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Overview
La Paz is the highest capital city on Earth. Once you get over the altitude cikness you'll feel like 7 million Bolivianos (that's a million bucks to you).
(Was Inca Highlands)
Itinerary
Day 1-2 - Lima
Follow your nose to the Plaza de Armas for a Tunki coffee (Peru's own) and a chicharron (deep fried pork, deep fried sweet potatoes and red onion in a sandwich).
Day 1
- Arrive in Lima
Day 2
- Morning tour briefing
- Spend free time exploring the Peruvian capital
BreakfastDay 3-4 - Cusco
Two things they love in Cusco - spontaneous festivals and stray dogs. You're bound to come across one or both of these over the next few days.
Day 3
- Acclimatise in Cusco in preparation for the Inca trek
Day 4
- Take a walking tour of central Cusco
- Explore Cusco and see the local sights during free time
BreakfastDay 5-8 - Inca Trek
Just remember one step at a time and you'll get to Machu Picchu with no worries at all.
Day 5
- Gaze upon massive Inca fortifications in Ollantaytambo
- Begin the Inca trek
- Hike past the ancient hilltop fort of Huillca Raccay and the archaeological site of Llactapata
- Stunning views of snow-capped Veronica Peak
- Camp near the village of Wayllabamba
Day 6
- The most difficult part of the trek - Dead Woman’s Pass
- Panoramas of the Vilcanota and Vilcabama mountain ranges, and ruins in the valley below
- Camp with a view over the cloud forest
Day 7
- Climb up to the ruins of Runkuracay
- Continue up the Inca staircase
- Spectacular views of Pumasillo and the entire Vilcabamba range
- Enter the beautiful cloud forest
Day 8
- The final, and most spectacular, leg of the trek to Machu Picchu
- Arrive at Inti Punku, the Gateway of the Sun
- Experience a panoramic view of Machu Picchu at sunrise
- Explore Machu Picchu on a guided tour
- Return to Cusco by train
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9-10 - Cusco - Puno
Got some knots and niggles from the trek? Head to the main plaza and start haggling for a massage. Then it's off to Sacred Valley and Sacsayhuaman for more ruins.
Day 9
- Relax and unwind or spend free time exploring Cusco's many markets, museums, eateries and local sights
Day 10
- Catch a bus to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca
BreakfastDay 11 - Lake Titicaca
Have a sleepover with a local Uros Indian family on Lake Titicaca. Indulge in some home cooking, a few local beers and a bit of musical entertainment (hint: you'll be asked to join in so don't be shy).
- Take a boat across Lake Titicaca to the Uros' floating reed islands
- Enjoy a homestay on Amantani Island
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12-13 - Puno - La Paz
Pretty spectacular bus ride to La Paz as we follow the lake. La Paz basically sits in a giant bowl so the ride down into the city is hairy but awesome.
Day 12
- Indulge in a breakfast with your host family
- Take time to explore the island
- Board an afternoon boat back to Puno
Day 13
- Stop for lunch in Copacabana en route to La Paz
BreakfastDay 14-15 - La Paz
Free time to roam the cobblestone streets, shop for kitsch souvenirs at Calle Linares (pan pipes anyone?) and dried llama foetuses at the Witches' Market.
Day 14
- Arrive in La Paz and enjoy free time exploring Bolivia's capital city
Day 15
- The trip ends today after breakfast
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What to Know
What's Included
An experienced Peruvian tour leader and there will be the services of local guides at some sites. All transportation, accommodation. sightseeing and meals as indicated.
Not Included
- International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.
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A good level of fitness and pre-trip training is essential for the Inca Trek. You will trek on hilly terrain or mountainous terrain at altitudes of up to 4200 metres, for up to 7 hours per day.