Peru Highlights

Titilaka and Puno Day 6 Puno – Uros, Amantani and Taquile Islands on Lake Titikaka (B,L) Now for a Boat excursion to Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titikaka. This full day excursion will take you to the highest navigable lake in the world to the floating islands of the Uros Indians, man-made islands by tying totora reeds. The Uros considered themselves Lords of the Lake; they hunt wild birds and maintain traditional fishing methods. The men have developed an extraordinary skill in weaving reeds; producing houses, boats and handicrafts, and the women are expert knitters. We stay one night in Amantani Island with the local people

Day 7 Taquile Islands on Lake Titikaka - Puno (B,L) Continuing to Taquile where a native community of about 400 families still lives with the traditions and high principals of the Incas. Taquile is a very important site on Lake Titikaka for its archaeological remains, the sacred and ceremonial sites, the festive activities and their rituals. Taquile is characterised by its friendly inhabitants, who maintain their customs and traditional clothing. They distinguish themselves by their detailed, fine, and colourful textiles with symmetrical decorations and symbols that reflect their way of life and Andean beliefs. Lunch is included.

Day 8 Puno to Cusco (B,L) Bus journey through the Peruvian Andes from Puno to Cusco - Today one of South America's most extraordinary overland trips takes you by coach to Cusco passing through striking highland scenery and picturesque Andean villages. Brief stops at Raqchi to see the remains of the remarkable temple of Viracocha, considered by the historians an important Inca construction, and at the town of Andahuaylillas, a showcase of the colonial art in Peru, sometimes called "the Sistine Chapel of America". Lunch is included.

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Continuing Peru Highlights - the Colca Canyon

Day 3 & 4, Oct 10 – Arequipa / Colca Canyon (B,L,D)

Departure towards the highlands - Andes - passing through Yura-Pampa Cañahuas and La Pulpera with a good possibility of observing groups of wild vicuñas and fighting cattle. The road to the Colca Canyon reaches a high point of 13,000 feet before dropping down to the valley, an area of breathtaking landscapes surrounded by terracing and snow-capped peaks. Far below, at a depth of 10,000 feet, the Colca River winds along the bottom of the canyon, the world's deepest.

Overnight in Colca Canyon area.

Day 5, Oct 11 – Colca Canyon  (B,L,D) To maximise your probability of seeing condors we depart very early towards a superb natural lookout point “Cross of the Condor” from where one can watch condors wheeling across the Colca Canyon, at about an altitude of 15,000 feet. The valley also features pre-Inca ruins, pre-Inca burial grounds and archaeological remains left behind by the Collagua, the ancient inhabitants of the area. Drive further in to the canyon to observe the way of life in this remote land and to admire the impressive irrigation system and the fertile mountains terraced for farming of the Colca valley. For the full itinerary see http://www.theperuexperience.com/highlights.html

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Peru Highlights

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Day 1 Lima - Arrival Arrival in Lima, the "City of Kings" famous for  its Spanish Colonial architecture, extraordinary museums and cuisine. Lima is internationally recognized as the "Gastronomic Capital of the Americas", and its cuisine is considered among the most diverse and exquisite in the world on par with French cuisine. Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering.

Day 2 Lima / Arequipa  (B) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa at an elevation of 7,300 feet. Upon arrival a host will meet  and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering.  Also known as the "White City" for its many constructions built of white volcanic stone, Arequipa is at the foothills of the Misti Volcano (the guardian  of the city) and it has a splendid Cathedral that is considered one of the first seventeenth century  religious monuments of the city. For the full itinerary see http://www.theperuexperience.com/highlights.html We'll add to this blog from day to day.  Thank you for continuing to look although we had done nothing for so long.