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25 days

Start

Lima, Peru

Finish

La Paz, Bolivia

Trip Code

GGSUC

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - 16

Physical Rating

Meals

23 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners

Transport

Plane, Canoe, Boat, 4X4, Private Vehicle, Taxi, Public Bus

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Dormitory (1 night), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (13 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights)

From £3,643(25 days)

Trip Informations

Why you’ll love this trip

Trek jungle trails and track wildlife with local experts in the Amazon rainforest and spend two nights sleeping among nature in lodges.

Marvel at the mother of all Inca cities, magical Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins and free time to explore on your own.

Take a boat tour on Lake Titicaca – the world's highest navigable lake – then alight at a floating island made of reeds for a unique homestay.

Empty, haunting and spectacular – the laws of physics seem to bend on the Uyuni Salt Flats. Experience it on a three-day 4WD adventure across the rocky Atacama Desert.

At Tuuur we’ve always been about balancing profit and purpose and as the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail we’re committed to operating our treks for the benefit of all – join us and help make the world a better place.

Is this trip right for you?

This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.

This trip involves a lot of walking to see the sites, and if you trek the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail, there'll be strenuous hiking. The trip is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Please bring comfortable footwear suitable to hiking. See the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.

For those who trek the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail, you'll be camping with basic facilities. It's definitely the journey as well as the final destination (Machu Picchu) that makes this way of exploring Peru worthwhile.

Temperatures in the Amazon can fluctuate from daytime humidity to night-time chill. Insects, especially mosquitoes, are common. We recommend tropical-strength insect repellent and light cotton clothing that covers your arms and legs, with warmer layers for the evening.

This trip forms part of many longer combination trips. Some of your fellow travellers may have started earlier or be travelling further, and some will be doing different routes to Machu Picchu.

According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors to Machu Picchu must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same route, but be aware that it is possible that members of the same group might be visiting Machu Picchu on a different circuit and not be together during this visit. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted.

Travellers who choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), will not follow the same routes within Machu Picchu. This means that you may not be able to have photos together, overlooking Machu Picchu. This applies to travellers on the same booking or separate bookings.

Can't decide which trek is for you? Read up on them here: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ Inca trail permits are limited and it's important to book well in advance, read more about it here: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/ https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/) https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/)

You'll be spending a lot of time in a 4WD which is likely to have all seats occupied while crossing some bumpy surfaces. This is the best way to see the sights in and around Uyuni, and is all part of the adventure.

The excursion to Salar de Uyuni is on a shared basis and your group size may be larger than 12 travellers.

In Bolivia (especially in Uyuni), things don't always go to plan. An attraction may be closed for the day with no notice or reason. Although this doesn't happen very often, please be prepared for the possibility.

Making your way across the Andean Desert and salt flats isn’t exactly luxurious. Temperatures in the area can be very cold, especially at night, so bring warm clothes with you. Meals are simple, toilet facilities are basic, showers can be cold, and the multi-share accommodation is dormitory-style. This is all part of the adventure. Without a doubt, this amazing experience will be one of the highlights of your trip to South America.

Itinerary

Mind-bending landscapes and feats of nature await

Peru and Bolivia are both lands of the epic and that which must be seen to be believed. This 25-day odyssey takes you to the world’s highest-navigable lake (Titicaca), the world’s largest tropical rainforest (the Amazon), the world’s highest administrative capital (La Paz) and the world’s largest salt flats (Uyuni). It also includes the chance to trek the Inca Trail before emerging above Machu Picchu, which isn’t actually a world-record holder but probably should be for ‘best ancient city in the clouds’. In between the gasps you can ramble through markets, sipping Pisco sours and munching ceviche with locals.

