Peru's desert coast, towering Andes, wondrous Amazon, and most spectacular lake make up this packed 3-week exploration of the Inca heartland.

Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive La Paz
Arrive in La Paz at any time.
Day 2-4 Puno / Taquile (B,L,D)
Enjoy spectacular views of the Altiplano countryside on a travel day from La Paz, around Lake Titicaca and on to Puno. Take a boat trip to visit the Uros people and Taquile island, then immerse yourself in Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small village.
Day 5 Cuzco
Enjoy spectacular views on a full day of travel through the high Altiplano region as we travel from Puno to Cuzco.
Day 6-7 Amazon Jungle (2B,2L,2D)
Fly from the high Andes to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the Amazon lowlands. Travel by motorized canoe to our lodge in the Tambopata Rainforest Area, and explore the jungle life with our expert local guides.
Day 8 Cuzco
Return to Puerto Maldonado for an early morning flight back to Cuzco. Rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking are all possible options.
Day 9 Ollantaytambo
Travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley to Pisac and the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.
Day 10-13 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3B,3L,3D)
Begin a once in a lifetime journey on the ancient trail of the Incas with a morning trip to km 82, where our hike starts. 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 on day 13.
Day 14 Arequipa
Fly this morning to Arequipa, Peru"s second largest city. Explore its delightful colonial past or make an optional visit to the peaceful Santa Catalina Convent.
Day 15-17 Colca Canyon / Arequipa
Spend one night in the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Return to Arequipa and visit the local cafes, go for one more night on the town, or rest up before the night bus to Nazca.
Day 18 Nazca
Nazca sits in the heart of the ancient coastal desert Paracas culture. Take an optional flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, and then visit a fascinating Pre-Inca cemetery in the Nazca desert with 1500 year-old mummies, bones and pottery.
Day 19 Pisco
In the morning we catch a bus for Pisco and travel along the coast. Enjoy the city's renowned local cocktail, the Pisco Sour.
Day 20 Lima
Take an optional excursion to the Ballestas Islands. Arrive in Lima late afternoon for one last night on the town.
Day 21 Depart Lima
Accommodation
Simple hotels (13 nts), bus (1 nt), jungle lodge (2 nts), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt).
Associated RT Project
Optional visit to Planeterra community projects
Brochure Intro
Peru's desert coast, towering Andes, wondrous Amazon, and most spectacular lake make up this packed 3-week exploration of the Inca heartland.
Brochure Notes
1. Last-minute bookings of this trip and all trips that include the Inca Trail will be on an "on request" basis only. To make a booking request of a tour which includes the Inca Trail, G.A.P Adventures requires your full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number.

2. Please advise at time of booking if you do not wish to hike the Inca Trail. Instead, you will have 2 nights in Cuzco, travel by train for a night in Aguas Calientes, and join the hikers for the tour of Machu Picchu.
Brox Budget
Allow USD300 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.
Brox Group Leader
G.A.P leader throughout (except in the jungle), local guides in the Nazca cemetery, Colca Canyon, the Sacred Valley, on the Inca Trail, in the Amazon Jungle, and on Lake Titicaca.
Departure
Departs weekly
Departure GuaranteeDepEnd
Fri-Thurs
Group Size
Max 15, Avg 10
Highlights
La Paz, Lake Titicaca,Puno, Cusco, Amazon Jungle, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Nasca, Pisco, Lima.
Included Highlights
- Tour of Nazca desert cemetery and potter's studio
- Guided tour of Colca Canyon (overnight)

- Guided tour of Sacred Valley
- 4 day Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook and porters
- Amazon Jungle Excursion (2 nights)
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Taquile and Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca
Local Payment
USD300
Meals Included
All meals while in the jungle, during homestay and on the Inca Trail.
Recommendation
This trip is available without the Amazon - see code BXLM.
Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code PJML.
StartFinish
La Paz to Lima
Testimonial
"It was the most well organized and professionally run trip I have been on. The Inca Trail and Jungle Lodge were very big highlights." - Glen Hrycan travelled on Inca Heartland and Amazon
Transport
Public bus, local flight, canoe, train, boat, hiking.
Website Referral
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