Classic Peru Honeymoon

»   DURATION:	2.5 weeks
»   PRICE:	From: £5,000 pp
»   KEYWORDS:	Arequipa; Machu Picchu; Cusco; jungle; wildlife; culture

This honeymoon itinerary will give you both the perfect feeling of escapism. It takes in all the best of Peru. From Arequipa to the Colca Canyon across to Lake Titicaca. Plus you also get the chance to see the jungle as well as the mighty Machu Picchu.

With very special places to stay at all along the way, this trip will give you a lovely mixture of relaxation, culture, adventure, wildlife and romance all with magnificent Peru as the backdrop.

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HONEYMOON ITINERARY

Day 1: Fly from London to Lima via Madrid or the USA, where you will be met and taken direct to your hotel.

Day 2: Fly to Arequipa. Free afternoon to explore the city and visit one of the best preserved mummies in South America, Juanita, kept at the university.

Day 3: City tour of the beautiful city of Arequipa. See the colourful Santa Catalina convent which is built entirely from volcanic lava and dates from the 16th century. You will then visit the Plaza de Armas and its Cathedral, the cloisters of La Compañia Church and the Church and Square of San Francisco. The tour is rounded off with great views of the city from the Yanahuara Belvedere.

Day 4: Depart from Arequipa taking the stunning drive towards the National Reserve of Pampa de Cañahuas where groups of alpacas, vicuñas and sometimes guanacos are often seen. After descending into the Colca Valley and the main town of Chivay you will be taken to your lodge.

Day 5: After an early start you will reach the Cruz del Condor viewpoint to wait for the mighty Andean Condor to hit the morning thermals. The afternoon is at leisure to take short walks along the inca and pre-inca terracing, deep into the local farming community.

Day 6: Complete the journey to Puno by road to your lakeside hotel, passing barren altiplano scenery and the serene Lagunillas Lakes.

Day 7: Boat tour of the Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca. You will stop off at the reed islands of Uros before continuing to Taquile, where members of this self-supporting island will welcome you and offer a glimpse into their ancient traditions and customs as well as admiring spectacular views over the haunting beauty of Lake Titicaca.

Day 8: Take the first class train to Cusco, across the imposing Altiplano.

Day 9: Guided tour of the highlights of Cusco including the main Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sunthe followed by a trip to the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, overlooking the modern day city, Kenko, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.

Day 10: Fly from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado and then take a series of boats and canoes to your Amazon Lodge.

Days 11-12: Excursions into the jungle.

Day 13: Return from your lodge to Puerto Maldonado to take your return flight to Cusco.

Day 14: Drive into the stunning Sacred Valley visiting the Inca ruins at Pisac. You will then visit the town's main square where locals gather from all over the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and pochos and jewellery amongst the locally produced goods. After lunch in a traditional hacienda, a visit to Ollantaytambo to explore the ruins which tower above it.

Day 15: Transfer to the railway station for the early morning departure to Aguas Calientes and then a bus ride up to the spectacular Machu Picchu ruins where you will have a guided tour of the ruins. In the afternoon you will return to your hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Day 16: An early start is advisable this morning to avoid the crowds. You will have more time to explore the wonder of Machu Picchu and maybe take some of the trails off from the main site to further appreciate the scale of the site. In the afternoon you will return to Cuzco on the train.

Day 17: Morning at leisure in Cusco. In the afternoon fly to Lima to connect in with your international flight home.

Day 18: Arrive back in the UK.

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PRICES
From £5,000 / £5,700 pp sharing (low / high season).  Includes international flights from the UK, all accommodation, transfers and meals & activities as per itinerary.