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Inca Trail Advisory

Important information regarding the regulations and booking procedures for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Important information regarding the Inca Trail Closure in February.

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Included Highlights

Guided tour of Nazca desert cemetery and potter's studio, Guided tour of Colca Canyon (2 nts), Guided tour of Taquile and Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca, 4-day Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook and porters, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Amazon Jungle Excursion (2 nts)

Group Size

Max 15, Avg 10

Group Leader

G.A.P Adventures leader throughout (except on the Inca Trail), local guides in the Nazca cemetery, the Colca Canyon, on Lake Titicaca, the Inca Trail and while in the jungle.

Accommodation

Simple hotels/guest houses (13 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts), bus (1 nt), homestay (1 nt), camping (3 nts).

Transport

Public bus, local flight, train, boat, canoe.

Meals Included

All meals while in the jungle, during homestay and on the Inca Trail.

Meal Budget

Allow USD280 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.

Notes

1. Last minute bookings of this trip and all trips that include the Inca Trail will be on an "on request" basis only. To make a booking request of a tour which includes the Inca Trail, G.A.P Adventures requires your full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number.

Recommendation

This same trip is also available with the scenic Lares Trek PHPL.

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Peru, Amazon, Machu Picchu, Inca Trail
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Inca Heartland

The experiences I had on the tour were really super fantastic. The Inca Heartland Tour is ideal for people who want to see as much as possible of Peru in three weeks time. The Tour concentrates on the Andean part of the country, what is really good, because it is the part of country I enjoyed most. I can really recommend this tour, it were the best holidays of my life.

Melanie Wiestler

Germany

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Absolute Peru

21 days ex Lima

Trip Code: PHPT

Trip Style

Original

Nazca Lines, Colca Canyon, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Amazon Rainforest.

Our most in-depth 3 week exploration of Peru, featuring mountain vistas, jungle adventures, colonial cities and the once-in-a-lifetime Inca Trail.

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Day 1 Arrive Lima

Arrive in Lima at any time.

Day 2 Pisco

Explore Lima before catching a bus to Pisco, renowned for its local drink, the Pisco Sour. Enjoy Peruvian food and drink.

Day 3-4 Nazca

Visit the Ballestas Islands to view sea lion colonies, penguins and abundant bird life. Catch a bus to Nazca, stopping en route to visit the sand dunes of Huacachina, with an option to go sandboarding. Take an optional flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, then visit a fascinating Pre-Inca cemetery in the Nazca desert with 1500 year-old mummies, bones and pottery.

Day 5 Arequipa

At 2325m (7626 ft) above sea level Arequipa, Peru's second largest city, is surrounded by the Andes mountains and lies in the shadow of El Misti Volcano. Optional visit to Santa Catalina Monastery.

Day 6-7 Colca Canyon

Travel to Chivay, where hot thermal baths and Peruvian music await. Acclimatize and take short hikes around one of the deepest canyons in the world. Try to spot a soaring Condor in the majestic Andes mountains.

Day 8-10 Puno / Lake Titicaca (L,D,B)

Travel the Andes to the town of Puno on Lake Titicaca. Take a boat trip to visit the Uros, Amantani and Taquile Islands, then immerse yourself in Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small village before returning to Puno on Day 10.

Day 11-12 Cuzco

Enjoy spectacular views while travelling to Cuzco through the high Altiplano region. With a friendly atmosphere, Cuzco offers nearby Inca ruins, cobblestone streets, museums, markets and churches.

Day 13-16 Inca Trail (3B,3L,3D)

A trip to km 82 begins a once in a lifetime journey on the ancient trail of the Incas. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free. Fascinating ruins and spectacular scenery fill every day. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco by train.

Day 17 Cuzco

Enjoy Cuzco on this free day.

Day 18-20 Amazon Jungle (2B,2L,2D)

Fly from the Andes to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon jungle. Travel by motorized canoe to our lodge in the Tambopata Rainforest Area, which holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area. Explore the jungle with local guides before flying to Lima.

Day 21 Depart Lima

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