Amazon Andes Peru
Peru Tours: Peru and Bolivia tour 18d/17/n
Day 1 Lima
Lima Peru: Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to a four star hotel
day 2 Lima
City tour of Lima including a guided visit to the Cathedral, the Main Square and the San Francisco Catacombs.
Day 3 Cusco
We fly to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incas. Guided tour of Cuzco including the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman
Day 4 Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley Cusco: Excursion to Urubamba, the sacred valley of the Incas and to the ancient Inca market town of Pisac.
Day 5 Machu Picchu
Cusco Machupicchu: Train journey to Aguas Calientes and a full day's guided tour of Machu Picchu, the most spectacular ancient city in the world
Day 6 Puno
Puno Peru: Departure by scheduled bus to Puno visiting en route Inca ruins and the remains of the Viracocha temple. We shall also visit the steaming volcanic pools by La Raya.
Day 7 Lake Titicaca
After transfer to the port we visit the reed island of Uros on lake Titicaca. Overnight stay on the island of Taquile in local Aymara Indian homes.
Day 8 Lake Titicaca
Morning on Taquile island and afternoon return to Puno
Day 9 La Paz
After breakfast, private bus to Copacabana Bolivia. Transfer to Tiahuanaco for a full tour of the oldest civilisation in Bolivia. Onward journey to La Paz and transfer to your hotel.
Day 10 La Paz
Morning city tour of La Paz, with a unique topography containing few flat areas and protected by its eternal guardian, the snow peak of Ilimani (6402m). Housing the seat of government, La Paz is a city of contrast, between both ancient and modern. A visit will also be made to the Valley of the Moon. The city centre sites include the Plaza Murillo (with its presidential palace, national congress and metropolitan cathedral), museums, and many interesting markets. Free afternoon
Day 11 Oruro - Uyuni
Trip by bus to Oruro, on the shores of the giant Poopo lake. Fabulous train journey south to Uyuni. Transfer to your hotel
Day 12-15 Salar de Uyuni tour Fabulous four day adventure to the
highest salt lakes in the world.
A journey only achievable by 4x4 vehicles to this huge expanse of salt. Amongst the sites are Isla Pescado or la Isla Incahuasi, an island in this amazing lake, and home to numerous giant cacti. The trip will also include an excursion to the salar de Chiguana, where you will see the Ollague volcano, along with many lakes that are home to flamingoes.
Laguna Colorada, Sol de Mañana, a zone of great volcanic activity, with many geysers and fumaroles, the beautiful Laguna Verde, which changes its colour throughout the day and Llicancabur volcano
Day 16 Potosi - Sucre
Return by bus to Potosi, the highest city in the world and onto Sucre, the judicial capital of Bolivia. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 17 Sucre
After breakfast, city tour. Free afternoon.
Day 18 La Paz
Flight to La Paz and onward for your connecting flight home
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