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Visit the incredible Uros Island in Peru
– handmade entirely from reeds

AMAZON ADVENTURE HIKE THE INCA TRAIL
Journey to the world’s largest rainforest for an No trip to Peru would be complete without
adventure like no other. Cruise the Amazon River, seeing the impressive ruins of Machu Picchu.
spot exotic wildlife, learn about native plants and Instead of taking one of the many train services
visit local communities to understand more about to the citadel, follow in the footsteps of the
the people who depend upon this region for Inca and hike the trail, which can be completed
survival. Visit Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, over two or four day itineraries. It covers
which is the largest wetland reserve in the world. 45 kilometres and is usually timed to arrive at
Here, enjoy walks through parts of the jungle the Sun Gate (one of the entrances to the site)
inhabited by sloths, capybaras, squirrel monkeys in time for the sunrise. Along the way, trekkers
and the rare pink dolphin. Extended stays can be pass through rural settlements, Inca ruins,
arranged in one of several lodges. cloud forests and alpine tundra.
Inca Trail, Peru

Amazon Jungle, Peru Machu Picchu, Peru

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