Lima to La Paz: Sandboarding & Sunsets

21 Days
From CAD 3599
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Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Demanding

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(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

Take the party to new heights in the crisp mountain air of the Andes. With other young travellers not afraid to try new things, you'll journey from the enigmatic Nazca Lines to the lost city of Machu Picchu and onward to incredible La Paz. You'll commune with the condors in Colca Canyon and feel like a local while crashing at a small village homestay at Lake Titicaca. Think of this as three weeks of climbing higher, going further, and pushing boundaries on the roof of South America.

Highlights

  • Go sandboarding in the oasis of Huacachina
  • Visit the salt pans of Maras and the ruins of Moray
  • Discover Machu Picchu with a local expert
  • Spot condors at Colca Canyon
  • Meet the locals at a Lake Titicaca homestay
  • Sample the delicious Peruvian cuisine.

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2481

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Basic

TransportTransport: Local bus, train, hiking.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: JML.C

StartStarts: Lima, Peru

FinishFinishes: La Paz, Bolivia

DurationDuration: 21 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Demanding

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Foodie Moment: Pachamanca, Nazca Your Discover Moment: Cusco Your Foodie Moment: Sacred Valley Brewery, Ollantaytambo Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
  • Sunset sandboarding & dune buggies (Huacachina)
  • Pachamanca-style dinner (Nazca)
  • Colca Canyon excursion
  • Visit Maras salt pans and ruins of Moray
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Guided Lake Titicaca excursion with overnight family homestay
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Simple hotels (11 nts), hostel (6 nts, multi-share), overnight buses (2 nts), homestay (1 nt).
  • 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

  • Local bus, train, hiking.

Group Leader

  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 3599 (CAD 171 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Lima

Arrive at any time. Get to know your group tonight as you head out to one of the many bars and restaurants in the bohemian neighbourhood of Barranco. Enjoy a local craft beer with your fellow travellers as you get excited for the adventure to come.
Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city.

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Day 2: Lima/Huacachina

Travel along Peru's breathtaking coast to the oasis of Huacachina where you can sandboard on the desert dunes while watching the sun go down.

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Day 3: Huacachina/Nazca

Wake up and make the most of your time in Huacachina before your adventure continues on to Nazca. There is time in the morning for an optional excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to a lively colony of sea lions, pelicans, and other varieties of birds. Later, catch a bus to Nazca. Stop along the way at a Pisco winery and try the country's national drink!

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Day 4: Nazca/Arequipa

Choose to soar over the iconic Nazca Lines today with a pre-bookable flight, or take a tour of the Nazca Desert Cemetery and Pottery Studio. For lunch today experience pachamanca, a traditional way to prepare Andean foods by slow cooking them in an underground oven. Tonight, catch some z's on an overnight bus to Arequipa.

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Day 5: Arequipa

Welcome to Arequipa! Take the day to explore what is known as the 'white city.' If you're into history and architecture, visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, where you'll get a unique glimpse into a bygone way of life. For spicy food lovers, visiting one of the 'picanterías' is a must. Satisfy your craving with a variety of local regional foods: alpaca, shrimp, pork, lots of soups, and spicy sauces.

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Day 6: Arequipa/Colca Canyon

Enjoy a full-day tour of the spectacular Colca Valley and venture to the impressive Colca Canyon — one of the deepest canyons in the world — on an overnight excursion. With a little luck, you'll spot some unusual Andean animals such as vicuñas, and alpacas. Give your body some much needed relaxation by taking an optional dip in the the hot springs.

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Day 7: Colca Canyon/Arequipa

Get an early start to be on the look out for condors. Travel from Chivay town to a condor viewpoint to get a glimpse of these magnificent birds in the air. On the way back, stop in local villages, and see old terraces. Later, head out for a drink in the Calle Zela area – restaurant, bar, or club, there's something for everyone!

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Day 8: Arequipa/Cusco

Explore Arequipa – take a city tour if you want or check out a monastery or museum. Later, sit back and relax on an overnight bus to Cusco.

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Day 9: Cusco

Explore the city on your own today or choose from a variety of activities that will help you discover the magic of Cusco. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets and plazas or choose to take a half-day tour of the city. Or, pre-book the Cusco cooking class if you want to learn to prepare delicious local specialties!

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Day 10: Cusco

Today is another free day to explore all that Cusco has to offer. Feeling active? Take on the Rainbow Mountain trek or go mountain biking. Prefer to stay local? Take it easy with a visit to the Inka Museum and hit up some of the many great cafes, restaurants and bars.
To arrange the hike to 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.

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Day 11: Cusco/Ollantaytambo

Head into the Sacred Valley today to visit the G-Adventures supported women's weaving co-op in the Ccaccaccollo community. Learn about weaving, and meet the adorable resident llamas. If you see a knitted item you like, buy it — a perfect keepsake from your journey. Stop and sample some craft beer at a brewery on your way to Ollantaytambo.

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Day 12: Ollantaytambo/Cusco

Enjoy a breakfast at your hotel before visiting the Ollantaytambo ruins where you'll walk up the 200 stone steps to reach the top. Return to the Sacred Valley with your G representative to explore the sites of the Maras Salt Mines and the ancient Incan agricultural terraces of Moray. Continue on a scenic drive through small villages and stunning views of the Andean countryside. Then visit the Chincheros ruins. Known to the Incas as the birthplace of the rainbow, this site offers stunning views of the Andean countryside. Return to Cusco for the evening.

