LIMA to LIMA (19 days) Incas & Amazon (Inc. Amazon Jungle)

LIMA to LIMA (19 days) Incas & Amazon (Inc. Amazon Jungle)

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LIMA to LIMA (19 days) Incas & Amazon (Inc. Amazon Jungle)

19 Days Starting and ending in Lima, Peru

Visiting: Lima, Paracas National Reserve, Ica, Arequipa, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Amazon Jungle

Tour operator:

Oasis Overland

Tour code:

514

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Boat/Cruise Excursion

From: $5445 $5187 Travel Club discount: -$259

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a 19-day adventure from Lima to Lima, exploring the wonders of Peru. This tour offers a blend of cultural immersion and thrilling activities, including a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands teeming with exotic marine wildlife, camping under the stars in the Ica Desert, and a flight over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. Visit the Chauchilla Cemetery with its ancient mummies, experience the vibrant nightlife of Arequipa, and witness majestic condors soaring over the Colca Canyon. Trek the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and delve into the Amazon Jungle with guided walks and canoe trips. Enjoy diverse accommodations, from simple hotels to jungle lodges, and savor the authentic flavors of Peru.

Highlights

  • A boat trip to the Ballestas Islands which are bursting with exotic and rare marine wildlife

  • Camp in the desert under the stars in the Ica Desert near the Oasis of Huacachina

  • Take a flight over the huge figures and shapes carved into the stony desert, known as the Nazca Lines

  • Visit Chauchilla Cemetery - which contains mummified human remains and archaeological artefacts

  • Experience the magnificent colonial city of Arequipa with authentic Peruvian nightlife

  • View the majestic condors, which can be seen circling lazily on the thermals rising from the Colca Canyon floor

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Lima

Location: Lima

Accommodation Name: Hotel Buena Vista (or similar)

The capital of Peru, Lima is a city of contrasts. Here you'll encounter both abundant wealth and grinding poverty, modern skyscrapers next to some of the finest museums and historical monuments in Latin America. You will have a free day to explore its many museums, markets and colonial plazas. Visit the Old Town as well as the Miraflores district before watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean at the end of the day.(No Meals)

Day 2 : Lima To Ballestas Islands

Location: Paracas National Reserve

Accommodation Name: Brisas de la Bahia (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our first stop, south of Lima, is the Ballestas Islands in the Paracas National Reserve. Here we take a boat trip to view one of the most important marine reserves in the world with the highest concentration of rare and exotic sea birds and sea mammals. This will provide our first glimpse of the wonderful and varied South American wildlife so cameras at the ready! (Breakfast)

Day 3 : Ballestas Islands To Ica Desert

Location: Ica

Accommodation Name: Desert camp

Meals Included: Breakfast

An hours drive inland in the heart of the Ica Desert is Peru's main wine centre. Here we visit the Tacama winery, originally a Jesuit run Bodega it now produces export quality wines as well as Peru's national drink, Pisco. After our own tasting session we continue a few kilometres to the nearby Oasis of Huacachina. A palm fringed lake surrounded by impressive sand dunes, you can relax on the beach, go for a swim & then if its an adrenaline rush you're after head out with your Tour Leader on a custom made dune buggy & roar across the desert sands to the top of enormous dunes & then sand board down them - imagine snowboarding but on sand instead! Tonight, after an unforgettable desert sunset, we sit around the campfire while our guides cook up a storm, followed by a night sleeping out under the stars. (Breakfast)

Day 4 : Ica Desert To Arequipa

Location: Arequipa

Accommodation Name: Sleeper coach

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel to Peru is not complete without a trip to one of the world's greatest archaeological mysteries - the Nazca Lines. Only discovered 80 years ago from the air, these huge figures carved into the desert floor are best viewed by light aircraft. Thought to have been made by three different civilisations going back more than 2000 years, there are many contrasting theories about what they signify and why they are there, it is worthwhile asking local opinion - you may well be surprised with the replies! Also memorable is a visit to Chauchilla Cemetery with its well-preserved mummies. Leaving the Atacama Desert we begin to climb into the Andes mountain range on our overnight coach journey towards Arequipa. (Breakfast)

