WELCOME TO PERU & BOLIVIA

Follow in the footsteps of the nineteenth-century travellers who wrote of soaring Andean peaks plunging into luxuriant Amazonian canyons of orchids, pythons, and jaguars. Immerse yourself in Peru, home of the richest treasures, the bloodiest conquests, and the most advanced ancient civilizations. Neighbouring Bolivia remains one of the most indigenous countries on the continent; meet people descended from the Incas, speaking the languages of the ancients, playing traditional music on armadillo-shell guitars. Taken together, these friendly neighbours offer unparalleled richness in culture, nature, and landscape.

ITINERARY IN BRIEF
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Day 1 • Arrival in Lima, Peru.

Day 2 • Lima city tour, including the Larco Museum.

Day 3 • Fly to Cuzco and continue by road to Yucay, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo.

Day 4 • Scenic ‘Vista Dome’ train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway for Machu Picchu. Three hour guided walking tour of the famous “lost” city of Machu Picchu.

Day 5 • Free morning to re-enter the site of Machu Picchu or relax before our train journey back to Cuzco.

Day 6 • Cuzco Area tour, including the impressive site of Sacsayhuaman. Our walking tour of central Cuzco takes in the atmosphere of this colourful, charming town.

Day 7 • A day trip takes us to Chinchero and Pisac, where we visit the lively local market.

Day 8 • A full day’s journey to Puno on board the Venice Simplon Orient-Express "Andean Explorer."

Day 9 • Visit Sillustani and a boat excursion to the floating islands of Los Uros. The islands are constructed from many layers of floating tortora reeds, which grow in the shallow waters of Lake Titicaca.

Day 10 • Cross into Bolivia and Copacabana.

Day 11 • Today we explore Isla del Sol in Lake Titicaca by boat.

Day 12 • Continue to La Paz, where we explore the Spanish colonial quarter of the city and visit the Archeological Museum of Bolivia.

Day 13 • Day trip to Tiahuanaco, an ancient ceremonial site constructed around AD 700. We finish at the Mercado de los Brujos, or Witches' Market, where you will see all sorts of potions, herbs and folk remedies used to guard against evil spirits.

Day 14 • Departure from La Paz.

INCLUSIONS Accommodation Internal transportation Breakfasts and most dinners Sightseeing and entrance fees Tips for hotel, porters, drivers Transfers (Land/Air) Services of a Tour Leader

EXCLUSIONS Lunches and some dinners Drinks Items of a personal nature Air departure taxes/fuel surcharges Visa fees (if applicable) Transfers (if early/late) Transfers (if Land Only) Tour Leader gratuities

OUT FACTOR

Along with other rapidly developing countries in South America, Peru and, perhaps less so, Bolivia, are making great strides toward tolerance and equality. That said, both are still conservative in general and gay culture remains largely underground and confined to larger urban centres. The Internet and mass tourism have brought awareness and greater acceptance with the increased exchange of ideas and exposure to alternative lifestyles. Keeping it low key, indifference is the worst we ever encounter; the norm is a warm and friendly welcome.

PLEASE NOTE

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