PERU BOLIVIA
Peru offers an enriching blend of history, culture, and adventure. Our journey begins with relaxation on Lima's beaches, soaking in the sunset at Pacific Ocean after a long flight. The following day, we embark on a day tour to Isla Ballestas for bird watching and explore the oasis of Huacachina. Next, we delve into the captivating history and culture of the Incas with visits to Cusco, the ancient Incha trail hike, the majestic Machu Picchu, and the charming city of Arequipa. Venturing further, we explore the stunning Canon Del Colca and the mystical Lake Titicaca with floating island, islas Uros. Crossing into Bolivia, we arrive in La Paz and experience the awe-inspiring Salar De Uyuni. Concluding our adventure, we'll visit the art-filled city of Santiago and Valparaiso at Chile, before wrapping up our tour to depart home.
Travel Date: 18/3/26 > 7/4/26 Capacity: 10 pax
| [ Day 1 & 2 ] | Flight from Kuala Lumpur > Lima, Peru (include transit) Arrive in Lima and check in to a hotel in Miraflores for 3 nights. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Lima. Suggestion: Watch the sunset at Miraflores, next to the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy dinner at La Comar. |
| [ Day 3 ] | Lima After breakfast, take a local bus and go for a 3-hour city tour, highlighting San Francisco and Plaza Mayor. The San Francisco Church and its façade are among the finest examples of 17th-century Baroque architecture in Peru. Before lunch, visit Mercado Central to taste some of Peru’s most unique fruits, including Lucuma, Chirimoya, Pepino Melon, Tunas (Cactus Fruit), and Granadilla. After lunch in Chinatown, take a short ride to visit Museo Larco, which houses 45,000 pieces of Peruvian pre-Columbian art—one of the largest private collections in Peru. The rest of the day is free and easy. Members who opt out of the Museo Larco visit can receive a refund. Overnight in Lima. Suggestion: Visit Huaca Pucllana (Lima civilization) in the heart of Miraflores. |
| [ Day 4 ] | LIMA > Islas Ballestas & Huacachina, PARACAS At 5:00 am, take a 4-hour bus ride to Islas Ballestas. These islands serve as a sanctuary for 160 species of marine birds and various sea animals, including sea lions, pelicans, and Humboldt penguins. At 10:00 am, embark on a 2-hour boat tour to enjoy the sights and view the iconic Candelabro de Paracas geoglyph. In the afternoon, enjoy a seafood lunch at the harbor before a 1-hour drive to Huacachina for a buggy ride and a higher view of the oasis and its green lagoon. At 4:00 pm, return to Lima, stop for dinner on the way back. Overnight in Lima. |
| [ Day 5 ] | LIMA > CUSCO (3399m) & The Sacred Valley Morning, take a 2-hour flight to Cusco, one of the most beautiful ancient towns in the world. Upon arrival, proceed with your Bolivia visa application. In the afternoon, before the city tour, enjoy lunch with the locals at the famous San Pedro Market. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Cusco. Suggestion: Visit the Inca Museum and Machu Picchu Museum to gain a deeper understanding of Inca culture and Machu Picchu before visiting the actual sites. |
| [ Day 6 ] | CUSCO > Marasal, Moray, Ollantaytambo After breakfast, visit Maras, then proceed to Moray and Ollantaytambo. Maras has been known for its salt pans since pre-Columbian times, and today the site still produces salt using ancient techniques. According to many studies, Moray is considered one of the Incas' crop laboratories. Ollantaytambo is known as a living Inca town, where residents still maintain ancient traditions. After lunch, visit the Araqama Ayllu. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Ollantaytambo. Suggestion: Shopping at Awamaki to support indigenous weaving by Andean communities nearby! |
| [ Day 7 ] | Incha Trail, Winay Wayna Option 1: Hike to Winay Wayna ("Forever Young"), one of the most impressive complexes on the Inca Trail. This 6-8 hour, 11 km moderate hike offers an experience similar to that of the Incas in ancient times. Highlights of the trail include agricultural terraces, religious and ritual areas, town areas, buildings, fountains, Intipunku (Sungate), and an aerial view of Machu Picchu. Please bring a raincoat or poncho! To hike, USD370 per pax as an additional fee. This fee includes the Inca Trail, lunch, taxes, and extra train and bus tickets.
