AN AMAZING 15-DAY ADVENTURE ACROSS MAGICAL PERU 1st-16th May 2025 – with Lits

Canyons, Lakes, Sacred Valleys, Inca Citadels, Nazca Lines,
Amazon Rain Forest, Andes Mountains and Pisco Sours

Magical Peru is calling!
With all the allure of the mysterious and ancient to the modern and mystical, it is a unique destination. Peru’s enchanting and diverse landscapes offer a breath-taking array of natural wonders; from the soaring peaks of the Andes to the lush Amazon Rainforest, from Inca ruins (including Machu Picchu!) in the mountains to the Spanish colonial mansions on the coast.

Birthplace of Paddington Bear, it also happens to be the culinary destination of Latin America so the cuisine is much, much more than marmalade sandwiches!!

This awesome, 15-day adventure is tailor-made by our ABTA travel partners at ‘Windows on the Wild’ (all flights and almost everything else included!) as an unforgettable excursion across the country by road, rail, boat and air, taking in not only the incredible tapestry of landscapes & major site, but also digging deep to experience their fascinating culture & heritage.

Itinerary summary:
Fly from LHR to Lima on KLM via Amsterdam
Day 1: Welcome to Lima - The City of Kings
Transfer to our hotel with a little time to relax before enjoying an afternoon city tour of Lima and its surroundings.
Day 2: Paracas Island & Ica Tour
We will leave Lima in the morning and drive southwards to take a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, a group of small islands located near the town of Paracas, and the most important wildlife sanctuary on the south coast..
In the afternoon we will take a city tour to Ica, the famous oasis town.
Day 3: Nazca Lines & Drive to Arequipa
An exciting flight over the incredible Nazca Lines! These huge geoglyphs were etched into the desert for unknown reasons, and despite having been studied for many years, still remain shrouded in mystery. We will then continue on the road to Arequipa.
Day 4: Arequipa - Colca Canyon
A beautiful drive, passing snow-capped volcanoes, rugged pampas, traditional terraced farms and picturesque villages making a few stops along the way.
Day 5: Colca to Puno
Time to visit the home of the condor! We will take lunch in Chivay, continuing in the afternoon to Puno, the capital of Peruvian folklore where we will settle into our hotel and enjoy a well-earned rest on the shore of Lake Titicaca.
Day 6: Uros floating & Taquile Island
A full-day trip taking a boat ride out to the island of Taquile, one of the most beautiful islands in Peru; visiting the amazing Floating Islands of the Uros people made from the totora reeds that grow around the lake.
Day 7: Puno to Cusco
An early start for our long drive, with interesting stops along the way, arriving late afternoon in Cusco.
Day 8: Cusco City
Our day will start with a four-hour tour of the centre of this incredible Inca city and its surroundings; we will then be free in the afternoon to explore the city at our leisure.
Day 9: Sacred Valley
A full day excursion to the Sacred Valley, visiting the famous Inca archaeological in Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero before heading back to Cusco.
Day 10: Cusco – Aguas Calientes
After breakfast we will head to the train station to board the train for a two-hour scenic ride to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Day 11: Visit to Machu Picchu
An early start for our exciting visit to Machu Picchu for a tour of all the most famous and most spectacular parts of the extensive archaeological complex.
Day 12: Cusco to the Amazon
Fly to Madre de Dios – Puerto Maldonado where our Amazon rain forest adventure will begin.
Day 13: Amazon Day Trip
Today we will enjoy a full Amazon experience, walking and boating in the forest, keeping our eyes peeled for the jungle wildlife.
Day 14: Puerto Maldonado - Lima
Our return journey to Puerto Maldonado, heading back on the boat for our onward flight to Lima where we will stay overnight.
Day 15: Lima - London
Transfer to the airport for homeward fights. Fly from Lima to LHR on KLM via Amsterdam

Cost:
£5895.00pp single occupancy
£5195.00pp shared room

Included (almost everything!):
• All flights (international/internal & Nazca Lines), all itinerary with B&B accommodation, meals (4xlunches, 2xdinners), private transfers, transportation, entrance fees and excursions with English speaking guides and full services of Lits, an experienced 45Not Grumpy Leader.

Not included:
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, additional optional tours, travel insurance and items of a personal nature.

* I will hold a Zoom meeting as an intro to the trip towards the end of November

** Please email me directly to receive a full itinerary &/or to confirm your RSVP

Lits: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 07710 217902

Based on a group of 12 people

Deposit:
A deposit of £1200 is payable to 'Windows on the Wild' to secure your place on RSVP - please contact me directly for payment details.
Balance payment will be due on 24th Feb 2025