Small Group Adventure Tours - G.A.P Adventures

Inca Heartland

21 days Lima to La Paz

Trip Code: PXML
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Pisco, Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Cuzco, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, La Paz.

Peru's austere desert coast, towering Andes and most spectacular lake combine for a 3-week exploration of the Inca heartland. Hike the ancient trail of the Incas and explore the colonial jewel of Cuzco, the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city.

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Day 1 Arrive Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time.
Day 2 Pisco
The morning is yours to explore Lima before catching a bus to Pisco, renowned for its cocktail, the Pisco Sour, and the wildlife-abundant Ballestas Islands.
Day 3-4 Nazca
Option to visit the Ballestas Islands. Travel by bus to Nazca and take an optional flight over the desert to view the mysterious Nazca Lines. Tour a Pre-Incan cemetery, complete with pottery, parched bones and 1500 year-old mummies.
Day 5-7 Arequipa / Chivay / Colca Canyon
Peru's second-largest city is surrounded by the Andes mountains and lies in the shadow of El Misti Volcano. Spend a day exploring this picturesque area before heading to Colca Canyon on Day 6. One of the deepest canyons in the world, the canyon is home to the majestic Andean Condor.
Day 8 Cuzco
Fly to Cuzco and relax, or explore this beautiful colonial city with its nearby ruins, cobblestone streets, museums and churches.
Day 9 Ollantaytambo
Travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley and visit ancient Incan sites, including the picturesque town and ruins of Ollantaytambo.
Day 10-13 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3B,3L,3D)
Travel this morning to km 82 and begin a once in a lifetime journey on the ancient trail of the Incas. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free, and fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco by train on Day 13.
Day 14-16 Cuzco
Catch your breath after the Inca Trail before you explore the many sights and sounds of Cuzco. Rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking are all possible options.
Day 17 Puno
Enjoy the view on this full day of travel through the high Altiplano region as we travel from Cuzco to Puno. Look closely and you will be able to see the traditional clay bulls on roof tops used for protection and prosperity.
Day 18-19 Lake Titicaca (B,L,D)
Take a boat trip to visit the Taquile, Amantani and Uros Islands, followed by an overnight immersion into Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small village.
Day 20 La Paz
Journey along the shores of Lake Titicaca to the highest capital city in the world - La Paz, Bolivia. The bustling street life and traditional roots make La Paz a surprise highlight for many travellers.
Day 21 Depart La Paz
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