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Majestic Peru

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15 days (ex Lima)

Destinations visited: Peru, Lima, Machu Picchu, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Travel to Peru in style, from the hot coastal plains to the high cities of Cuzco and ancient Machu Picchu. Uncover charming colonial towns, stunning Andean landscapes, Inca ruins, colourful markets and a fascinating local culture. Tour through Lima, Pisco, Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. This majestic adventure will take you into the true heart of Peru, unveiling a fascinating culture that is sure to astound.

Highlights

Travel to Peru's wild Ballestas Islands.
Survey the mysterious Nazca Lines.
Meet the mummies of Chauchilla Cemetery.
Taste traditional coca tea in Cuzco.
Marvel at the soaring pre-Inca funerary towers at Sillustani.
Peruse the remarkable ruins at Ollantaytambo.
Visit locals on Lake Titicaca's 'floating islands'.
Experience wonder at incredible Machu Picchu.
Sip a Pisco sour in Pisco.
Meet villagers in the Sacred Valley.

Itinerary

Day 1 Lima

Visit Lima and uncover the treasures of the capital of Peru on a walking tour, beginning with the bustling downtown area.

Day 2 Pisco/Ballestas Islands/Nazca

Travel to Pisco and boat around the wild Ballestas Islands before stopping off at Ica's sprawling sand dunes. Sample Peru's tipple of choice at a Pisco distillery before crossing the desert to reach the puzzling Nazca Lines.

Day 3 Puerto Inca

Stop by the eerie desert cemetery at Chauchilla. Travel down Peru's rugged coast en route to Puerto Inca and watch sea lions lazing on the beach in Atiquipa.

Days 4-5 Arequipa

Get acquainted with the 'White City' of Arequipa that dazzles in the sunlight, an effect created by the pale volcanic rock used to construct most of the buildings.

Days 6-7 Puno/Lake Titicaca

Learn about the incredible pre-Inca funerary towers at Sillustani. The floating reed islands of the Uros people are sure to fascinate during a boat tour of majestic Lake Titicaca. Pick up some handmade gifts on Taquile Island, famous for its knitted goods made - under strict tradition - by men only.

Days 8-9 Cuzco

Cuzco's status as the hub of the Inca Empire is apparent in its traditions and architecture. Join the throngs at the busy San Pedro market.

Day 10 Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo

Meet locals and learn about life in this fertile valley - a great opportunity to pick up a bit of Quechua, the language of the Incas. Visit a valley community and admire the perfectly geometric Ollantaytambo ruins.

Day 11 Aguas Calientes

Soak in thermal baths surrounded by cloud forest, high up in the Andes.

Days 12-13 Machu Picchu/Cuzco

Enjoy a guided walk through the 'Lost City of the Incas', learning the history of the ancient site at Machu Picchu and marvelling at its structure and setting. Thought to have been constructed around 1440, some evidence hints it has existed for much longer. One theory suggests it was built as an astrological observatory. Take the time to contemplate and admire these incredible ruins and reflect on one of the world's great wonders.

Days 14-15 Lima

Travel back to Lima and bargain at the markets for that perfect memento. Celebrate the end of this adventure with a Pisco sour.

Group Size

Maximum of 12 travellers per group

Accommodation

Hotel (14 nts)

Transport

Train, Plane, Bus, Minibus, Boat

Budget

Allow USD $350 for meals not included.

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