Day 5 : Arequipa - Free Days

Location: Arequipa

Accommodation Name: Hotel la Casa de mi Abuela (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arequipa - Four days are dedicated to exploring this beautiful colonial city and the spectacular surrounding area. Continuing as always with our theme of adventure travel, Peru offers many options to go white water rafting, cycling, trekking, horse riding as well as an included visit to the Colca Canyon, which at 900m is not only one of the deepest in the world but also the home of the majestic Condors. Here you can view the condors circling lazily in the thermals rising from the canyon floor. (Breakfast x 4)

Day 6 : Arequipa - Free Days

Location: Arequipa

Accommodation Name: Hotel la Casa de mi Abuela (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arequipa - Four days are dedicated to exploring this beautiful colonial city and the spectacular surrounding area. Continuing as always with our theme of adventure travel, Peru offers many options to go white water rafting, cycling, trekking, horse riding as well as an included visit to the Colca Canyon, which at 900m is not only one of the deepest in the world but also the home of the majestic Condors. Here you can view the condors circling lazily in the thermals rising from the canyon floor. (Breakfast x 4)

Day 7 : Arequipa - Free Days

Location: Arequipa

Accommodation Name: Hotel la Casa de mi Abuela (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arequipa - Four days are dedicated to exploring this beautiful colonial city and the spectacular surrounding area. Continuing as always with our theme of adventure travel, Peru offers many options to go white water rafting, cycling, trekking, horse riding as well as an included visit to the Colca Canyon, which at 900m is not only one of the deepest in the world but also the home of the majestic Condors. Here you can view the condors circling lazily in the thermals rising from the canyon floor. (Breakfast x 4)

Day 8 : Arequipa - Free Days

Location: Arequipa

Accommodation Name: Hotel la Casa de mi Abuela (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arequipa - Four days are dedicated to exploring this beautiful colonial city and the spectacular surrounding area. Continuing as always with our theme of adventure travel, Peru offers many options to go white water rafting, cycling, trekking, horse riding as well as an included visit to the Colca Canyon, which at 900m is not only one of the deepest in the world but also the home of the majestic Condors. Here you can view the condors circling lazily in the thermals rising from the canyon floor. (Breakfast x 4)

Day 9 : Arequipa To Cusco

Location: Cusco

Accommodation Name: Andean South Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our overnight coach journey across the Andes takes us to Cusco, the outdoors capital of Peru and our base for the next 7 days. A mecca for adventure travel, Peru's famous Inca Trail begins near this city. Although Cusco is today a colonial city most of its churches and museums are built on top of original Inca stonewalls which are clearly visible. We arrive early morning, giving you the option of doing a day tour of the beautiful Urubamba or Sacred Valley of the Incas where you'll find temples, terraces, local communities and markets before returning to Cusco for a good night's sleep before your Inca Trail! (Breakfast)

Day 10 : Inca Trail

Location: Machu Picchu

Accommodation Name: Inca Trail camping (three nights)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We head out early from Cusco to the Urubamba Valley from where we begin our 4 day hike along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This moderate to strenuous hike is a once in a lifetime experience and anyone with a good level of fitness will enjoy it. A stunning combination of awesome views, Inca ruins, magnificent mountains and exotic adventure. There are several treks which you can take in Machu Picchu. When permits are still available, we will organise the Classic Trail trek, but great alternative Inca Trail treks, like the Lares or Salkantay can be arranged when the Classic is not available or by your choice (must be pre-arranged at time of booking). These alternatives mean that you still get to visit Machu Picchu. Tours to Machu Picchu are absolutely unbelievable; a trip to this City in the Clouds is an ancient and awe-inspiring part of our South America travel tour. Besides seeing Machu Picchu, you are able to enjoy the architectural uniqueness of Cusco and explore some of the colourful surrounding markets. Please note that for all those visiting Machu Picchu there is now the option to buy a ticket to go up the summit next to Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu. Tickets for this must be requested at the time of your booking with us, and payment made in advance in the UK. You will have the option to add the tickets to go up Huayna Picchu when you make your booking online, be sure to add them if you would like them.

