Land of the Incas
15 or 18 Days
You can...
- Wonder at the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu
- See ice mummies
- Sail to the floating islands of the Uros
- Discover Cusco - Inca capital & colonial city
An exciting journey to take in the highlights of Peru; from ice mummies to Inca fortresses. Lake Titicaca is the world's highest lake and you visit its Indian villagers who live in reed houses on floating islands surrounded by the snow capped mountains. Experience a classic train ride through the Andes to Inca capital Cusco. Your first view of Machu Picchu is an unrivalled sight - a breathtaking mystery of an ancient civilisation.
- Day 1. Fly to Lima
- Day 2. Lima
- In Lima; city tour.
- Day 3/4. Arequipa
- Fly to Arequipa; visit ice mummies museum and Santa Catalina Convent.
- Day 5. Puno & Lake Titicaca
- Fly and drive to Puno; Sillustani tombs.
- Day 6. Puno
- Puno; Uros Islands.
- Day 7/8. Altiplano to Cusco
- Train across altiplano to Cusco.
- Day 9/10. Cusco
- Sacred Valley; Sacsayhuaman fortress, Pisac market and walks.
- Day 11. Machu Picchu
- Train to Machu Picchu; explore site.
- Day 12/13. Cusco
- Train to Cusco.
- Day 14/15. Fly to Lima
- Fly to Lima. Overnight flight to London.
- Is it right for your family?
- Long journeys are by plane or train, so travelling is easy although the effect of altitude can make some people feel unwell for a while. Most children know a little about ancient Peru from school and this itinerary will really bring it to life. They'll learn about Inca civilisation, the Conquistadores and modern Peru; anyone taking the Amazon extension will also discover the rainforest.
- Amazon extension
- Day 14. Puerto Maldonado
- Fly to Puerto Maldonado jungle lodge.
- Day 15/16. Jungle lodge
- At Amazon jungle lodge.
- Day 17/18. Overnight flight to London.
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Additional £429 per person
- Accommodation and meals: Hotels (13nts). 13 breakfasts and 1 lunch included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with Iberia or Continental Airlines.
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- Departures 2010: 03 Apr; 04, 10, 24 Jul; 07 Aug; 26 Sep; 16 Oct; 19 Dec.
- Departures 2011: 09 Jan; 02, 10 Apr; 03, 09, 23 Jul; 06 Aug.
- Prices: Land only from £1,949. Including flights from London from £2,499 adult, £2,399 child.
- Age Group: 5+ Years
- Trip Code: FPLI
