Peru & Bolivia Encounter
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Tour Overview
Explore South America's salt flats, ancient deserts, geysers and valleys on this 21-day adventure from Lima to San Pedro De Atacama. Ride the teleferico (cable car) over the world’s tallest capital city (La Paz), explore the Andrean Desert and travel across the Uyuni Salt Flats with a local leader by your side. Learn about ancient rock carvings at Yerbas Buenas, discover the diverse ecology in the depths of the Amazon and journey around the islands of Lake Titicaca. See flamingo-filled lagoons and lunar valleys as you cross into the Atacama Desert, watch the sun rise over Rainbow Canyon and indulge in Bolivian and Chilean cuisine every step of the way.
Trip Code: GGKOC
Start
Lima
End
San Pedro de Atacama
Destination
Peru
Meals
20 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Transport
Plane, Canoe, Boat, 4X4, Private Vehicle, Taxi, Public Bus
Accommodation
Route 1 - Inca Trail: Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Camping with basic facilities (2 nights), Hotel (1 night). Route 3 - Train option: Hotel (3 nights). Hotel (15 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights)
Days
21
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Comforti
Physical
4i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Stroll along jungle trails in the Amazon rainforest and look for monkeys, parrots, otters and caima along the way.
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Get to know the locals of a local community in the Sacred Valley, learn from them, and discover their ancestral textile techniques.
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Test yourself on the Classic Inca or Inca Quarry trails or take the train to Machu Picchu. Then, explore the citadel on a guided tour through its temples, palaces and living quarters.
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Explore colourful lakes, volcanoes and arid landscapes throughout the Siloli Desert. Pass the Ollague Volcano, visit the Iglesia San Cristobal Lipez church and stop at Hedionda and Canapa Lagoons – often home to a vibrant group of flamingos!
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Drive across the driest place on Earth – the Atacama Desert. Along the way, explore the Sol de Manana Geysers, relax in the Polques Hot Springs and watch the sunset over Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon).
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
20 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Transport
Plane, Canoe, Boat, 4X4, Private Vehicle, Taxi, Public Bus
Accommodation
Route 1 - Inca Trail: Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Camping with basic facilities (2 nights), Hotel (1 night). Route 3 - Train option: Hotel (3 nights). Hotel (15 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights)
Included activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Lima - San Francisco Monastery and the Catacombs
- Lima - Downtown walking tour
- Amazon Jungle - Night jungle walk
- Amazon Jungle - Morning jungle walk
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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