From $2,449
Guarantee
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
From the bustling market-filled streets of La Paz to Incan culture high in the Andes, this 2-week adventure provides a panoramic view of Peru and a glimpse of Bolivia. Embrace cultures past and present in Cusco and La Paz and interact with locals from the region’s communities for an immersive experience that few rarely get to know. Conquer the Lares Trek and experience the stunning views of majestic Machu Picchu. As the region’s largest operator, we run our own treks, which ensures the fair treatment of our porters, quality food, service, and equipment.
Highlights
- Hike the Lares trek
- Discover Machu Picchu with a local expert
- Explore the pre-Incan ruins of Tiahuanaco
- Witness life on Lake Titicaca
- Haggle at Sacred Valley markets
Trip Details
Product Code: 1745
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Public bus, plane, train, boat, ferry, hiking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: BILM.B
Starts: La Paz, Bolivia
Finishes: Lima, Peru
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Demanding
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products Your G for Good Moment: Cuncani Community Campsite, Cuncani Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca Your Discover Moment: Cusco
- Tiahuanaco visit
- Floating islands of Uros visit
- Lake Titicaca guided tour and homestay
- Sacred Valley guided tour
- Pottery making demonstration
- Lares Trek guided hike with cooks and porters (3 days)
- G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products for use on the Lares Trek
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (11 nts), camping (2 nts), homestay (1 nt).
- 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Public bus, plane, train, boat, ferry, hiking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist Lares Trek CEO on the hike, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $2,449 ($163 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: La Paz
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: La Paz
Today, visit the pre-Incan ruins of Tiahuanaco.
Little is known about the Tiahuanaco people who constructed the great ceremonial centre on the southern shore of Lake Titicaca over 1000 years ago. Spend most of the day visiting these mysterious ruins—a cradle of Incan civilization—before returning to La Paz.
Day 3: La Paz/Puno
Travel by bus through the altiplano, crossing the border to the Peruvian city of Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Peru is made up of three main geographical areas: the Andes, the Amazon, and the desert coastal area.
Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside on a full day of travel from La Paz, around Lake Titicaca, and on to Puno.
Day 4: Puno/Lake Titicaca
Enjoy a guided tour of Lake Titicaca with a homestay in a small village.
Head out by boat across Lake Titicaca. Visit the community on the Taquile Islands and stop at a restaurant and enjoy a local lunch with spectacular views.
After, cruise to the another village (this can vary based on community availability) for an overnight homestay on the shores of the lake. This experience provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions. Eat with the family, pick up some Quecha and Spanish language skills, try on traditional costumes, and help out with daily chores around the village.
Day 5: Lake Titicaca/Puno
Visit the floating islands of Uros before returning to Puno. Opt to visit the Sillustani burial site.
Leave the homestay families late in the morning and visit the Uros Islands on the way back to Puno. A popular optional activity in Puno is a visit to the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani, a pre-Inca archaeological site only a short drive away.
Opt to pre-book the Lake Titicaca Kayaking on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 6: Puno/Cusco
Hop on the bus for a full day's drive to Cusco.
The bus trip from Puno to Cusco takes the better part of the day, with stark, beautiful scenery en route as you travel through the high Altiplano region. Check out a bit of Cusco, find a spot for dinner, or get prepared to head into the Sacred Valley.
Day 7: Cusco
Enjoy a free day to explore the city's museums and local markets. Choose to pre-book the optional Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour to see some of the ruins as well.
While most ruins are just outside of the city, the main ruin within is that of the Coricancha, once the Inca Empire's richest temple. It forms the base of the colonial church of Santo Domingo. There are several good museums in Cusco, including the Archaeological Museum, which also houses a small art museum, the Regional History Museum, and the Religious Art Museum.
Opt to visit and hike the famed Rainbow Mountain, pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 8: Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).
Travel through the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting a G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op. Meet the women and learn about traditional weaving and dyeing. Opt to pick up some handmade souvenirs and textiles directly from the women who made them.
Have lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn about the G Adventures for Good project and eat a delicious buffet-style lunch. Proceeds of this meal go directly back to the remote community.
Day 9: Lares Trek
Depart Ollantaytambo by van to Lares town where the hike begins. Spend the first night at a G Adventures-supported campsite in Cuncani.
The Lares Trek is a scenic, less touristic route to hike through the Andes. It is one day shorter than the Inca Trail but higher in elevation. Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products for use on the Lares Trek.
