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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Lima

    Lima

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Parque del Amor (Love Park)
    • Enjoy Pisco sour in Miraflores
    • Sample ceviche at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Parque del Amor
    Miraflores
  3. Day 2

    Lima

    Lima

    Included Activities

    • Half-day leader-led walking tour of Lima's historic centre
    • Visit Plaza Mayor
    • Visit Cathedral of Lima
    • Visit San Francisco Monastery and catacombs

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lima's central market
    • Archaeological Museum (entrance fee: PEN15)
    • Museo de la Nacion (entrance fee: PEN10)
    • Banco Central de Reserva Museum (entrance fee: PEN5)
    • Museum of the Inquisition (Free)
    • Gold Museum (entrance fee: PEN35)
    • Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (USD52 for 2 participants)
    • Home Cooked Ceviche Experience - Urban Adventure (USD85 for 2 participants)
    • Lima Water Show (USD40 for 4 participants)
    • Lima Pisco Making (USD35 for 4 participants)
    • Private Larco Museum (USD50 for 4 participants)
    • Bohemian Barranco (USD75 for 4 participants)
    • Lima Eat Street (USD75 for 4 participants)
    • Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (USD39 for 2 participants)
    • Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery including The Catacombs (admission fee: PEN20)
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Cathedral of Lima
    San Francisco Monastery
  4. Day 3

    Lima to Paracas

    Lima to Paracas

    Optional Activities

    • Paracas National Reserve guided tour (PEN97)
    Landmarks
    Paracas National Reserve
    Islas Ballestas
  5. Day 4

    Paracas to Nazca

    Paracas to Nazca

    Optional Activities

    • Islas Ballestas guided day trip (PEN97)
    • Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines – 30 minutes (USD100, excluding PEN77 taxes at Nazca Airport)
    Landmarks
    Islas Ballestas
    Nazca Lines
  6. Day 5

    Nazca to Arequipa

    Nazca to Arequipa
    Landmarks
    El Misti
  7. Day 6

    Arequipa

    Arequipa

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk
    • Visit main square
    • Visit Mercado San Camilo

    Optional Activities

    • Monasterio de Santa Catalina (admission fee: PEN45)
    • Juanita Museum (admission fee: PEN20)
    Landmarks
    Monasterio de Santa Catalina
    Juanita Museum
    Mercado San Camilo
  8. Day 7

    Arequipa to Colca Canyon (Chivay)

    Arequipa to Colca Canyon (Chivay)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Colca Canyon by private vehicle
    • Stop at Patapampa (4,800 m elevation)

    Optional Activities

    • Local hot springs
    • Alpaca steak dinner
    • Live Andean music at a pena (music hall)
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
    Patapampa
  9. Day 8

    Colca Canyon

    Colca Canyon

    Included Activities

    • Colca Canyon guided tour
    • Andean condor viewing
    • Short hike (approximately 45 minutes)
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
  10. Day 9

    Arequipa

    Arequipa

    Optional Activities

    • Casa Museo Villalobos visit
    • Cooking classes
    Landmarks
    Casa Museo Villalobos
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  11. Day 10

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in town after arrival)

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk of Cusco
    • Visit Qoricancha temple
    • Visit San Pedro market
    • Visit main square
    • Visit 12 Angled Stone
    • Visit Regocijo Square
    • Visit San Blas Square
    • Trekking and Machu Picchu briefing meeting
    Landmarks
    Qoricancha
    San Pedro Market
    Plaza de Armas
    San Blas Square
  12. Day 11

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Dinner (Route 1 and 2 only: nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite)

    Included Activities

    • Route 1 Inca Trail: Transport to 82 km marker, guide and porter support, campsite with dinner at 3,100 m elevation
    • Route 2 Quarry Trail: Transport to Choquequilla, guide and horseman support, campsite with lunch and dinner at 3,700 m elevation, Q'orimarca archaeological site visit
    • Route 3 Cusco: Free day in Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Route 3 only: Purchase boleto turistico for museum and archaeological site access
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
    Huillca Raccay
    Llactapata
    Veronica Peak
    Choquequilla
    Socma
    Q'orimarca
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  13. Day 12

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
    Meals
    Dinner (Route 1 and 2 only: meals at campsite)

