2017 - APT South America

51 LATIN AMERICA thousands of salt pools spill over the side of a steep terraced slope. After, enjoy views over the Moray archaeological site during lunch at El Parador de Moray. BL Day 16. Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu. Board PeruRail's Vistadome train and travel to Machu Picchu. On arrival at the ruins, set off on a guided tour of the iconic Lost City of the Incas. After your unforgettable time here, settle in to your charming hotel. Stay: Machu Picchu, Sumaq Hotel. BD Day 17. Machu Picchu, Cusco. Return to experience Machu Picchu early this morning. Later, board PeruRail's Vistadome train for your return trip to the Sacred Valley, then transfer by coach to Cusco. Two Night Stay: Cusco, JW Marriott Hotel. BD Day 18. Cusco, Freedom of Choice. A walking tour of Cusco will take you to the square at the city's heart, the Plaza de Armas, as well as Koricancha and the Cusco Cathedral. Choose where to dine for lunch. BL Day 19. Cusco, Puno. Board the Andean Explorer for a day-long rail journey into the highlands and on to Puno. Two Night Stay: Puno, The Libertador Lake Titicaca, Lake View Rooms. BL Day 20. Puno, Lake Titicaca. Travel by speedboat to visit a school. Afterwards, enjoy lunch in the village with spectacular views. Later, cruise to the manmade reed islands of the Uros people. BL Day 21. Puno, Colca Canyon. As you travel to Colca Canyon, stop to enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking a lake. Continue past the canyon's manmade stepped terraces, many of which date back to pre-Inca times. Two Night Stay: Colca Canyon, Las Casitas del Colca. BLD Day 22. Colca Canyon, Freedom of Choice. Spend the morning in Sibayo, a little local village tucked away in the mountains. This friendly community will let you participate in a choice of their daily activities. Visit their alpaca and llama farm; learn about the region's ancient weaving techniques; or try your hand at fly fishing with local fisherman. BL Day 23. Colca Canyon, Arequipa. Visit the Mirador Cruz del Condor viewpoint and look our for Andean condors circling. Continue to Arequipa, situated in the shadow of the snow-capped El Misti volcano. Two Night Stay: Arequipa, Casa Andina Private Collection. BL Day 24. Arequipa. Embark on a city tour, taking in the historic city centre and the Santa Catalina Convent. Later, join a 'Bean to Bar' chocolate workshop. Enjoy tastings of Peruvian chocolate and create your own flavours using a range of Andean grains. BD Day 25. Arequipa, Quito (Ecuador). Fly via Lima to Quito. Enjoy your stay in the historic centre overlooking Plaza San Francisco. Two Night Stay: Quito, Casa Gangotena Hotel. BD ARGENTINA GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Santiago Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro Cusco Arequipa Lake Titicaca (Puno) Lima Iguassu Falls Sacred Valley Machu Picchu PERU ECUADOR PANAMA CUBA BRAZIL CHILE Valparaíso Atacama 3 3 3 2 3 1 2 2 2 Colca Canyon 2 Cruise Flight (included) Rail Coach No. of nights Flight (not included) Atacama Extension Patagonia Extension Galápagos Cruise 4 Quito Panama City Havana 2 Guayaquil 1 3 3 4 Patagonia CHILE 3 2 Meet people of the Sacred Valley and learn about their traditions Optional Inca Trail Hike Refer to page 38 or enquire for details.

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