Starting in Lima, we begin our adventure with a northern flight to the charming, mountain city of Cajamarca. See the ancient Cumbemayo Aqueduct and Inca Baths and continue on to Chiclayo and Trujillo to learn about the ancient Mochica’s Lord of Sipán, one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the last century.
Visit the Pyramid of the Moon at Trujillo and the temples of Chan Chan. Travel south to the Paracas Peninsula, where we take a boat to the volcanic islands of Ballestas, a wildlife refuge for sea lions, Inca terns, Humboldt penguins and large flocks of gannets and pelicans.
Enjoy a 30-minute flight over the Nazca Lines — remnants of a civilization that prospered thousands of years ago. Explore the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site of Arequipa, discovering its city sites on foot. Travel to the Colca Canyon, where we visit Cruz del Condor to watch condors gliding over the rugged canyon rim.
Visit the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca en route to Taquile Island, where we explore hilltop shrines and commune with the Taquile Indians.
Explore the old streets of Cusco, lined with Incanera stone walls. Travel by train down the gorge of the roaring Urubamba River to Machu Picchu — a phenomenal archeological site, only recently declared one of the Ancient Wonders of the World. For the more adventurous, hike the steep trail up Huayna Picchu for a spectacular view over the ruins of Machu Picchu.
ElderTreks’ Peru adventure is easily one of the most comprehensive journeys to this diverse Andean paradise. |
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Day 2 Fly to Cajamarca in the northern Andes Day 3 Cumbemayo Aqueduct and Inca Baths Day 6 Horse show, to Trujillo, city sights Day 7 Chan Chan, Temple of the Moon, fly to Lima Day 9 Ballestas Island, Nazca Lines scenic flight Day 11 Arequipa city sights, Santa Catalina Monastery Day 12 To Colca, hot springs Day 13 Cruz del Condor Colca Canyon, to Puno Day 14 Lake Titicaca, Taquile Island, homestay Day 18 Sacred Valley, Olantaytambo Day 19 Train to Machu Picchu Day 20 Machu Picchu, return to Cusco Accommodations
Comfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms. 1 night homestay with limited facilities on Taquile Island.
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