Experience the archeological highlights and the cultural treasures of the Andean highlands and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Nazca Lines and Peru's desert coast on this incredible three-week adventure. Embrace Incan culture past and present in Cuzco and get a taste of Bolivian culture in La Paz. Travel by boat on Lake Titicaca and trek to the stunning ruins of Machu Picchu. As the Inca Trail’s largest operator, we run our own treks, which ensures quality food, service and equipment. Join us for an immersive experience that few travellers get to know.
What's Included
- Tour of Nazca desert cemetery and potter's studio, Guided tour of Colca Canyon and surroundings (overnight), Guided tour of Sacred Valley, 4-day Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook and porters, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Guided tour of Taquile and Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca and overnight family homestay.
- 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners. (Allow USD400-640 for meals not included.)
- Hotels (15 nts), night bus (1 nt), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt).
- Public bus, plane, train, boat, hiking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout (except on the Inca Trail), local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12
Add to your Experience
This trip is also available with a 2-day Amazon Jungle excursion. Refer to our Inca heartland & Amazon PJML tour.
Places Visited
- Bolivia
- Inca Trail
- Machu Picchu
- Peru
View our Peru Trekking Page
Learn more about our Inca Trail, Lares Trek & Peru Hiking Tours.
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 Lima
Arrive at any time
Day 2 Pisco
Free morning in Lima before travelling by bus to Pisco.
Days 3-4 Nazca
Optional visit to Ballestas Islands before travelling to Nazca. En route stop at a winery and at the Oasis of Huacachina. 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 for an optional visit to the Catalina Convent or individual exploration. Guided tour to Colca Canyon to spot condors. Optional visit to local hot springs. Return to Arequipa on Day 7.
Day 8 Cuzco
Fly to Cuzco. Take an optional city tour or explore the city's markets, museums and plazas.
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.
Day 14-16 Cuzco
Free time to explore Cuzco or relax. Active options include whitewater rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking.
Day 17 Puno
Travel day by bus from Cuzco to Puno.
Days 18-19 Lake Titicaca (1B,1L,1D)
Two-day excursion to visit the floating Islands of Uros and take a guided tour of Lake Titicaca with a homestay in a small village. Optional visit to Sillustani burial site.
Day 20 La Paz
Travel by bus and cross the border into Bolivia, arriving to La Paz.
Day 21 La Paz
Depart at any time.
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