Tour type: Small Group
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 18
Accommodation: Guesthouses & 2-star hotels
Meals:
Transport: Local buses, sleeper bus & train
Highlights: Wildlife of the Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines, condors of Colca Canyon, Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, colonial Cuzco, waters of Lake Titicaca, impressive La Paz
A comprehensive 3-week Boliva and Peru tour. Discover the secrets of South America, visit tranquil Lake Titicaca and trek to Machu Picchu. See the Nazca Lines, Cuzco and La Paz.
The tour begins in Lima, you then head south for an incredible Ballestas Islands boat trip where you will see exotic birds and sea mammals. You then travel inland to the desert and the palm trees and sand dunes of the Oasis of Huacachina where we make camp under the stars. You will then visit the mysterious Nazca lines whose true meaning is still up for debate.
The tour then starts it's ascent into the Andes to the town of Arequipa and the Colca Canyon, the deepest in the world. The tour then takes us to Cuzco where we prepare for the unforgettable Inca Trail, after reaching Machu Picchu we head back to Cuzco for some relaxing time in this beautiful Andean city.
We continue our journey to Lake Titicaca where we spend time learning of the traditions of the local Uros Indians, with free time to laze the day away on the shores of this deep blue lake.
The tour makes it's final stop in La Paz, giving you free time to explore the Bolivian capital.
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This tour is also available for booking privately for travel anytime through the year, and we can also customise the itinerary to fit your personal requirements. Please contact us for details and prices.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Hotel Buena Vista
Lima
In the heart of Lima's Miraflores area, this hostel is near many shopping and local attractions, featuring garden, free Wi-Fi and full kitchen. Accommodation includes private bathroom and cable TV.
Hotel Brisas De La Bahi
Paracas
Featuring a restaurant, Brisas de la Bahia Hotel offers accommodations in Paracas. Free WiFi access is available here. El Chaco Beach is 20 yards away.
Hotel La Casa De Mi Abuela
Arequipa
Featuring a garden with a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar, Hotel La Casa De Mi Abuela offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and TV sets in Arequipa. The Main Square is a 10-minute walk away.
Andean South Inn
Cusco
Located in San Blas, Andean South Inn has modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and panoramic city views. Its restaurant serves Novo Andina delicacies. It is 900 yards to Quenqo.
Hotel Italia
Puno
Hotel Italia, has been strategically located in the heart of the Puno city, near the banks, the train station, the harbour, shopping centres and artisan centres.
Hotel Estrella Andina
La Paz
Only 50 yards from Brujas Market, in La Paz, and 100 yards from the city's picturesque artisans fair, Estrella Andina has comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi.San Francisco Church is 550 yards from the hotel.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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