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Trip Style:Comfort (what does this mean?)

Price: CAD $ USD $2849.00

  $500.00 deposit required, remaining balance collected 60 days prior to departure.

Duration:9 days

Departures: Apr 29, 2012 Aug 19, 2012 Oct 07, 2012

Highlights:Stroll through Lima's vibrant Plaza Mayor, Learn the secrets of the Amazon Jungle from a local guide, Wake to the sounds of an Amazonian animal orchestra, Admire Cuzco's stunning colonial architecture, Glimpse terraced walls in the fertile Sacred Valley Stroll geometrically perfect streets in Ollantaytambo, Wander among the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, Discover colourful traditional textiles
 

 

Trip Code:GDY

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Get OUT & explore the heart and soul of Peru on this eye-opening sojourn from the depths of the Amazon to the heights of the Andes. Offering an up-close look at Peru's diverse attractions, this is an unforgettable trip at a relaxing pace. Discover ancient cultures, natural wonders, welcoming locals and vibrant modern life as you journey through the homeland of the Inca.

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Duration 9 days
 

Tour Code GDY
 

Physical Rating You are required to carry your pack on and off trains and buses, up hotel steps, etc. Your itinerary may include easy paced walks or bike rides, but these are on mainly flat ground.
 

Culture Shock Rating The trip includes a range of accommodation, such as basic hotels with western facilities or overnight trains. Days of being on the move are well interspersed, communication with the outside world is ever-present and a wide variety of food is commonly available.
 

Gay Rating 2 (rating definition)

This trip travels to a relatively conservative area. We encourage you to experience the destination and culture with the following in mind:


Accommodation - We do not foresee any problems, however there may be occasions when a same sex couple may be asked to sleep in single beds rather than sharing a double. We appreciate your cooperation.

Public Display of affection - These are frowned upon in this region among all travellers, not just those on an OUT Adventure. This includes holding hands in public.

Gay Activities - This trip may not have specific gay hosted events, meals or day tours due to the cultural sensitivity of this region. We will do our best to provide a safe, comfortable environment for you and your fellow travellers to experience this culture.

Please read the important notes & local dress section of the Trip Notes for more detailed information

Meals Included 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Please note breakfasts are often simple (bread, butter, jam, coffee/tea and juice would be most common).

 

Accommodation Comfortable hotels (6 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts)
 

Transportation Plane, train, minibus, boat, canoe, taxi, walking
 

Trip Style Out Comfort
 

Group Size Maximum of 12 travellers per group
 

Departure Departure is guaranteed, subject to 2 people travelling
 

Budget Allow USD $500 for meals not included.
 

Day 1 LimaPlaza Mayor is the ideal place to begin an exploration of Lima's churches, palaces and colonial mansions. Take a stroll and admire the intricately carved balconies of the Archbishop's Palace or descend into the eerie catacombs below the Monasterio de San Fransisco. Sample some ceviche, a local specialty of white fish marinated in lemon juice, onion and hot peppers.
 

Days 2-3 Amazon JungleThe call of exotic birds and dense jungle awaits. Learn about the Amazon's complex ecosystem on a hike with a local guide. Spy everything from vibrant macaws to cheeky monkeys and colourful butterflies, and discover the medicinal properties and practical uses of jungle plants. Stay in an eco lodge that combines low-impact architecture with native-style rooms.
 

Days 4-5 CuzcoAcclimatise to the high altitude with a stroll around Cuzco, a melting pot of Spanish and Inca influences, rich in history and legend. Visit a coca tea shop - tasting included - then holler and haggle at the colourful San Pedro market. Top off the stay here with a trip out to the fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
 

Day 6 Sacred Valley/OllantaytamboSee woolly llamas and locals dressed in brightly coloured traditional clothes on a trip through the spectacularly terraced Sacred Valley, or Wilcamayo, as the Incas called it. Stay overnight in the ancient Inca town of Ollantaytambo, famed for its remarkable street layout and impressive nearby ruins.
 

Days 7-8 Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/CuscoReach the mountain village of Aguas Calientes by train and prepare to be awed by the first view of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour and be sure to have cameras ready - these ruins are seriously photogenic. Spend the rest of the day exploring the citadel at leisure, perhaps making the climb up Wayna Picchu for extraordinary views of this magical site.
 

Day 9 CuzcoRelax in one of the cosmopolitan cafes surrounding the Plaza de Armas, grab a few bargains or squeeze in some last-minute sightseeing. The city's imposing Baroque cathedral is built upon an Inca palace and is well worth a visit, as is the remarkable 12-sided stone. Why not celebrate a wonderful adventure with lunch at the Aldea Yanapay Cafe - as well as serving delicious fare, all proceeds go towards helping Cuzco's disadvantaged kids.
 

Departure Date	Spaces available
Apr 29, 2012	limited space
Aug 19, 2012	space available
Oct 07, 2012	space available

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	Ed Broach & Caleb Webb Beverly, MA, USA
"The trip really exceeded our expectations -- Cynthia was fantastic, Peru was beautiful, and the experience was once in a lifetime!"

	Yann Toronto, Canada
"One of the best trips I have ever done. Perfectly organized. Great small group of people with a good energy... Attentive and knowledgeable guide "Maritza from the block" who so well took care of us and made us LOVE her country and people (the nicest and most polite I have meet for a long time)."

	Greg Chicago, USA
"Alejandrina, our guide, really made the trip for us. She was a joy to be around and very knowledgeable about everything from Incan ruins to the local gay scene. She facilitated all of the small details and inconveniences of travel in such a way that things felt seamless. I don't think we would have appreciated Peru half so much without her company and guidance."