Inca Empire - Lares

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Lima

Arrive in Lima at any time.

Day 2-3 Cuzco

Take an early morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco. In Cuzco meet our guide and transfer to the hotel. Relax or explore the nearby Inca ruins, cobblestone streets, museums, markets and churches.

Day 4 Ollantaytambo

Travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley to Pisac and the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.

Day 5-7 Lares Trek (3B, 3L, 3D)

Leave early in the morning and travel by bus through the Sacred Valley. Spend the morning in the village Qeshwarani. Continue upwards through the valley and arrive at the indigenous community of Cuncani. Cross the challenging 4440m Condor Pass, with stunning views of Mount Veronica (5750m,) then descend gently to beautiful Ipsaycocha Lake, our last campsite. Finally, on the last day, follow the trail downhill past stunning lookouts of Patacancha. Take the evening train to Aguas Calientes, where we spend the night.

Day 8 Machu Picchu - Cuzco

Very early in the morning take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu for early morning views of the lost city of the Incas. Join a guided tour of the ruins, with plenty of free time afterwards to explore on your own. In the afternoon catch the train back to Cuzco.

Day 9 Cuzco

Relax and explore the sights and sounds of Cuzco, or spend the day rafting or mountain biking on this free day.

Day 10 Puno

Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside as we travel through the high Altiplano region between Cuzco to Puno.

Day 11-12 Lake Titicaca / Taquile Island (L, D, B)

Embark on a boat trip to visit the Uros, Amantani and Taquile Island. Immerse yourself in Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small local village.

Day 13 La Paz

Journey along the shores of Titicaca and through mountains on the impressive scenic trip to the highest capital city in the world - La Paz, Bolivia. The liveliness and bustle of more than a million Bolivians is an unforgettable experience.

Day 14 Tiahuanaco / La Paz

The mysterious Tiahuanaco people constructed the great ceremonial centre on the southern shore of Lake Titicaca over 1000 years ago. Spend most of the day visiting these fantastic ruins and try to unravel the ancient mystery yourself.