Option 2: For those not interested in the Inca Trail, visit the Awamaki Artisan Workshop (3 hours) in Ollantaytambo to learn and experience ancient art and weaving. At 3:45 pm, take the train (1 hour 30 minutes) to Aguas Calientes to prepare for Machu Picchu the following day. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. To participate in the artisan, the fee is USD55 per pax as an additional charge. This includes information sharing, a demonstration, a hands-on weaving experience, and the opportunity to take home your finished product. |
| [ Day 8 ] | MACHU PICCHU (2430m) After breakfast, take a 30-minute bus ride through the cloud forest to Machu Picchu for a visit. Highlights of Machu Picchu include the Sun Temple, the Condor Temple, and Intihuatana. At 3:30 pm, depart Aguas Calientes and take the scenic train back to Cusco. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Cusco. Note: Incha trail hiker will take different route to visit Machu Picchu as determined by Incha trail ticket! |
| [ Day 9 ] | CUSCO > AREQUIPA Morning, take a 1-hour flight to Arequipa, known as “the White City” due to its Baroque buildings constructed from white volcanic stone, Sillar. Enjoy some rest upon arrival. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Arequipa. Suggestion: Visit La Catedral, Iglesia de la Compania, Monasterio De Santa Catalina, Museo Santiarios Andinos de la Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria. |
| [ Day 10 ] | AREQUIPA > Canon Del Colca (3630m) > PUNO Leave at 3:00 am on a 5-hour bus ride to Canon Del Colca. It is one of the deepest canyons in the world and home to the Andean condor, the largest flying land bird in the Western Hemisphere. On the way, stop for breakfast in Chivay. At the canyon, enjoy a short hike and relax in the La Calera hot springs before a buffet lunch (lunch is included in the trip fee; hot springs are not included, with an additional fee of USD5). At 3:00 pm, take a 6-hour bus ride to Puno. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Puno. |
| [ Day 11 ] | PUNO > Lake Titicaca, Islas Uros After breakfast, take a 3-hour boat ride across Lake Titicaca to set foot on the floating islands of Islas Uros. Centuries ago, the Islas Uros were developed as a refuge from hostile cultures on the mainland. The Uros people consider themselves "the oldest people on earth."After lunch, the rest of the day is free and easy. In the evening, enjoy dinner at Balcones Restaurant and watch a colorful folkloric dance performance. This is optional and incurs an additional fee. Overnight in Puno. |
| [ Day 12 ] | PUNO > Copacabana > LAPAZ (Bolivia) Leave at 6:30 am on a 3-hour local bus to Copacabana, then cross the border into Bolivia. After lunch, take a short boat ride across Estrecho de Tiquina to La Paz. The scenic route between Copacabana and La Paz is impressive. In the evening, arrive in La Paz. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in La Paz. |
| [ Day 13 ] | LAPAZ (3250m) > UYUNI After breakfast, take a cable car ride for a majestic and impressive aerial view of La Paz city. On the El Alto route, you'll see the largest market in La Paz from the cable car. After lunch, the rest of the day is free and easy. La Paz's markets are famous and bustling—don’t miss them! In the evening, take a 9-hour overnight local bus to Uyuni. |
| [ Day 14 ] | 3D2N UYUNI After breakfast, join the 3D2N Salar de Uyuni & Southwest Circuit Tour. Salar de Uyuni is a land of bizarre lava formations, active volcanoes, salt flats, multicolored lagoons, and sulfur lakes. Overnight at Salar de Uyuni. Tour highlights include Cementerio de Trenes, Colchani Salt Museum, Dakar Rally & Flag Monument, Isla Incahuasi, and the Salt Flats for sunset and dinosaur photo opportunities! |
| [ Day 15 ] | SALAR DE UYUNI Laguna Canapa, Laguna Hedionda, Laguna Ramaditas, Desierto de Siloli, and Laguna Colorada. Laguna Colorada (Red Lagoon) is one of Bolivia’s most incredible natural wonders. The water of the lake is only about one meter deep and magnificently shifts between deep blue and dark red. Overnight at Salar de Uyuni. |
| [ Day 16 ] | SALAR DE UYUNI > San Pedro De Atacama (Chile) > Calama Sol de Mañana, Termas de Polques (Hot Springs), Laguna Verde, and cross the border to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Enjoy lunch at the beautiful square in San Pedro, known as an oasis town. After lunch, take a 1-hour 30-minute local bus to Calama. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Calama. |
| [ Day 17 ] | Calama > SANTIAGO Morning, take a 2-hour flight to Santiago. Check in to a hotel for 2 nights. Santiago is the capital city of Chile, known for its peaceful green spaces, architectural gems, and insightful museums. At 3:00 PM, join a 3-hour Historical Center city tour. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Santiago. Note: The city tour operates on a tipping system, with a minimum of 10,000 CLP per pax. |
| [ Day 18 ] | SANTIAGO > Valparaiso Leave at 6:30 am on a 2-hour local bus ride to Valparaíso. After breakfast, join a 10:00 am city tour. Valparaíso spans over 45 steep hills with colorful houses, and 90% of the city is covered in street art. After lunch, return to Santiago. The rest of the day is free and easy. Overnight in Santiago. Note: The city tour operates on a tipping system, with a minimum of 10,000 CLP per pax. |
| [ Day 19,20 , 21 ] |
Flight Santiago > Kuala Lumpur (include transit) Depart home. End of tour, members can opt to extend their trip. Suggestion: Visit Casablanca Valley (day trip), Easter Island. |
PRICE DETAIL
Tour Fee Includes:
• Accommodation (a combination of hotel and hostal).
For Salar De Uyuni is in basic shared room
• Local flight Lima > Cusco, Cusco > Arequipa, Calama > Santiago (extra will be refunded)
• Land transport for travel between towns and borders
• Site visit entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
• Meals in Incha Trail Hike (lunch), Canon Del Colca (buffet) and Salar De Uyuni Tour
Tour Fee Excludes:
• Bolivia visa application fee USD35
• Flight KL > Lima, Lima > KL. Once the trip is confirmed, IWTP will provide tour members with flight details for self-purchase online
• Incha Trail USD370, Awamaki Artisan USD55, Canon Hot Spring USD5
• Meals (estimated at RM1800, RM80-100 per day)
• Tipping for the local guide and city tour
• Expenses during free time or optional activities
• International travel insurance
Note: Tour pricing is subject to change in line with inflation and cost increases in South America
Payment Terms:
A non-refundable deposit of RM 6,000 is required to secure the booking (unless the tour is canceled by IWTP). The balance fee must be paid by the booking deadline or when the tour is fully booked
Please review the terms and conditions regarding the cancellation policy before signing up
