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Inca Heartland
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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Itinerary
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.Trip Details
| Accommodation | Simple hotels (15 nts), bus (1 nt), camping (3 nts), homestay (1 nt). |
| 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. |
| Combination | This tour is a component of our Southern Cross tour, see code SXMR. |
| Departure | Departs weekly |
| DepEnd | Fri-Thurs |
| Group Size | Max 15, Avg 10 |
| 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, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Guided tour of Taquile and Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca and overnight family homestay |
| Local Payment | USD250 |
| Meals Included | All meals while hiking the Inca Trail and during homestay. |
| Recommendation | This trip is also available with a 2-day Amazon Jungle excursion. Refer to our Inca heartland & Amazon PJML tour. |
| Reverse Itinerary | This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code BXLM. |
| StartFinish | Lima to La Paz |
| Testimonial | "This tour was just great! It really shows the highlights of Peru in all it's diversity. It's really amazing what treasures this country contains." - Herlinde Decroos travelled on Inca Heartland |
| Transport | Public bus, local flight, train, boat, hiking. |
| Brochure Intro | 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. |
When can I go?
| Start Date | Finish Date | Places Available |
| 2008-08-19 | 2008-09-08 | 7+ |
| 2008-08-26 | 2008-09-15 | 2 |
| 2008-08-29 | 2008-09-18 | 4 |
| 2008-09-05 | 2008-09-25 | 1 |
| 2008-09-19 | 2008-10-09 | 1 |
| 2008-09-26 | 2008-10-16 | 6 |
| 2008-10-03 | 2008-10-23 | 7+ |
| 2008-10-07 | 2008-10-27 | 7+ |
| 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-30 | 7+ |
| 2008-10-21 | 2008-11-10 | 7+ |
| 2008-10-24 | 2008-11-13 | 7+ |
| 2008-10-31 | 2008-11-20 | 7+ |
| 2008-11-07 | 2008-11-27 | 6 |
| 2008-11-14 | 2008-12-04 | 7+ |
| 2008-11-21 | 2008-12-11 | 7+ |
| 2008-11-28 | 2008-12-18 | 7+ |
| 2008-12-02 | 2008-12-22 | 7+ |
| 2008-12-05 | 2008-12-25 | 7+ |
| 2008-12-09 | 2008-12-29 | 4 |
| 2008-12-12 | 2009-01-01 | 7+ |
| 2008-12-19 | 2009-01-08 | 7+ |
| 2008-12-23 | 2009-01-12 | 7+ |
| 2008-12-26 | 2009-01-15 | 7+ |
| 2008-12-30 | 2009-01-19 | 7+ |
| 2009-01-02 | 2009-01-22 | 2 |
| 2009-01-16 | 2009-02-05 | 7+ |
| 2009-01-23 | 2009-02-12 | 7+ |
| 2009-01-30 | 2009-02-19 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-03 | 2009-02-23 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-06 | 2009-02-26 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-10 | 2009-03-02 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-13 | 2009-03-05 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-20 | 2009-03-12 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-24 | 2009-03-16 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-27 | 2009-03-19 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-23 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-06 | 2009-03-26 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-13 | 2009-04-02 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-20 | 2009-04-09 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-27 | 2009-04-16 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-03 | 2009-04-23 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-07 | 2009-04-27 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-10 | 2009-04-30 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-14 | 2009-05-04 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-17 | 2009-05-07 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-24 | 2009-05-14 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-28 | 2009-05-18 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-01 | 2009-05-21 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-05 | 2009-05-25 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-08 | 2009-05-28 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-15 | 2009-06-04 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-22 | 2009-06-11 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-29 | 2009-06-18 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-05 | 2009-06-25 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-09 | 2009-06-29 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-12 | 2009-07-02 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-16 | 2009-07-06 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-19 | 2009-07-09 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-26 | 2009-07-16 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-30 | 2009-07-20 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-03 | 2009-07-23 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-07 | 2009-07-27 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-10 | 2009-07-30 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-17 | 2009-08-06 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-24 | 2009-08-13 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-31 | 2009-08-20 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-07 | 2009-08-27 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-11 | 2009-08-31 | 7+ |
Trip Price |
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| USD | 1595.00 |
| CAD | 1595.00 |
| EUR | 1120.00 |
| GBP | 830.00 |
| NZD | 2235.00 |
| AUD | 1870.00 |
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