ANDEAN HIGHLANDS
2020 Trip Extensions Expand your MLP itinerary to include unique excursions in the amazing Andean highlands, Amazon Jungle, and desert coastline along the Pacific Ocean.
Explore the breathtaking majesty of the Andean Andean highlands through excursions to Cusco, Arequipa, Puno, and Lake Titicaca before or after your journey to Highlands Machu Picchu. Extensions 01 / Arequipa 03 / Cusco 2020
1.1. Arequipa & Colca Canyon P.04 3.1. Sky Lodge Adventure P.14 Andean 3.2. Highlights of Cusco P.16 Highlands & The Sacred Valley
02 / Puno 04 / Huaraz
2.1. The Titilaka Experience P.06 4.1. Traditional Huaraz P.18
2.2. Puno & Suasi Islands P.08
2.3. Experimental Tourism: P.10 Puno & Amantani
2.4. Lake Adventure: P.12 Puno & Taquile Island ANDEAN HIGHLANDS AREQUIPA
AREQUIPA & COLCA CANYON
3D/2N
Spend time exploring Arequipa and the Colca Canyon in the Southern Andes region of Peru. Begin your 3-day visit in Arequipa, an enchanting city known for its graceful mix of Andean and Spanish colonial architecture and culture. Next, explore the famed Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world.
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AREQUIPA & COLCA CANYON 3D/2N FROM USD $395 PER PERSON
DAY 01 / Arequipa city DAY 02 / Colca Canyon DAY 03 / Colca Canyon to Arequipa
• Morning arrival in Arequipa • Breakfast at hotel • Breakfast at hotel and transfer to hotel • Scenic drive to the Colca Valley • Early morning visit to the • Lunch at leisure • Mid-way stop for lunch in Chivay Condor’s Cross (Cruz del Condor) • Half-day guided city tour • Mid-afternoon arrival to Colca • Lunch in Chivay (approximately 3 hours) Canyon hotel and check-in • Scenic drive back to Arequipa • Evening and dinner at leisure • Dinner and evening at leisure • Airport drop-off
*Additional activities available, please ask your Travel Specialist.
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THE TITILAKA EXPERIENCE
3D/2N
Spend three inspiring days on the shores of world-renowned Lake Titicaca at the Titilaka Lodge, a Relais & Châteaux property in the Puno region of Peru. Activities include exploring local ruins, hiking ancient trails surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, and even a visit to an indigenous off-the-beaten- path community.
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THE TITILAKA EXPERIENCE 3D/2N FROM USD $535 PER PERSON
DAY 01 / Welcome to Lake Titicaca DAY 02 / The islands of Titicaca DAY 03 / Departure
• Morning arrival in Juliaca (by air or train) and • After breakfast, spend the day relaxing at • Breakfast at lodge transfer to Titilaka Hotel Titilaka Lodge or exploring the islands • Transfer to Juliaca airport or Puno • Afternoon at leisure of Lake Titicaca train station
*Additional activities available, please ask your Travel Specialist.
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PUNO & SUASI ISLAND
3D/2N
Spend three days in Puno and Suasi Island on Lake Titicaca. After exploring Puno on Day 1, travel by speedboat to the Isla Suasi Hotel, a luxurious country house-style retreat on a private island, for two days of exciting tours and activities. Excursions include visits to the Uros and Taquile Islands, the Sillustani Tombs, and Itapilluni Hill.
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PUNO & SUASI ISLAND 3D/2N FROM USD $680 PER PERSON
DAY 01 / Puno DAY 02 / Suasi Island DAY 03 / Departure
• Morning arrival in Juliaca (by air or train); guests will • Early breakfast at hotel • Breakfast at hotel be met by an MLP representative • Transfer to the Puno pier for early morning departure • Morning drive from Suasi Island • Tour of the Sillustani Tombs en route to selected hotel to Suasi Island to Juliaca airport (approximately 2½ in Puno • Boat ride to Suasi Island with visits to the Uros Islands hours)* • Lunch at leisure and Taquile Island en route (approximately 5½ hours) OR • Dinner and evening at leisure • Arrival and check-in at Isla Suasi Hotel • Mid-morning boat ride from Suasi Island • Fixed-menu lunch at hotel to the Puno Pier (approximately 3 hours)* *Additional activities available, • Afternoon hike to Itapilluni Hill • Transfer to Juliaca airport please ask your Travel Specialist. • Evening bonfire and stargazing on the shores of Lake (approximately 1 hour) Titicaca • Fixed-menu dinner at hotel * Transfer can vary depending on the amount of guests.
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EXPERIMENTAL TOURISM: PUNO & AMANTANI 3D/2N
A 3-day cultural immersion experience to Puno and Amantani on Lake Titicaca, highlighted by a fascinating overnight experience in a traditional Amantani family home. Excursions include visits to the Uros Islands, Taquile Island, and the Sillustani Tombs.
