Condor

Summary of nights: Lima 1, Paracas 2; Arequipa 2, Colca Canyon 2, Puno 2, La Paz 3, Cusco and Machu Picchu 7, Lima 1.

• The desert coast – fly over the Nasca lines, boat to the Ballestas Islands.
• Condor-spotting in the Colca Canyon, the world’s deepest.
• The sparkling waters and reed islands of sacred Lake Titicaca.
• La Paz: medley of Indian, Spanish colonial and contemporary life.
• Cusco: music, markets, museums - Peru’s most dynamic city.
• Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley: the splendours of the Inca heritage.
• Optional 4 day/ 3 night Inca Trail hike.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Fly to Lima, arriving the same evening.
Day 2 Bus to Huacachina, desert oasis.
Day 3 Flight over the Nasca Lines.
Day 4 Drive to Paracas, boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, return to Lima for flight to Arequipa.
Day 5 Explore the great 'White City'.
Days 6,7 Bus to the deep Colca Canyon, home to condors, remote communities and thermal springs. 
Day 8 Continue by road to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Day 9 Visit the floating Uros islands, optional tour to funeral towers at Sillustani.
Day 10 Drive along the shores of Lake Titicaca and the Cordillera Real to La Paz, Bolivia. 
Days 11,12 Explore the markets and surroundings of La Paz.
Days 13 Fly to Cusco and explore the heart of the Inca empire.
Day 14 City tour of Cusco.
Day 15 Full day tour into the Sacred Valley, visit the sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Days 16-17 Explore Cusco's surroundings or chose to walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3 nights).
Day 18 Travel by train to Machu Picchu. Overnight in nearby village.
Day 19 Group rejoin, tour of the ruins and return to Cusco by train.
Day 20 Fly to Lima, walking tour of the colonial centre.
Day 21 Depart, arriving day 22. 

Why Not : Hike The 4 day Inca Trail?

Optional four day trek to Machu Picchu. Early booking is recommended as permits are limited.  When permits have sold out, we can arrange alternative treks in the beautiful valleys outside of Cusco.  Please enquire for price.

A few days to 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 Condor Journey or contact one of our consultants for more inspiring ideas.

Trip Profile

Transport: 1 flight, 5 road journeys,longest 4-5 hrs, 2 train journeys (3½ hrs each).
Accommodation: Small friendly hotels, colonial or modern in style, private bathroom.
Meals: Breakfast daily.
Included excursions: Ica museum; flight over Nasca lines; Ballestas islands; Arequipa walking tour and Santa Catalina Convent; Colca Canyon; Uros Islands, Lake Titicaca; La Paz walking tour; city tour and trip to Sacred Valley, Cusco; Machu Picchu.
Inca Trail: If you wish to take the optional 4 day Inca Trail you must book well in advance.  
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.