Flight
We will depart from Venice, Italy, and fly to Lima, Peru, on September 1.
Travel Note
Our itinerary begins with a two-day rest in Lima, the capital of Peru. Following this, we will journey to Iquitos, renowned as the "Capital of the Peruvian Amazon," where we will immerse ourselves in the jungle life for three nights until September 7.
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Our next destination is Cusco, once the heart of the Inca Empire from the 13th to the 16th century until the Spanish conquest. We'll allocate two days there to acclimatize to its elevation of 3,399 meters. Then, we embark on a thrilling four-day trek along the Inca Trail, culminating at Machu Picchu on September 13. Our final day in Peru will be spent exploring the Sacred Valley before departing for Santiago, Chile, on September 16.
Travel Note
On September 17, our Chilean adventure starts in Santiago, with our first visit to Valparaiso, a city rich in maritime history, just 120 km northwest of the capital. We'll then head the Atacama Desert's lunar landscapes and salt flats, marvel at vibrant wildlife, and stargaze under clear skies.
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After the Atacama Desert, we'll fly back to Santiago and to the enigmatic Easter Island. Here, we'll explore the iconic Moai statues, marveling at their size and pondering their origins. Our adventure will take us to key sites like Rano Raraku and Ahu Tongariki, and the island's pristine beaches until September 26.
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Our Chilean final destination will be the awe-inspiring Torres del Paine National Park, a jewel in the crown of Patagonia's wild landscapes. After that, we will be flying to Orlando, USA on October 3.
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Our highlight in Orlando will be Universal Studios and Disneyland, where we'll dive into the enchanting world of Harry Potter, experiencing the magic and adventure firsthand.
Flight
We will travel from the Americas to Changsha, China and we will meet with Leonardo's parents for another wedding lunch reception on October 12 in Yishu's hometown. Then, we will go to Beijing for 5 days before Leo's parents head back home.
Flight
The week of October 14 marks our final sabbatical week before we return to work. Unfortunately, we're not particularly eager for it to come :)