    Included Activities

    • Route 1: Guided hike to Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) and Pacaymayo Valley campsite
    • Route 2: Guided hike to Puccaqasa and Kuychicassa passes, visit to Intipunku sun gate, campsite at 3,600 m
    • Route 3: Free day in Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Route 3 only: ChocoMuseo chocolate tasting and chocolate-making workshops
    Landmarks
    Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass)
    Pacaymayo Valley
    Puccaqasa Pass
    Kuychicassa Pass
    Intipunku (Sun Gate)
    Nevado Veronica
  14. Day 13

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail to Aguas Calientes / Train to Aguas Calientes

    Inca Trail / Quarry Trail to Aguas Calientes / Train to Aguas Calientes
    Meals
    Lunch (Route 2: lunch break during hike)

    Included Activities

    • Route 1: Guided hike through Pacaymayo Valley to Runkuracay Pass, Sayacmarca ruins descent, Phuyupatamarca visit, Inca steps descent to Winay Wayna campsite
    • Route 2: Guided downhill hike to Kachiqata quarry, explore Ollantaytambo, train to Aguas Calientes
    • Route 3: Transfer to Ollantaytambo, train through Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes
    Landmarks
    Runkuracay Pass
    Sayacmarca
    Phuyupatamarca
    Winay Wayna
    Ollantaytambo
    Urubamba Valley
    Aguas Calientes
  15. Day 14

    Machu Picchu

    Machu Picchu
    Meals
    Breakfast (Route 1: 4 am breakfast before final hike), Lunch (All routes: lunch together in Aguas Calientes)

    Included Activities

    • Route 1: Final hike to Intipuntu (Sun Gate) and guided entry to Machu Picchu
    • Route 2 & 3: Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins (temples, palaces and living quarters)
    • All routes: Bus to Aguas Calientes, train to Ollantaytambo
    Landmarks
    Intipunku
    Machu Picchu
  16. Day 15

    Ollantaytambo to Sacred Valley to Cusco

    Ollantaytambo to Sacred Valley to Cusco
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared and cooked by hosts in the Sacred Valley community)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to traditional Sacred Valley community
    • Lunch prepared and cooked by local hosts

    Optional Activities

    • Browse local market stalls (if market day coincides with visit)
    Landmarks
    Sacred Valley
  17. Day 16

    Cusco

    Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Mountain biking around Cusco hills
    • Cusco City tour and 4 Ruins (minimum 4 people – USD40)
    • Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites – PEN135)
    • Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites – PEN75)
    • Cathedral Entrance Fee (PEN40)
    • Coricancha Temple entrance fee (PEN15)
    • Pre-Colombian Museum (PEN20)
    • Inca Museum entrance fee (PEN10)
    • Pisco Making – Urban Adventure (USD57 for 2 participants)
    • Cusco Cooking Class (USD70)
    • Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline (USD95)
    • Rainbow Mountain Hike (USD105 for 4 participants)
    • Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (USD85 for 4 participants)
    • Humantay Lake Hike (USD130 for 4 participants)
    • Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (USD100 for 4 participants)
    Landmarks
    Plaza de Armas
  18. Day 17

    Cusco to Puno

    Cusco to Puno

    Optional Activities

    • Evening parade viewing (if visit coincides with parade date)
    Landmarks
    Altiplano
    Pucara
  19. Day 18

    Puno

    Puno

    Included Activities

    • Lake Titicaca motorboat tour
    • Visit to Floating Islands of Uros
    • Homestay in traditional mud-brick home on Llachon Peninsula

    Optional Activities

    • Help host family with daily activities
    • Soccer or volleyball game with village kids
    Landmarks
    Lake Titicaca
    Uros Floating Islands
    Llachon Peninsula
  20. Day 19

    Puno

    Puno

    Included Activities

    • Boat transport to Taquile Island
    • One-hour uphill hike to main island area
    • Explore local markets

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase locally knitted goods
    Landmarks
    Taquile Island
  21. Day 20

    Puno to Desaguadero to La Paz

    Puno to Desaguadero to La Paz

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner to celebrate
    Landmarks
    Desaguadero
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  22. Day 21

    La Paz

    La Paz

    Optional Activities

    • Explore side streets of La Paz
    • Visit Mercado de Hechiceria (Witches Market) – Free
    • Take cable car to Witches Market
    • Moon Valley exploration
    • La Paz City Tour & Moon Valley (USD40)
    • Tiawanaku Tour (USD50)
    • Coca Museum (BOB15)
    Landmarks
    Mercado de Hechiceria
    Moon Valley
  23. Day 22

