Peru and Brazil Walk & Beach Holiday
Walk & Beach Peru and Brazil: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and Brazil Beach Holiday Details
Inca Trail - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Colonial Cusco - Laid Back Buzios - Andes - Brazilian Beaches - Hike - Culture - Relax - Fun Nightlife
Brief Description
- Challenge yourself to get to Machu Picchu on foot then reward yourself with time on a beautiful beach.
- Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu over 4 days, avoiding the crowds.
- Experience the unique feeling of arriving at Machu Picchu on foot.
- Enjoy all of this in comfort: with porters, guides and good hotels.
- Then relax on the beautiful sands of stylish Buzios, north of Rio in Brazil.
Walk & Beach Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 | Fly to Peru |
Day 2 | Cusco | Walking tour to acclimatise
Morning flight to Cusco and relax in you first class hotel. Acclimatise to the altitude (3,326m) with a gentle walking tour. (b)
Day 3 | Cusco | Explore Cusco
Complete your acclimatisation. Explore Cusco with your guide today, walk to the fortress of Sacsayhuaman for panoramic views. (b)
Day 4 | Inca Trail | Walk in Sacred Valley
Start walking the Inca Trail. Porters carry all equipment and set up camp for you.
Walk 5km, 2hrs, up 50m. (b,l,d)
Day 5 | Inca Trail | Walk, culture and flora
Walk at a relaxed pace still at relatively low altitude (3,000m). Learn about the Inca Empire from your expert guide. Walk 10km, 6.5hrs, up 850m. (b,l,d)
Day 6 | Inca Trail | High trail
A hard day’s walking to the highest point on the trail (4,215m). Walk 12km, 7.5hrs, up 650m, down 850m. (b,l,d)
Day 7 | Inca Trail | Arrive at Machu Picchu
The final day of the trail to Machu Picchu. Arrive in the quiet of the late afternoon. Sleep in a comfortable hotel tonight. (b,l)
Day 8 | Machu Picchu | Explore Machu Picchu
Refreshed, catch the first bus up in the morning for a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Return to Cusco by train after lunch. (b)
Day 9 | Lima | Relax & explore
Fly to Lima. Explore the capital of the conquistadors in the company of your guide.
(b)
Day 10 | Buzios | Travel
Fly to Rio and transfer 2 hours north to the coastal town of Buzios. Relax in your lovely pousada overlooking the bays. (b)
Day 11 | Buzios | Relax and explore
Each of the 20 or more beaches and bays has a different feel. Rent bikes, snorkel or surf. Eat in one of the bars and restaurants known for great seafood.(b)
Day 12 | Buzios | Relax and explore
Enjoy the beaches, scenery, activities and nightlife. (b)
Day 13 | Buzios | Relax and explore
Hike a trail or take a water taxi around the headland. Enjoy the views at sunset. (b)
Day 14 | Buzios | Relax and explore
The west coast beaches offer calm, clear waters while the east coast ones, facing the open sea, are a little wilder and draw surfers and water sports enthusiasts. (b)
Day 15 | Buzios | Relax and explore
Explore Olho de Boi beach, surrounded by untouched Atlantic Forest vegetation. (b)
Day 16 | Buzios | Relax and explore
Enjoy your final full day relaxing on the beach. Your pousada has one of the best restaurants in town. (b)
Day 17 | Travel | Depart for home
Morning transfer to Rio for your flight home. (b)
Day 18 | Home | Arrive back
"Got back yesterday, had a fantastic trip - Brazil was lovely, great hotel and such friendly people!" Mark A, 2006
Prices & Departures
Guide prices |
Mar | Apr | May | Jun | £2,800pp Jul | £3,200pp Aug | £3,000pp Sep | Oct | Nov | £2,800pp |
Prices include |
Flights from LON/MAN; |
Not included |
UK regional flights; personal expenses; local flight taxes; tips. |
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
The prices quoted are intended to be realistic guidelines for you.
Prices vary according to flights, boats and season. Please call for a definitive quote.
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