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Peru Classic Tours
Andean Odyssey proudly offers an outstanding selection of tour packages to Peru - from Peru classic tours to well-known destinations like Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, to tours to little-known delights such as Kuelap in the northern jungle region, as well as a variety of adventure programs and special interest packages.

Peru classic tours include the 7-day "Best of the Southern Andes," 5-day tours of "the Inca Empire" or "Pre-Incan Civilization" and the two-week tour of "Enigmatic Peru." Peru classic tours offer the best of Peru's world-renown attractions in its southern highlands, as well as jungle adventure and spectacular archaeological ruins and museums in the north.

Do you want to see the best that Peru has to offer in a package that makes the most of your vacation time? Then Peru classic tours are just what you are looking for.

Regional Tours
In Peru's coastal region, Andean Odyssey will guide you to magnificent colonial Lima, the mysterious Nazca lines, pristine beaches of Tumbes, lush desert oasis outside Ica and the nearby Ballestas Islands teeming with marine and bird life, the world-class archaeological ruins and museums near Chiclayo and Trujillo, or to the famed Chulucanas artisans near Piura.

Andean Odyssey tour packages to Peru's spectacular Andean highlands region help you enjoy the very best of Cusco and Puno, as well as such lesser-known delights as the marvelous Colca canyon near Arequipa, the renowned fairs and handicrafts of Huancayo, the snow-covered Cordillera Blanca at Huaraz, the newly excavated Chachapoyas fortress at Kuelap, or the historical wonders of Cajamarca

Andean Odyssey tours to Peru's Amazon jungle region near the cities of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado are unsurpassed. Whether you are looking for an air conditioned cruise down the Amazon or a walking tour in search of the exotic flora and fauna of the rainforest, you can't do better than the tours we have to offer.

Adventure Programs
Hiking on the Inca trail to Machu Picchu? Trekking in the breathtaking Cordillera Blanca? River rafting down the Urubamba between Cusco and Machu Picchu? Or perhaps you would prefer mountain biking or horseback riding in the Cusco region? Full adrenaline - Andean Odyssey tours in Peru have it all!

Special Interest Tours
Andean Odyssey has a variety of bird-watching tours to Lima and Paracas, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon, the Cusco-Machu Picchu region, Lake Titicaca, and to the jungle regions. Other special interest tours include educational family-oriented tours, study tours for executives and students, photography programs, archaeology and experiential tourism tailored to your desire to work with the local population.

So don't forget - whether you seek Peru classic tours to its world-renowned destinations, a package tour to one of its lesser-known attractions, or a specialized, made-to-order adventure or educational experience, it's all here at Andean Odyssey!
 
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- The Spirit of the Andes - Inca Odyssey (Inca Trail)
- Mysterious Nazca Lines / Exciting Ballestas Islands - Shelter for wildlife (Amazon Rain Forest)
- Sacred Lake of the Incas  
Program: Inca Odyssey (Inca Trail)
(5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS)
100% vegetarian meals included.
 
This trek along well preserved stretches of the Inca road to Machu Picchu takes you high over mountain passes and down in the middle of a tropical mountain forest through jungle covered Inca ruins before reaching Machu Picchu, making this one of the world's most beautiful treks.

DAY 1
Cusco - Llaqtapata

Transfer from Cusco to Chillca for the beginning of your trek at the Km 77. Five hours walk to the Llaqtapata ruins (2600 m.a.s.l ) with rest stops along the way. Exploration of the ruins and overnight


DAY 2
Llaqtapata - Llulluchapampa

Following the Kusichaca river, the trail leads to Wayllabamba, a quiet village of Inca origin and the last main settlement on the Inka trail route before Machupicchu. After lunch we go up crossing the valley of the same name to arrive at the camp of Llulluchapampa (3200 m.a.s.l).


DAY 3
Llulluchapampa - Puyupatamarca
Lunch at "Uma Kollo" Restaurant. Hydrofoil to Moon Island and visit the the Iñak Uyu Sun Virgin Temple on Moon Island, continue to Tiquina Straits where you see native ferries crossing cars and truck from one side to another. Continue on the small lake to Quewaya Island and visit the Uru Iruitos Floating Island and the sustainable tourism project on this island. A new and fantastic experience. Continue to Huatajata with the most panoramic view of the Royal Range of the Andes. Visit our "Andean Roots Eco-Village":
 


DAY 4
Puyupatamarca - MachuPicchu

This day we descend towards the archaeological group of Wiñaywayna and we continue towards Intipunku or Door of the Sun, finally observing in the distance the wonderful citadel of Machupicchu. Later we arrive at the town of Aguas Calientes (2000 m) where we will spend the night.


DAY 5
MachuPicchu - Cusco

 
Very early in the morning we will take the bus to visit the fantastic stone edification of Machupicchu, probably the most outstanding feat of engineering in all of ancient America. Temples, stairways, palaces and gabled stone dwellings are scattered everywhere, testifying to the energy and ingenuity of the builders. Afternoon return by train to Cusco and finally the transfer from train station to your hotel.

To hike the Inka Trail is a thrilling experience and a very great privilege.
*We provide vegetarian meals
 
Program: Shelter for wildlife (Amazon Rain Forest)
All vegetarian meals included.

DAY 1
Puerto Maldonado

Upon arrival, reception , assisatnce and transfer to dock on Madre de Dios River for boat trip to lodge. After lunch, a guided jungle walk introduces visitors to the spectacular fauna and flora of this region. Lecture about medicinal plants of the Amazon Rain Forest.



DAY 2
Rainforest

Follow jungle trails from lodge to a nearby lake, home to scores of birds and caimans and a canoe ride. Lecture about medicinal plants of the Amazon Rain Forest.


DAY 3
Puerto Maldonado / Lima

Transfer down the river to the Puerto Maldonado airport for departure flight to Lima. In Lima, City tour offers the best of colonial and modern Lima. Included are Lima's most imposing colonial churches and mansions such as the Government Palace, the Plaza Mayor, the City Hall and the Cathedral, including 17th century San Francisco Monastery. The tour ends with a visit to the modern suburbs of San Isidro, passing by the pre-inca pyramid of Huaca Huallamarca before continuing to Miraflores, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. After dinner, transfer to the airport for your international connection.
 


 
 
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