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Inca Pathways *14 Day*Trekking on the Inca Trail, staying with families on Lake Titicaca, and exploring Andean markets make for an unforgettable journey. Combine this tour with an Amazon Extension to discover the great variety Peru has to offer. On this tour we hike the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We\'ll share dinner, smiles and laughs with our hosts on Amantaní Island; bargain at Cusco\'s colorful markets and with a few extra days, explore the Amazon jungle. This is one of our most popular journeys and for good reason--join us to discover the magic of Peru! Day 1 Arrive Lima
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14 days starting and ending in Lima, Peru. Fri-ThuTour Code: IP14 Single Supplement: US$485 Travel Highlights
Lake Titicaca
Cusco Sacred Valley Inca Trail Machu Picchu Accommodations: 9 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night homestay, 3 nights camping. Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast. Transportation: 2 local flights, tour buses, train... and your own two feet on the Inca Trail! Notes: Flights Lima-Juliaca and Cusco-Lima are not included. Please add US$370 (flight cost subject to change). Tour cost assumes the Inca Trail Entrance is $80. Travelers are responsible for any increase by the national park service.Group & Staff: Min 2, Max 12; Adventure Life Tour Leader; local guides; porters for camping gear and packs. Personal Budgeting: Allow US$175 for meals not included, US$28 international departure tax, US$10 local departure taxes, US$80 optional excursions ($55 return visit to Machu Picchu, must be paid in soles - 185 soles = $US 55). Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Share US$65, Single US$115 Is it for Me? An active itinerary of snowcapped mountains, ancient cities, rural towns and a vibrant colonial city. Experience the lives of the local people of Lake Titicaca. The Inca Trail is a moderate to difficult four-day hike so travelers should be fit. There\'s a train option for those not wanting to hike (please let us know at the time of booking your trip so we can make the appropriate arrangements). Arrival / Departure Transfers:
1 person US$50 each 2 or more people US$25 /person Start Dates
2008 : Oct 3, Oct 31, Nov 28, Dec 26
2009 : Jan 16, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8, Jun 5, Jul 10, Aug 7, Sep 4, Oct 2, Oct 30, Nov 27, Dec 25
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A late morning flight takes you to the shores of mystical Lake Titicaca. Legend has it that the first Inca rose out of its azure waters. On Day 3 you'll visit the floating islands of the Uros people and stop for the night on Amantaní Island. Here you'll split into small groups and overnight with local families. A night on Amantaní is a journey 500 years into the past. Residents till the dry soil by hand and weave all their clothing on small wooden looms. Share in the hospitality of the Aymara Indians and experience a short day in their lives. After breakfast with your families, you'll make your way back to Puno for night 4.
Andean history comes alive in Cusco. Quechua speaking descendents of the Incas fill the streets and markets, colonial churches sit atop bases of smooth stonework laid centuries before the Conquistadors, and campesinos in colorful dress move busily back and forth across the plazas. The morning is yours to wander Cusco’s narrow streets. In the afternoon your tour leader takes you through Cusco's local market and explains a bit about what you'll find in the adjacent witches' market. You will also visit the Center for Traditional Textiles in Cusco, a local organization committed to preserving the region's weaving traditions. (If visiting the Sacred Valley on Sunday, you will visit their center in Chinchero instead). Watch weavers demonstrate their craft and learn about the history and processes of Peru's most well-known art form. This evening enjoy a folklore show at one of Cusco's typical restaurants.