Explore Peru and Bolivia
Your journey will begin in Lima, Peru’s coastal capital. It’s a city of contrasts that celebrates Peru’s pre-Columbian and Spanish influences.
From Lima, you will head over to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Where you will explore the world-famous citadel Machu Picchu. Next, you will head to Lake Titicaca and cross the Bolivian border, where you will visit Copacabana and Sun Island, before heading over to the Bolivian capital La Paz and the stunning Salar de Uyuni. Finally, you will return to La Paz before taking your onward flight.
Explore 2 culturally-rich countries
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16 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 dinners
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Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary
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Highlights
- Explore the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo
- See mystical Machu Picchu with an expert guide
- Discover the charms of Cusco
- Explore Bolivia's beautiful Sun Island on Lake Titicaca
- Visit the awe-inspiring Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flats in the world
What's Included
International flights
16 nights’ accommodation
24 meals: 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 dinners
City tours of Cusco, Laz Paz and Sucre
Two visits to Machu Picchu
Tours to Sun Island, Potosi Silver Mines and Uyuni Salt Flats
Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary
Prices from £5,849 pp*
Excludes:
Meals not indicated in your itinerary
Local departure taxes payable locally
Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc
Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)
Camera or video fees at any sites
Quick Itinerary
Exploring Peru & Bolivia 19-Day Itinerary
Days 1-2 UK - Lima
Arrive in Lima for one night in the bustling capital city. We recommend enjoying Lima's thriving gastronomy scene in the evening.
Days 3-4 Sacred Valley
After your morning city tour of Lima, fly to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley.
Spend two nights in the tranquil Sacred Valley and enjoy a full-day tour visiting Chinchero, where the inhabitants preserve the culture of the Incas via traditional attire and practising ancient customs.
You'll also visit the Living Museum of Yucay where Andean traditions are perfectly demonstrated through elaborate textile, pottery and silverware work, and continue to the Inca village, temple and fortress of Ollantaytambo. Only becoming a fortress when the Spanish invaded, it managed to repel the army in 1536, however, the Spanish soon came back with a bigger army and the Incas fled to Vilcabamba.
Day 5 Machu Picchu
Today you will discover Peru's most iconic attraction, Machu Picchu. On your first visit, you will have a guided tour, and then, after a night in Aguas Calientes, you will be able to enjoy a second visit at your own pace.
Days 6-7 Cusco
After your second visit to Machu Picchu, you will transfer to Cusco where you will spend your next two nights. While in Cusco you will be taken on a half-day tour of the city and its surroundings visiting important Inca sites like Coricancha, once the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and the Spanish Cathedral.
Day 8 Puno, Lake Titicaca
Today you will take the bus to Puno, ready for the next part of your South America adventure.
Alternatively, upgrade and take a full-day scenic train journey on the luxurious Titicaca train, or take an extra day to indulge in an overnight journey on the opulent Belmond Andean Explorer sleeper train.
Day 9 Sun Island, Lake Titicaca
This morning you will have a private transfer to the border, where you will be assisted with immigration, before being taken to Copacabana.
Once you have arrived in Copacabana you will then enjoy an excursion to Sun Island, one of many islands on Lake Titicaca, where you can explore the Inca temple, Pilko Kaina and Escalera del Inca, a staircase leading to an Inca fountain that was believed to prolong youth, before heading back to Copacabana for the night.
Days 10-11 La Paz
Enjoy time to explore the town before being taken to Bolivia’s capital, La Paz.
While here you will have a tour of the city as well as the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley), an intriguing geological place that looks like a forest of stalagmites covering a desert, and the Mi Teleferico cable car. The world's highest cable car, the Teleferico has revolutionised the way locals now travel between La Paz and the neighbouring city of El Alto. It provides a spectacular bird-eye view enabling passengers to grasp the immensity of La Paz City.
Day 12 Sucre
Take a short flight east to the historic city of Sucre, where the green plazas and narrow streets are abuzz with locals and visitors enjoying the warm and pleasant weather. Enjoy a private city tour.
Day 13 Potosi
Before travelling to Potosi, you will have the chance to visit the Farmers market as well as the Central market, tasting the fruits of the season. You will also be taken to a traditional bar “chicheria” to taste traditional drinks.
In the afternoon you will take a 3-hour bus ride to Potosi.
Days 14-15 Uyuni Salt Flats
In the morning you will have the chance to visit the famous silver mines of Potosi before carrying on your journey, through magnificent landscapes, to Uyuni. As an alternative to the mine visit, you can visit Potosi's iconic Casa Real de la Moneda, National Mint instead.
Enjoy a full-day tour of the largest salt flat in the world, exploring the amazing empty white landscape is an incredible experience and a must-do while in Bolivia. Don’t forget your camera for a chance to take some entertaining photos.
You will spend two nights at the unique Salt Hotel, a hotel whose main building material is … salt.
Day 16 La Paz
Today you will head back to La Paz for your last night in Bolivia.
Days 17-19 Lima - UK
You will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Lima where you will enjoy another night in the Peruvian capital.
The following day, transfer to Lima airport for your onward flight. You'll land back in the UK from Peru on day 19.
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