Inca Heartland

From$2799USD
21 days,Lima to La Paz
Trip Code: PXML

Spotting condors in the Colca Canyon, Trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Experiencing local life at a homestay on Lake Titicaca, Exploring the world's highest capital city.

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Experience the archaeological 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 3-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), overnight bus (1 nt), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt).
  • Public bus, plane, train, boat, hiking.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike.
  • Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12
Map of the route for Inca Heartland
Places Visited
  • Bolivia
  • Inca Trail
  • Machu Picchu
  • Peru

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Day 1 Lima

Arrive at any time

Day 2 Paracas

Free morning in Lima before travelling by bus to Paracas.

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/Colca Canyon

Free day to explore the colonial city of Arequipa with an optional visit to the Convent of St Catalina. On Day 6, take a full day tour of the spectacular Colca Canyon, keeping your eyes peeled for condors. 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/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. Nature lovers can book an optional adventure to the Amazon Jungle for a 3 day/2 night excursion.

Day 17 Puno

Travel day by bus from Cuzco to Puno.

Days 18-19 Lake Titicaca (1B,1L,1D)

2-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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