Tambopata, Machu Picchu and Titicaca

You begin your Peru travel with a visit to the Amazon and the Tambopata National Reserve. Over 1300 bird species (including 32 parrot species - 10% of the world's total), 200 mammal species, 90 frog species, 1200 butterfly species and 10000 species of higher plants are protected within this reserve and the adjacent Bahuaja-Sonene National Park.

Our Peru travel continues as we fly to Cusco, set in high Andean mountains at 3320m. Built on the foundations of an Inca city, you can still see intricate Inca masonry and buildings as you walk through the town. Part of the Urubamba Valley, close to Cusco, was known as the Sacred Valley to the Incas due to its beauty and great fertility. Today the valley not only has a number of important Inca sites like the fortress at Ollantaytambo, but also has some of the best village markets where you can get a glimpse of what life is like nowadays for the Andean villagers.

Having explored Cusco and Sacred Valley, it is time to visit Machu Picchu, the famous lost city of the Incas, and one of the most magical and mysterious places on earth.

Our last few day of our Peru travel begin with a train journey through the Andes brings to Lake Titicaca. Here you will head out from Puno and visit the floating reed islands of Uros, stay as guests of a local family on Amantani Island and expore Taquile, a very traditional island known for its weaving and knitted products, before heading back to Puno, ready for your flight to Lima and home, the end of your Peru travel.

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Trip information

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Included

Transfers, ground transport (inc trains), flights (Lima-PEM, PEM-Cusco, Juliaca-Lima); tours and guides as shown, national park and entrance fees.

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip, though it includes a night in a basic guest house on Titicaca.

Best time

Between April and October (dry season).

Getting there

From UK, flights to Lima cost around £700.

Weather and highlights

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Richly diverse fauna and flora of the Amazon rainforest including Giant Otters
Inca sites and markets in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Exploring Machu Picchu
Relaxing in Cusco
Luxurious Andean Explorer train to Puno
Staying with a local family on Lake Titicaca

Itinerary

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Duration: 13 days.

Day 1 (SAT): Fly to Lima. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Fly to Puerto Maldonado, then travel to Sandoval. (FB)
Days 3-4: At Sandoval Lake Lodge. (FB)
Day 5: Depart for Puerto Maldonado, fly to Cusco and transfer to Sacred Valley. (B)
Day 6: Tour of the Sacred Valley. (B,L)
Day 7: Train to Machu Picchu. Guided tour. Overnight Aguas Calientes. (B,L)
Day 8: Free morning to explore Machu Picchu. Afternoon train back to Cusco. (B)
Day 9: Morning tour of Cusco & the nearby Inca sites. (B)
Day 10: Scenic train journey through Andes to Puno on Lake Titicaca. (B,L)
Day 11: Boat trip visting Uros. Stay on Amantani. (FB)
Day 12: Visit Taquile Island. Travel back to Puno. (B,L)
Day 13: Fly to Lima. Visit the famous Gold museum. Transfer to airport. (B)

Pricing guidelines for Peru

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Peru combines very well with Ecuador (including the Galapagos Island), but can also be linked with Brazil.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
2 weeks highlights of Peru using good quality accommodationBetween £2200 and £3000
2 week holiday based in top end hotelsFrom around £4000+
9 day trip, such as Cusco & the Inca TrailBetween £1300 and £1600
18 days Peru & Galapagos (this can be very variable due to Galapagos yacht prices)Between £3750 and £6500

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