Peru & Bolivia are a kaleidoscope of natural wonders, ancient civilisations, legends and folklore, echoing with music and exploding with colour. This itinerary takes you from the dramatic scenery of the high Andes to dense rainforest in the Amazon basin and the glittering expanse of Lake Titicaca, full of rich colonial and indigenous traditions.
Day 1 - London/Lima
Fly to Lima to stay overnight.
Day 2 - Lima/Reserva Amazonica
Fly south to Puerto Maldonado to take a boat ride down the Madre de Dios River to the Reserva Amazonica Lodge.
Day 3 - Reserva Amazonica
Take excursions from your luxurious jungle lodge to explore the ecosystem of the flooded wetlands and up river to Lake Sandoval for a chance to see parrots, piranhas and giant otter.
Day 4 - Reserva Amazonica/Arequipa
Return to the port for your flight to Arequipa, known as 'La Cuidad Blanca'. Free time to explore the Santa Catalina convent or the fascinating local museum with its Incan mummy.
Day 5 & 6 - Arequipa/Colca Valley/Arequipa
Depart Arequipa to journey into the Andes to a charming mountain retreat, from where you can explore the valley on foot, horseback or by mountain bike. See the magnificent condors gliding on the thermal currents.
Day 7 - Arequipa/Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco, the former ancient capital of the Inca Empire and transfer by road into the Sacred Valley.
Day 8 - Sacred Valley
Explore today the Urubamba Valley, heartland of the Inca culture. Visit Pisac market, bright with the colours of woven fabrics and crafts and enjoy lunch at a family run hacienda. Continue on to the formidable stone fortress of Ollantaytambo.
Day 9 - Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Machu Picchu through the Andes to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins and then descend to the nearby village of Aguas Calientes to explore its small but bustling market and thermal springs.
Day 10 - Machu Picchu/Cusco
Return early to the ruins if you wish. Walk up to the Sun Gate, the entry point for the Inca Trail or hike up Huayna Picchu peak, a steep climb but worth it for its dramatic viewpoint down over the ruins below. Return by train to Cusco in the afternoon.
Day 11 - Cusco
Spend today exploring the Inca ruins or simply absorbing the ambience of this colonial city.
Day 12 - Cusco/Lake Titicaca
Depart Cusco by train aboard the Andean Explorer crossing through high altiplano to reach Puno, beside beautiful Lake Titicaca. Stay overnight by the lake.
Day 13 - Lake Titicaca
Depart today to cross the border into Bolivia. Explore the lakeside town of Copacabana with its cathedral and local artisan market. Board your hydrofoil to cross the lake to Sun Island for a short trek to the Posada del Inca. The gardens here offer panoramic sunset views over the lake.
Day 14 - Lake Titicaca/La Paz
Continue by hydrofoil across the Lake to the Urus-Iruitos floating reed islands to visit the indigenous community there, crossing the serene waters of the Lake to Huatajata and then by road to Bolivia's largest city, La Paz.
Day 15 - La Paz
Discover the ruins of one of the oldest civilisations in the Americas at Tiwanaku and delve into the mysteries of Bolivian traditions at the witches' market and admire the dramatic rock formations of the Moon Valley.
Day 16 - La Paz/London
Return to London from La Paz via Miami.
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. As a guide, this 16 day suggested journey in Peru & Bolivia will cost from £5,250 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.
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