DAY 1
Day 1 • Lima
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru. With Indigenous cultures dating back millennia, this country is a fascinating land of Amazonian rainforests, diverse wildlife and soaring mountains. Your adventure begins in Lima with a welcome meeting at 2 pm at your hotel. After, head downtown for a walking tour of the city's historical centre to take in the colonial mansions, palaces and churches that line the streets. If you have arrived in Lima a day or two early consider opting for the Lima Bites and Sights Tour with Urban Adventures, taking you to the bohemian Barranco district to sample the best local street food and pisco cocktails.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Included activities
Lima - Leader-led walking tour
Optional activities
Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free
Lima - Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - PEN15
Lima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants) - USD52
Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery, including The Catacombs Admission Fee - PEN20
Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
DAY 2
Day 2 • Amazon Jungle
Rise and shine early today for your journey into the wilds of the Peruvian Amazon. Take an early transfer to Lima airport, then fly to Puerto Maldonado. Here, you’ll pack a small duffle bag with essentials for the next two days. Board a motorised canoe and cruise deep into the jungle. The journey to your eco-lodge in the Madre de Dios region will take a couple of hours, so you’ll stop for lunch along the way. Settle into your thatched-roof lodge before a short orientation walk of your surroundings. Spend the evening taking in the sights and smells of the jungle and enjoy an I’m-so-far-from-home moment.
Accommodation
Jungle Lodge (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Amazon Jungle - Jungle activities
Special information
Your travel time today is approximately 6 hours.
Tuuur uses two different lodges in the same area. The activities may vary slightly according to which lodge you’re at. The included night excursion may be tonight or tomorrow. As both lodges are in the same area of the jungle, you’ll see the same wildlife and your overall jungle experience will be the same.
DAY 3
Day 3 • Amazon Jungle
Get ready for an unforgettable day exploring the depths of the jungle! Set out on a half-day trek guided by local experts on the area's flora and fauna. Learn from your guides about the medicinal and practical uses for some of the plants that grow here, which Indigenous people have been studying and using for thousands of years. On your walk, keep an eye out for rainbow macaws and butterflies, and listen for the barking call of the peccaries and chattering of monkeys that call the jungle home. This part of the Amazon is also known to house capybaras, giant otters and jabirus, so keep your eyes peeled for these exotic creatures. Return to the lodge for lunch and some free time to relax. Once the sun goes down, venture out on a night walk in search of some of the jungle's nocturnal inhabitants (caimans, jaguars and anacondas).
Accommodation
Jungle Lodge (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Special information
Today explore the Jungle with your guide. At times the paths can get quite muddy and some people can find the trek a little exhausting, but the adventure is well worth it! Along the way there will be regular stops and you'll encounter magnificent fauna and flora in their natural habitat.
DAY 4
Day 4 • Cusco
Leave behind the natural wonders of the Amazon for the man-made wonders of Cusco. Return to Puerto Maldonado to collect your luggage, then take a short flight. If Lima is Peru's head, then Cusco is definitely the heart. Once you've spent some time acclimatising to the altitude of 3450 m, head out on an orientation walk with your leader. See the ancient, colonial and contemporary architecture styles, including the Plaza de Armas (Main Square), the San Pedro Market, the 12 Angled Stone, Regocijo Square and San Blas Square. This tour will also include the most significant temple in the ancient Inca empire – Qoricancha. Despite being covered with a Baroque facade in the 17th century by the Spanish, the original Inca masonry has been uncovered in some areas. In the evening visit Casa Tuuur for your trek briefing, then you are free to explore at your own pace or find the perfect dinner spot with your group and try some local Peruvian favourites.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2 to 5 hours depending on available flight connections. Your time in Cusco may be impacted but no included activities will be affected.
DAY 5
Day 5 • Ollantaytambo
