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Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to a four star hotel.
City tour of Lima including a guided visit to the
Cathedral, the Main Square and the San Francisco Catacombs.
We fly to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incas.
Guided tour of Cuzco including the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
Excursion to Urubamba, the sacred valley of the Incas
and to the ancient Inca market town of Pisac.
Train journey to Aguas Calientes and a full day's
guided tour of Machu Picchu, the most spectacular ancient
city in the world.
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
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
Morning on Taquile island and afternoon return to
Puno.
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
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.
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 Uyumi 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.
Return by bus to Potosi, the highest city in the world and
onto Sucre, the judicial capital of Bolivia. Transfer to your
hotel.
After breakfast, city tour. Free afternoon.
Flight to La Paz and onward for your connecting flight home.
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