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Peru offers stunning Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, the Nazca lines on the South coastal desert, the beautiful mountains of the Cordillera Blanca, and the diverse Amazon basin. Peru is a fascinating country for adventure travelers its culture rich history and variety of ecological zones will impress any visitor. |
South Desert and Machu Picchu
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Explore the mysteries of the Nazca Lines on board a private airplane for a 45-minute flight.
sail to the Ballestas Islands to watch sea creatures in their natural habitat.
Rediscover the Inca capital of Cuzco, enjoy white water rafting on the Urubamba River. Explore Machu Picchu,
on a full-day guided tour of the magnificent "lost city of the Incas". Trip Itinerary Day 1: LIMA. Arrive in Lima, and transfer to our hotel. Days 2: PARACAS. Drive to Paracas Reserve to observe flamingos and other wildlife, visiting en route the ruins of Pachacamac temple. Welcome dinner will conclude this day (B.L.D). Day 3: BALLESTAS/PARACAS. Morning boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, a rocky Islands home to hundreds or sea Lions, sea birds such as Cormorants, Guanay and Peruvian Boobies and bee on a lookout to spout Dolphins. After visiting the Islands we will have short hike at Paracas reserve and observe the graceful Flamingo. Short drive to Nazca (B.L.D). Day 4: NAZCA. We will enjoy a 45 minutes flight over the Nazca lines, etched into the coastal desert some 3,000 years ago. After the flight we will visit Chauchilla ÒcemeteryÓ where we can see ancient mummies and pottery. Short visit the the nazca Aqueduct constructed by the Incas and still in use today. Afteroon drive to Lima (B.L.D). Day 5: LIMA/CUZCO. Morning flight to Cuzco. free time to acclaims to the altitude (11,200'). to Tour of the city and nearby ruins of the magnificent Sacsayhuaman fortress, kenko shrine, and Puca Pucara.(B.L.D) Day 6: SACRED VALLEYDrive to the Sacred Vally for our rafting adventure (class III) followed by a short hike to the Pisac ruins and the village Indian market, visit Ollantaytambo we will check into the lovely Posada del Inca Hacienda nestle in the mountain foothill (B.L.D). Days 7-8: MACHU PICCHU. Morning train ride to Machu Picchu. Full days of guided tours and explorations of the "Lost City of the Incas". Hotel Machu Picchu Ruins at machu Picchu. Free day to enjoy this magnificent city, watch the sunrise over machu Picchu. A fun bus ride down to Agua Calientes We will stroll the markets and visit the hot springs. Return to Cuzco by train (B.L.D). Day 9: CUZCO. Free day for souvenir shopping, and exploring the city. Farewell dinner and folk show will conclude this trip (B.L.D). Day 10: Lima. Fly to Lima. Morning sightseeing around Lima. We will have a dayrooms to freshen up before returning to the airport for the flight Home (B). Extentions: Option A: 4 Days Lake Titicaca include visit to the Boivian side of the Lake, price: $750. Option B: 4 days Tambopata rain forest, price: $950 |
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TRIP AT A GLANCE: Season: April to November 2003 Departure dates: May 31, July 19, Sept. 27, Nov. 22. Trip Duration: 10 days. Accommodations: 9 nights first class hotel(3 stars). Activities: Short walks, sightseeing, 4 hr. river rafting, flight over the Nasca Lines, guided tour of Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, Ollataytambo. Transportation: International flight(Miami-Lima-Miami.) One local flight (Lima-Cusco-Lima,) train, private bus. Land cost: $3,289.00 Single supplement: $150.00 Trip difficulty: Easy |
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Q: What is the estimated number of species that have vanished
from the world's tropical rain forests in the past 20 years? |
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This unique Adventure will take us from the Andean City of Cuzco to one of the most bio-diverse parks in the World. Manu Natural Park covers some 4 million acres and is home to many rare species of animals like the Black Caiman, Jaguar, 1,000 species of birds and more then 15,000 species of plants. This park is a paradise for nature lovers. |
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Trip Itinerary Day 1: LIMA. Arrive at Lima, Transfer to hotel, short orientation. Day 2: CUZCO. AM flight to Cusco the ancient capital of the Incas at 11,200', free morning at leisure to acclaims to the altitude. An afternoon guided tour of the city and the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca Pucara, Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay (B.L.D). Days 3-8: MANU NATIONAL PARK. Overland drive through the last two Andean ranges before plunging down into the cloud forest of the eastern slopes. In the late afternoon we reach the Alto Madre de Dios river cross the river and transfer by Jeep to a comfortable converted tea hacienda known as Amazonia Lodge. We'll experience the varied sounds that will accompany your first night in a lowland Amazonian rain forest. The following day we will walk through the forest to awaiting motorized dugout canoe and head down the Rio Madre de Dios River up the Manu River and into the park. Here we'll have the first taste of multicolored parrots and macaws, vultures and maybe a Capybara, the world's largest rodent. You'll camp the night on the white sand beach near the river bank. After early breakfast, we'll head to the park ranger station where we'll register with the park authorities. For the next few days we'll establish a basecamp ashore the beautiful Lake Cocha Salvador. Our naturalist guide will explain some of the basics of rain forest ecology that will help us understand the complexity of the forest. We'll be on the lookout for the endangered giant Otter, Monkeys, Macaws, Black Caiman and with little luck the elusive Jaguar. After breakfast we'll board a boat for the last time and head up the Madre Del Dios River to a small airstrip. A spectacular 40-minute flight will take us back to Cuzco. We'll have a free afternoon to shop and relax (B.L.D). Day 9: MACHU PICCHU. A full day tour to Machu Picchu where we will stroll this well preserved city hidden from the conquering Spaniards, with its perfectly cut stone buildings. Tour the hot springs of Agua Caliente. Return by train to Cusco(B.L.D). Day 10: CUSCO. A free day to relax and ÒsoakÓ the sites and sound of the cityÕs bustling markets, colorful dress Quechua speaking Indians and the colonial buildings. A dinner and folk show at a local restaurant will conclude this trip (B.L.D). Day 11: Lima. Fly to Lima. Morning sightseeing around Lima. We will have a dayrooms to freshen up before returning to the airport for the flight Home (B). TRIP AT A GLANCE: 2003 Departure dates: June 27, July 26, Aug. 16, Sept. 20. Trip Duration: 11 days. Accommodations: 5 nights first class hotel(3 stars), 3 nights lodge, 2 nights camping. Activities: Short walks, sightseeing, jungle hikes, cannoe rides, guided tour of Machu Picchu. Transportation: International flight (Miami-Lima-Miami.) 2 local flights (Lima-Cusco-Lima/ Boca Manu-Cusco), train, river boat transfer. Land cost: $3,389.00 Single supplement: $150.00 Trip difficulty: Easy |
A: 1 million species.
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