Hop on a private bus this morning and travel through the lush terraces of the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo – one of the few places where the Inca defeated the Spanish. On the way, stop at a village to enjoy lunch and conversation in a community that still practices many Inca traditions. Visit the AMA Restaurant in Urubamba – this cafe provides employment opportunities and job training for single mothers throughout the Sacred Valley. Enjoy a snack and learn how this inclusive enterprise focuses on economic growth, gender equality and the support of vulnerable communities. Continue your journey to Ollantaytambo, tonight, maybe you’d like to sit down for a dinner of quinoa and alpaca stew at one of the local restaurants.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
Optional activities
Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site - PEN70
DAY 6
Day 6 • Inca Trail
Depending on the travel arrangements you made before the trip, during the next four days you’ll be either hiking the Inca Trail (Route 1), hiking the Quarry Trail (Route 2) or staying in Cusco for two days before taking the train to Aguas Calientes (Route 3). All routes visit Machu Picchu. 
Accommodation
Camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)
Special information
Route 1 Inca Trail (starting elevation 2688m) - Your trekking time today will be approximately 8 hours or 12 km, with an elevation gain of 412m and a descent of 68m
Route 2 Quarry Trail (starting elevation 3220m) - Your trekking time today will be approximately 6.5 hours or 7 km, with an elevation gain of 480m and a descent of 0m
Included lunch and dinner today are for travellers on the trekking options only.   
The Inca Trail is within the ability of anyone with a moderate level of fitness. The trail is 45 km long and often steep. Each day's journey generally consists of seven hours of walking (uphill and downhill), with stops for snacks and lunch. Trekking usually begins at 7 am (except on the fourth morning) and you reach the campsite around 5 pm. Accommodation on the trek is camping (three nights). Double tents (twin-share) and foam camping mats will be provided. The porters will set up the tents while the cook prepares meals. 
The Quarry Trail is within the ability of anyone with a moderate level of fitness. The hike is 31 km long and its highest pass is at 4450 m above sea level. Horses will carry your gear and camping equipment. The first two nights are spent camping, and the third night you’ll stay at a simple hotel. Double tents (twin-share) and foam camping mats will be provided. The porters will set up the tents while the cook prepares meals. 
DAY 7
Day 7 • Inca Trail
Route 1 Inca Trail
Accommodation
Camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Special information
Route 1 Inca Trail - Your trekking time today will be approximately 8 hours or 12 km, with an elevation gain of 1127m and a descent of 627m
Route 2 Quarry Trail - Your trekking time today will be approximately 7.5 hours or 14 km, with an elevation gain of 750m and a descent of 700m
Included lunch and dinner today are for travellers on the trekking options only. 
DAY 8
Day 8 • Inca Trail
Route 1 Inca Trail
Accommodation
Camping (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Special information
Route 1 Inca Trail - Your trekking time today will be approximately 10 hours or 15 km, with an elevation gain of 400m and a descent of 1350m
Route 2 Quarry Trail - Your trekking time today will be approximately 4.5 hours or 10 km, with an elevation gain of 0m and a descent of 950m
Included lunch and dinner today are for travellers on the Inca Trail trekking option only. There is an included lunch for travellers on the Quarry Trail trekking option. 
Temporary change - Local authorities that govern access to the Inca Trail have reopened the Inca Trail from April 1st 2025 after heavy rains. All travellers booked on the Inca Trail have a minor change to the 3rd campsite, now camping at Puyupatamarca instead of Winay Wayna until further notice. Given this, the 4th day of hiking (tomorrow) will be longer arriving at Machu Picchu at approximately 10am.
DAY 9
Day 9 • Inca Trail
Route 1 Inca Trail
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
Special information
Route 1 Inca Trail - Your trekking time today will be approximately 4 hours or 6 km, with an elevation gain of 81m and a descent of 331m
Due to safety reasons the final checkpoint for all trekkers opens at 5 am. The estimated arrival time at Machu Picchu's Sun Gate for Inca Trail trekkers is approximately 7.30 am. For Quarry Trail trekkers and train travellers, the first bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu departs at 6:00 am. The estimated arrival time is between 6.30 to 7:00 am. The sun rises at Machu Picchu at approximately 5.30 am, so it's not possible to be there in time for sunrise. 
Due to Intrepid's internal safety policy, our leaders are specifically prohibited from recommending or assisting with booking trips to the mountaintop ruins of Wayna Picchu. 
DAY 10
Day 10 • Cusco
