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Code Starts (UK) Ends (UK) PriceCGS 201 19 Feb 12 29 Feb 12 £2,958CGS 202 01 Apr 12 11 Apr 12 £3,128CGS 203 13 May 12 23 May 12 £2,958CGS 204 05 Aug 12 15 Aug 12 £3,298CGS 205 14 Oct 12 24 Oct 12 £2,998CGS 206 23 Dec 12 02 Jan 13 £3,378Single supplement £470Optional train Puno-Cusco £116Business class supplement from £1,4922013 departures 17 Feb, 24 Mar, 12 May, 04 Aug, 13 Oct, 15 Dec..... vPERUCHILELimaAndesAndesPACIFIC OCEANCuscoMachu PicchuSacred ValleyPunoLake TiticacaROUTE JOURNEY ROUTEIslandsThe ultimate highlights of PeruSWIFT CLASSIC JOURNEY 11 days, 9 nights The highlights of Peru in just over a week, including Lake Titicaca The towering, snow-drenched peaks of the Andes, home of llamas and condors. Cusco, iconic Inca and Spanish city rich in historical monuments. The Sacred Valley of the Incas, speckled with colonial villages and ruined temples. The magnificent mountain ruins of Machu Picchu, cloaked in tropical vegetation. Boat ride on the sacred waters of Lake Titicaca, visiting the Uros reed islands.Day 1 Sun, UK clients depart, arriving Lima early evening.Days 2,3 Fly to Cusco. A guided tour of the city follows, helping you to understand the extraordinary history of the former Inca capital. Visit baroque colonial churches and museums. Present day life is not ignored: there are markets bulging with regional produce and artisan craftware, a variety of local shops, and a huge range of atmospheric restaurants. You'll also visit the monumental temple fortress of Sacsayhuamán overlooking the city.Day 4 Full-day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where the great Urubamba river flows between icy mountain peaks. You'll see a patchwork of sunny fields where fruit and vegetables flourish, farmed with timeless traditional methods. Indigenous hamlets and adobe farmsteads are home to the present-day population while abandoned cities and temples of the Inca Empire cling to the valley's steep cliffs. Overnight in the valley.Day 5 The valley narrows into a tight gorge followed by the railway to Machu Picchu, take the train to the Inca 'lost city' straddling a mountain saddle in subtropical jungle. Guided tour of the ruins.Day 6 Revisit the ruins of Machu Picchu (optional). Return to Cusco.Day 7 A memorable day-long journey across the exquisite landscapes of Peru's Central Valley and the rugged altiplano to the gem-clear waters of LakeTiticaca. Travel is by road or, for a supplement, you can experience the journey by luxury train (see below). Overnight in Puno.Day 8 Boat trip to visit the floating reed islands of the Uros indians. In the afternoon, view the eerie funeral towers of the Collas at Sillustani.Day 9 Fly to Lima, optional tour of the capital's colonial centre, studded with churches, mansions and imperial buildings on a massive scale.Day 10 UK clients depart, arriving day 11, Wed. Transport 2 flights (1hr); 2 train journeys (2 and 3½hrs each); 1 road journey (8hrs including stops).Accommodation Tourist class superior and tourist class hotels.Meals Breakfast daily; lunch day 4; dinner day 5.Included excursions City tour of Cusco and Sacsayhuamán; Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu; Uros Islands and Sillustani, Lake Titicaca.Summary of nights Lima 1; Cusco 2; Sacred Valley 1; Machu Picchu 1;Cusco 1; Puno 2; Lima 1.Group size Min 4, max 20. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.prices JOURNEY PROFILEDeparture dates and pricesCall 020 8747 8315 to speak to one of our expert consultants for advice, additional information or to book your holiday 51 Escorted Small Group Holidays 2012 » PERUTop: Llamas and tourists alike enjoy the fabulous setting of Machu Picchu, perched high above the Urubamba valley.Above: The Uros indians use bundles of dried totora reeds to make their boats and to construct the islands. There are about 48 (they can break up during storms).CUSCO/PUNOBY TRAINIf you'd prefer to take the celebrated luxury train journey which runs alongside the lonely road from Cusco to Puno, we will arrange for you to travel the route by rail. A full-service three course lunch is served and you can enjoy the views from an open-air observation deck. (£116 supplement per person).Please advise us at time of booking.*PERU RAILNEWFOR2012ISTOCKPHOTO.COMPROM PERU Code Starts (UK) Ends (UK) PricePL 201 28 Jan 12 11 Feb 12 £3,398PL 202 31 Mar 12 14 Apr 12 £3,488PL 203 19 May 12 02 Jun 12 £3,488PL 204? 