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Day 13: Cusco

Fill up on breakfast at your hotel in Cusco before walking to the Cusco Cathedral where your guide will meet the group for your walking tour of Cusco's colonial side. The group will see the colonial architecture and influence visible in Cusco and visit the beautiful Sapantiana waterfalls before having lunch at Nuna Raymi in the city. Afterwards, the group will walk back to the hotel and can enjoy free time for the rest of the evening.

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Day 14: Cusco/Aguas Calientes

After breakfast at the hotel in Cusco, the group will travel by van to Ollantaytambo to catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. After enjoying a quick orientation walk around the town of Aguas Calientes the group will have free time for optional activities. Opt to visit the Machu Picchu Museum, the Mandor Waterfalls, and the butterfly garden. Or consider taking a dip in some thermal baths to relax those muscles.

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Day 15: Aguas Calientes/Cusco

Wake up ready to discover the magic of Machu Picchu today with a guided tour. Later, head back down to Aguas Calientes to meet with your group and board a train back to Cusco. Tonight, dance the night away at a popular night club.

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Day 16: Cusco

Today is another free day to get the most out of Cusco and to do anything you may not have done yet. Continue to explore and be active or relax and watch the world go by from one of they many bars and restaurants on the main plaza.

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Day 17: Cusco/Puno

Sit back, relax, and soak in the impressive views as you travel by bus through the Altiplano on your way to Puno on Lake Titicaca.

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Day 18: Puno/Lake Titicaca

This morning, you will board a boat on Lake Titicaca and head to Taquile Island. Opt to have lunch in a local restaurant and shop in the afternoon at the local weaving cooperatives. Later, cruise to another village for an overnight homestay to live like a local on the shores of the lake. Learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and create unforgettable memories with the family and fellow travellers.

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Day 19: Lake Titicaca/Puno

Say goodbye to your homestay family and stop at the Uros Islands on your way back to Puno. If you want, you can check out the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani, a pre-Inca archaeological site. Or kayak on Lake Titicaca.

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Day 20: Puno/La Paz

Today, enjoy a full-day drive around the picturesque lake and through the Altiplano to La Paz. Cross over into Bolivia and catch your breath before a night out in the highest city of the trip. Check out the area of Sopocachi for cool bohemian vibes.

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Day 21: La Paz

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

 

Kate R.   -  Traveled, December 2023

it's was super easy to have everything organised for me and all I had to do was relax and had fun. The only reason why I put 9 instead of 10 is sometimes I felt like the trip moved too quickly and I would have liked more time in some places such as huacachina

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/23/2023

 

Pietra K.   -  Traveled, December 2023

I was able to have experiences on my trip that I would not otherwise have. The homestay or unique experiences that our guide showed us made the trip incredible. The pace was perfect and I felt safe and didn't have the hassle of planning my trip alone. The size of the group was also perfect (there were 9 of us).

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/21/2023

 

Lucy I.   -  Traveled, November 2023

Travelling with G Adventures took all the stress away from me having to organise anything and it made me feel safe all the time.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/09/2023

 

Matthew H.   -  Traveled, November 2023

Lots of activities packed in however it could do with more days with nothing planned to relax and catch up

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/09/2023

 

Louis C.   -  Traveled, November 2023

Overall experience was great

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/02/2023

 

Maren T.   -  Traveled, November 2023

Great time and lots of new friends

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/25/2023

 

Jan A.   -  Traveled, November 2023

Everyting was good organised (geregeld) in my oppinion execpt some of the daylay aouts that had coud be beter longer in ceartain places and night bus instaid of a day bus

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/09/2023

 

Chloe W.   -  Traveled, November 2023

Everything was planned for us so I could enjoy exploring Peru without any stress. I made great friends for life and the tour guides were so amazing and Knowledgeable.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/02/2023

 

Jishnu B.   -  Traveled, November 2023

It was a good experience, you were taken care off very well.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/23/2023

 

Madison H.   -  Traveled, November 2023

Immersion into culture, good itinerary

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/23/2023

 

Tesse K.   -  Traveled, October 2023

Everything was taken care of and we didn't have to worry about anything. If something happened (like someone got sick or the car broke down) our CEO handled the situation great.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/16/2023

 

Scott R.   -  Traveled, October 2023

Unbelievable experience

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/11/2023

 

Emil P.   -  Traveled, October 2023

Experience a lot in little time

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/09/2023

 

Sam C.   -  Traveled, October 2023

Made everything very easy, didn't have to organise anything myself and had a great group of people + guide!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/09/2023

 

Jack C.   -  Traveled, October 2023

Had a great guide and an amazing trip

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/09/2023

 

Marie V.   -  Traveled, October 2023

It was an amazing trip but you need to be social and have the money

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/28/2023

 

Michael G.   -  Traveled, October 2023

I had a great time on the trip but there are a few things that could be better.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/28/2023

 

Alina M.   -  Traveled, September 2023

Ramel did a very good job as a tour guide and made this vacation memorable.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/21/2023

 

Leah F.  -  Traveled, September 2023

Well paced tour seeing many beautiful places. Excellent tour guide Romel. Nice being on a tour with people of similar ages.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/21/2023

 

Matthew G.   -  Traveled, November 2023

The group tour aspect, of like minded individuals is awesome!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/09/2023

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