About this trip
This two-week trip moves between Bolivia and Peru, taking in the market streets of La Paz before heading into the Andes for Inca history and one of South America's classic treks.
You'll spend time in both Cusco and La Paz, getting a feel for the cultures that shaped this region, past and present, with chances to meet people from local communities along the way.
The centrepiece is the Inca Trail itself, a demanding multi-day hike that ends with your first sight of Machu Picchu.
What you'll do
- Explore the market streets of La Paz
- Spend time in Cusco taking in Inca and colonial history
- Meet people from local communities in the region
- Trek the Inca Trail over several days
- Arrive on foot at Machu Picchu
- This is a physically demanding trek — expect multiple days of hiking at altitude
- Fully guided throughout, with the operator running its own treks and crew
Worth it if you crave authentic cultural immersion and can handle basic accommodation. Think twice if you need comfort luxuries or dislike early starts on demanding hikes.
- Local guides like Guido and Daniel are genuinely knowledgeable and go above and beyond to show you everything.
- You interact extensively with locals, visit artisan villages, and experience food and language authentically—not sanitised tourism.
- Hotels lack hot water throughout and don't guarantee double beds—basic comfort is inconsistent despite being clean.
- Machu Picchu hike is physically demanding; you'll get dirty and sore but guides keep you safe with necessities.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £2,000, about 8% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in La Paz · 15 Nov – 16 Nov
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