Enjoy free time to relax, shop and explore more of Cusco's many sights. Maybe rest your weary legs at a cafe on Plaza de Armas or head to the San Pedro Market where you can find vegetables, meats, local cheeses, chocolates, herbal medicines and many local handicrafts. It’s a great place to pick up souvenirs or ingredients for a picnic. The market is also where many locals (and daring travellers) go to eat ‘mystery soups.’ Some may be just chicken – however, the most popular among the locals usually contain frogs or offal. For those looking for something active, why not try mountain biking in the hills that surround Cusco?
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135
Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN75
Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15
Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN40
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170
Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
Cusco - 4 Ruins + Qorikancha (Price based on 4 participants) - USD40
DAY 11
Day 11 • Puno
This morning after breakfast, travel through the dramatic scenery of the high altiplano to Puno – located on the shores of serene Lake Titicaca. At an altitude of 3800 m, Lake Titicaca is the world's highest navigable lake. Today includes a bit of a long drive, but it’s worth the first glimpse of immense Lake Titicaca, whose seemingly endless waters stretch into the horizon. Puno is a melting pot of Indigenous Aymara and Quechuan culture and traditional Andean customs, and it wears its traditions on its sleeve. If you're lucky, your trip will coincide with one of the many cultural festivals here. Ask your leader where you can get the best grilled trout tonight – a true local specialty perfect for dinner.   
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.
Puno continues to experience some occasional ongoing political unrest. With safety always our priority, on some departures, you may need to use alternative transportation to avoid affected areas. Your tour leader will advise of any specific changes to transport or the itinerary in this destination that needs to be put in place.
DAY 12
Day 12 • Llachon community
This morning, you’ll take a tour of the immense lake by motorboat, stopping at the floating Uros Islands that look like they could come from a Pixar or Studio Ghibli movie. Built by the Uros people to protect themselves from encroaching Inca forces hundreds of years ago, the islands are constructed from many layers of totora reeds that grow in the shallows of the lake. Get a closer look at contemporary life on the shores of the lake with a homestay in a local community. Help your host family with their daily activities, try out a few words in the Quechua language and maybe even join a local soccer game to make some friends on the makeshift pitch. Tonight, sit down and swap stories with your hosts, who will cook you a feast full of traditional Peruvian favourites.
Accommodation
Homestay (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay
Special information
Your homestay tonight is a traditional mud brick house. Rooms have beds and many blankets, and there are shared drop toilets, but no showers.
DAY 13
Day 13 • Puno
This morning after breakfast, board another motorboat and cruise to Taquile Island – known for the intricate, hand-knitted textiles the locals produce. Here, knitting is strictly a male domain and women do the spinning. It's a great place to pick up some high-quality, locally knitted goods, with the added bonus of supporting the local community. Then, take an hour uphill trek to the main area of the island, where you can shop for handicrafts. After, descend about 500 steps to the boat. Return to Puno, where you might like to gather your group and find a local watering hole to enjoy a drink or two – try a chilcano or indulge in another pisco sour.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your travel time today will be about 4 hours.
DAY 14
Day 14 • La Paz
This morning, head to the bustling highland city of La Paz in Bolivia. At the border, say goodbye to your Peruvian leader and welcome your new Bolivian leader. After border formalities at the Peruvian migration office and document checks as you cross the border, you’ll discover the colonial architecture of La Paz. Browse the markets on a walking tour, taking in the vibrant expressions of culture. Over the last decade, grassroots activism and a shifting political landscape have created space for various Indigenous cultures to live openly. After the walking tour, why not head to the Witches' Market in search of folkloric remedies, potions and totems? It's a great place to pick up a last-minute souvenir!
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
La Paz - Orientation Walk
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 8 hours.
DAY 15
Day 15 • La Paz