    La Paz

    La Paz

    Optional Activities

    • Museo de la Coca visit
    • Food tour with Lake Titicaca fish and chocolate stop
    Landmarks
    Museo de la Coca
  24. Day 23

    Sucre

    Sucre

    Optional Activities

    • Museo de la Recoleta visit (BOB15)
    • Plaza 25 de Mayo exploration
    • Senora de la Merced church visit
    • Casa de la Libertad (BOB28)
    Landmarks
    Museo de la Recoleta
    Plaza 25 de Mayo
    Senora de la Merced
  25. Day 24

    Sucre

    Sucre

    Optional Activities

    • Wander historic streets and medieval churches
    • Chataquila trek – pre-Inca downhill hiking path
    • Cal Orcko dinosaur footprints site (BOB70)
    • Local restaurant empanadas
    • Central Market fresh juice
    Landmarks
    Cal Orcko
    Chataquila Trek
  26. Day 25

    Sucre to Potosi

    Sucre to Potosi
    Landmarks
    Cerro Rico
  27. Day 26

    Potosi

    Potosi

    Optional Activities

    • Cerro Rico mine tour (BOB150)
    • Santa Teresa Convent Museum (BOB33)
    • National Mint of Bolivia (BOB60)
    Landmarks
    Cerro Rico
    Santa Teresa Convent Museum
  28. Day 27

    Potosi to Uyuni

    Potosi to Uyuni
    Landmarks
    Altiplano
    Salar de Uyuni
  29. Day 28

    Salar de Uyuni

    Salar de Uyuni
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cementerio de Trenes (Train Cemetery)
    • Visit Salar de Uyuni (world's largest salt flats)
    • Explore Inca Wasi island
    Landmarks
    Cementerio de Trenes
    Salar de Uyuni
    Inca Wasi
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  30. Day 29

    Salar de Uyuni - Altiplano & Andean Desert

    Salar de Uyuni - Altiplano & Andean Desert
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Included dinner at local community accommodation)

    Included Activities

    • 4WD journey through Andean Desert
    • Visit Chiguana Salt Lake
    • View Ollague Volcano
    • Explore Siloli Desert with seven-coloured mountain
    • Visit Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree)
    • Visit Reserva de Eduardo Avaroa (Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve)
    • Hike around Laguna Colorada (Red Lake)
    • Wildlife viewing (llamas, vicunas, foxes)
    Landmarks
    Chiguana Salt Lake
    Ollague Volcano
    Siloli Desert
    Arbol de Piedra
    Reserva de Eduardo Avaroa
    Laguna Colorada
  31. Day 30

    Salar de Uyuni Area

    Salar de Uyuni Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over geysers
    • 4WD journey through Salvador Dali-esque landscapes
    • Visit Laguna Verde
    • Visit Valle de Rocas (Rock Valley)
    • Visit San Cristobal mining town

    Optional Activities

    • Hot spring morning dip
    • Local restaurant dinner and drinks
    Landmarks
    Geysers
    Laguna Verde
    Valle de Rocas
    San Cristobal
  32. Day 31

    Uyuni to Tilcara (Argentina)

    Uyuni to Tilcara (Argentina)

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner
    Landmarks
    La Quiaca
  33. Day 32

    Tilcara

    Tilcara

    Optional Activities

    • Pucara de Tilcara pre-Inca ruins
    • Purmamarca colourful hills
    • Mercado Municipal de Tilcara for local food
    • Quebrada de Humahuaca exploration – Free
    • Purmamarca Town – Free
    • Garganta del diablo (Devil's Throat Waterfall) – Free
    • Quebrada de las Señoritas & Hornocal Hill (USD45)
    Landmarks
    Pucara de Tilcara
    Quebrada de Humahuaca
    Purmamarca
    Mercado Municipal de Tilcara
  34. Day 33

    Tilcara to Jujuy to Buenos Aires

    Tilcara to Jujuy to Buenos Aires

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Jujuy
    • Flight to Buenos Aires
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  35. Day 34

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk around Buenos Aires centre

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Museo Evita
    • Walk La Recoleta Cemetery (USD5)
    • Explore Recoleta district museums
    • Visit La Boca neighbourhood
    • See Caminito artists' street
    • Boca Juniors stadium visit
    • Palermo's Plaza Serrano tango
    • San Telmo cobblestone streets exploration
    • Local cafe football chat
    • Alfajores tasting
    • Tango Show and Dinner (USD120)
    • Polo day (USD185)
    • Ateneo Bookshop visit – Free
    • Football game (USD120, subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    La Recoleta Cemetery
    Museo Evita
    La Boca
    Caminito Street
    Boca Juniors Stadium
    Plaza Serrano
    San Telmo
  36. Day 35

