The Inca Empire, Gauchos & Altiplano

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4.5 Based on 2 Reviews
  • duration 42 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 21
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-28407
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Lima, Peru/ Santiago, Chile
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Explore the historic capital city of Lima
  • Boat trip to the Ballestas islands to view wildlife
  • Overnight on the remote beach of Puerto Inca
  • See the mysterious Nasca lines with a chance of an optional flight
  • 2 nights to explore the beautiful city of Arequipa
  • Trip to the Colca canyon to spot Condors
  • Homestay with local Quechua families
  • Sacred Valley guided tour
  • Trek the Classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu
  • Or, take the Wild Andes Trek for a truly unique perspective
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The Inca Empire, Gauchos & Altiplano tour starts in Lima and ends in Santiago. The Inca Empire, Gauchos & Altiplano is an adventure tour that takes 42 days taking you from Lima to Santiago and through other destinations in South America.

If you want to see the truly spectacular and most scenic areas of the Andes, then the countries of Peru, Chile and Argentina are a must. Everyone is aware of the mountains in Peru and heartland of the Inca Empire around the Urubamba Valley, Cuzco and Machu Picchu and most folk have heard of the fabulous salt flats, volcanos and flamingo studded lakes of Chile; but it�s the Argentinian Andes that are the real draw. The vistas and stunning colours of the Hills of Seven Colours around Purmamarca and the spectacular rock formations in the Quebrada de las Conchas, have to be seen to be believed.


On this trip, you will learn to ride with Gauchos across the northern grasslands of Argentina, you will explore the cities of Lima, Cusco, Potosi, La Paz and Santiago and the most beautiful of them all, Salta. Salta is the jewel in the crown, a beautiful and laid back city nestling in the winelands under the mighty peaks of the backbone of South America.

ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1: Day 1: Lima
  • Day 2: Day 2: Huacachina
  • Day 3: Day 3: Nazca
  • Day 4: Day 4: Puerto Inca
  • Day 5: Day 5: Arequipa
  • Day 6: Day 6: Arequipa
  • Day 7: Day 7: Chivay
  • Day 8: Day 8: Chivay
  • Day 9: Day 9: Raqchi
  • Day 10: Day 10: Cuzco
  • Day 11: Day 11: Cuzco
  • Day 12: Day 12: Inca Trail
  • Day 13: Day 13: Inca Trail
  • Day 14: Day 14: Inca Trail
  • Day 15: Day 15: Inca Trail
  • Day 16: Day 16: Cuzco
  • Day 17: Day 17: Cuzco
  • Day 18: Day 18: Puno
  • Day 19: Day 19: Isla del Sol
  • Day 20: Day 20: Copacabana
  • Day 21: Day 21: La Paz
  • Day 22: Day 22: La Paz
  • Day 23: Day 23: La Paz
  • Day 24: Day 24: Uyuni
  • Day 25: Day 25: Uyuni
  • Day 26: Day 26: Altiplano
  • Day 27: Day 27: San Pedro de Atacama
  • Day 28: Day 28: San Pedro de Atacama
  • Day 29: Day 29: Salta
  • Day 30: Day 30: Salta
  • Day 31: Day 31: Cafayate
  • Day 32: Day 32: Cafayate
  • Day 33: Day 33: Recreo
  • Day 34: Day 34: Estancia
  • Day 35: Day 35: Estancia
  • Day 36: Day 36: Estancia
  • Day 37: Day 37: Cordoba
  • Day 38: Day 38: Mendoza
  • Day 39: Day 39: Mendoza
  • Day 40: Day 40: Santiago
  • Day 41: Day 41: Santiago
  • Day 42: Day 42: Santiago
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Transport
  • Overland Expedition Vehicle, Private Bus, Train, Jeep
Guide
  • Two Dragoman Crew Members, Local Guides where necessary
Accommodation
  • Comfortable Hotel 8 nights
  • Multishare Hostel 7 nights
  • Camping 7 nights
  • Basic Hotel 13 nights
  • Homestay 1 night
  • Wild Camp 5 nights
Meals
  • 92 Breakfasts
  • 38 Lunches
  • 30 Dinners
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Lima and from Santiago are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this The Inca Empire, Gauchos & Altiplano tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
  • Barbara H
  • On Nov 22 2018
5 - Excellent
Excellent
It was great. I will book another trip with Dragoman in a few years.
  • Hazel H
  • On Nov 22 2018
4 - Very Good
Very Good
The entire first 21 days was excellent for itinerary, Inclusions, flight over the Nasca lines, Home stay at Raqchi was a highlight, camping at Porta Inca was perfect and seeing Machu Picchu and Ollyntatanbo was brilliant and... Read more
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

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Local Payment The local payment is a group fund, paid separately from the trip price on the first day of the tour. It covers everything that the group does together on the ground. This is primarily hotel accommodation and campsite fees, meals whilst camping (but not while eating in restaurants), and included activities and puts money directly back to the local community. The local payment, or kitty system, is unique to overlanding tours and provides maximum flexibility and best value on the road - you can see exactly what is being paid for, you get everything at cost price, it keeps costs competitive by leveraging group expenses and saves on administrative costs. The fund is run by the tour guide, and any excess left over at the end is returned equally to the group. Local prices are estimated in USD when we print the brochure then reviewed monthly as local costs and exchange rates vary throughout the year. It's therefore important once you book your trip to check the website regularly and just before departure for any changes to the amount.

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