The Adventurer (Train To Machu Picchu, 24 Days)

Guide

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

Meals

8 Dinner (D) 23 Breakfast (B) 3 Lunch (L)

Others

Lima: Get to know this magnificent clifftop city. It’s steeped in history and pretty architecture. But we’re all about the epic food. Lima: Sit tight as you swoop into Peru’s second biggest city. The views of volcanic peaks are rivalled only by the incredible food. Arequipa: Get to know the ‘white city’ better. Explore the highlights like Plaza de Armas and take some pics of the incredible backdrop of volcanoes. Colca Canyon: It’s a real ‘pinch yourself’ moment as you ramble around the Andean plateaus, discovering lakes, meadows, llamas and flamingos as you go. Colca Canyon: See these iconic volcanos IRL. Pics or it didn’t happen! Colca Canyon: Brave the lookout point at 3287m. Take in the unrivaled views and spot some Andean Condor birds. Colca Canyon: Experience life in this traditional Peruvian village in the Colca Canyon. It’s an epic 3277m above sea level! Puno: If you’ve secretly always wanted to hop on one of these, here’s your chance. Puno: Jump on a boat to hop around the reed islands in the world’s highest navigable lake (3657m). And stop off to meet the locals. Puno: A humbling opportunity to get to know the local people on these reed islands in Lake Titicaca. Puno: Immerse yourself in culture by getting to know the locals. Puno: Stop off at two traditional Peruvian towns. Step up your cultural knowledge at Pukara’s museum. Then take in the scenic views of Sicuani. See the sights and learn the backstory of why the Incas built this temple for the deity Wiracocha. Unleash your spiritual side, as you explore the ancient Inca ruins known as Raqchi. Cusco: Graze on cancha or cacao nibs as you browse the local wares and see historical sights. Cusco: Your chance to pick up some mementos at San Pedro Markets and then see Cusco Cathedral, San Blas and Coricancha. Sacred Valley: See this former heartland of the Incan Empire and hike around the Pisac ruins. Cusco: These fluffy camelids are so much more than just the stars of comical memes. Get to know them better at this specialist farm. Sacred Valley: The sleepy town will give you a taste of local life in the Sacred Valley. Don’t forget to pick up some mementos at the market. Cusco: AKA ‘corn beer’. This ceremonial bevvy was the drink of choice for Incan nobility. Machu Picchu: Feel the goosebumps of excitement as you glide into Aguas Calientes and get ready to start this life-changing experience. Machu Picchu: It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Time to explore the Incan citadel with your new Contiki fam. #travelgoals Lima: Cameras ready. It’s not every day you get a bird’s eye view of the Amazon rainforest Puerto Maldonado: Puerto Maldonado: Cruise down the Amazon river with a local guide. Look out for giant river otters and other local residents. Puerto Maldonado: Get set to land in the gastro capital of Latin America. Where ‘olde worlde’ meets modern-day life, in this sundrenched, clifftop city. Lima: Get some rest before you explore Argentina’s sizzling capital. A city that’s famous for amazing food, good wine, Latin passion and legendary nightlife. Buenos Aires: You can’t go to Argentina and not watch live Tango dancing! It’s wrong. Like eating a steak without a glass of red. Buenos Aires: Experience the passion and glamour of Argentina’s capital city, with an expert guide showing you the sights. Buenos Aires: Get set to tick another travel goal off the bucket list. We’re jetting straight into the gateway for Iguassu Falls. Iguassu Falls: This World Wonder is a fiesta for the imagination. The cascades of spraying waterfalls and subtropical forest make an epic backdrop Iguassu Falls: These colossal falls make the ultimate backdrop for a group selfie. Strike a pose with your Contiki fam. Iguassu Falls: Iguassu Falls: There ain’t no BBQ like a Brazilian BBQ! Grab your Contiki fam and feast on these grilled skewers. Iguassu Falls: Woohoo! We’re en route to Brazil's carnival capital. Try to catch a glimpse of the Christ the Redeemer statue from the sky Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer. Sugarloaf. Copacabana. Ipanema. It’s all here to fill up up your heart and your Insta feed. Rio de Janeiro: This needs no introduction. Tick this iconic statue off your #travelgoals bucket list. And don’t forget your camera. Rio de Janeiro: Take a cruise along the arcing Guanabara Bay and enjoy Caiprinas and music Rio de Janeiro: Walk through the Favelas and learn about the communities and their context in regards to Brazilian society and greater Rio.

Flights

Internal flight included. *** All other flights are not included.

Transport

Coach, Mini-Van, Plane

Accommodation

17 nights in Hotels, 5 nights in Hostels, 1 night in Special Stay

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.