See the breathtaking scenery of the Andes while walking in areas rich in Inca history. Explore the Colca Canyon, with condors and ancient Inca terracing, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, leading to the enchanting mountain citadel of Machu Picchu.

• The magical lost city of Machu Picchu
• Inca Trail trek - one of the world's top walks
• Discover the Colca Canyon and the Sacred Valley, the heart of the Inca Empire

Detailed information

	Tour itinerary
	About the walks
	Dates and prices
	Temperatures
	Accommodation
	Flight Information
	What the holiday includes

2009 Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Lima - 1 night	Download full 2009 itinerary here. If you require Adobe Acrobat Reader download here.
Day 2: Fly to the attractive colonial city of Arequipa (1 night), with views towards the spectacular surrounding volcanoes. Afternoon walking tour of the city’s plazas, churches and museums.

Days 3-5: Stay for 3 nights at Colca Lodge. We will take a range of walks from the hotel, through the
canyon, past villages untouched by time, next to and across steep mountains lined with impressive
ancient Inca terraces. There will also be a leisurely visit to Condors Cross where these majestic huge
birds can be seen swooping in the thermals.

Day 6: Return drive to Arequipa (1 night) with a little longer to explore the city.

Days 7-10: Fly to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (4 nights) and take an afternoon walk to Pisac ruins. Our range of walks, many on old Inca trails, take in the ruins of Maras and Moray, the spectacular fortress of Ollantaytambo and the colourful local craft markets.

Day 11: Take the train to Aguas Calientes (1 night) for an afternoon tour of Machu Picchu. Soak up the atmosphere after the majority of visitors have left, including perhaps a climb of Huayna Picchu for
superb aerial views. You will also have time to visit the following morning.

Days 12-13: Afternoon return by train to Cusco (2 nights). Explore the heart of this ancient city, as well as the outlying temples, including Sacsayhuaman.

Day 14: Fly to Lima and then on to our flight home.

Day 15: Arrive UK.

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	Inca Trail option Days 8-11: Our first day is spent trekking along the Inca Trail (3 nights) to the first camp at Llactapata ruins. We follow the remarkably well-preserved Inca pathway through the rich cloud forest of the Cusichaca Valley before the third and possibly most strenuous day of the trek, crossing two high Andean passes (13,750ft and 12,950ft) amongst awe-inspiring scenery. Our final night is spent in Aguas Calientes before our tour of Machu Picchu and return to Cusco. Download full 2009 itinerary here. If you require Adobe Acrobat Reader download here

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	Lake Titicaca option Extend your holiday by 3 nights with a journey to Lake Titicaca. Take the Andean Explorer train across the high plains of the Andes, past small villages and under towering peaks, to Puno (2 nights) on the shores of the lake. Visit the Uros floating reed islands and Taquile Island for a walk to see the brilliantly deep blue waters set against the desert-like shores, and in the distance the Cordillera Real ranges of Bolivia. Our final night is spent in Lima before our flight home. Supplement: £385 per person includes 3 nights’ accommodation, full day train journey, sightseeing and meals. Please enquire for further details. Single supplement: £60. Download full 2009 itinerary here. If you require Adobe Acrobat Reader download here.

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About the walks

A good balance of part-day walks and sightseeing visits, allowing a very gradual acclimatisation to
walking at altitude.

Guided Walks: Distances are generally between 2-8 miles. The Inca Trail option is a strenuous trek but taken slowly.

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Dates and prices

Single room supplement: £640

# Land Itineraries finish on day 14.
* Internal flights are included.

Independent travellers who book the no flight option can join the HF Holidays' airport transfers for £20 per person return.

Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.

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Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.

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Temperatures

Each departure falls during the Peruvian dry season with warm days and cold nights.

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Accommodation

Colca Lodge has comfortable casita rooms and a private natural hot spring, a perfect place to relax. The other hotels and lodges are chosen for their comfort, character and location. On the Inca Trail option, we camp in relative luxury with full trekking facilities and a team of porters.

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Flight information

Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 23.09.2008 (provisional)

Iberia
Heathrow - Lima (via Madrid)
Out 07:25 (Sat) - 17:35 (Sat)
Lima - Heathrow (via Madrid)
Return 19:55 (Fri) - 17:50 (Sat)

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What the holiday includes

• Return economy class air travel UK / Peru on scheduled airlines, with appropriate in-flight meals.
• 13 nights' accommodation in twin-bedded en-suite rooms or in twin bedded tents whilst trekking.
• Full Board except 2 picnic lunches.
• All internal flights.
• Services of local tour director.
• Services of local guides and trek support staff.
• Walks, sightseeing and entrance fees for the itinerary as described.
• Travel by coach or minibus.

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