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires
  37. Day 36

    Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led orientation walk around Microcentro district
    • Walk along Avenida de Mayo
    • Visit Casa Rosada
    • Explore San Telmo antiques markets

    Optional Activities

    • Cafe Tortoni coffee
    • La Boca neighbourhood visit
    • Caminito Street exploration
    • Retiro district exploration
    • Recoleta district exploration
    • La Recoleta Cemetery visit
    • Tango show
    Landmarks
    Microcentro
    Avenida de Mayo
    Casa Rosada
    San Telmo
    Cafe Tortoni
    La Recoleta Cemetery
  38. Day 37

    Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento

    Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing to Colonia del Sacramento

    Optional Activities

    • Barrio Historico (Old Quarter) exploration
    • Plaza Mayor visit
    • Colonia museums
    • 19th-century lighthouse visit (UYU35)
    Landmarks
    Colonia del Sacramento
    Barrio Historico
    Plaza Mayor
  39. Day 38

    Tacuarembo

    Tacuarembo

    Included Activities

    • Stay at estancia

    Optional Activities

    • Horse riding
  40. Day 39

    Tacuarembo

    Tacuarembo

    Included Activities

    • Estancia stay experience
    • Traditional asado (barbecue) meal
    • Campfire music

    Optional Activities

    • Horse ride exploration
    • Help with cattle and sheep roundup
  41. Day 40

    Estancia to Puerto Iguazu

    Estancia to Puerto Iguazu
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at estancia before departure)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at estancia
    • Transfer to border
    • Border crossing to Argentina

    Optional Activities

    • Light dinner before overnight bus
  42. Day 41

    Puerto Iguazu to Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)

    Puerto Iguazu to Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)

    Included Activities

    • Minivan transfer to Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
    • Tour of Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
    Landmarks
    Iguazu Falls
  43. Day 42

    Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side)

    Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls
    • Boardwalk exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Zodiac boat ride to base of falls (USD90)
    • Bird Park (BRL80)
    • Helicopter ride (BRL610)
    Landmarks
    Iguazu Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  44. Day 43

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Rio de Janeiro
    • Hotel check-in
    • Leader-led orientation walk

    Optional Activities

    • Copacabana Beach visit
    • Ipanema Beach visit
    • Maracana Stadium football game (BRL400, schedule dependent)
    • Santa Teresa tramcar ride (BRL20)
    • Corcovado Mountain visit
    • Christ the Redeemer statue visit (BRL82)
    • Sugarloaf Mountain (BRL160)
    • Botanical Gardens (BRL67)
    Landmarks
    Copacabana Beach
    Ipanema Beach
    Maracana Stadium
    Santa Teresa
    Corcovado Mountain
    Christ the Redeemer
    Sugarloaf Mountain
    Botanical Gardens
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  45. Day 44

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio de Janeiro
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Hiker with backpack standing on a lush mountain ridge under a rainbow
  • Traveler leaning on a weathered wooden sign reading 'Wiñaywayna' with terraced mountains behind
  • Couple posing with the iconic terraces and peaks of Machu Picchu spread out behind them
  • Powerful waterfall curtains with mist and a vivid rainbow over mossy rocks
  • Two young girls in bright traditional Andean clothing walk along a rural road with villagers in the background
  • Couple admiring the panoramic view of Ollantaytambo ruins and steep green mountains
  • Close-up of a thick medium-rare steak with wilted greens on a restaurant plate
  • Smiling couple clinking champagne glasses on a rooftop terrace overlooking a coastal city at sunset
  • Colorful Andean craft market street with hanging pom-pom decorations and shoppers on a cobblestone lane

