$500
Deposit Per Person
$ 2800
Per Person
15 DAYS
Tour Summary
A glimpse of the capital city of Lima. Experience the island lives at Uros and Taquile islands on Lake Titicaca. Learn about Inca history and culture in Cusco. An exploration at Machu Picchu – that would take your breath away (literally). Stay at an “off the grid” Amazon River ecological reserve near Iquitos, the world’s largest city (with a population of 440,000) that cannot be reached by road.
FULL OF ACTIVITIES, EVERY SINGLE DAY.
DAY 1
Bon voyage! Peru bound! Late night arrival into Lima. Transfer to hostel. Stay in Lima for 2 nights
DAY 2
In the morning, we visit Huaca Pucllana then a grand tour of the historical center of Lima before returning to Miraflores for lunch. 1.5 hour free time in the afternoon. Learn more about Peruvian history at Museo Larco. Welcome dinner at the museum. Explore Parque de la Reserva after dark.
DAY 3
Morning presentation and dialogue with deaf advocates at Palacio Municipal de Miraflores. Lunch at Larcomar. Visit the Gold Museum. Transfer to airport for our flight to Juliaca. A private bus picks us up for a 1-hour drive to Puno, which is on the shore of the largest lake in South America. Stay in Puno for 2 nights.
DAY 4
We go on an all day boat tour of Lake Titicaca, including a hands on experience of living on floating reeds of Uros Islands and a hike on Taquile Island.
DAY 5
9-hour bus ride from Puno to Cusco with stops at Pucará, Raya Pass, Raqchi and Andahuaylillas. Stay in Cusco for 5 nights.
DAY 6
Morning at deaf school. After lunch, we visit Qorikancha, Cusco Cathedral and Museo Inka. Short hike up to Sacsayhuamán.
DAY 7
We go on a full day tour of Sacred Valley including Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.
DAY 8
Depart at 3:30 am for an all day adventure (including a challenging hike) to see the Rainbow Mountain.
DAY 9
Visit 2 different museums. Go on a 4-hour hike alongside Urubamba River.
DAY 10
Depart at 4:00 am for the 2-hour bus ride to get on a 2-hour train for Chachabamba. Cross the Vilcanota River footbridge. Hike for 6 miles on the Inca Trail, which would take us about 6 to 7 hours, through Winay Wayna and Inti Punku. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 11
At 5:30 am, we take a zig-zagging bus ride up to Machu Picchu. 2 hour exploration through 2 sectors of Machu Picchu – agricultural and urban. Climb up Huayna (or Wayna) Picchu. Late afternoon train back to either Ollantaytambo or Poroy before getting on bus back to Cusco late in the evening. Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 12
Morning flight from Cusco to Iquitos with a layover in Lima. After arrival into Iquitos, we take a speed boat to visit floating thatch roof houses in Belen on the edge of Itaya River, then continue towards the Amazon River. After arrival at the ecological reserve, we take a long walk into the rain forest to learn about plants and wildlife. After dinner, we have a noctural walk. Stay in Iquitos for 2 nights.
DAY 13
An early morning bird-watching walk. See the legendary Hoatzin (Sansho) birds. After breakfast, we visit the Yagua village. Learn how to use blowgun. Learn how to do dances. After lunch, we go piranha fishing. Visit a small zoo to see anacondas, sloths, caimans, etc. Nocturnal excursion on canoes after dinner.
DAY 14
Sunrise bird watching at the edge of the river at Padre Isla town. Take a canoe ride to see Victoria Regia lily pads. After breakfast, we ride on the Amazon River to seek for the gray and pink dolphins. After our return to Iquitos, we visit Belen Market and a deaf school program. After lunch, we meet orphaned and rescued manatees. Farewell dinner before transferring to the airport for Lima. Then check in for your late night flight back to the USA.
DAY 15
Arrival into Indianapolis.
Ready to Reserve?
HERE ARE ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT THE TOUR
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- Tour will be confirmed when we meet the minimum number of participants.
- When the tour is confirmed, additional deposits/payments may be required.
- Substantial amount of walking expected during the tour. Appropriate physical fitness is necessary.
- Please consult the most recent version of the HOT terms and conditions. Link
- Hands on Travel recommends that you purchase a travel insurance plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. To learn more: Link
- Tour itinerary and price are subject to change.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- 13 nights in budget-style accommodations.
- 29 meals: Breakfast (12), Lunch (11) Dinner (6)
- Services of a deaf Tour Leader on call 24 hours a day.
- Services of local deaf and/or hearing guides.
- All transportation expenses.
- All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.
- Most tips, except for your Tour Leader.
- Informative travel preparation packet.
- Pre-tour and/or post-tour itinerary consultation.
- Travel insurance.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED?
- Domestic and/or international airfares.
- All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.
- Any COVID-19 related tests.
Let's Get Started!
A $500 deposit per person is required to reserve space on this tour.
The deposit is refundable until the tour is confirmed. Only one adult will need to be responsible for filling out this tour reservation form and making a deposit (first payment) now and additional payments in the future.
Please do not purchase travel insurance or make flight reservations until further notice from your tour manager. For more information about the tour itinerary or our refund policy, please refer to the following links:
