About this trip
This three-week overland route runs from Lima down through southern Peru and over the border into Bolivia, with a small group of like-minded travellers who are up for early starts and high altitudes.
You'll take in the Nazca Lines, sandboard the dunes near Huacachina, and hike up to Machu Picchu, before heading into the Andes for condor-spotting at Colca Canyon and a homestay with a local family on Lake Titicaca. The trip ends in La Paz, Bolivia's dramatic mountain capital.
It's a full itinerary that mixes big-ticket sights with slower, more personal moments, and covers a lot of ground and altitude along the way.
What you'll do
- See the Nazca Lines from above
- Sandboard the dunes at Huacachina
- Hike to Machu Picchu
- Spot condors soaring over Colca Canyon
- Stay with a local family in a village on Lake Titicaca
- Finish in La Paz, Bolivia
- Covers a lot of altitude changes — Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and La Paz all sit high, so give yourself time to adjust
- Fully guided group trip, good for meeting other travellers
- Includes a homestay night, which is more basic than the rest of the trip
Worth it if you want a well-organized, guide-led deep dive into Peru's highlights with a strong group vibe. Think twice if you need detailed pre-trip logistics or prefer booking activities ahead at set prices.
- Guide quality makes or breaks it; JC and Ricardo delivered genuine friendships and thorough local knowledge.
- Group of 18 means missing info if you don't stay at the front; communication before each day was sometimes chaotic.
- Book optional activities on the trip, not beforehand; pre-booking costs more and may clash with free city tours offered.
- Inca Trail gear rental leaves only 2kg personal space; porters carry your duffel but you'll manage well enough.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £1,720, about 13% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Lima · 31 Oct – 1 Nov
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