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Inca Heartland

Prices From: A$2399.00
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Tour Code: BXLM
Tour Duration: 21
Countries Visited: Bolivia, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Peru


Overview
Peru's austere desert coast, amazing 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.


Tour Map
Tour Map

Tour 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 , Amantani and Taquile islands, then immerse yourself in Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small village.
  • Day 5-8 Cuzco
    Enjoy spectacular views on a full day of travel through the high Altiplano region as we travel from Puno to Cuzco. With a friendly, colonial atmosphere, Cuzco offers nearby Inca ruins, cobblestone streets, museums, markets and churches.
  • 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 by train in the afternoon 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 / Night bus
    The Colca Canyon is the deepest canyon on the planet. Spend one night in the canyon area, with an option to relax in the thermal pools just outside of town. Return to Arequipa and visit the local cafés, 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 coastal desert and ancient Paracas culture. Take an optional flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, then visit a fascinating Pre-Inca cemetery in the Nazca desert with 1500 year-old mummies, bones and pottery.
  • Day 19 Pisco
    Travel along the Pacific Coast by bus en route to Pisco. Once there, enjoy the city's renowned local cocktail, the Pisco Sour.
  • Day 20 Lima
    There is time in the morning for an optional excursion to the Ballestas Islands, site of a lively sea lion colony, pelicans, penguins and other varieties of bird life. Arrive in Lima late afternoon for one last night on the town and a final Pisco Sour.
  • Day 21 Depart Lima

Tour Dates
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23 Feb 201015 Mar 2010A$2399.00
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