Following the footsteps of the Spanish conquerors we travel through the Inca heart of Peru, see the striking landscapes of Bolivia and finish up amidst the parched deserts and bountiful winelands of Chile. Never straying far from the mighty Andes, there are many highlights including breathtaking canyons, magnificent Inca ruins, the intensity of the Amazon jungle, one of the world’s most arid deserts and the hospitality of the local people.
Itinerary Day 1 to 1 Arrive Santiago
Day 2 to 12 La Serena – Antofagasta – Calama – San Pedro de Atacama - Laguna Colorada – Salar de Uyuni – Potosí
Day 13 to 15 La Paz Day 16 to 18 Puno – Uros, Amantani & Taquile Islands
Day 19 to 22 Cuzco - Amazon Jungle (or free time) – Cuzco
Day 23 to 27 Sacred Valley of the Incas – Overnight in Ollantaytambo - Inca Trail – Machu Picchu
Day 28 to 31 Cuzco – Arequipa – Colca Canyon – Arequipa
Day 32 to 34 Nazca - Huacachina – Pisco – Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Lima Day 32 to 33 Nazca
Day 35 to 35 Depart Lima
Inclusions * Accommodation: 29 nights in hotels, guesthouses, cabins & homestays, 3 nights Inca Trail Trek, 2 overnight buses.
* Meals: Meals on Inca Trail Trek, in Amazon Jungle, on Amantaní Island & on Salar de Uyuni * Excursions: Ballestas Islands, Colca Canyon, Inca Trail Trek, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley tour, Amazon Jungle, Uros / Amantaní / Taquile Islands, Salar de Uyuni, Laguna Colorada, Valley of the moon.
* Transport: Local public bus, minibus, 4WD, boat, train, motorised canoe, on foot, 3 flights, taxi
* Group: Average 8 – 12; max 18. Due to the modular system of our tours some passengers may join or leave the tour at different times. * Age: Recommended 18 - 60, recommended max 70.* Staff: Tucan Travel tour leader, local guides Exclusions * Local payment * International flights & departure tax * Domestic flight taxes approx US$5 each * Tips on included excursions, visas, travel insurance, personal items, other tips, sleeping bag. * Pre & post tour accommodation * Airport transfers * Spending money – allow US$25-30 per day to cover meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips and any extras * Optional excursions