Today is a free day to explore La Paz at your own pace. Tonight, you'll have another welcome meeting at 6 pm to meet the new members joining your group. After, maybe head out into the city, situated in the middle of a vast volcanic crater. Breathe the ‘thin’ air, marvel at the vistas of buildings clinging to the canyon sides, and explore the lively streets like Calle Jaen.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Included activities
La Paz - Orientation Walk
Optional activities
La Paz - Visit to the 'Witches Market' - Free
La Paz City Tour & Moon Valley - USD40
La Paz - Tiwanaku Archeological site (Shared service) - USD50
La Paz - Coca Museum - BOB20
Special information
As this trip is a combination of shorter itineraries, the travellers in your group and your group leader are likely to change today.
Death Road Biking to Coroico: Our leaders are not able to organize this activity for you due to safety concerns. Injuries are very common and there have been a number of fatal accidents.
DAY 16
Day 16 • La Paz – Uyuni
Leave La Paz this morning and travel by private vehicle to Uyuni – the gateway to Bolivia’s acclaimed salt flats. You’ll arrive in the late afternoon, so be sure to have a podcast and snacks ready. Uyuni feels a bit like you've reached the end of the road, which is true in a way. This remote town sits on the edge of the high altiplano – a wilderness extending hundreds of kilometres towards the border with Argentina and Chile. After checking into your hotel, the evening is yours to relax. Although basic, the rooms are clean and comfortable – and it may be the last time you’ll have a hot shower for a few days!
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 10 hours.
DAY 17
Day 17 • Salar de Uyuni
Uyuni is the starting point of your 4WD adventure to Salar de Uyuni in the Andean Desert. This morning, you’ll stop by the eerie Train Cemetery where abandoned locomotives rust in the sun. Continue to Colchani – a town that produces salt the old-fashioned way, before heading into the salt flats. With endless skies that meet endless white plains, it's a hypnotic sight! Then, pop into an intriguing salt hotel and drive to an island of cacti that rises like a jagged reef in the desert. Known as Isla Inca Wasi, or Fish Island, this fossil-strewn outcrop was once the top of an ancient volcano – you’ll have the chance to go on an optional hike here. Continue south to your homestay-style accommodation in a small village and refuel with an included dinner.
Accommodation
Mixed Dormitory (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Salt flats - Visit to 'Fish Island/Inca Wasi'
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 10 hours.
Accommodation in the desert is very basic. Shower facilities, if any, can be unreliable and cold, as the pipes often freeze in the winter months. Electricity is generated by solar panels and generators, so there won’t be enough power to charge electronic devices. The desert is at high altitude and can experience extremely cold weather, particularly at night, so it’s important to pack warm clothing and base layers.
Depending on group size you may be joined by other Tuuur and/or non-Tuuur travellers during the 4WD excursion.
Please be aware that from December to March, there’s a risk of the salt lake being flooded. If this is the case, the itinerary will be adapted to accommodate this, and this may include omitting the Inca Wasi visit from today.
DAY 18
Day 18 • Desierto Siloli – Laguna Colorada
After breakfast, hit the road through the incredible wilderness of the Andean Desert. Pass by Chiguana Salt Lake, the active Ollague Volcano and other small lakes of various colours – perhaps with a streak of pink if flamingos are nearby! Continue to the Siloli Desert – known for its seven-coloured mountain and Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree) rock formation. You’ll also visit an Andean wildlife reserve (Reserva de Eduardo Avaroa) and hike around the Laguna Colorada (Red Lake) – keep an eye out for llamas, vicunas and foxes along the way. After a big day, head to your accommodation in a local community (either Huayllajara or Polques) for a well-earned rest and an included dinner.
Accommodation
Basic Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Altiplano tour including Laguna Colorada
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 11 hours.
Despite all the delights, this trip can be tough going. There will be long travel days in 4WDs on dusty washboard tracks, freezing temperatures, basic toilet facilities and multi-share accommodation. However, this amazing journey will undoubtedly be one of the main highlights of your trip.
DAY 19
Day 19 • Salar de Uyuni – Uyuni
