ROSE LATHAMBERNER TORRES ISTOCKPHOTO.COMISTOCKPHOTO.comSENDEROSBOLIVIA25 Escorted Small Group Holidays 2012You are living in harmony with the people. The serene countryside, peppered with ruins and ancient terraces, and the bright azure waters of the lake compensate for any discomfort.Day 10 Travel back to the mainland via the Uros indians' reed islands closer to the shore. Once fishermen living a perilous life on island homes woven from the ubiquitous reeds, the Uros islanders now make a living mostly from tourism. Continue along the lake shores to Copacabana in Bolivia, a pretty little religious sanctuary and resort town which has a sandy beach after which its larger sister in Rio de Janeiro was named. Spend the night at a delightful lakeside hotel.Days 11-13 Continue to La Paz, Bolivia's capital, following a line of snow-capped peaks across high-altitude prairies. Situated deep in a bowl in the altiplano, La Paz is easily explored on foot?a walking tour is included. Here, as well as charming colonial corners and modern boulevards, you will find an amazing street theatre as bowler-hatted cholitas ply their market trade. Optional visit to the pre-Inca ruins at Tiwanaku on the dusty altiplano.Days 14,15 Fly to Cusco, and delve into Peru's imperial past in the Inca capital and its surrounding region. Historic colonial churches and museums sit alongsidemodern-day bars, clubs and markets. Guided city tour.Day 16 We spend a day in the fertile Sacred Valley, visiting the Inca temples and fortresses at Pisac and Ollantaytambo.Day 17 By train to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, sitting astride a ridge in the sub-tropical mountains, spending a night at the nearby village, Aguas Calientes. Guided tour of the ruins.Day 18 Opportunity for optional re-visit to the ruins. Return to Cusco by train and bus.Days 19,20 A one-hour flight to Puerto Maldonado in the Amazon jungle for two nights based at a rustic lodge a boat ride down the river. Excursions from the lodge include a rainforest walk and nocturnal caiman spotting.Day 21 Return to Puerto Maldonado and fly to Lima.Day 22 Walking tour of the historic centre. Optional visits to museums.Fly to UK, arriving day 23, Sat.Call 020 8747 8315 to speak to one of our expert consultants for advice, additional information or to book your holiday Top: Macaws are a common sighting during our stay in the Amazon.Middle: Take a short flight over the Nasca Lines, huge carvings etched into the Atacama desert.Above: Standing on the edge of the Colca Canyon waiting for condors to glide above you is a real highlight of this tourLeft: Machu Picchu-deservedly one of South America's most visited attractions.The trip exceeded our expectations. Everything ran like clockwork. The guides and drivers were all very good and very friendly, and knowledgeable. Using local transport and guides was a big bonus.SU, Colwyn Bay

Code Starts (UK) Ends (UK) PriceCT 201 31 Mar 12 12 Apr 12 £2,598CT 202* 19 May 12 31 May 12 £2,598CT 203*? 16 Jun 12 28 Jun 12 £2,898CT 204* 28 Jul 12 09 Aug 12 £2,898CT 205* 18 Aug 12 30 Aug 12 £2,898CT 206* 15 Sep 12 27 Sep 12 £2,598CT 207 27 Oct 12 08 Nov 12 £2,548CT 208 22 Dec 12 03 Jan 13 £2,958*Departures can be combined with the Tico Tico journey (see p27) to combine the southern and northern highlights of Peru in one journey.?CT203 does not overnight in the Sacred Valley in order to coincide with the Inti Raymi festival in Cusco.Single supplement £272Business class supplement from £1,5742013 departures 23 Mar, 04 May, 15 Jun, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 21 Sep, 19 Oct, 14 Dec.PACIFIC OCEANBOLIVIAPERULake TiticacaLimaArequipaCuscoMachu Picchu.....Andes vColca CanyonAndesCHILEPACIFIC ISTOCKPHOTO.COMPROM PERUSHUTTERSTOCK.COM JOURNEY ROUTE The peaks of Peru?a highlights holidayThe CONDORITO DISCOVERY JOURNEY 13 days, 11 nights Colonial Arequipa and the dramatic Colca Canyon, highlights of the south. Lake Titicaca and the reed islands?glorious scenery, wildlife and tradition. The essence of the Incas?Cusco and the Sacred Valley. The celebrated Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.Day 1 Sat, UK clients depart for Lima, Peru's magnificent imperial capital, arriving evening.Day 2 Fly to Arequipa, the White City, located in an idyllic sun-drenched oasis at the foot of theEl Misti Volcano. Optional visit to the serene, cloistered Santa Catalina convent, almost a self-contained village with its flowery cobbled lanes and fountains.Days 3,4 Drive to Colca Canyon, reputedly the deepest in the world, home to the soaring condor and traditional indigenous villages. There are lovely countryside walks in the vicinity, after which you can refresh yourself in thermal springs.Day 5 Scenic highland drive to Puno and Lake Titicaca.Day 6 Excursion by boat to the reed islands of the Uros indians. These floating islets are furnished with houses, a church and a school all built from the lake's totora reeds.Day 7 Full day scenic journey across the altiplano through remote villages and farmland to Cusco.Day 8 Guided tour of this remarkable city, with its well-preserved Inca and colonial buildings, lively markets and plazas, and huge variety of restaurants, bars and clubs. You will also visit Transport 2 flights (1hr each); 3 road journeys (longest 8hrs); 2 train journeys.Accommodation Small friendly hotels, colonial or modern in style, private bathroom.Meals Breakfast daily.Included excursions Cruz del Condor in Colca Canyon; Uros Islands, Lake Titicaca; guided city tour of Cusco and Sacred Valley; Sacsayhuamán; guided tour of Machu Picchu.Summary of nights Lima 1; Arequipa 1; Colca Canyon 2; Puno 2; Cusco 2; Sacred Valley 1; Cusco 2.Group size Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader. JOURNEY PROFILEDeparture dates and prices 26 Escorted Small Group Holidays 2012 » PERUExtensionA FEW DAYS TO SPARE?Continue your journey of Peru by flying over the Nasca Lines and visiting the Ballestas Islands to view the prolific bird life up close.For full details see extensions p76.The holiday was an amazing experience and exceeded all my expectations. Our tour leader was fantastic, very knowledgeable, and I loved every minute. PC, CrowthorneTop: Local girls play at the Inca site of Sacsayhuamán, which displays the finest Inca stonework in the region.Middle: Llamas-the iconic mammal of the Andes.Above: Machu Picchu-no photos ever prepare you for the scale, setting and beauty of this site.the Inca landmarks on the city's outskirts, including Sacsayhuamán.Day 9 Day trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, defined by a sparkling river and snow-capped mountains, where perched on the vertiginous hillsides and among ancient terraces are two of the Inca's most impressive temples and fortresses?Pisac and Ollantaytambo. The authentic indigenous market at colonial Pisac is a vigorous and lively affair. Overnight in the valley. Day 10 By train to Machu Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas and the highlight of any trip to Peru. There is a comprehensive guided tour of the site as well as free time to explore by yourself, before returning to Cusco.Day 11 Final day at leisure in Cusco for shopping, museums or relaxing in the city's fine cafes and bars.Day 12 Fly to Lima and on to the UK, arriving day 13, Thurs.For more information, client reviews, trip dossiers, detailed extensions ?and to book online visit journeylatinamerica.co.uk