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What's Included

Guided tour of Taquile and Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca, Guided tour of Sacred Valley, 3-day Lares Trek with local guide and cook, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Amazon Jungle Excursion (2 nights).

Group Size

Max 16, Avg 10

Group Leader

Tour leader throughout, local guides.

Accommodation

Hotels (9 nts), Camping (2 nts), Jungle lodge (2 nts), Homestay (1 nt).

My Own Room

Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops, with the following exceptions: Night 3: Lake Titicaca, Nights 7-8: Lares Trek, Nights 12-13: Amazon Jungle

Transport

Public bus, Local flight, Train, Boat, Canoe, Hiking.

Meals Included

All meals while in the jungle, hiking the Lares Trek and during the homestay.

Meal Budget

Allow USD200 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details.

Notes

1. Please advise at time of booking if you do not wish to hike the Lares Trek. Instead you will have 2 nights in Cuzco, travel by train for a night in Aguas Calientes, where you will join your group before the following morning's tour.

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Peru, Amazon, Machu Picchu
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Trip Reviews

Peru Panorama - Lares

It was a very intense trip, full of things to challenge oneself personally due to the surroundings and lifestyle of the locals, but also physically because of the changes in altitude, temperature, and most spectacularly, the trek through the Andes. This is definately a trip where you can guarantee you will come home a changed individual. Thank you GAP for this opportunity to grow ... [more]

Julie Aston

Canada

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G.A.P Adventures - The Great Adventure People

Peru Panorama - Lares

15 days ex Lima

Trip Code: PPL

Lake Titicaca, Sacred Valley, Cuzco, Lares Trek, Machu Picchu, Amazon Rainforest.

The Lares Trek, the Amazon, and Lake Titicaca - this 2 week adventure combines three great regions of Peru, giving you a panoramic view of this Andean country. Trek along ancient pathways through the spectacular Andes, visit Machu Picchu as the dawn fog rises over the ruins, explore the Amazon jungle and experience Peru's colourful markets and fascinating cultures, past and present.

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$1949

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Local Payment 250.0 USD

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Brief Itinerary | View Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Lima

Arrive in Lima at any time.

Day 2-4 Puno / Lake Titicaca (B,L,D)

Fly to the town of Puno on the shores of spectacular Lake Titicaca. Take a boat trip to visit Taquile Island before continuing on to Amantani where you will be immersed in Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small village. Visit the floating islands of Uros before returning to Puno on Day 4.

Day 5 Cuzco

Enjoy spectacular views as you follow the path of the mythical Inca founders on this full day of travel from Puno to Cuzco through the high Altiplano region.

Day 6 Ollantaytambo

Travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley and visit the majestic Pisac archaeological site. Continue to the last living Inca town of Ollantaytambo before preparing for the hike ahead.

Day 7-9 Lares Trek (3B, 3L, 2D)

Travel through the Sacred Valley and spend the morning in Qeshwarani. Continue through the valley and arrive at the indigenous community of Cuncani. Cross the challenging 4440m Condor Pass, with stunning views of Mount Veronica (5750m,) then descend to beautiful Ipsaycocha Lake, our last campsite. On the last day, trek downhill past lookouts of Patacancha. Take the train to Aguas Calientes, and spend the night.

Day 10 Machu Picchu / Cuzco

Catch an early morning bus to Machu Picchu for an uncrowded experience of the lost city of the Incas. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins, and time to explore on your own before the train to Cuzco.

Day 11 Cuzco

Often considered the Mecca of Peru, Cuzco has a friendly, colonial atmosphere. The town offers nearby Inca sites, cobblestone streets, museums, markets and ornate churches. Rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking excursions are also possible options.

Day 12-14 Amazon Jungle (2B, 2L, 2D)

Fly from high in 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 expert local guides. Fly to Lima for one last night in the city.

Day 15 Depart Lima

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