Rise early to try to catch the sunrise over the surrounding geysers. These bubbling fumaroles are especially active in the morning thanks to the cold air. There may also be an opportunity to visit a hot spring for an optional morning dip. After, drive through more barren landscapes – some of which are frequently compared to Salvador Dali’s paintings – to the strikingly green Laguna Verde, Valle de Rocas (Rock Valley) and the San Cristobal mining town. You’ll return to Uyuni around 5 pm to spend the night at your leisure. After a few days in the desert, you may want to check out a local restaurant with your group for an optional dinner and drinks.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 13 hours.
DAY 20
Day 20 • Potosi
This morning, say goodbye to Uyuni and board a local bus for a scenic ride to the city of Potosi in Bolivia's southern highlands. Potosi has a turbulent past, centred mostly around its mining successes and failures. Once the leading supplier of silver to colonial-era Spain, it briefly claimed to be one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Explore the architectural remnants of this period on an orientation walk with your leader, followed by free time for the rest of the day. Perhaps visit the National Mint Museum or the Santa Teresa Convent Museum to see the art and treasures within the convent’s original walls.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
Visiting the Potosi Mines can be a thrilling yet dangerous experience. We've partnered with a local operator to offer travellers what we have assessed to be a safer and rewarding option for this visit. This tour involves visiting the miners’ market, a minerals distillery, and entering the first 150-200 meters into the Grito de Piedra mine. We believe this experience offers a great understanding of the socio-cultural and economic importance of the mine to Potosi and the region while avoiding the risks associated with entering deeper sections of the mine. This activity is not for the faint-hearted or those with claustrophobia. Your group leader is strictly prohibited from recommending or assisting travellers to book other mine tours.
DAY 21
Day 21 • Sucre
After a free morning in Potosi, take a local bus to the temperate valley city of Sucre, Bolivia's official capital. Sucre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991 and has retained much of its colonial heritage in its churches, museums and mansions. Most of the colonial buildings have been whitewashed, hence the city's nickname, the 'White City'. When you arrive, the rest of the afternoon is yours to relax or find your bearings. Tonight, maybe see if your group wants to grab dinner – Sucre is known for mondongo (pork ribs) and saltenas (Bolivian empanadas).
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Potosi - National Mint of Bolivia - BOB60
Potosi - Santa Teresa Convent Museum - BOB33
Potosi - Cerro Rico mine tour - BOB150
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
DAY 22
Day 22 • Sucre
Spend the day exploring Bolivia’s capital. After an orientation walk with your leader, compare shoe sizes with a dinosaur at Cal Orcko – home to 68-million-year-old footprints and the world’s largest collection (over 12,000!) of dinosaur footprints. Then, you might like to visit the Museo de la Recoleta – a 400-year-old convent with a fascinating collection of sculptures and paintings and great city views. Or maybe head to the Plaza 25 de Mayo to mingle with Sucre's affluent residents and wander the ornate interior of the Senora de la Merced.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Sucre - Dinosaur Footprints
Sucre - Orientation Walk
Optional activities
Sucre - Church of San Felipe Neri - BOB17
Sucre - Casa de la Libertad - BOB30
DAY 23
Day 23 • Sucre
Today, set off for a hike along the ancient Pre-Incan path known as the Chataquila trek. This (mostly downhill) trek is relatively easy and offers stunning views of the Andes. You have free time for the rest of the afternoon. There are plenty of optional activities in and around town, so what you get up to is up to you! Bolivian dance show or textile museum, anyone?
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Sucre - Chataquila Pre-Inca trek
Optional activities
Sucre - Museum of Textiles - BOB35
Sucre - Bolivian Dance Show - BOB150
Special information
Your hike today is 4.5 km and will take approximately 3 hours.
DAY 24
Day 24 • Sucre - La Paz
Depending on flight time and availability, you’ll fly back to La Paz in the morning or afternoon. When you arrive, maybe visit the Coca Museum to learn about the history and significance of the coca plant in South American cultures – or just kick back at your hotel.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
La Paz - Coca Museum - BOB20
Special information
Your flight time today will be approximately 1 hour. Depending on availability, the flight may be via Santa Cruz de la Sierra or Cochabamba, with a flight time of 3 to 4 hours.
DAY 25
Day 25 • La Paz
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast. With no activities planned, you’re free to leave anytime. With so much to see and do, you might want to spend an extra day or two in the city – just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.
Meals
Breakfast

