This unique holiday offers a captivating journey of discovery and spectacular walks leading to the spellbinding lost city of Machu Picchu.

• Discover this enchanting Andean country
• Inca Trail trek - one of the world's top walks
• The magical lost city of Machu Picchu

Detailed information

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

2008 Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Lima - 1 night	Download full 2008 itinerary here. If you require Adobe Acrobat Reader download here.
Days 2 - 6: Sacred valley - 5 nights Flight to the ancient Inca capital of Cusco and transfer to the Scared Valley of the Incas. Our range of walks, many on old Inca trails, take in the ruins at Pisac and Moray, the fortress of Ollantaytambo and the colourful local craft markets.

Day 7: Machu Picchu - 1 night
Take the train to Aguas Calientes for an afternoon tour of the lost city of Machu Picchu. Soak up the atmosphere, or the superb aerial views from Huayna Picchu.

Days 8 - 10: Cusco - 3 nights
Return by train to Cusco and enjoy visits to numerous outlying Inca temples and fortresses as well as the fabulous markets, churches and ancient ruins of the city itself.

Days 11 - 13: Puno - 3 nights
Travel by the beautifully restored Orient Express train on a breathtaking journey across the formidable Peruvian Altiplano to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy a private boat trip on the lake's sapphire waters to the floating reed island of Uros and walk on Taquile Island.

Days 14 & 15: Lima - 1 night
Walk to fascinating pre-Inca Burial chambers at Silustani before return flight to Lima. We visit the historic centre and can explore the incredible catacombs before our flight home.

Day 16: Arrive UK

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	Inca Trail option Days 4-8: our first day is spent trekking along the Inca Trail to the first camp near the Llactapata ruins. We follow the remarkably well-preserved Inca pathway through the rich cloud forests 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 2008 itinerary here. If you require Adobe Acrobat Reader download here

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	Ballestas Islands & Nazca Lines option Extend your holiday by 2 nights for a trip to the Ballestas Islands, a naturalist's paradise, with a host of birds, pelicans, seals, and penguins followed by a visit to the Huacachina Oasis, surrounded by impressive sand dunes. Finally take the flight over the mysterious Nazca lines, huge shapes carved into the desert and only discernible from the air. Download full 2008 itinerary here. If you require Adobe Acrobat Reader download here Price includes: 2 nights' accommodation, boat trip to Balllestas Islands and sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines. Balllestas Islands & Nazca Lines Supplement: £439 Single supplement: £78

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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 2-6 miles. The Inca Trail trek is a strenuous option but taken slowly.

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Dates and prices

Single room supplement: £448

# Land Itineraries finish on day 15.
* 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.

Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.

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

Hotels and lodges have been chosen for their facilities, welcoming atmosphere or location. On the Inca Trail option, we camp in relative luxury with full trekking facililties and a team of porters.

Where you'll stay

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Flight information

Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 22/08/07 (provisional)

Iberia
Heathrow - Lima (via Madrid)
Out 07:25 (Wed) - 18:45 (Wed)
Return 22:55 (Wed) - 17:50 (Thurs)

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What the holiday includes

• Return economy class air travel UK / Peru on scheduled airlines, with appropriate in-flight meals.
• 14 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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