Bolivia and Peru tour

country:	Bolivia, Peru
trip type:	A small group adventure
departures:	2008: 23 Nov, 21 Dec 2009: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 17 May, 7 Jun, 28 Jun
price:	From £1400 (25 days) excluding flights. Local payment US $450. We can arrange flights from the UK. All departure dates are guaranteed

Peru holidays

Bolivia holidays

Inca Trail holidays

the amazing things you'll be doing

Explore the best of the Amazon and the Andes on an adventure from Lima to La Paz. From the lush jungles and exotic wildlife of the Amazon, the mysterious Inca ruins of the highlands and the vast expanses of Lake Titicaca and the Salar de Uyuni, discover the highs and lows of this fascinating part of South America.

Highlights include:

Cruise Lake Titicaca

Hike the Inca Trail

Experience sunrise over Machu Picchu

Go wild in the Amazon jungle

day-by-day itinerary

Day 1:	Lima. Wander under carved balconies and admire colonial churches and grand palaces on an afternoon orientation walk of the 'City of Kings'.
Day 2-3:	Amazon Jungle. Travel by motorised canoe to a lodge deep in the Tambopata Rainforest, an area that holds the world record for the most bird sightings. Keep an eye out for jaguars, ocelots and river otters.
Day 4:	Cuzco. Spend the day acclimatising to the altitude and exploring the cobbled streets, vibrant markets and colonial churches of Cuzco.
Day 5:	Sacred Valley. Once the home of the Incas, the Sacred Valley has ruins and market villages galore. Spend the night in Ollantaytambo, home to steep terraces that guard an Inca fortress.
Day 6-9:	Inca Trail. Embark on a challenging but highly rewarding trek through cloudforest and mountain scenery to the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Day 10:	Cuzco. There are more ancient sites to explore in Cuzco. Don't miss the imposing fortress, Sacsayhuaman and the Coricancha complex where the Spanish and Inca worlds combine. For those who want to keep the adrenaline pumping, go whitewater rafting, horse riding or check out the Andean scenery from the seat of a mountain bike.
Day 11-12:	Lake Titicaca. Watch the altiplano scenery roll by on a journey to the world's largest navigable lake. Once there, head out by boat to visit the floating reed islands of the Uros.
Day 13-15:	La Paz. Unravel the mystery of the ceremonial centre built by the Tiahuanaco people over a thousand years ago. Continue on to the world's highest capital city - La Paz.
Day 16-17:	Sucre. Claimed to be the most sophisticated city in Bolivia, Sucre radiates colonial charm. Wander through the city or see the dinosaur tracks of Col Orko.
Day 18:	Potosi. There is an option to descend into the working silver mines for an unforgettable insight into the lives of the workers. For those who wish to stay above ground there is plenty to explore in this historic town.
Day 19-23:	Salar de Uyuni. Explore the seemingly endless salt plains of Bolivia and discover active volcanoes, geysers and plenty of llamas.
Day 24-25:	La Paz. Continue exploring the museums and nearby sights. If time permits take an excursion to the crater-like formations of the Valley of the Moon.

small group adventure holiday

This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places! (more)

Because of our small group size, we're able to guarantee departures for all of our trips. Once you have booked and paid your deposit, your trip is guaranteed to go!

highly commended

This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.

Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.

how this holiday makes a difference

We just can't get enough of the Amazon, not only as a jaw-dropping travel destination but also as a global treasure and this trip will help to ensure that the incredible Amazon Rainforest is here for us to enjoy for generations to come! Our Amazon Fund will help support on the ground projects by the our long time partners Greenpeace and WWF. By booking your Latin American adventure with us you're helping us work towards a sustainable future for the Amazon.

This trip gives you plenty of opportunities to get to know the culture and vibrant history of Latin America. There are numerous chances for local interaction as we cover so much ground using all means of public transport. You’ll be surprised how much you can learn from a friendly local who strikes up a conversation during your journey.

Your leader and the occasional local guide will be able to direct you to many local eateries throughout the trip, helping you discover real local fare at real local prices (and probably helping you learn some Spanish at the same time). All travellers are encouraged to explore with the group and on their own, learn a few words of the language and interact with the locals as much as possible.

Local guides are employed to help explain as much as possible about the cultural differences and the historically significant places that we visit. This also allows us to appreciate the importance of preserving and respecting these sites and to help us minimise the impact of our visits. When hiking, we always ensure that travellers stick to marked trails, take all their rubbish with them and follow a set of hiking guidelines for the protection of the environment. There are plenty of opportunities to support local merchants in the markets and stalls that we pass along the way. We can purchase traditional handicrafts from local artisans and learn more about the importance of preserving these crafts.

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