Inclusions

Meals

23 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners

Transport

Plane, Canoe, Boat, 4X4, Private Vehicle, Taxi, Public Bus

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Dormitory (1 night), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (13 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights)

Included activities

Lima - Leader-led walking tour

Amazon Jungle - Jungle activities

Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk

Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch

Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise

3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)

Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour

Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay

La Paz - Orientation Walk

Salt flats - Visit to 'Fish Island/Inca Wasi'

Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Altiplano tour including Laguna Colorada

Sucre - Dinosaur Footprints

Sucre - Orientation Walk

Sucre - Chataquila Pre-Inca trek

Optional activities

Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free

Lima - Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - PEN15

Lima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants) - USD52

Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery, including The Catacombs Admission Fee - PEN20

Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85

Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39

Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75

Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50

Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35

Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75

Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40

Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site - PEN70

Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135

Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN75

Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15

Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN40

Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105

Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95

Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57

Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85

Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170

Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100

Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130

Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70

Cusco - 4 Ruins + Qorikancha (Price based on 4 participants) - USD40

La Paz - Visit to the 'Witches Market' - Free

La Paz City Tour & Moon Valley - USD40

La Paz - Tiwanaku Archeological site (Shared service) - USD50

La Paz - Coca Museum - BOB20

Potosi - National Mint of Bolivia - BOB60

Potosi - Santa Teresa Convent Museum - BOB33

Potosi - Cerro Rico mine tour - BOB150

Sucre - Church of San Felipe Neri - BOB17

Sucre - Casa de la Libertad - BOB30

Sucre - Museum of Textiles - BOB35

Sucre - Bolivian Dance Show - BOB150

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Thursday May 29, 2025

Sunday Jun 22, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out

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Thursday Jul 03, 2025

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Thursday Jul 17, 2025

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Trip size max: 16 - 3 spaces left

£4,961£3,969

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Sunday Aug 17, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left

£4,554£3,643

Thursday Jul 31, 2025

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Trip size max: 16 - 7 spaces left

£4,604£3,683

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Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left

£4,604£3,683

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Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left

£4,587£3,670

Thursday Aug 21, 2025

Sunday Sep 14, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 12 spaces left

£4,730

Thursday Aug 28, 2025

Sunday Sep 21, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left

£4,730£3,784

Thursday Sep 04, 2025

Sunday Sep 28, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left

£4,950£4,455

Thursday Sep 11, 2025

Sunday Oct 05, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left

£4,730£4,257

Monday Sep 22, 2025

Thursday Oct 16, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out

Wednesday Sep 24, 2025

Saturday Oct 18, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 12 spaces left

£4,730

Important notes

1. Full passport details are required at the time of booking. The passport you travel with must match the booking details provided to us. This will be used to apply for your Inca permit and if any info doesn’t match your passport, the Inca authorities will refuse your entry. Delays in providing this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.

2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 2 & 3 (Amazon Jungle), Day 12 (Homestay), Day 17 (Mixed Dormitory) and Day 18 (Dormitory) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

3. This trip starts in Lima on Day 1 at 2pm.

4. At the time of booking, please advise whether you would like to hike the classic Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the train. When available, the Inca Trail will be booked as the default option. Fees may apply to changes made after the time of booking, and availability on other options cannot be guaranteed.

5. Inca Trail permits are sold on a request basis only. Once a deposit is paid and passport details are provided, Tuuur will endeavour to secure a permit for you. If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Quarry Trail instead

or travel to Machu Picchu by train.