Our route back to Cusco for all options is by train. (Breakfast x 4, Lunch & Dinner x 3).

Day 11 : Inca Trail

Location: Cusco

Accommodation Name: Inca Trail camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continuation of the Inca Trail hike.

Day 12 : Inca Trail

Location: Cusco

Accommodation Name: Inca Trail camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continuation of the Inca Trail hike.

Day 13 : Inca Trail

Location: Cusco

Accommodation Name: Inca Trail camping

Meals Included: Breakfast

Continuation of the Inca Trail hike.

Day 14 : Cusco

Location: Cusco

Accommodation Name: Andean South Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

We have 2 free days in Cusco to relax and recover as well as explore more of the city and its museums and churches or look for local crafts from Alpaca woollen jumpers to Andean musical instruments and local jewellery. The adventurous can go white water rafting on the Urubamba or Apurimac River. (Breakfast x 2)

Day 15 : Cusco

Location: Cusco

Accommodation Name: Andean South Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

We have 2 free days in Cusco to relax and recover as well as explore more of the city and its museums and churches or look for local crafts from Alpaca woollen jumpers to Andean musical instruments and local jewellery. The adventurous can go white water rafting on the Urubamba or Apurimac River. (Breakfast x 2)

Day 16 : Cusco To Amazon Jungle

Location: Puerto Maldonado

Accommodation Name: Amazon Jungle Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart Cusco by plane to the town of Puerto Maldonado, on the edge of the Tambopata - Candamo Reserve. We enter the Reserve by boat along the Madre de Dios River and reach our jungle lodge, our base for the next 3 nights. In the afternoon we can take a walk with our local guides who have extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna of this area. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 17 : Amazon Jungle

Location: Amazon Jungle

Accommodation Name: Amazon Jungle Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

During our time in the reserve our guide will take us on walks and canoe trips to discover the amazing array of plant, bird, animal and insect life in the jungle. We can walk to one of the ox-bow lakes that abounds with exotic bird life. Taking a boat onto the lake we also hope to see giant river otters and caimans. Our guide will tell us about the traditional uses of the plants and trees and point out different types of monkey, macaw and moth! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner x 2)

Day 18 : Amazon Jungle

Location: Amazon Jungle

Accommodation Name: Amazon Jungle Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

During our time in the reserve our guide will take us on walks and canoe trips to discover the amazing array of plant, bird, animal and insect life in the jungle. We can walk to one of the ox-bow lakes that abounds with exotic bird life. Taking a boat onto the lake we also hope to see giant river otters and caimans. Our guide will tell us about the traditional uses of the plants and trees and point out different types of monkey, macaw and moth! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner x 2)

Day 19 : Amazon Jungle To Lima

Location: Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast

Time to leave the jungle, we head back in the boat to Puerto Maldonado for the flight back to Lima. (Breakfast)

The Jungle section includes local guides, mosquito nets, bedding, food and purified drinking water. Bottled water is available at extra cost.

N.B. FLIGHT TIMES FROM THE JUNGLE CAN BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT BOOKINGS ALLOW AT LEAST ONE SPARE DAY AFTER THE JUNGLE EXCURSION HAS BEEN COMPLETED! If you require accommodation in Lima at the end of your trip, please ask your Tour Leader at the beginning of the trip, or arrange direct with the hotel.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    All accommodation - simple hotels and guesthouses, 1 night camping in Ica Desert, 3 nights camping on Inca Trail, 3 nights in jungle lodge.

  • Airport Transfers

    All airport transfers are included.

  • Ballestas Islands Boat Tour

    A boat tour to the Ballestas Islands is included.

  • Overnight Desert Camp and Barbeque

    An overnight desert camp and barbeque are included.

