May 15, 2027 – May 22, 2027
US$2,100
Price per traveler
Single supplement US$280
10 spots left
Andean Adventuresa journey into other ways of living, from Cusco to Lake Titicaca
A journey into other ways of living.
8 days / 7 nightsCusco and Puno3 nights with host familiesGroups of 8–10
Picture this
It's night on Amantaní. No traffic, no signal; just the sound of the lake and the mother of the house serving you a quinoa soup that has been on the fire for hours. Outside, the stars come down to the water. This morning you planted with her family; tomorrow they'll say goodbye as if you were one of their own. No one told you, but this is what you came looking for.
The story
You live fast. Your days are measured in goals, to-dos and notifications. Andean Adventures is the opposite: 8 days between Cusco and Lake Titicaca, living alongside communities that still live well with little.
In Huilloc and on the islands of Titicaca, families follow a Quechua and Aymara principle: Sumak Kawsay, "Good Living". Take only what you need; live in balance with your community and with Pachamama. It isn't a show for tourists: it's their real life, and you share it. You go home with something you can't buy: a way back to solid ground.
Three encounters
Huilloc: a Quechua community in the Sacred Valley that invites you to weave, farm and celebrate with them, not just watch.
Machu Picchu: the icon, seen after meeting the people who live in the shadow of that same mountain.
Titicaca: islands and peninsulas where Pachamama still receives offerings, and where a night with a family is worth more than any hotel.
Is it for you?
You need to genuinely slow down, not just change the scenery.
You wonder whether "more" really means "better" and want to see another answer up close.
For you, luxury is no longer exclusivity but authenticity.
You're traveling as a couple or family and want to share something real.
You've already seen Machu Picchu and want a different reason to come back to Peru.
Day by day
Cusco
Cusco · Arrival, unhurried.
Welcome, an acclimatization walk through the historic center and a welcome dinner.
Huilloc
Huilloc · The first encounter.
The Willaq Uma ritual, a working day with a family (Kusi Runa) and Andean stories by the fire. Night in a family home.
Huilloc → Machu Picchu
Huilloc and train · Farewell and the road to the icon.
Collective work (minka), a farewell pachamanca and the train to Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu · The icon, with new eyes.
Visit with a private guide, lunch and return to Cusco.
La Raya → Puno
Sun Route · A whole day of Andes.
Panoramic bus to Puno with stops at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi and La Raya Pass (4,335 m).
Amantaní
Titicaca · Chifrón, Tikonata, Amantaní.
Sailing to Tikonata, arrival on Amantaní, a pachamanca with the family and an offering to the earth. Night in a family home.
Llachón
Titicaca · Chucuito, Uros, Llachón.
A community Andean buffet, a reed-raft ride on the Uros islands and a night with another family in Llachón.
Juliaca
Titicaca · Hands in the earth.
Adobe making, medicinal plants, kayaking with a local fisherman and transfer to Juliaca airport.
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What's included
- Airport–hotel transfers in Cusco and Puno, and final transfer to Juliaca airport
- 2 nights with host families (Huilloc and Amantaní) and 1 night in Llachón, with the Willaq Uma, Kusi Runa, Yanapanakuy and Andean Stories experiences
- Tourist train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
- Machu Picchu entrance, bus, visit with a private guide and lunch
- Sun Route (Inka Express) with 4 guided stops and buffet lunch
- All lake transport on Titicaca
- Meals as per program in each community, and group dinners in Cusco and Puno
- Hotels in Cusco (2 nights), Aguas Calientes and Puno
- An Inkateam journey leader travels with the group
Not included
international and domestic flights, meals not listed, drinks, tips, personal expenses and optional activities.
Dates & price
8 days, 3 nights with host families, Machu Picchu with a private guide, the Sun Route and all of Titicaca, in one price and with an Inkateam leader by your side. Only 10 spots per departure.
September 18, 2027 – September 25, 2027
US$2,100
Price per traveler
Single supplement US$280
10 spots left
October 2, 2027 – October 9, 2027
US$2,100
Price per traveler
Single supplement US$280
10 spots left
Reserve your spot with US$630 (30%). The balance is due 90 days before departure.
Payment and cancellation
- A non-refundable 30% deposit confirms your spot. Balance due 90 days before departure; bookings made within 90 days pay 100% at booking.
- Cancellation: up to 91 days before, you lose the deposit; 90 to 61 days, 60%; 60 days or less, or no-show, 100%.
- Credit card with no surcharge, or bank transfer (sender covers the fees).
- Departures run with a minimum of 8 travelers.
FAQ
What is a homestay like?
You sleep in the family's home, in a simple, clean room, and share their meals. It's at the heart of the journey.
Are the ceremonies real?
Yes. They're led by the families themselves, in coordination with their community associations. Nothing is staged.
How high does it go?
Between 3,400 and 4,335 m. If you can, arrive in Cusco a day early to acclimatize.
Is it physically demanding?
It isn't a trek: there are short walks and simple activities, suitable for anyone in normal health.
How does my trip help the communities?
On Amantaní, families host visitors in turns, so tourism income reaches the whole island.