Andean Crossing(With Inca Trail Trek,Start Lima, End La Paz)

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This 13 day quest will take you from a lodge nestled in the Amazon rainforest through to The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu, before an unforgettable adventure across Bolivia and it's mindbending Salt Flats. Get ready for some out-of-this-world nature, local experiences, some of the worlds most iconic sights, and of course a whole bunch of new friends to sha...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Included flight to Puerto Maldonado
    • Canopy hike for amazing jungle views
    • City sightseeing tour of Puerto Maldonado
    • Included flight to Cusco
    • Take a walking tour of Cusco
    • Entry into the Sacred Valley and Pisac ruins
    • Meet some resident llamas in a local farm in Cusco
    • Visit Pisac town and Pisac Market
    • Locally guided walking tour
    • See San Francisco Church and Metropolitan Cathedral

What's this trip about?

    This 13 day quest will take you from a lodge nestled in the Amazon rainforest through to The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu, before an unforgettable adventure across Bolivia and it's mindbending Salt Flats. Get ready for some out-of-this-world nature, local experiences, some of the worlds most iconic sights, and of course a whole bunch of new friends to share it all with.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLima
End CityLa Paz

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • South America
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Aguas Calientes
  • Cusco
  • La Paz
  • Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Sacred Valley
  • Uyuni

Activities

  • Culture
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Day 1: Lima

Welcome to Lima! Steeped in Spanish colonialism yet buzzing with modern metro vibes, this place is sure to ignite your love for Peru. Spend your morning marvelling at lavishly decorated churches and an underground tunnel cemetery overflowing with bones or catacombs, t...

Day 2: Lima to Jungle Lodge via Puerto Maldonado

We’ll catch a flight to the city of Puerto Maldonado in Peru’s southern jungle. We’ll have lunch on the river as we travel upstream by a traditional Peruvian boat to our Contiki Special Stay Rainforest Lodge in the mighty Amazon jungle, where we’ll try to spot toucans...

Day 3: Jungle Lodge

With another day at the jungle lodge, keep your eyes peeled for a wildlife like the giant otter,monkeys, tropical birds, bromeliads and other jungle life, this is the ultimate way to see the jungle.

Day 4: Jungle Lodge to Cusco

Wave goodbye to your jungle home, and say hello to Cusco.Spend today exploring the beautiful city of Cusco - wander the main plaza, visit the Tread Right support weaving centre or feed your sweet tooth with a visit to the chocolate museum. Then get into Cusco's amazing nightlife & join our Illary (Sunrise) Club!

Day 5: Cusco to Sacred Valley

Heading out of Cusco and bound for the Sacred Valley on our private coach, this is where our journey into the ruins and mystique of this land truly begins. But first, llamas. An iconic symbol of Peru, we’ll be stopping off at a llama farm to show some love to these fu...

Day 6: Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes or Inca Trail Trek

For those embarking on our epic 1 day trek, we’ll catch the train to KM104 and the start of a day to remember. With just 3.5 hours on foot and 6-kilometres to cover, the enchanting site that awaits us will make it all worthwhile. Descending into the site we’ll take ...

Day 7: Machu Picchu to Cusco

Excitement levels at an all-time high, the day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here – it’s Machu Picchu time! Built around 1450 at the height of the Incan Empire, Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the seven wonders of the new world. We’ll b...

Day 8: Cusco to La Paz

Another day, another country.Welcome to Bolivia! If you're looking for vistas, La Paz is your gal. Sitting in the midst of a narrow canyon and dwarfed by the mighty ice capped peak of Mount Illimani to the South, this is a city of contrasts, where 19th century churche...

Day 9: La Paz to Avaroa via Uyuni

Today we're headed to Uyuni, the official gateway to the Salar de Uyuni...more commonly known as the Bolivian Salt Flats.Excited much? You should be. To get the journey started, we'll be heading to the Great Train Graveyard, which is every bit as incredible as it soun...

Day 10: Avaroa National Reserve

It's time to jump back in the 4x4 and continue through the Bolivian desert.We'll be starting a crossing through the Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve. Hot springs, geysers, volcanoes, mountains, lakes and flocks of flamingos will have your head spinning 360 as you try to take it all on. Nature on steroids is probably the best description.

Day 11: Avaroa - Night Bus

Today we start the journey back to Uyuni. So sit back and enjoy the views unlike anywhere else. You'll get a chance to have a look around the town and grab some dinner.Tonight we're getting on a night bus. Falling asleep in Uyuni and waking up in La Paz? There's no easier way to get across the country.

Day 12: La Paz

Today's the day to soak up Bolivia one last time. See the city from above on La Paz's incredible cable car system, or use the your day to get a final taste of Bolivian delicacies - llama anyone? This afternoon, a nap may be calling your name, getting you nice and rested before your final night with your Contiki crew.

Day 13: End La Paz

This morning your trip ends. Not ready to say goodbye to South America? Why not join us on another Contiki tour with your new mates?

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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