Andean Nations
Having explored Lima's colonial centre we fly south to the white city of Arequipa, home to the famous Santa Catalina Convent and gateway to stunning Colca Canyon. Further into the mountains we explore the heart of the Inca Empire including Cusco, the Sacred Valley and high above the Urubamba River, the citadel of Machu Picchu. Continuing eastward we discover Lake Titicaca, including the floating islands of the Uros Indians and the ancient burial towers at Sillustani. From La Paz our adventure crosses the Altiplano to the spectacular salt plains of Uyuni and the small city of Potosi, a colonial treasure trove surrounded by dramatic mountains that once contained the largest known silver reserves in the world. Finally we arrive at Sucre, arguably Bolivia’s finest city and one of the best-preserved Spanish colonial settlements in South America.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | (Wed) Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel. Tour of colonial Lima. |
| 3-4 | Fly to Arequipa. City tour and optional activities. |
| 5-6 | Overnight visit to Colca Canyon. Return to Arequipa. |
| 7-8 | Fly to Cusco. Walking tour of Cusco. |
| 9 | Full-day tour to the Sacred Valley, including Pisac and Ollantaytambo. |
| 10 | Visit the Peru's Challenge Community Project just outside of Cusco. |
| 11-12 | Train to Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco. |
| 13-14 | Drive to Puno. Half-day excursion to the Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca and afternoon visit to Sillustani burial chambers. Overnight Puno. |
| 15-16 | Cross into Bolivia and head to La Paz via the ruins of Tiahuanaco. Tour of colonial centre including the Witches Market. |
| 17 | Bus and train to Uyuni. |
| 18 | Full-day 4WD excursion to the Uyuni Salt Plains. |
| 19-20 | Continue by road to Potosi. Explore colonial centre with time for optional activities. |
| 21-22 | Short drive to Sucre. City sightseeing including San Lorenzo Church, Cobija Arch, the Jesuit Tower and the Colonial Mint Museum. |
| 23 | Morning flight to La Paz where trip ends on arrival (Thu). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
23 days |
Trip Code |
PSNT |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy), Walking (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 4 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Bolivia, Peru | |
Start City |
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| Lima | |
End City |
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| La Paz | |