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  • Wendy3.0•May 2026
    The premium highlights of South America trip combines 3 shorter trips. It has a fairly hefty price tag for what...
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    • Smiling couple clinking champagne glasses on a rooftop terrace overlooking a coastal city at sunset
    • Hiker with backpack standing on a lush mountain ridge under a rainbow
    • Couple posing with the iconic terraces and peaks of Machu Picchu spread out behind them
    • South America Highlights customer review video
    • Powerful waterfall curtains with mist and a vivid rainbow over mossy rocks
    • Traveler leaning on a weathered wooden sign reading 'Wiñaywayna' with terraced mountains behind
    • Colorful Andean craft market street with hanging pom-pom decorations and shoppers on a cobblestone lane
    • Close-up of a thick medium-rare steak with wilted greens on a restaurant plate
    • Couple admiring the panoramic view of Ollantaytambo ruins and steep green mountains
    • Two young girls in bright traditional Andean clothing walk along a rural road with villagers in the background
    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, Wendy. We’re sorry to hear that this trip didn’t meet your expectations. We’re glad you enjoyed many of the destinations themselves, however, we recognise your concerns around group suitability, health and accessibility challenges, internal flight arrangements, accommodation consistency, overcrowding, and aspects of leader guidance. These are all important factors, and we take your comments seriously. We can see our Customer Care team have been in contact with you regarding this experience and have already provided a goodwill refund. Thank you again for taking the time to provide such honest feedback. We’re sorry your trip fell short and wish you all the best in your future travels.
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    Don

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    interested in this package, can u confirm availability

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      All Inca trail permits and Machu Picchu entrance tickets are completely sold out. We are not able to accept any new travelers on this departure. If you are interested in a later date in June or July please let us know and we can take a look for you.

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    Renee

    Asked on March 24th, 2023

    How many luggage or suitcase should I bring as it's 41 days tour? Also can I do laundry there?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2023

      Most travellers prefer to take a small to medium wheeled suitcase. You'll need to be able to carry your own luggage. Laundry is available at many hotels and towns during this trip, usually costing around 2 USD per Kg.

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    Nick

    Asked on December 29th, 2022

    Do you think it's possibly to go on another trip going from Cartagena and get off in Lima to join your trip there? I'm also interested in getting to Rio for the carnival -24.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2022

      Sadly, we don't have any trips that specifically link Colombia and Peru. Most of our Colombia trips end in Cartagena, but we do have "Explore Colombia" and "Best of Colombia" that end in Bogota. From there it isn't a far trip to Lima. As for Carnival, we do have our 6-Day "Rio Carnival Experience" trip from Feb 16th - 21st 2023. Sadly this trip cannot be linked with the "South America Highlights" tour as they start around the same time.

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    Anna

    Asked on November 12th, 2022

    Please inform me where this tour begins. I have joined this tour that starts today but I don't know the hotel name or my tour leaders details.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2022

      We hope that you were able to connect with your group. In your information through your original booking, you should have been given an emergency number for Intrepid's Local Operator.

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    Taylor

    Asked on April 15th, 2022

    How much extra would internal flights cost from/between the different parts of South America as stated in the itinerary? Does the tour company book these or give guidance with booking these internal flights? Will there be a guide throughout the whole tour? How much spending money should I allow for extra meals and excursions? What time do you have to arrive for on the first day of the trip? What is the earliest/ latest that you can leave on the last day? Also, I seen that the trail for days 11 to 13 are optional and then on day 14 you can join the group to do the Machu Picchu trail. I would be interested in the train option but joining the group to do the Machu Picchu hike. Is this still an option to do? Finally, how soon do you have to book for the June departure?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2022

      1. The internal flights included in the itinerary are included in the price. 2. These are booked to fit with your itinerary. As we require your details when confirming your booking, we organise the flights. 3. Yes, there will be a guide throughout the whole tour. There might be a some moments when you have free time. We get diverse travellers so what people want to do might be quite different. Your tour leader will make recommendations on activities for the free time. 4. We recommend taking 25 to 50 USD per day for meals. 5. The tour starts at 6pm on the first day. 6. You can leave at any time on the last day. 7. It could be possible to join the group for the last day of hiking. However, we highly recommend doing the full hike if possible as it is very rewarding to reach Machu Picchu afterwards. 8. There are only 500 Inca trail permits issued for each day by the Peru government. These are selling out very quickly for the departures in June. Therefore, we recommend you book as soon as possible.

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      Taylor

      Traveler•Written May 2022

      Is there any boarder restrictions in relation to travelling to, from or through Chile? Will this tour still include San Pedro De Atacama (Chile) or would there be any issues travelling from Santiago in Chile to start the South America Highlights tour, that starts in Lima Peru?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2022

      Chile has just opened for business but Intrepid isn't currently travelling through. We are anticipating being able to travel through Chile from July onwards. This tour does not currently include San Pedro de Atacama or Chile generally at the moment. Please let us know if you are still interested and we can get a booking underway.

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