  • Colca Canyon Trip

    A Colca Canyon overnight trip is included.

  • Inca Trail Trek

    The Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu (4 day trek including all meals and guide) is included.

  • Machu Picchu Entrance and Tour

    Entrance to Machu Picchu and a guided tour of the site are included.

  • Return Train from Machu Picchu

    A return train from Machu Picchu is included.

  • Flight from Cusco to Lima

    A flight back from Cusco to Lima is included.

  • 4 Day Jungle Trip

    A 4 Day Jungle Trip (includes all meals, daily excursions, jungle guides, Tambopata reserve entrance fee, flights to/from the jungle and airport transfers) is included.

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What's Not Included

  • Visas

    Visas are not included.

  • National Park Entrance Fees

    National Park entrance fees totaling approximately $30 USD are not included.

  • International Flights

    International flights are not included.

  • Meals Not Listed

    Meals not listed in the itinerary are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Airport Taxes

    Airport taxes are not included.

  • Drinks

    Drinks are not included.

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions as listed in the Pre-Departure Information are not included.

  • Tips

    Tips are not included.

Mode of Transport

All local transport is included, along with airport transfers, a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, an overnight desert camp, a return train from Machu Picchu, and flights to and from the jungle.

Accommodation

Enjoy a variety of accommodations including simple hotels and guesthouses, 1 night camping in the Ica Desert, 3 nights camping on the Inca Trail, and 3 nights in a jungle lodge.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see on the Ballestas Islands boat tour?

    On the Ballestas Islands boat tour, you can expect to see a high concentration of rare and exotic sea birds and sea mammals, providing a glimpse of the wonderful and varied South American wildlife.

  • What activities are available at the Oasis of Huacachina in the Ica Desert?

    At the Oasis of Huacachina, you can relax on the beach, go for a swim, and if you're seeking an adrenaline rush, you can head out with your Tour Leader on a custom-made dune buggy to roar across the desert sands and sandboard down the enormous dunes.

  • What is the significance of the Nazca Lines and how can I view them?

    The Nazca Lines are one of the world's greatest archaeological mysteries, consisting of huge figures carved into the desert floor. They are best viewed by light aircraft, and there are many contrasting theories about what they signify and why they are there.

  • What can I do during the free days in Arequipa?

    During the free days in Arequipa, you can explore the beautiful colonial city and its spectacular surroundings. Options include white water rafting, cycling, trekking, horse riding, and visiting the Colca Canyon to view the majestic condors.

  • What should I expect during the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu?

    The Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu is a moderate to strenuous hike that offers a stunning combination of awesome views, Inca ruins, magnificent mountains, and exotic adventure. The trek includes several routes, and you will visit Machu Picchu, enjoy the architectural uniqueness of Cusco, and explore colorful surrounding markets.

  • What activities are included during the Amazon Jungle trip?

    During the Amazon Jungle trip, you will go on walks and canoe trips to discover the amazing array of plant, bird, animal, and insect life. Activities include walking to ox-bow lakes, taking a boat onto the lake to see giant river otters and caimans, and learning about the traditional uses of plants and trees from your guide.

  • What should I know about the flight times from the jungle?

    Flight times from the jungle can be subject to change, so it is important to ensure that your international flight bookings allow at least one spare day after the jungle excursion has been completed. If you require accommodation in Lima at the end of your trip, you can arrange it with your Tour Leader at the beginning of the trip or directly with the hotel.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Yes, if you are travelling solo. On our Overland Adventures and Ultimate Expeditions, we will pair you up with a tent buddy of the same sex when we camp and the same goes for twin & shared rooms in hostels, so there is no need to go it alone! If you specifically would like to request your own single room whilst on the trip, this may be requested subject to availability and additional fee.

  • How many people do you take on your Trips?

    On most of our Overland Adventures and Ultimate Expeditions our vehicles can carry a maximum of 24 travellers, the average however is around 16-20 on any one trip. Our Small Group Adventures have a maximum of 18 people per Tour Leader, although again the average is around 10-14 people.

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