ANDES' of the INCAS

The lure of sitting in natural hot springs on a cool evening, with a view of the Colca river, rushing along side of the best hotel in the Colca Canyon, is too much to miss!

This year some of the group will be traveling to Lima on the 3rd, in order to rest a day before leaving for Arequipa. Airline schedules have us arriving at 11:00 in the evening and catching a plane at 5:00 am the next morning. We can not change the way the airlines schedule their flights but If you would like to spend an extra day in Lima resting or shopping just let me know so I can make your hotel reservations for the 3rd rather than the 4th.

If you wish to use air miles, your tour will cost $3200. This covers all food (other than the day of arrival and departure from Peru), all hotels, all airfare inside Peru, and horseback riding! You will only need to bring money to cover airport tax, tips, and souvenirs!!

Or let us us use our bulk ticket discounters to purchase a ticket for you. The sooner you book, the better the fare. Call me for a quote.

Riding is the main focus of our tour, no one has ever complained about riding too little and the ones who would like to ride less, can always climb aboard our bus. Or they may schedule a day sitting by the pool or seeing other sites.

Peru is the "land of many faces", with endless opportunities to visit archeological sites that date before Christ. The landscape ranges from the Pacific ocean beaches, to jungle forest, to the Andes, we try to see a bit of everything as we travel through Peru. Our Itinerary never comes close to describing what our trips encompass, it is something you need to experience for yourself. This is not the ordinary tourist vacation, you will experience the real Peru, some of it from horseback, while traveling in comfort, with every amenity available.

For those of you who have never been on one of our tours, I am happy to answer your questions. It is my job to make this trip as simple as possible, so you can enjoy your travel without any worries.

Lima-Arequipa-Colca Canyon-Macchu Picchu-Cusco-Urabamba

March 4th - 14th 2006
Price $3200 + airfare -15 to 20 riders
limited to 20 riders

As always, when in Peru everything is subject to change so plan to be flexible as the itinerary will change!


Day 1. travel to Peru

Day 2. Fly to Arequipa
Rest at hotel to acclimatize to the altitude, drink coca tea.
Trailride around the countryside through the Campina Arequipeno Molino de Sabandia and Andenerias de Yumina.

Day 3. Visit downtown Arequipa and the Convent of Santa Catalina and have an afternoon trailride in La Joya

Day 4. Leave for the Colca Canyon to vist the National Reserve of the Pampas de Canahuas home to Vicunas, Alpavas, and Huanancos. Lounge in the thermal baths at the hotel.

Day 5. Visit the Colca Canyon, larger than the Grand Canyon, Look for Condors flying on the air currents above the canyon. For the serious riders a trail ride around Mirada de los Condors at 12467feet above sea level. Or for the non riders, rest in the rock grotto of the thermal baths.

Day 6. On the return trip to Arequipa, visit 7 volcanos befroe catching the plane to Cusco. On arrival to Cusco, transfer to Urubamba Valley

Day 7. See the ruins of Ollantaytambo, ride In Urabamba Valley

Day 8. Visit Machu Picchu, Auguas Calientes and the Sanctuary Lodge.

Day 9. Morning ride with a visit to Chincheros whos natives dress in the traditional dress of the area. Arrive in Cusco for a city tour

Day 10. Visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko Rock Sanctuary and the Red fortress of Puca Pucara. Free afternoon to shop!

Day 11. Return to Lima. Lunch on the Beach. Free afternoon. Return to US