We begin this truly amazing adventure in Lima and then explore lively Cusco and the beautiful Sacred Valley, before we commence our magnificent seven-day Mount Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. The remote trail to distant Salkantay leads us through stunning mountain scenery to our highest point at 4950 metres, before continuing on to join the busier and more traditional Classic Inca Trail. Glimpsing Machu Picchu for the first time through the Inca Sun Gate is a truly overwhelming experience. Returning to Cusco we continue on to Lake Titicaca, where our island home-stay with an Indian family offers a rich cultural encounter. Following the shores of Lake Titicaca we cross the Bolivian frontier and visit the ancient ruins of Tiahuanaco before arriving in the capital of La Paz where we conclude our cross-country adventure.
Itinerary
| Days 1-2 |
(Wed) Arrive Lima and transfer to hotel. City tour of colonial centre. |
| Days 3-4 |
Fly to Cusco. Walking tour of Cusco. Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley. |
| Days 5-7 |
Mount Salkantay trek. |
| Days 8-10 |
Salkantay trek joins Classic Inca Trail. |
| Day 11 |
Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. Return to Cusco. |
| Day 12 |
Free day in Cusco. |
| Day 13 |
Drive to Puno. |
| Day 14 |
Lake Titicaca excursion and island homestay. |
| Day 15 |
Sillustani excursion. Overnight Puno. |
| Days 16-17 |
Visit Tiahuanaco ruins and drive to La Paz. City sightseeing. |
| Day 18 |
Tour ends in La Paz after breakfast (Sat). |