6. The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February, you will be automatically booked to hike the Quarry Trail.

7. As you can choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), you may be joined by other Tuuur and/or non-Tuuur travellers. There is also a small chance you may be the only traveller from your group on your selected option.

8. Passport holders of the United States and South Africa need a visa to enter Bolivia. We recommend that you obtain this visa in advance from your nearest Bolivian embassy. Not obtaining the visa in advance is likely to cause long delays at the border. Please refer to the Passports, visa and entry requirements section of the Essential Trip information for more details.

9. According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors to Machu Picchu must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. For travellers who opted for the Quarry Trail and Train options we will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same circuit. Regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site. Travellers completing the 4 day, 3 night Inca Trail will enter Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate with a guided tour of Machu Picchu taking place on circuit 5.

Reviews (11)

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Stuart

Jan 27, 2025

Intrepid's leaders, guides & porters are committed to the travellers experience. The logistics were executed smoothly and effectively, despite red tape at Peru/Bolivia border

Sevil

Oct 13, 2024

I discovered Intrepid in the web site when I was seeking a tour to Peru-Bolivia. Intrepid attracted my attention with its detailed and authentic daily tour program. I wondered the people who founded Intrepid, and I was impressed when I read how they found, their motto, their being environmentally responsible. The tour program was long and detailed enough. I was more fascinated when I joined the tour. Every day of the tour was a full adventure. I found what I want, nature with amazing mountains, hiking routes, wild forests, rivers, beautiful lakes and deserts with various habitats of creatures and indigenious communities, as well as city scape, archeological sites with full of impressive art, architecture and history. I am especially fascinated with the Inca culture, art and architecture I appreciated Intrepid's policy of supporting the local culture and feeling of responsibility to the environment. The quality of the accommodation places, transportation means and local guides were excellent. We were treated carefully. Thanks for their nice hospitality. I can highly recommend Intrepid to everyone who likes adventure and has a feeling of explorer.

Jennifer

Aug 15, 2024

The trip of a lifetime. The Inca Trail was the absolute highlight; the landscapes and archaeological sites were stunning and the hike was an amazing physical challenge. Our group leader Julio ensured our wholeIntrepid familia had a brilliant trip.

Sharon

Oct 09, 2023

This trip has been way out of my comfort zone. I have learnt a lot about myself and what I am capable of. The whole experience has been worth it. The places I have seen and the people I have met. Thankyou so much.

Aaron

Dec 02, 2022

Explore Peru and Bolivia is an amazing trip. From mountain peaks to the salt flats, the views are breathtaking and you get to see it all. The group on this trip were amazing people and the tour guides went above and beyond with such positive attitudes. One of the best experiences of my life so far.

Isobel

Nov 29, 2022

As a usual self traveller I was really impressed by the smooth organisation, ease of travel but most of all the fantastic fellow travellers and great tour guide. We saw sights, ate feasts and danced the nights away. Great fun!

Christopher

Nov 29, 2022

An incredible action packed trip that showcased so much of Peru and Bolivia. Don't ask me to pick a highlight, there were too many.

andrew

Oct 20, 2023

The Peru part of the trip was amazing with a lot of highlights such as the Inca Trail hike and seeing the Amazon rainforest. Note that this trip is physically demanding with a lot of hiking and it's not the most "comfortable" tour because it includes camping and days without showering but if you're an explorer then you'll enjoy it. It has a nice balance between seeing different cities and being in nature/outdoors.

Joanna

Jan 07, 2023

Intrepid is a very good and responsible agent. The tour guides are knowledgeable. Tour programs are well planned. Team atmosphere always pleasant and relaxed. I am glad to join their tours.

Amaia

Apr 11, 2025

Don’t bother with Bolivia it’s a waste of time, spent the whole time on cheap busses with not much to see and minor activities included, just do uyuni.

DAY 25
Day 25 • La Paz
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