16 Jun 12 30 Jun 12 £3,868PL 205 28 Jul 12 11 Aug 12 £3,798PL 206 29 Sep 12 13 Oct 12 £3,488PL 207 10 Nov 12 24 Nov 12 £3,488PL 208 22 Dec 12 05 Jan 13 £3,868?PL204 coincides with Inti Raymi festival in Cusco. Single supplement £818 Business class supplement from £1,5742013 departures 26 Jan, 06 Apr, 25 May, 15 Jun, 17 Aug, 28 Sep, 16 Nov, 28 Dec....... vPERUCHILELimaArequipaColcaCanyonAndesAndesPACIFIC OCEANCuscoMachu PicchuSacred ValleyPunoLake Titicaca JOURNEY ROUTELuxury Peru?landscapes and culture in comfortPELICANO LUXURY CLASSIC JOURNEY 15 days, 13 nights Enjoy the excellent amenities in some of Peru's finest hotels?luxurious and classical. Colca Canyon?spot condors in the world's deepest gorge. Lake Titicaca?travel by boat to the traditional island communities. Luxury train across the altiplano from the lake to Cusco, an exquisite day-long journey. Cusco?Inca capital with churches, museums and superb Inca masonry. Machu Picchu?stay overnight near the remarkable Inca citadel.Day 1 Sat, depart early morning to arrive in Lima, Peru's large and dynamic capital, early evening.Day 2 Time to look around Lima before afternoon flight to Arequipa, a pearl-white cityof colonial charm with a stunning location at the foot of the ice-capped volcano El Misti. Your prestigious colonial-style hotel is in the heart of the historic centre.Day 3 At leisure to explore the city, visit the museums and churches. We recommend a tour of the village-within-a-city, Santa Catalina Convent.Days 4,5 Drive through wind-eroded desert landscapes and pampa supporting the dainty vicuña, to the remote Colca Canyon. The crags and pinnacles of the perpendicular cliffs are the haunts of the condor?we make an early morning visit to spot them soaring on the thermals. Later there is an opportunity to visit colourful traditional communities. Stay two nights at a delightful lodge which is nestled on the banks of the River Colca and has its own thermal baths.Day 6 A drive over high-altitude passes brings us to the azure waters of Lake Titicaca. Spend two nights at a luxury hotel on a spit of land jutting out into the lake, with stupendous views.Day 7 From the lively port of Puno we make an excursion to the reed islands built and inhabited by the Uros indians who eke out a living from fishing and crafts. On the mainland close to Puno there's an optional visit to the haunting pre-Columbian funeral towers ofSillustani.Day 8 Classic full-day train journey to Cusco. A top-of-the-range service with luxurious fittings, full lunch included. Cross the tawny altiplano, rimmed by snow-dusted Andeanpeaks, and travel down through the fertile Central Valley to the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco, a journey of outstanding beauty and scenic variety. In keeping with the city'smulticultural ambience, your historic hotel has a central colonial courtyard and Inca walls in the bar. Day 9 Guided tour of the city, a treasure trove of colonial churches, museums and Inca walls enlivened by markets and high quality restaurants. Includes visits to four Inca ruins on the edge of the city.Day 10 Tour of the fertile and scenic Sacred Valley of the Incas, peppered with the ruins of Inca cities and fortresses: includes a visit to Pisac's famous indian market. Day 11 By road and rail to the Lost City of Machu Picchu, perched on a jungle-clad mountain top. Guided tour of the ruins. Relax at your award-winning riverside hoteland its orchid and hummingbird filled grounds.Day 12 Optional additional visit to the ruins, with walks to viewpoints including the Sun Gate and Inca Bridge. Return by train to Cusco.Day 13 Day at leisure to further explore the city or its rural hinterland.Day 14 Depart for the UK via Lima, arriving day 15, Sat Transport 2 flights (1hr each); 2 scenic road journeys (longest 6hrs including stops); 3 rail journeys (2, 3½ and 10hrs).Accommodation First class or best available hotels, chosen for their character and ambience.Meals Breakfast daily; lunch days 6, 8, 10; dinner day 4, full board days 5, 11.Included excursions Walking tour of Lima; condor spotting in the Colca Canyon; Uros Islands, Lake Titicaca; city tour Cusco and the 4 ruins; Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu.Summary of nights Lima 1; Arequipa 2; Colca Canyon 2; Puno 2; Cusco 2; Sacred Valley 1; Machu Picchu 1; Cusco 2.Group size Min 4, max 20. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader. JOURNEY PROFILEDeparture dates and prices52 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.Way beyond my expectations. It was the most memorable journey of my life.I rarely use the word 'excellent' to describe anything, but for this trip it was fully justified. Also, I was lucky to be part of a really good group of people.RF, LiverpoolFor more information, client reviews, trip dossiers, detailed extensions ?and to book online visit journeylatinamerica.co.ukSHUTTERSTOCK.COMISTOCKPHOTO.com |