Wendy Wu Andes to Atacama Adventure

• Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas,
• Explore the remarkable ruins of Machu Picchu
• Reach Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia’s immense salt flats
• Travel to the desert outpost of San Pedro de Atacama

Day 1: Fly to Lima
Fly to Peru’s capital, Lima. On arrival, transfer to your hotel, with some free time to relax before dinner.
(Dinner)

Day 2: Explore Lima
Spend the day exploring Lima, starting at the Huaca Pacllana, an ancient pyramid before strolling through the city centre to see the colonial architecture.
(Breakfast)

Day 3: Into the Sacred Valley
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Cusco. Once there, head to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Explore the surrounding area, visiting a charming town where you’ll meet some locals.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 4: Train to Machu Picchu
Begin your day in Moray, walking amongst the circular terraces. After, visit Maras to see the thousands of salt ponds. In Ollantaytambo, explore the ruins and the functioning water systems before continuing to Aguas Calientes
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Discover Machu Picchu
Ascend from the valley floor to the ruins of Machu Picchu, with plenty of time to explore before taking the Vistadome train back to Poroy, from where you’ll travel to Cusco.
(Breakfast)

Day 6: Explore Cusco
Wander the Plaza de Armas and visit the Convent of Santo Domingo. Then, visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, where you’ll experience a traditional Quechua ritual led by a Shaman.
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Train to Titicaca
Hop aboard a train to travel over the Peruvian highlands to Lake Titicaca, enjoying a gourmet lunch as well as music and dance performances.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 8: Across Lake Titicaca
Board a hydrofoil to cross the lake into Bolivia. As you cross the lake, you’ll get the chance to explore Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna. Disembark the ferry and travel to Huatajata, where you’ll meet some alpacas and llamas. In the evening, visit an observatory where you’ll spend a night viewing the constellations.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Travel to Paz
Cross the Andes to reach La Paz. A half-day city tour takes you to its highlights, including Moon Valley, plus a teleferico (cable car) ride up to a viewpoint that offers panoramic views of the city.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: The Salar de Uyuni
Fly to Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia’s salt flats. Enjoy a picnic lunch while admiring the surreal landscapes. This evening, sleep in a salt hotel.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Meet the Mummies
Spend today exploring more of the salt flats where, depending on conditions, you’ll meet the Conquesa mummies, remains preserved in a cave near the Tunupa Volcano.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Into the Atacama
Cross into Chile, travelling to the desert outpost of San Pedro de Atacama
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 13: Discover the Moon Valley
Visit the charming village of Toconao, then, as the sun sets, drive into the Moon Valley to watch the cliffs change colour in the fading light.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 14: Venture to El Tatio
Awake early to reach the El Tatio geysers, set in a ring of volcanoes. Relax in the afternoon before setting out under the stars for some stargazing.
(Breakfast)

Day 15: Travel to Santiago
Transfer to Calama and fly to Santiago, Chile’s capital. Later, tour the city, stopping to see the impressive cathedral. Head to the top of Cerro hill for views out over the city.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 16: Discover Valparaiso
Take a daytrip to the port of Valparaiso, set along the seafront and the mountains. Wander through the colourful streets, enjoying lunch and tastings from nearby vineyards.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Days 17-18
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, arriving the next day.
(Breakfast)

Stargazing in the Atacama
Discover the constellations of the South Hemisphere while staying in the Atacama Desert, renowned for being one of the best places to view the stars.

Journey to Lake Titicaca
Journey to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Along the way, enjoy the scenic Peruvian landscape and enjoy a gourmet lunch.

Quechua ritual in Sacsayhuaman
Visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman and experience a traditional Quechua ritual led by a Shaman

• International flights
• Domestic transportation
• 3* plus/ 4* accommodation
• Selected meals: 16 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 7 dinners
• Touring with national escort
• Entrance fees

Go Beyond
Venture off the beaten track to explore fascinating destinations away from the tourist trail. With smaller group sizes and greater flexibility, you will discover the local culture in depth and see sights rarely witnessed by other travellers. Go Beyond tours may take you away from the comforts of home but will reward you with the experiences of a lifetime.

This tour has a maximum group size of 18

This tour has a physical rating of 2. A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you’ll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.