A tailor made journey to the Andes awaits you
Almost two weeks since our Trip of the Century drew to a close and we have received some of the most wonderful guest comments that we have had in all of our 15 years of operation. Those who travelled with us have left us with glowing reports and we are all very pleased about this.
The Peruvian Amazon is being embraced by two new luxury cruises to give discerning travellers even more choice for exploring this wildlife-rich region.
Our partners Delfin Amazon Cruises and Aqua Expeditions both have new boats on offer. Delfin have refurbished their original boat the Delfin I to reach an even higher standard of luxury that perhaps even surpasses that of their flagship Delfin II. Aqua Expeditions, meanwhile, are launching the second ship in their fleet, the ultra-modern MV Aria, to complement the MV Aqua.
The Peruvian ruin that uses 3 times as much stone as the Great Pyramid of Egypt- around 40 million cubic feet of stone – is called Kuelap. Situated near the town of Chachapoyas, this immense fortress sits atop a high vantage point and is a remarkable testimony to the Chachapoyas culture – also known as “the Cloud People”.
The Inca’s last stronghold was at Vilcabamba. This refuge was founded by Manco Inca and it is here that the last remnants of the Inca Empire evaded and resisted the Spanish conquest until final defeat in 1572, some 40 years after the conquistadores first embarked on their campaign under Francisco Pizarro.
Summer is upon us here in Lima and the Aracari team has been sampling a few excursions that are ideal in Peru’s capital during the hot weather. In this spirit, one of our Travel Planners Carlos recently headed down to the Costa Verde seafront to try his hand at some surfing lessons.
With such destinations as Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Nasca lines, a well-established tourist circuit has been etched for those wanting to visit the popular destinations in southern Peru. But to the north of Peru, too, it is possible to combine an abundance of places of interest into one itinerary: pre-Inca ruins; native and endemic wildlife; stretching beaches of golden sand; and some quite breathtaking scenery are just some of the enticing sights that await those who travel here. In fact, Aracari is confident that the northern circuit is on the verge of becoming as popular a route for travellers as its southern counterpart.
Full of remarkable pre-Columbian ruins and blessed with outstanding spots natural beauty, Aracari well-knows that the Chachapoyas region is one of the most exciting and adventurous destinations in Peru. But the dilemma faced by more discerning travellers wanting to travel here is whereabouts exactly they should stay.
2011 marks a century since Hiram Bingham first came across the ruins of Machu Picchu, and exciting events will take place across Peru to celebrate the occasion. At Aracari, we have organised a very special trip led by one of the most important writers on Inca history; Dr. John Hemming wrote the classic work “Conquest of the Incas”, which has proven to be a definitive resource in its masterful recounting of the Spanish overthrow of the Inca Empire.
Aracari discovered during a recent visit to Lake Titicaca that the Victorian steamship Yavari has now been fitted as a bed & breakfast.
The Yavari might not be your typical idea of what to expect while visiting Lake Titicaca, but it makes an intriguing stopover for those travelling in the region, and staying onboard the ship is a very unique experience for more adventurous travellers.
