Discover Peru With a South American Adventure Tour
October 4, 2011 - Posted in Adventure Travel
Discover Peru in the shelter of a life that will have to visit the wonder of Machu Picchu, immersed in the traditional Inca way of life, and much, much more.
Adventure Tours in South America and its “Peru Discovery ‘package, which is tailored to your personal needs, you will get an authentic taste of a country full of culture, color, contrast and landscapes that will blow you away.
Your tour will begin in the Peruvian capital Lima – Latin America’s fifth largest city and home to an amazing architecture, vast and varied that it will be treated to the colonial city tour and modern. Only a selection of these sites and activities include San Francisco Convent and its catacombs, a visit to the Museo Larco Herrera for world class exhibitions of more than 45,000 archaeological pieces, and San Isidro to get a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean.
After a relaxing stay at the hotel chosen, the real adventure begins when you are flying to Arequipa, Inca or as he referred to “the land behind the volcanoes” – and you can see why, since their horizon is dominated by the volcanic cone of Misti important. 16-century and built on volcanic lava, the citadel of Santa Catalina Convent is one of the many memories you take with you in this extraordinary part of Peru.
The following days will take you to the Colca Valley, passing through the thermal baths of Yura before ascending to 3,800 meters above sea level and the “National Reserve of Pampa Cañahuas.” Back in the valley and you will experience Puno beautiful Inca terraces, and then across Lake Titicaca to set foot on the floating islands inhabited by the Uros and the Aymara community. These islands made of reeds are just staggering 1 foot thick, a real show considering that they are inhabited by entire communities and their huts!
It is difficult for an adventure like this to have a centerpiece, however, in its ninth day in Peru will come face to face with Machu Picchu, a marvel in the world that really will leave you inspired fear as you do their way through this amazing city made entirely of stone blocks with the most masterful and artistic precision.
Other highlights include trips to Cuzco, Sacred Valley and a luxury trip on the Andean Explorer (Orient Express). Then, to round off a memorable trip of 12 days, you reach the point of departure and return to Lima to take the rest of this charming city, its buildings and, of course – the sun!