Lake Titicaca & Peru highlights holiday

A two week, private tour, using internal flights, so that we can cover the greats of Lake Titicaca but also trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Staying mostly in hotels, with one homestay and three nights of camping.

Lima Arequipa Colca Canyon Lake Titicaca Cusco Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Price

£1925 excluding flights

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Duration

15 Days

Type

Tailor made

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Guide price, based on two sharing Private daily departures March to November. Includes meals listed, hotels 12 nights, family house 1 night, camp 3 nights, all elements listed Inca Trail trek

Description of Lake Titicaca & Peru highlights holiday

This Lake Titicaca and Inca Trail holiday travels around Southern Peru to discover some of its spectacular natural heritage, and culminating in a four day trek to Machu Picchu, following the iconic Inca Trail.

Using domestic flights to give us more time in the country’s hotspots, our tour starts in the colonial city of Arequipa, which we fly to from Lima. Arequipa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and colonial city that is home to stunning white rock buildings. From here we head to Colca Canyon, famous not only for the magnificent trekking in one of the world’s deepest canyons but also the condors that soar high above it.

Next we cross the Andean altiplano, a vast mountain plateau on a stunning bus trip (with stops) to Puno, gateway town to Lake Titicaca. This is the world’s most elevated, navigable lake, at 3,838m. As well as having the most magnificent location, it is also home to Taquile and Amantani Islands, where we will visit indigenous Indian communities, and the incredible Uros floating islands, made of reeds.

The final lap of this Peru holiday is the highlight for many: Cusco and the Inca Trail, where we take a four day adventure trekking up to the iconic Inca citadel at Machu Picchu. Please note that due to entry restrictions, it is highly advised to book this trip as early as possible so that we can ensure permits.

Price information

£1925 excluding flights

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Guide price, based on two sharing Private daily departures March to November. Includes meals listed, hotels 12 nights, family house 1 night, camp 3 nights, all elements listed Inca Trail trek

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01273 823 700

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Departure information

This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements

Contact Us

If you'd like to chat about this holiday or need help finding one, we're very happy to help

01273 823 700

Call us after 10am

Calling from outside the UK rosy@responsibletravel.com

Travel guides

2 minute summary Map & highlights

Walk on the Inca Trail, or discover lesser known Sacred Valley walking trails.

2 minute summary Best time to go

This incredible Inca citadel casts a spell over visitors today just as it did centuries ago.

Holiday information

Dietary requirements:

We can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Reviews

1 Reviews of Lake Titicaca & Peru highlights holiday

4 out of 5 stars

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Reviewed on 02 May 2019 by Marie Succar

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Everything was beyond my expectations

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

To be physically very fit and to check which medication is needed for the altitude dizziness

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

As much as I possibly could

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Thanks to the guide- his name is Claudio - it was impeccable he was always one step ahead, very well informed and he had answers to all our questions. He was also very well aware of all the names of places and flowers through the Inca trail hiking.

Responsible Travel

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.

Planet

The tour keeps groups to 12 people and public transport for many journeys. Local mountain and cultural guides, trek support staff and locally owned hotels and restaurants are used throughout the trip. Trek meals include locally sourced produce, with local Andean products used where possible instead of imported goods.

Waste on treks is managed by limiting packaging, removing litter and keeping water sources and campsites clean.

We additionally supports a tree-planting and reforestation project in Peru.

People

Porters on the Inca Trail carry a maximum load of 20kg and are provided with tents and food.

The itinerary includes the opportunity to stay overnight with families on Amantani Island, providing visitors with a direct cultural exchange and an additional source of income for participating households. Local guides provide information about the region's culture and communities.

We have supported the Huchuy Yachaq community project in the Hermanos Ayar neighbourhood of Cusco since 2006. The project provides social and educational activities for local children and families, including after-school study and games sessions and holiday programmes. Contributions have supported educational books and games, furniture, school materials, improvements to the community building and the installation of toilets.

Lake Titicaca & Peru highlights holiday