Santiago
Jan 12–14 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
A couple of nights in the centre of the Chilean capital, featuring two gourmet meals in the bohemian quarter (one with wine tasting) and a guided tour of the city.
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Back to Cusco
Jan 10–11 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Some final sightseeing and activities before the scenic train and road journey back to Cusco and then flights to Lima and Santiago, Chile the day after.
One of us went to a thermal bath and the otherRead more
Machu Picchu
Jan 9–10 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, then a short bus ride to the main site. The weather was pretty good, contributing to a great visit to a stunning location.
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Sacred Valley & Ollantaytambo
Jan 8–9 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
On to Ollantaytambo Via the Scared Valley by road. En route we visited a cafe in Urubamba supported by Intrepid, which provides employment opportunities and job training for single mothers throughoutRead more
Cusco
Jan 6–8 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Flight to Cusco from the rainforest. Cusco is in the Peruvian Andes, and former capital of the Inca Empire. It has plenty of archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture.
Sights over twoRead more
Amazon Rainforest
Jan 4–6 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
A flight to Puerto Maldonado and a three day stay in the rainforest in very pleasant accommodation - Inkaterra Maria Conception, on the river Madre de Dios. It's in the Reserve National Tambopata.
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Lima
Jan 2–4 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
A two day stay at the Pullman Lima Miraflores Hotel. Our main day started with a relaxed walk along the coast road near the hotel. We then met up with the holiday guide and other group members and hadRead more
Birmingham & Paris
January 2 in England ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
An early flight from Birmingham to Paris and then on to Lima in Peru. Obligatory bacon roll at Pret sets the mood.








































































































































































