trip details for machu picchu, inca trails & lake titicaca (SCZ)

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Map of Machu Picchu, Inca Trails & Lake Titicaca (SCZ)

is this trip for me?

Route: Cusco to La Paz or v.v.

Length of Section: 11 Nights

Profile: High altitude trekking and travel. Fair to good roads. Trek off the beaten track staying in local Quechua communities, with project involvement. Expect cold weather at altitude.

Adventure Rating: Moderate

Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary.

Vehicle: Classic Dragoman truck.

Accommodation: Hostel/hotel, campsites and wildcamps. (25% camping, 75% hotels)

what's included?

Nights 1-7: Peru Inca Heartland:

7 nights in and around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley
Sacred Valley tour and entrances to all major sites
Hike Inca Trails in the Andes above the Sacred Valley
Inca Trail community project with local Quechua village
Guided visit to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas

Nights 8-10: Lake Titicaca:

Boat trips to Uros Islands and Isla del Sol
1 Night in stunning colonial town of Copacabana
Traverse the high Altiplano of Peru to Lake Titicaca
Visit to the pre-Inca Sillustani Ruins near Puno
Time to explore Lake Titicaca and its ancient history

Night 11 and Final Day: La Paz

Explore historic La Paz

what can I do on the way?

(Activities available at extra costs)

White-water raft the Urubamba River
Downhill gravity assisted mountain biking

notes:

General notes: Because of its nature, this itinerary may vary.

Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels and hostels.

Peru Inca Trail Expedition: This South America tour includes our a Quechua Community Project and Inca Trail expedition. If you would prefer to take the traditional Inca Trail to Machupicchu, you can book the Classic Inca Trail (not included), you will be refunded the cost of our included Inca trail.

Optional Extensions: Classic Inca Trail (INT)

The Peru Inca Trail is one of the most walked walks on the planet. Certainly over the last five years it has become the most tickable adventure in Peru. For Dragoman Overland Adventure Travel, this is the perfect reason to choose another Inca Trail, through 'virgin' Andean mountains a short way away from the classic Inca Trail route. Never fear, you will still have your Machu Picchu experience, but you will be trekking the in mountains on the other side of the Urubamba Valley. The Dragoman Overland Inca Trail is a community based tourism initiative that involves several local Quechua communities that live along the ancient Inca trail that we have chosen. These local communities will directly benefit from your trek and you will be staying in and visiting their communities. This is responsible travel as it should be, a working partnership between local community and a tour operator.
With seven or so days to explore Cusco, the Urubamba Valley, Sacsayhuaman, trek our Inca trail and to visit Machu Picchu, you should have a good understanding of central Peru and the local people of the Andes. We therefore extend this trip through to Lake Titicaca and beyond to the Bolivian Altiplano and the city of La Paz. Down hill gravity assisted mountain biking, and high altitude golf are just some of the outrageous activities available from La Paz.