125 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 24.51 * Price includes tour price of £ 835and local payment of US$ 290All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 985pp Land Only * Solo Traveller Supplement £ 65 ( compulsory if you are travelling alone) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 540pp Land Only travellertraveller traveller Tour duration 15 daysTour duration 8 days Tour duration 3 days StartsEnds LimaLima 2009 Starts SatEnds Sat 17- Jan- 0931- Jan- 09 14- Mar- 0928- Mar- 09 Starts SunEnds Sun 05- Apr- 0919- Apr- 09 10- May- 0924- May- 09 07- Jun- 0921- Jun- 09 28- Jun- 0912- Jul- 09 02- Aug- 0916- Aug- 09 30- Aug- 0913- Sep- 09 20- Sep- 0904- Oct- 09 18- Oct- 0901- Nov- 09 15- Nov- 0929- Nov- 09 06- Dec- 0920- Dec- 09 StartsEnds LimaLima 2010 Starts SunEnds Sun 03- Jan- 1017- Jan- 10 31- Jan- 1014- Feb- 10 28- Feb- 1014- Mar- 10 28- Mar- 1011- Apr- 10 25- Apr- 1009- May- 10 23- May- 1006- Jun- 10 20- Jun- 1004- Jul- 10 18- Jul- 1001- Aug- 10 15- Aug- 1029- Aug- 10 12- Sep- 1026- Sep- 10 10- Oct- 1024- Oct- 10 07- Nov- 1021- Nov- 10 05- Dec- 1019- Dec- 10 StartsEnds LimaLima 2009 Starts SatEnds Sat 17- Jan- 0924- Jan- 09 14- Mar- 0921- Mar- 09 Starts SunEnds Sun 05- Apr- 0912- Apr- 09 10- May- 0917- May- 09 07- Jun- 0914- Jun- 09 28- Jun- 0905- Jul- 09 02- Aug- 0909- Aug- 09 30- Aug- 0906- Sep- 09 20- Sep- 0927- Sep- 09 18- Oct- 0925- Oct- 09 15- Nov- 0922- Nov- 09 06- Dec- 0913- Dec- 09 StartsEnds LimaLima 2010 Starts SunEnds Sun 03- Jan- 1010- Jan- 10 31- Jan- 1007- Feb- 10 28- Feb- 1007- Mar- 10 28- Mar- 1004- Apr- 10 25- Apr- 1002- May- 10 23- May- 1030- May- 10 20- Jun- 1027- Jun- 10 18- Jul- 1025- Jul- 10 15- Aug- 1022- Aug- 10 12- Sep- 1019- Sep- 10 10- Oct- 1017- Oct- 10 07- Nov- 1014- Nov- 10 05- Dec- 1012- Dec- 10 Trek grade - Moderate Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243