Mountains to the Lakes

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 21 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-85 yrs
  • max group size 14
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-17983
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Lima, Peru
  • Ends La Paz, Bolivia
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Ballestras Islands
  • Nazca Lines
  • Areq- uipa
  • Cusco
  • Machu Picchu trek
  • Lake Titicaca boat trip and island stay
  • La Paz.
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The "Mountains To The Lakes" trip starts from Lima and ends in La Paz. The "Mountains To The Lakes" trip is a mountains trip that takes 21 days taking you through Lima, Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve, Cusco, Nazca Lines and 8 other destinations in Peru and Bolivia. This is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

This comprehensive 3 week tour is designed to reveal some of the secrets lying in South America. The tour begins in Lima; you then head south for an incredible Ballestas Islands boat trip where you will see exotic birds and sea mammals. You then travel inland to the desert and the palm trees and sand dunes of the Oasis of Huacachina where we make camp under the stars. You will then visit the mysterious Nazca lines whose true meaning is still up for debate. The tour then starts it's ascent into the Andes to the town of Arequipa and the Colca Canyon, the deepest in the world. The tour then takes us to Cuzco where we prepare for the unforgettable Inca Trail, after reaching Machu Picchu we head back to Cuzco for some relaxing time in this beautiful Andean city. We continue our journey to Lake Titicaca where we spend time learning of the traditions of the local Uros Indians, with free time to laze the day away on the shores of this deep blue lake. The tour makes it's final stop in La Paz, giving you free time to explore the Bolivian capital.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrive into Lima
  • Day 2: Lima. Drive to Paracas National Reserve. Ballestas Island boat trip
  • Day 3: Drive through the Ica Desert to the Oasis of Huacachina
  • Day 4: Nazca Lines & Chauchilla Cemetery
  • Day 5: Free day in Arequipa
  • Day 6: Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
  • Day 7: Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
  • Day 8: Free day in Arequipa
  • Day 9: Arrive in Cuzco. Sacred Valley of the Incas tour
  • Day 10: Begin Inca Trail, trek to Machu Picchu
  • Day 11: Trek to Machu Picchu
  • Day 12: Trek to Machu Picchu
  • Day 13: Trek to Machu Picchu, train to Cuzco
  • Day 14: Cuzco, free time
  • Day 15: Cuzco, free time
  • Day 16: Cuzco, drive to Lake Titicaca
  • Day 17: Islands of Lake Titicaca
  • Day 18: Puno, free time
  • Day 19: Lake Titicaca, travel to Bolivia
  • Day 20: Drive to La Paz
  • Day 21: La Paz. Transfer to airport for departure
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation (small & simple hotels & guesthouses & 3 nights camping on Inca Trail)
Meals
  • Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu (4 day trek including all meals and guide)
  • Meals as per itinerary
Transport
  • Airport transfer on arrival in Lima
  • All local transport
Guide
  • Services of local tour guides and representatives
Others
  • Ballestas Islands boat tour
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Return train from Machu Picchu
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Airport transfers from internal flights
  • Optional Excursions
  • International flights
  • Meals not specified
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
  • Entrance fees to sites visited
  • Airport Taxes
  • Drinks
  • Visas
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Mountains to the Lakes tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 25 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 May 2024, a deposit of 250 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Mountains to the Lakes tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Mountains to the Lakes tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Tours will be reduced to smaller group sizes to protect against COVID-19.
  • Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented per local government advice. Frequent disinfection of regularly touched surfaces is highly encouraged. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and also during transportation.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be recommended to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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