Day 10: Lares Trek
Start early to hike from the foothills of Sicllaccasa Mountain to its high pass (4,800m/15,748 ft), providing scenic views of lagoons and the snow-capped Chicon Mountain. Celebrate after reaching the highest point by making an offering of coca leaves to the Andean gods. After the morning hike, stop to rest and take in the amazing view. Continue hiking downhill to our second campsite near the stream for the night.
Day 11: Lares Trek/Aguas Calientes
Enjoy the last few hours of hiking before travelling by van to Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a good night's rest at your hotel.
Day 12: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Rise early and enjoy a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Later, travel back towards Cusco by train.
Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with your guide. Enjoy a guided visit to the ruins, then head back down by bus to Aguas Calientes to meet up with the rest of the group. Take the scenic train back to Ollantaytambo to meet the van for the ride back to Cusco.
Day 13: Cusco
Enjoy a free day to explore Cusco or relax. Active options include, horseback riding and mountain biking.
Day 14: Cusco/Lima
Fly to Lima. Opt for a city tour or wander the neighbourhood of Miraflores.
Take a short flight to the coast and the capital city of Lima. This vibrant city has a fantastic main square, tons of shopping, and incredible eating. Opt to join the group for one final evening out.
Day 15: Lima
Depart at any time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Adam S., - Traveled, September 2023
Julio is a Fantastic guide and the experience of the tour was amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/10/2023
Emily M., - Traveled, June 2023
I just love G Adventures! I think the mix of cultural experiences, unique experiences and travel style is just perfect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/15/2023
Alisha L., - Traveled, January 2023
Our CEO Renzo was amazing. He was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and made the trip run smoothly and excellently.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/03/2023
Casey Z., - Traveled, October 2023
I had a really good time thanks to the CEO Natalia and the group of people I was with. Highlight of the trip was completing the Inca Trail.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Emma T. - Traveled, October 2023
Good mix of transport, inclusions, exclusions and free time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/29/2023
Richard W., - Traveled, October 2023
Such a good trip that was so well organized I would recommend it to anyone.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Sabine N., - Traveled, October 2023
G Adventures is different to other agents. This trip has been my 5th with G-Adnenture and it is , as the word says, always an adventure. I like to travel in international Groups and I am not the Person of all inclusive Holidays. That makes the difference with G. Always great People and excellent CEO«s.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/23/2023
Adam A., - Traveled, October 2023
Great experience from start to finish. Met lots of interesting and unique people along the way.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Katharina G. - Traveled, September 2023
Had good experiences and great guides on the tour. Everything was well organized. Inlay the hotels have not been as good as expected.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Sher T., - Traveled, September 2023
Very affordable and the guides are very experienced.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2023
Wendy P., - Traveled, September 2023
Everything is taken care of for you. Transfers, hotel, complete itinerary balanced with free days with a variety of optional tours listed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2023
Jody B., - Traveled, September 2023
When travelling to new places there is so much to see and do. Having a CEO that knows the country so well helps a lot
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/30/2023
Gabriel R., - Traveled, September 2023
Because I feel well taken care of and have freedom to do what I want within the given schedule of the trips.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/08/2023
Mirja F., - Traveled, September 2023
Because I had a great tour and there is no reason not to recommend G Adventures!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
Anne B., - Traveled, September 2023
Good organised travel, local guide, unique places to see, social projects supported by G Adventures,...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/08/2023
Eleri F., - Traveled, August 2023
G Adventures was a great, well rounded, efficient, organised, fun and socially aware trip. I would recommend this type of travel to others who feel nervous of travelling alone or are inexperienced in travel, as G gives a supportive, explorative and informative experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2023
Gesa K., - Traveled, August 2023
It was our 6th tour with G Adventures and is was as always - good, reliable organisation and an outstanding tour guide!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2023
Lauren B., - Traveled, August 2023
I would recommend G Adventures to anyone as my trip from La Paz to Lima ran so smoothly. Everyone involved in running the trip was so incredible. From my CEO, Andre, to Inca Warriors, to day guides, everyone was on hand to ensure we were at the right place at the right time and make sure we had the best experience possible. Even when we had a slight hiccup due to weather conditions when travelling from La Paz to Puno, Andre and Kevin worked to ensure we got to Puno that evening. In my opinion they went to extra mile to get to our desired destination as they'recognised that the homestay was such a significant part of the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/02/2023
Inca F., - Traveled, August 2023
So much is included that I would never have been able to organise for myself, experience was really great, staff were wonderful, great way to discover more about a country than the stereotypical tourist stuff
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/01/2023
Madeleine S., - Traveled, August 2023
I felt very safe during the whole trip but also free to do what I wanted with my time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/11/2023
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