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Land of the Incas
Trip type:
Cultural & Nature
Activity level:
Easy
Max group size:
20 Peru, Americas | 15 days
Trip code:
FPC
Family Holidays | Min age 7yrs
Trip Overview:
This adventurous, two-week trip uses planes, boats, trains and buses to discover a land of bewildering contrasts: volcanoes, high plateau, snow-capped mountains, fertile valleys, rushing rivers, shimmering lakes and dense Amazon rainforest. In the colonial city of Arequipa – a great stop to help with acclimatisation – you visit the 17th century Santa Catalina convent and the famous Ice Mummies museum. Take a trip to the floating islands of the Uros Indians on Lake Titicaca before heading by bus through the highlands to the vibrant city of Cusco. From here there is the highlight of the trip - a classic train ride through dramatic mountains to the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu. As a final contrast, there is an optional extension to the Amazon rainforest, a jungle filled with wildlife including monkeys, caiman and beautiful parrots.
Trip Highlights:
Train to Machu Picchu
Floating islands of Lake Titicaca
Colonial Arequipa & mummies
see full itinerary >> What's included:
Transport - Minibus, boat, train, domestic flights, on foot.
Accommodation - Hotels (11nts), basic hotel (1nt). 2011 itinerary: Hotels (12nts), basic hotel (1nt).
Meals - 13 breakfasts. 2011 itinerary 12 breakfasts
Machu Picchu
There’s time in the Sacred Valley for optional rafting, biking and horse riding before heading to Machu Picchu. The magnificent ‘lost city’ stands on a high saddle, dominated by the jungle-clad peak of Wayna Picchu. Seeing this iconic site will surely be a highlight.
Andes to Cusco
A bus journey takes you through the Andes to Cusco, the old Inca capital. Nearby you’ll explore the vast, ruined fortress of Sacsayhuaman and Pisac’s bustling and colourful market. Cusco is a pleasant place for families to wander around and explore.
Lake Titicaca
A short flight brings you to the shores of Lake Titicaca, where a boat will take you to the floating Uros Islands to visit the Indian villagers. The tortora reed, which grows here, is used to make their islands, houses and boats.
Our Land of the Incas trip is just one of our many Americas Family tours. To find out more visit our Americas holidays page.
Prices from
$4,338pp inc flights
$2,308pp exc flights
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