Tour Operator: Oasis Overland
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15 Days: Lima - Lima 
21 Days: Lima - La Paz

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: The capital of Peru, Lima is a city of contrasts. Here you'll encounter both abundant wealth and grinding poverty, modern skyscrapers next to some of the finest museums and historical monuments in Latin America. You will have a free day to explore its many museums, markets and colonial plazas. 

Day 2: Our first stop south of Lima is at the Ballestas Islands in the Paracas National Reserve. Here we take a boat trip to view one of the most important marine reserves in the world with the highest concentration of rare and exotic sea birds and sea mammals. 

Day 3: An hours drive inland in the heart of the Ica Desert is Peru's main wine centre. Here we visit the Tacama winery, originally a Jesuit run Bodega it now produces export quality wines as well as Peru's national drink, Pisco. After our own tasting session we continue a few kilometres to the nearby Oasis of Huacachina. A palm fringed lake surrounded by impressive sand dunes, you can relax on the beach, go for a swim and then if its an adrenaline rush you're after head out with your Tour Leader on a custom made dune buggy and roar across the desert sands to the top of enormous dunes and then sand board down them - imagine snowboarding but on sand instead! After an unforgettable desert sunset we head back to the oasis. 

Day 4: Travel to Peru is not complete without a trip to one of the world's greatest archaeological mysteries - the Nazca Lines. Only discovered 70 years ago from the air, these huge figures carved into the desert floor are best viewed by light aircraft. Thought to have been made by three different civilisations going back more than 2000 years, there are many contrasting theories about what they signify and why they are there, it is worthwhile asking local opinion - you may well be surprised with the replies! Also memorable is a visit to Chauchilla Cemetery with its well-preserved mummies. Leaving the Atacama Desert we begin to climb into the Andes mountain range towards Arequipa. 

Days 5 to 7:  You will have three days to explore this beautiful colonial city and the spectacular surrounding area. Continuing as always with our theme of adventure travel, Peru offers many options to go cycling, trekking, horse riding as well as a visit to the Colca Canyon, which at 900m is not only one of the deepest in the world but also the home of the majestic Condors. Here you can view the condors circling lazily in the thermals rising from the canyon floor. 

Days 8 & 9: A short flight over the Andes Mountains takes us to Cuzco, the outdoors capital of Peru and our base for the next 7 days. A mecca for adventure travel, Peru 's famous Inca Trail begins near this city. Although Cuzco is today a colonial city most of its churches and museums are built on top of original Inca stonewalls which are clearly visible.

Days 10 to 13: In the Urubamba Valley we begin our 4 day hike along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This moderate to strenuous hike is a once in a lifetime experience and anyone with a good level of fitness can master it. Many believe that Machu Picchu itself cannot be understood without following the steps of the Incas on the Inca Trail. A stunning combination of awesome views, Inca ruins, magnificent mountains and exotic adventure. There are also the options to undertake either a shorter hike travelling by train part of the way to the ruins, or to take one of three alternative treks, the Salkantay, Multi Sport or Vilcabamba. Our route back to Cuzco for all options is by train. 

Days 14 & 15: Are free days in Cuzco to relax and recover as well as explore some of the colourful markets in the surrounding Sacred Valley, a great place to buy local crafts from Alpaca woollen jumpers to musical instruments. The more adventurous in the group can undertake whitewater rafting. Travel to Peru is not short of adventure options and that's a fact! 

Day 15: Today, those on the 15 days' adventure trip of Peru will board the plane to Lima where the trip ends on arrival. Should you like to stay in Lima an extra night please let us know and we can arrange accommodation for you. 

Extend your 15 day trip with a 4 day visit to the lush jungle of the Amazon basin Amazon Jungle Extension 

Days 16 to 18:  Bordering Peru and Bolivia at 3800m lies Lake Titicaca, the original place of the Uros Indians who have made their homes on floating reed islands. By boat we visit the floating islands during the day and then we go that one step beyond the average and spend the night with one of the Indian families on the lesser known islands Isla Amantani or Taquile. Spending some time in these local communities is a definite highlight of travel to Peru and is almost like stepping back in time. This experience will provide a unique opportunity to learn more about the traditional lifestyle of the Andean people and their customs as well as supporting these families with some extra income. 

Day 19:  Your last few days of travel to Peru approach, and you will have a free day in Puno to relax on the shores of Lake Titicaca and do some last minute shopping. 

For those who would like to return to Lima we can help you arrange a flight on this day from Juliaca to Lima. If you take this option the Local Payment is only US$320 and the average flight cost is US$80. 

Day 20: Our travel to Peru draws to a close this morning as we leave for Bolivia. Just after crossing the border is the picturesque lakeside village of Copacabana where we stop for lunch. From here we continue onto the impressive city of La Paz. Bolivia is considered the most indigenous of all South American countries and this is clearly visible in La Paz. The capital is a hilly city full of markets and traditionally dressed people. There is also the opportunity for a one day 'gravity assisted' mountain bike adventure. A great place to spend a few extra days at the end of your trip, sightseeing, shopping, visiting museums, or several excursions. 

Day 21: La Paz The tour finishes in the morning. However if you wish to spend some extra time in La Paz we can help arrange post tour accommodation for you. 

Extend your 21 day trip with a 6 day visit to the lush jungle of the Amazon basin Amazon Jungle Extension 

Festival of Inti Raymi 
This is Cuzco's prime annual event and a public holiday. The sun was the principle object of Inca worship and at their winter solstice, in June, the Incas honoured the solar deity with a great celebration known as Inti Raymi, the sun festival. Hundreds of local men and women play the parts of Inca priests, nobles, soldiers and the Inca Emperor. The procession winds its way from Qoricancha Sun Temple through Cuzco accompanied by singing and drinking, to Sacsayhuaman, where thousands of people gather on the ancient stones to watch the ceremony begin. The music and dancing continues to nightfall. If you travel to Peru with us in June, you'll be able to visit this Fiesta. 

Top Tip: Try to book this trip as early as you can, particularly if you want to walk the Inca Trail. The Peruvian government limits the number of trekking permits so you need to get in nice an early.