The Andean Explorer

If you want a great adventure that truly reveals the breathtaking country and culture of Peru, the Andean Explorer train is for you.

This luxurious, fully restored 1920s style train ascends through spectacular mountain scenery, passing Inca ruins, snow-capped peaks and green valleys, on its way from picturesque Cuzco (former capital of the Inca empire) to Puno. The train even passes right through a busy market at Juliaca, filled with colourful piles of Alpaca knits. Visit the open-air observation bar to try a Pisco Sour, a Peruvian speciality. Once the train reaches the Highlands, you will pass herds of alpaca, llamas and sheep before the Andean Explorer reaches its final destination, Puno, located 4,000m high at magnificent Lake Titicaca.

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Peru & the Treasures of the Incas

14 days from £2475

Departing:

06 Nov 2012
Machu Picchu, Peru

Wonder at the magical, awe-inspiring Inca sites of the Andes with its spectacular scenic vistas, then delight in the Spanish colonial architecture of Peru's major cities.

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Peru & Treasures of the Incas + Amazon Rainforest
+ 3 extra nights from £560

Your holiday in Peru would not be complete without experiencing the spectacular Amazon Basin, which covers more than half of the country. Your accommodation in the Amazon is at the stunning Ceiba Tops Lodge, in private rooms with bathrooms and air-conditioning. DAY 14 (Sun): Lima - Iquitos. In the early morning (appox. 3:30am) transfer to Lima airport for your flight to Iquitos. A brief orientation tour of Iquitos is followed by a 25 mile boat ride to Ceiba Tops Lodge. In the afternoon explore the beautiful primary rainforest reserve with its many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner enjoy an evening of local music or listen to the many legends told by the Amazon guide. (B, L, D) Note: Luggage allowance on the boat to Ceiba Tops Lodge is 5 Kg. The main luggage can be stored in Lima. DAY 15 (Mon): Iquitos. The day starts with a boat expedition in search of Amazon dolphins to the small village of the Yaqua Indians. Learn about their culture, how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans, see some of the local crafts and enjoy a demonstration of the blowgun, which is still used for hunting. In the afternoon enjoy a walking tour to the riverside town of Indiana, built up around a Franciscan mission, and stop along the way to see the immense Ceiba tree, after which the lodge is named. (B, L, D) DAY 16 (Tue): Iquitos - Lima. There is a choice of morning activities before a boat ride to Iquitos for your flight to Lima and an overnight stay. (B) DAY 17 (Wed): Lima - UK. Transfer to Lima airport for your overnight flight to the UK. (B) DAY 18 (Thu): Home landing in the UK. Note: This extension is based on standard accommodation.

16 days from £3035

Departing:

06 Nov 2012

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Machu Picchu, Peru

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