When you ask somebody about
Peru the first thing that they often mention are the Incas and
the ruins of the lost city of Machu Pichu. The lost civilisation
of the Incas is still one of the worlds great mysteries, how
a culture so advanced could rise and fall so completely leaving
only material proof of its greatness. Another mystery that Peru's
past has left us are the Nasco lines, enormous patterns and
pictures laid out on the plains that have no viewing point other
than by aircraft. For what purpose where they built - as offerings
to the gods or messages to beings from outer space? Another
secret that the history of Peru has kept to itself.
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Machu
Pichu and the Inca Heartland 10 days from £1,599 |
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incredible ruins of the Inca Empire and the remote beauty
of Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.
Although there are no strenuous activities involved, the
varied conditions and high altitude make this trip reasonably
demanding. Travel is by air, minibus and express bus,
mostly on good roads around Cuzco but some poor stretches
around Lake Titicaca. more>>
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Peru
Explorer 22 days from £2,327 |
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the coastline, mountains and jungles of the world of the
Incas and conquistadors. A busy and totally absorbing
trip; though the high altitude is tiring, the trip is
generally very comfortable, with quite a bit of travelling
by air, train, boat and private bus. Inca Trail option:
4 days moderate to strenuous walking with full porterage,
altitude maximum 4,120 m., average 3,050 m. more>>
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Inca
Royal Highway 22 days from £1,548 |
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exploratory trip through Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Colca
Canyon, Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines and an optional
trek along the Inca Trail. Quite a tough trip travelling
by expedition vehicle with some long drives and some bad
roads, often at high altitudes. Inca Trail trek is optional,
with costs paid locally. Those not doing the trail will
spend the extra days in and around Cuzco. more>>
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Peru
and the Bolivian Altiplano 10 days from £1,599 |
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adventurous addition to our Andean programmes, taking
in the highlands from Cuzco to Lake Titicaca and Bolivia.
A tough but rewarding trip with some bad roads and some
long drives. Short Inca Trail trek: optional with costs
paid locally. Those not doing the trail will spend the
time in and around Cuzco. more>>
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