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Choquequirao |
| Way off the beaten track lies Choquequirao - ‘The cradle of gold‘, a little-known Inca ruin. The fantastically preserved site is comparable in size to Machu Picchu and dramatically located on a promontory 2000m above the roaring Apurimac River. |
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Condor |
| Wildlife and ancient cultures of the desert coast ,Condor-spotting in the Colca Canyon, the world’s deepest.The sparkling waters and reed islands of sacred Lake Titicaca ,La Paz: medley of indian, Spanish colonial and contemporary life
Cusco: music, markets, museums - Peru’s most dynamic city .Machu Picchu and the sacred valley: the splendours of the Inca heritage .
Optional Inca Trail hike
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Condorito |
| The Peaks of Peru
Colonial Arequipa and the dramatic Colca Canyon, highlights of the south
Lake Titicaca and the reed islands - glorious scenery, wildlife and tradition
The essence of the Incas - Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Relax in the exotic rainforest of south-west Amazonia (optional extension)
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Jacana |
| Cross the continent from coast to coast. Commencing in Rio .
Ride the train up Corcovado Mountain for Rio’s panoramic views.
Wander the walkways among the thundering falls at sub-tropical Iguassú
Exotic La Paz, Bolivia’s captivating and photogenic capital
Discover the picturesque rural backroads of the altiplano
Lake Titicaca’s enchanted waters and Sun Island by boat
Explore the treasures of the Inca heartland of Cusco and Machu Picchu
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Nandu |
| The peaks and plains of Patagonia . Start in Santiago, then south to Pucon and Chile’s Lake District - outdoor activities in the shadow of volcanoes . Camp in Torres del Paine, a wilderness of breath-taking beauty .Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s greatest sights .Tierra del Fuego - explore the unique mountains scenery of the ‘Land of Fire’ .Enjoy the vibe of dynamic Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America
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Oriole |
| Enjoy the ever-changing landscapes of the snow-capped Andes range
Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley: deep into Inca territory
By train across the altiplano to Lake Titicaca, the traditional way to travel
Contrast the vibrancy of La Paz with Sucre’s tranquillity in colourful Bolivia
Expedition into the crisp white salt pans and vivid lagoons of remote Uyuni
Santiago, Chile’s cosmopolitan capital, a chance to sample fine wines
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Pato Andino |
| Panorama of the Andes.A route of high drama links two fascinating capitals, Buenos Aires and Lima .
Salta - cultured city in the Andean foothills .High pass over the Andean spine and on through the Atacama Desert
Expedition to the luminous lagoons and astonishing desert scenery of remote southern Bolivia.Unique Potosí, in colonial times one of the world’s largest and richest cities
Linger in the Inca heartland - Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the lost city of Machu Picchu .
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Peru Active Journey |
| Explore the natural and cultural highlights of Peru as they are best seen - on foot, horse-back, by bike.
Enjoy the mountains, rainforest, Inca ruins, and traditional villages.
A trek beyond the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit tiny weaving villages with an icy Andean backdrop.
By train to Machu Picchu, the Incas’ stunning mountain top citadel.
Exhilarating, downhill cycling on Inca paths and donkey trails.
A jungle expedition that is a true wild-life experience at a remote lodge
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Rockhopper |
| Chile,land of myth,mountain and desert. A country of scenic contrasts that offers a journey of magnificent variety .Chiloé, Island of legends, patchwork fields and colourful fishing boats .Dramatic peaks and brooding glaciers of the Torres del Paine Park
Atacama - the world’s driest desert - with a range of remarkable landscapes basking in permanent sunshine
Santiago, a vast, cosmopolitan city with snowy Andean backdrop
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Tico Tico |
| The hidden treasures of the Northern Andes
Colonial Ecuador - the elegant architecture of Quito & Cuenca
Venture into the less known sierras of Northern Peru, studded with wild scenery and intriguing pre Columbian cities
Kuelap, pre Inca, high mountain site that rivals Machu Picchu
Relax among the Inca walls and colonial splendour of Cusco
The palaces of Imperial Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the world
Walk among the snowy peaks and turquoise lakes of the Cordillera Blanca
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Trogon |
| The Best of Brazil.Enjoy the panoramic views of fabulous Rio .Savour Brazil’s African heritage in colourful and exotic Salvador.From colonial Lençois, hike in the forests and rivers of forgotten tablelands.
Venture into the wildlife haven of the Pantanal or the Amazon rainforest .
Iguassú, the world’s most impressive waterfalls in a tropical natural park .The sophisticated charm of Buenos Aires, the Paris of Latin America
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Walking Patagonia Journey |
| Hike through Chile and Argentina’s wild and dramatic glaciated landscapes, overnight in wooden refuges (no camping).
Visit base-camps of some of the greatest climbing achievements of the last century.
The crystal clear lakes, sculptured peaks, rivers and steppes of Torres del Paine.
Spires of dizzying height and plunging valleys of the Fitzroy range.
Perito Moreno, isolated yet accessible, the most stunning glacier of them all.
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Walking Peru Journey |
| Visit Peru’s best known sites on foot - an intimate perspective.
Hike in the tranquil countryside of the dramatic Colca Canyon.
Walk the donkey trails and rural tracks around the villages and sites of the enchanting Sacred Valley.
The classic Inca Trail - fully equipped and expertly guided.
Machu Picchu and Cusco, the country’s unsurpassed highlights |
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