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Experiences<br />
in Peru<br />
Santa Catalina convent, Arequipa<br />
Arequipa & Colca Canyon<br />
Colonial churches & convents • Inca ice<br />
maidens • Andean Condor spotting<br />
Set beneath the snow-capped volcano of El<br />
Misti, Arequipa – the ‘White City’ – has fine<br />
colonial-era architecture and many old and<br />
interesting churches built of sillar, a pearly-white<br />
volcanic stone. Highlights include the Santa<br />
Catalina Convent, a walled monastery with<br />
beautiful courtyards and colourful buildings;<br />
and a small, fascinating museum displaying<br />
the 500-year-old bodies of Inca sacrifices found<br />
frozen on nearby mountain summits.<br />
Colca is an ideal stop on the way to Lake<br />
Titicaca and an area of outstanding natural<br />
beauty, with huge patchworks of pre-Inca<br />
terracing and unspoilt Andean villages lying<br />
on both sides of the dramatic canyon. Relax<br />
in thermal springs and spot majestic Andean<br />
condors at very close range from several scenic<br />
lookouts.<br />
Plaza Mayor, Lima<br />
Peruvian Amazon<br />
Diverse wildlife • Rainforest lodges •<br />
Superior& luxury cruises<br />
Some of the most biologically diverse and<br />
pristine areas of the Amazon basin lie in Peru.<br />
The sprawling carpet of rainforest stretches into<br />
the horizon with meandering coffee-coloured<br />
rivers weaving their way through. Giant ceiba<br />
trees emerge from the tree canopy and an<br />
incredible variety of wildlife hides beneath.<br />
Explore the jungle from a comfortable ecolodge<br />
in the south near Puerto Maldonado,<br />
accessible by air from both Lima and Cuzco.<br />
Take guided walks and boat trips and spot<br />
tiny lizards, colourful frogs, howler monkeys,<br />
black caimans, giant river otters, toucans and<br />
macaws. Alternatively, watch the Amazon<br />
world pass by on a three-, four- or seven-night<br />
cruise from Iquitos in the north; discover the<br />
outstanding array of flora and fauna, and visit<br />
small riverside communities.<br />
Lima & the Coast<br />
New Aqua Nera Amazon boat<br />
Excellent museums • Mysterious Nazca Lines<br />
Modern Lima has a large colonial heritage<br />
including the San Francisco Monastery, famous<br />
for its catacombs; and Casa de Aliaga, the city’s<br />
oldest colonial mansion. Treasures of various<br />
pre-Hispanic cultures are housed in excellent<br />
museums such as the Larco, and highly<br />
recognised restaurants offer gourmet Peruvian<br />
cuisine. South, at Paracas take a scenic overflight<br />
and discover the mysterious Nazca Lines etched<br />
into the dry desert, or a boat trip to see Peruvian<br />
boobies, cormorants and Humboldt penguins.<br />
Luxury trains<br />
Trains are a highlight of travel in Peru. For a<br />
once-in-a lifetime experience, spend one or<br />
two nights traversing the Andes aboard the<br />
Belmond Andean Explorer, South America’s<br />
only luxury sleeper train. Alternatively, take<br />
a scenic 10-hour day trip between Cuzco<br />
and Lake Titicaca on the stylish Titicaca train.<br />
The Belmond Hiram Bingham reflects the<br />
sumptuous luxury of the 1920s Pullman<br />
era and transports visitors in style to<br />
Machu Picchu.<br />
Local markets & communities<br />
The picturesque villages of the Sacred Valley<br />
are home to Incan descendants wearing<br />
traditional attire and visits to communities<br />
such as Huilloc provide further insight into<br />
local culture. Outstanding textiles are still<br />
woven with techniques unchanged for<br />
centuries, and potatoes, guinea pigs and<br />
colourful ponchos are bartered at lively<br />
markets such as Pisac and Chinchero.<br />
Inti Raymi festival<br />
The most important Inca celebration in<br />
honour of Inti, the Sun god, coincides with<br />
the winter solstice. The present-day festivities,<br />
held on 24 June, include a spectacular reenactment<br />
starting at Koricancha. Hundreds<br />
of Inca descendants in colourful finery,<br />
accompanied by music and dancing, wind in<br />
a procession to the main plaza of Cuzco,<br />
before continuing to Sacsayhuaman for the<br />
climax of the ritual ceremony.<br />
Off-the-beaten-track Peru<br />
Nothern Peru hides the remains of<br />
numerous ancient civilisations, including the<br />
Moche and Chimu cultures. Discover adobe<br />
pyramids near Chiclayo and colonial Trujillo,<br />
the colourful El Brujo murals and fascinating<br />
clifftop funerary sites at Revash and Karajia.<br />
Take a cable car to the spectacular walled<br />
city of Kuelap, explore little-known Gocta<br />
Falls or relax on the desert coast around<br />
Máncora, known for some of the best<br />
beaches and Pacific retreats.<br />
A suggested itinerary...<br />
Classic Peru<br />
11 days & 9 nights<br />
Standard from £2,095 (incl. flights)<br />
Superior from £2,295 (incl. flights)<br />
This introductory tour of Peru takes in the<br />
country’s most celebrated sights.<br />
Days 1-2: Fly to Lima<br />
Fly to Lima with British Airways. Stay 2 nights<br />
and take a city tour, including the colonial<br />
centre and Huaca Pucllana. (N)<br />
Day 3: Fly to Cuzco • Sacred Valley<br />
Fly to Cuzco. Transfer to the Sacred Valley<br />
via the colourful Pisac market and stay for 2<br />
nights. (B)<br />
Day 4: Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo<br />
Day at leisure or an optional visit to<br />
Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray. (B)<br />
Day 5: Machu Picchu<br />
Train to Machu Picchu. Tour the ruins and<br />
stay overnight. (B, D)<br />
Day 6: Cuzco<br />
Afternoon train to Cuzco for a 2-night stay. (B)<br />
Day 7: Cuzco<br />
Morning tour of the city. Optional visit to<br />
nearby ruins or a local museum. (B)<br />
Days 8-9: Puno<br />
Cross the altiplano by road or train to Puno<br />
and stay for 2 nights. Visit Lake Titicaca and<br />
the Uros reed islands. (B, L)<br />
Days 10-11: Fly home<br />
Fly home, via Lima, arriving the following day.<br />
(B) (N)<br />
Tailor-made travel<br />
Contact our experts<br />
020 3627 3097<br />
CoxandKings.co.uk/make-an-enquiry<br />
For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3627 3097 or speak to your travel agent<br />
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