Andean Flamingo Journey
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One of the most complete group tours to Peru, Bolivia and Chile 2012, this holiday provides quality and luxury while staying in unique and comfortable hotels throughout. Starting in Peru, visit Cusco and Machu Picchu before crossing Lake Titicaca by boat, and continuing to La Paz in Bolivia and taking an overland adventure across the Uyuni salt flats on this 3 week escorted tour of Peru, Bolivia and northern Chile.
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Summary of nights: Lima 1; Cusco 2; Machu Picchu 1; Cusco 2; Puno 1; Sun Island 1; La Paz 3; Uyuni area 3; San Pedro 2; Santiago 1.
- Epic journey down the spine of the Andes: the highlights, both celebrated and unsung.
- The Inca heartland around Cusco: valleys, villages and ruined temples.
- Machu Picchu, the Lost City in its tropical mountain-top setting.
- Boat across the azure waters of Lake Titicaca in unspoilt Bolivia.
- Drive across the remote highlands of Southern Bolivia: dazzling salt pans of Uyuni and jewel-sharp lagoons.
- The lagoons, volcanoes and canyons of Chilean Atacama.
Holiday itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Lima.
Day 2 Fly to Cusco.
Day 3 Guided tour of Cusco and nearby ruins.
Day 4 By train to Machu Picchu, tour of the ruins and overnight nearby.
Day 5 Optional return to the site, afternoon train to Cusco.
Day 6 Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Day 7 Private bus south to Lake Titicaca.
Day 8 Boat trip on the lake to Sun Island, overnight.
Day 9 Continue by boat and road to La Paz.
Days 10-11 Exploring La Paz's colourful markets and museums.
Day 12 Full day bus journey across the stark altiplano to Uyuni.
Days 13, 14 Crossing the Uyuni salt flats and desert to Chile.
Day 15 Continue across the border to San Pedro de Atacama.
Day 16 Explore San Pedro.
Day 17 Fly to Santiago.
Day 18 Depart, arriving UK day 19.
Tour profile
Transport: 2 flights (1 and 2 hrs); 2 train journeys (3.5hrs); 2 boat journeys; 5 scenic road journeys (longest 10 hours, with stops).
Accommodation: Tourist class superior, tourist class and simple hotels in the Uyuni area.
Meals: Breakfast daily, lunch days 9,15; dinner day 4; full board days 8,12-14.
Included excursions: Cusco city tour with Sacsayhuamán; Sacred valley of the Incas; Machu Picchu; Sun Island, Lake Titicaca; walking tour of La Paz; excursions on the Uyuni salt flats; Moon Valley, San Pedro.
A few days spare?
Extend your trip by adding on a few days at the beginning or end of your tour on a tailormade, private basis. Click here to see our most popular extensions to the Andean Flamingo Tour or contact one of our consultants for more inspiring ideas. |  Several species of flamingos nest in lakes of the Atacama
 The Atacama desert surprises many with its high altitude lakes, snow capped mountains, clear streams and birdlife.
 Machu Picchu, the highlight of any trip to Latin America.
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