Machu Picchu's mysteries... a scenic rail journey through the Andes... visits to floating islands where time stands still... history in Lima, Cusco and La Paz... Peru's Paso horses, Pisco Sours, the Nazca Lines, a shaman's ble
Explore the world of the Incas on Tauck’s 13-day Bolivia and Peru tour, and witness the impact of the Spanish conquistadors on cultures from out of the mists of history. Wonders await at every turn, from Francisco Pizarro’s colonial Lima and Cusco, to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca to La Paz. Discover ancient Inca strongholds and sacred sites surrounded by the majestic Andes Mountains... admire the skill and craftsmanship of ancient artisans whose true medium was gold... learn the secrets of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, and have your journey blessed by a local shaman. See the incredible Nazca Lines – only visible from the air – on an optional flightseeing excursion. Attend a folkloric performance based on Inca mythology... chug through spectacular Andean scenery on a vintage rail car... meet locals living like their ancestors did on floating reed islands on Lake Titicaca... watch a Peruvian chef – and famous Peruvian Paso horses – demonstrate their skills... and discover the cultural and architectural diversity of La Paz, highest capital city on earth.
Departures
8, 22 Jun; 6, 20 Jul; 3 Aug; 14, 21, 28 Sep; 12, 26 Oct 2012.
Inclusions
- Spectacular rail journeys through the Andes from Cusco to Lake Titicaca aboard a vintage rail car on the "Andean Explorer," and to Machu Picchu aboard "Vistadome"
- A private family-hosted hacienda dinner in Lima and a private dinner at Bolivia’s National Art Museum in La Paz
- A performance based on Quechua & Inca mythology by the renowned Peruvian folkloric group, Kusiwasi
- Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Cusco, historic Lima, Machu Picchu, and optional Nazca Lines flight
- A special cooking demonstration by a Peruvian chef; luncheon and Paso horse demonstration at Wayra Ranch; private nature walks; excursion to Lake Titicaca’s floating reed islands
- Blessing of your journey by a local shaman in the Sacred Valley
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- 30 meals (12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners); gratuities to local guides, taxes, service charges, admission fees and porterage
- Small Group Departures, averaging 24 Tauck guests, are specially priced from $5755 per person double plus on-tour air; inquire at time of booking – specific dates apply