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Lost Empire
Peru’s Machu Picchu and Amazon Rainforest
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| A highlight of this tour is a visit to Machu Picchu, one of the most impressive of all the world's wonders |
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| Fly to Cuzco for a day of sightseeing and altitude adjustment |
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| The public square in Cuzco is surrounded by wonderful examples of Colonial architecture |
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| A scenic train trip takes us through the Urubamba Valley on the way to Machu Picchu |
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| Your jaw will drop in wonder at the sight of this amazing citadel |
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| The roofs of the citadel seem to mirror the nearby mountains |
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| An optional dawn hike offers amazing views of the citadel from high above |
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| Returning to Cuzco, spend a day touring the countryside and nearby archeological sites |
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| Marvel at the fortresses built from massive stones |
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| Meet some of the descendants of the vanished empire |
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| Fly north to Iquitos, the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon |
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| Shops line a waterfront walk in Iquitos |
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| Our home for the next several nights is the luxurious Ceiba Tops Lodge |
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| From here we venture forth daily aboard small riverboats . . . |
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| . . . to discover the colorful flora . . . |
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| . . . and fauna . . . |  |
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| . . . and native village life along the mighty Amazon River |
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| One exciting excursion is to a nearby lodge . . . |
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| . . . to enjoy a walk in the Amazon jungle canopy . . . |
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| . . . at the same level as the birds and other forest wildlife |
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| Our days are full of beautiful skies and exciting adventures |
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| Our evenings enlivened by a symphony of natural sounds from the surrounding jungle |
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| Leave the ordinary behind and journey with us to see the marvels of a Lost Empire |
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| Your unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu is a dream come true |
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| Sharing your adventure with a group of Toto “hombres simpatico” will make it the trip of a lifetime |
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