Spotting condors at Colca Canyon, conquering the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, searching for wildlife in the Amazon jungle, settling in with the locals at a homestay on Lake Titicaca, spending 3 days exploring the salt flats of Uyuni and high mountain wilderness by 4x4.
For those looking to experience the culture, wildlife and history of Peru and Bolivia, this comprehensive adventure will give you the absolute best of both. This month-long tour provides limitless opportunities for adventure—from the Amazon to the Andean Altiplano. Embrace cultures past and present in Cuzco and climb the ancient trail of the Incas to Machu Picchu before descending into the Amazon to spot wildlife from the comfort of our intimate and exclusive 'G Tambopata Ecolodge’. Journey through the thin air and the surreal landscapes of Salar de Uyuni and get off the beaten track to experience Bolivia’s indigenous culture. This epic adventure provides great value and packs in a lot of inclusions—as well as plenty of time to explore independently.
What's Included
- 3-day 4WD excursion to the Salar de Uyuni, Guided tour of Taquile/Amantani and Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca, Guided tour of the Sacred Valley, 4-day Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook and porters, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, 3-day excursion to G Adventures exclusive rainforest lodge (2 nights), Tour of Nazca desert cemetery and potter's studio, Guided tour of Colca Canyon and surroundings (overnight).
- 8 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 8 Dinners. (Allow USD340-450 for meals not included.)
- Hotels (21 nts), night bus (1 nt), homestay (1 nt), camping (3 nts), very basic hostels on Salar de Uyuni crossing (multi-share) (2 nts), G Adventures exclusive rainforest lodge (2 nts).
- Plane, 4WD vehicles, hiking, public bus, train, boat.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) day 1-29 (except on Inca Trail and jungle), local representative in La Paz, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10
Add to your Experience
This trip is also available without the 2-day Amazon Jungle excursion, spending more time in Cuzco. Refer to our Altiplano Expedition trip SXML.
Places Visited
- Amazon
- Bolivia
- Inca Trail
- Machu Picchu
- Peru
Inca Trail Advisory
Read our information page about the regulations and booking procedures for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or learn about the annual Inca Trail Closure in February. Are you hiking Lares? View the Lares Trek route information.
Day 1 Arrive Lima
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Pisco
Explore Lima before catching a bus to Pisco, renowned for its local drink, the Pisco Sour. Enjoy Peruvian food and drink.
Days 3-4 Nazca
Optional visit to Ballestas Islands before travelling to Nazca. Guided tour of Nazca desert cemetery and potters studio. Optional flight over the Nazca Lines before the night bus to Arequipa.
Days 5-7 Arequipa/Chivay/Colca Canyon
Free day in Arequipa. Optional Visit of the Catalina Convent. Guided tour to Colca Canyon to spot condors. Optional visit to local hot springs. And drive back to Arequipa on day 7.
Day 8 Cuzco
Fly to Cusco. Free afternoon to explore.
Day 9 Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo
Full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo ruins along with a visit to a Planeterra weaving project in a local community. Shopping opportunities at a local market.
Days 10-13 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3B,3L,3D)
4-day guided Inca Trail hike with visit to Machu Picchu. Optional visit to the Inca Bridge before returning to Cuzco.
Days 14-15 Amazon Jungle (2B,2L,2D)
Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by motorized canoe to our comfortable, intimate and exclusive 'G Lodge Amazon’. Enjoy guided excursions by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes, clay licks and tree-top towers. Included rubber boots while at the lodge.
Day 16 Cuzco
Fly back to Cuzco in the morning. The afternoon is free to explore Cuzco. Optional City Tour.
Day 17 Puno
Travel to Puno through spectacular sceneries of the Altiplano.
Days 18-19 Lake Titicaca (1B,1L,1D)
Visit to the floating Islands of Uros and guided tour of Taquile island on Lake Titicaca. Optional visit to Sillustani burial site.
Days 20-21 La Paz
Travel by bus through the altiplano, crossing the border, to the Bolivian Capital City of La Paz, the highest capital in the World. Free time to explore the city or the surroundings.
Day 22 Uyuni
Travel by train and bus to the town of Uyuni.
Days 23-25 Uyuni/Salt Lakes Excursion (2B,3L,2D)
Three day 4x4 excursion to the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding desert altiplano with spectacular scenery.
Day 26 Potosí
Bus journey from Uyuni to Potosí. Optional excursion to a working silver mine or free time to explore the city.
Days 27-29 Sucre
Continue by bus to Sucre. Optional visit to the nearby dinosaur tracks, or explore the beautiful colonial city.
Day 30 La Paz
Fly to La Paz and possibility to do some optional activities in the afternoon.
Day 31 Depart La Paz
Depart at any time.
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