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EXPERIMENTAL TOURISM: PUNO & AMANTANI 3D/2N FROM USD $360 PER PERSON
DAY 01 / Puno DAY 02 / Lake Titicaca: Uros & Amantani DAY 03 / Lake Titicaca: Taquile Island
• Arrival in Puno (by air or train); guests will be met by • Early breakfast at hotel • Breakfast on Amantani Island an MLP representative • Transfer to Puno pier for an early morning boat ride • Boat ride to Taquile Island (approximately • Tour of the Sillustani Tombs en route to selected hotel to the Uros floating islands (approximately 30 minutes) 1 hour) in Puno • Excursion on the Uros floating islands • Arrival at Taquile and walk/hike to local • Lunch at leisure • Boat ride to Amantani Island (approximately 2 hours) restaurant for lunch • Dinner and evening at leisure • Lunch with a local host family in Amantani • Textile demonstration by local weavers after • Visit to Pacha Mama and Pacha Tata lookout points lunch *Additional activities available, • Dinner at your host family’s home in Amantani • Afternoon boat ride to Puno (approximately please ask your Travel Specialist. 2 ½ hours) • Arrival to Puno and transfer to Juliaca airport (approximately 1 hour)
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LAKE ADVENTURE: PUNO & TAQUILE ISLAND 4D/3N
A 4-day exploration of Puno and Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca that combines superior hotel accommodations and premium camping. Excursions include visits to the Sillustani Tombs, Uros floating islands, and Taquile Island.
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LAKE ADVENTURE: PUNO & TAQUILE ISLAND 4D/3N FROM USD $1,020 PER PERSON
DAY 01 / DAY 02 / DAY 03 / DAY 04 / Puno Lake Titicaca: Uros Return to Puno Departure & Taquile Island • Arrival in Juliaca (by air or train); • Early breakfast at hotel • Breakfast on Taquile Island • Breakfast at hotel guests will be met by an MLP • Transfer to Puno pier for an early • Early morning at leisure to relax, hike, • Transfer to Juliaca airport representative morning boat ride to the Uros floating or stand-up paddle on the beach • Tour of the Sillustani Tombs en route islands • Late-morning return to Puno pier to selected hotel in Puno • Guided visit on the Uros floating followed by transfer to hotel • Lunch at leisure islands • Lunch and dinner at leisure • Dinner and evening at leisure • Continue on to Taquile Island, lunch upon arrival *Additional activities available, • Scenic hike on the island please ask your Travel Specialist. • BBQ dinner in Taquile • Overnight in premium campsite
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SKY LODGE ADVENTURE 2D/1N
Spend the night suspended high above the Sacred Valley in a luxury capsule with floor to ceiling windows! After an exciting day of hiking or climbing a Via Ferrata up to the SkyLodge, enjoy a gourmet dinner before retiring to your SkyLodge suite built into the side of a mountain. Amazing views of the constellations and the valley below included!
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SKY LODGE ADVENTURE 2D/1N FROM USD $546 PER PERSON
DAY 01 / Ascent to Sky Lodge DAY 02 / Return to Cusco: The Sacred Valley
• Afternoon pick-up from hotel in Cusco or • Breakfast at SkyLodge Sacred Valley • Zipline or rappel back to the base • Scenic drive to the SkyLodge base followed by • Scenic drive back to Cusco or the Sacred Valley a security briefing and equipment fitting • Ascent to the SkyLodge via zipline trail hike or *Additional activities available, Via Ferrata please ask your Travel Specialist. • Dinner at the lodge
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HIGHLIGHTS OF CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEY 3D/2N
Spend three days exploring the rich culture and fascinating archaeological sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley—from the colorful artisan market in Pisac to the Maras natural salt ponds and back to the historical Cathedral and Qorikancha (Inca Temple of the Sun) in the city center.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEY 3D/2N FROM USD $765 PER PERSON
DAY 01 / Ancient Inca towns: DAY 02 / Moray terraces DAY 03 / Chinchero Pisaq & Ollantaytambo & Maras salt ponds & Cusco • Morning pick-up at hotel in Cusco and scenic drive • Breakfast at hotel • Breakfast at hotel to the Sacred Valley • Visit to the Maras natural salt ponds • Morning visit to the town of Chinchero • Visit to the town of Pisac followed by a guided tour • Box lunch en route to Moray • Scenic drive to the outskirts of Cusco and guided of the Pisac archaeological site • Visit to the Moray archaeological terraces exploration of the Tambomachay, Sacsayhuaman, • Fixed-menu lunch at El Huacatay in Urubamba • Early afternoon return to hotel Q’enqo, and Puca Pucara archaeological sites • Guided visit to the Ollantaytambo fortress • Dinner and evening at leisure • Lunch at Pachapapa in Cusco • Late afternoon check-in at hotel • Visit to the Cusco Cathedral and Qoricancha • Dinner and evening at leisure
*Additional activities available, please ask your Travel Specialist.
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TRADITIONAL HUARAZ
5D/4N
Travel by bus from Lima to explore a fascinating pre-Inca archaeological site and enjoy breathtaking views of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, Pastoruri Glacier, and Llanganuco Lagoons during a 5-day exploration of Huaraz in the Ancash region of Peru.
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TRADITIONAL HUARAZ 5D/4N FROM USD $800 PER PERSON
DAY 01 / DAY 02 / DAY 03 / DAY 04 / DAY 05 / Road Chavin de Huantar Llanganuco The Cordillera Blanca Arrival to Huaraz Pre-inca sites lakes mountain range to Lima
• Late afternoon private transfer • Morning arrival in Huaraz • Breakfast at hotel • Breakfast at hotel • Morning arrival in Lima to the bus station and private transfer to hotel • Full-day excursion • Half-day excursion • Private transfer to the • Regular coach bus to Huaraz • Full-day excursion to Chavin to Llanganuco (Chinancocha to the Pastoruri Glacier selected hotel (approximately 8 ½ hours) de Huantar and Orconcocha Lagoons) and Puya Raimondi • Lunch at leisure • Lunch at leisure • Lunch at leisure • Evening and dinner at leisure • Evening and dinner at leisure • Evening transfer to the Huaraz bus station *Additional activities available, • Regular coach bus to Lima please ask your Travel Specialist. (approximately 8 hours)
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