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Peru adventure holiday, Sacred Land of the Incas

COUNTRY:
Peru
LOCATION:
Inca Trail
HOLIDAY TYPE:
Moderate walking holidays
DEPARTURES:
Departs selected Wednesdays and Sundays every month throughout the year
PRICE:
From £1870 (15 days) excluding flights
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Peru adventure holiday, Sacred Land of the Incas

Peru adventure holiday, Sacred Land of the Incas

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!

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!

How this holiday makes a difference

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. In the Sacred Valley for example we travel on public bus and stop at local communities that others simply drive past.

Travellers are encouraged to eat at local restaurants and buy goods from the smaller towns or craft makers where the goods are produced, rather than from the bigger shops in cities. 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.

During this trip we stay with Local families on Lake Titicaca. You will be surprised how much you can learn from a conversation with a friendly local.

The majority of our leaders are local Peruvians who we train and support in all the aspects and responsibilities involved on leading trip for international travellers. This opens many doors for them and assists them on their professional growth both Leaders are specifically trained on ways to reduce our carbon print and on how to show and encourage travellers to behave the same way (taking short showers, turning off a/c or heaters and lights when they leave the room.

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Peru adventure holiday, Sacred Land of the Incas

Reviewed 11 Aug 2009 by Maria Ingold2 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


The two most amazing pieces of the holiday were finally arriving at Machu Picchu and the truly beautiful lodge in the rain forest.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


While I was there, there was a week of travel strikes which affected taxi, rail, and bus so we were trapped in the not very exciting Puno. My second week was pretty dull and I didn't get to see the archaeology around Puno/Cuzco I had hoped to. Beware.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


A little. We visited local weaving community and the families on the floating islands of Lago Titicaca. They are very poor and seem to appreciate the money we brought for food and the little gifts we gave the children.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Some real highlights, but due to the strikes, not as good as I had hoped. There's a lot of poverty there, but it is a very laid back and generally happy culture. A real shock coming back to coffee the price of someone's daily wage.
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