Classic Peru Trekking Essential InfoThis epic three week journey explores the best of Peru. From the coastal Ballestas Islands (known as, "Peru's Galapagos") and the mysterious Nazca Lines, to colonial Arequipa and the immense Colca Canyon, the adventure continues to Lake Titicaca and Cusco's Sacred Valley before the true highlight- hiking the Inca Trail to the sublime sunrise over Machu Picchu!
This trip is perfect for the gap year traveller not wanting to travel solo or friends wishing to travel together with a small group of like minded, fun seeking explorers!
We believe there's no better way to travel than in a small, informal group of like-minded friends. With travellers joining our groups from over 45 countries. With our adventure tours, holiday time isn't wasted waiting for a big group or spent hoping a bus will be on time. Our private transportation provides the freedom of the open road and the flexibility of independent travel - so getting off the beaten track is never a problem. Our tours are all about fun freedom and flexibility.
Accommodation
Twin share accommodation. in hotels, home stay and camp sites. Single travellers will be matched with a fellow passenger of the same sex.
Getting There
The programme begins in Lima. If you would like assistance with your flights, we can assist with sourcing the best value flight options, just indicate on your booking form.
When To Go
Contact us for details.
Price and Dates
Contact us for prices. There is an extra charge: plus US$ 400 local payment
Permits to hike the Inca Trail sell out many months in advance we therefore advise you to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Included
- Services of English/Spanish speaking tour leader
- Transportation by private vehicle plus train & local flights 16 hotel nights, 1 night village home stay and 3 nights camping on the Inca Trail Internal Cusco -
- Lima flight Train from Machu Picchu back to Cusco
- 3 nights trekking and camping on Inca Trail
Excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Note there are local payments totalling $400
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FLEXIBLE ITINERARY
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your tour leader you may modify certain night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!
Days: 1-3 Lima, Paracas & Huacachina
Beginning in Lima, travel south along Peru's Pacific desert coast to Paracas and then enjoy a scenic boat cruise to the Ballestas Island to see thousands of sea birds circling overhead along with sea lions basking in the sun.
Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotels included
Days: 4-6 Nazca & Arequipa
Next, try sand boarding or take a flight over the baffling effigies known as the Nazca Lines and contemplate their arcane meaning as archaeologists have been doing for centuries. Continuing down the increasingly rugged coast, we climb to panoramas over the ocean and arrive to the colonial city of Arequipa, Peru's second-largest city. Choose to visit the Santa Catalina Convent and peruse museums and galleries in this handsome city.
Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotels included
Days: 7-8 Colca Canyon
Then, a spectacular drive over a 5,000 metre pass and through a vicu�a reserve brings us to the Colca Canyon, where we will walk to the rim of the upper canyon watching for condors, before soaking in local thermal springs.
Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotels included
Days: 9-11 Puno & Lake Titicaca
Fully in the Andes now, we make our way to Puno and Lake Titicaca. Here we navigate the lake via the floating reed-islands of the Uros Indians and stay the night on tranquil Amantani Island in a rustic village home.
Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotels & basic homestay included
Days: 12-14 Cusco & Sacred Valley
Next, we continue the journey to Cusco across the altiplano passing snow-capped peaks with breathtaking vistas. Cusco is alive itself, with a bustling nightlife, thriving indigenous population and aesthetic ruins and architecture, it is easily one of the most memorable and exciting cities in the Andes and the gateway to the Sacred Valley and the Inca Trail.
Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotels included
Days: 15-18 Inca Trail Hike & Machu Picchu
During our four day Inca Trail trek, we will pass through various micro-climates and experience spectacular sights before coming face-to-face with Machu Picchu. You will have ample time to explore this once-lost city and snap phenomenal photographs.
Meals: Included on Inca Trail | Accommodation: 3 nights camping on Inca Trail + 1 night Machu Picchu hotel included
Days: 19-21 Cusco & Lima
A dreamy train ride back to Cusco for one more day of cultural exploration is a great way to finish this tremendous Andean experience. After an included walking tour, shop in the eclectic markets and meet people from all over the Andes before flying back to Lima.
Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: 2 nights Cusco Hotel included
Tour ends in Lima on day 21.
Note: Due to new restrictions concerning the issue of trekking permits for the inca trail, we recommend you book at least 6 months in advance of your departure date. You must provide us with your passport details at time of booking so that we can secure a trekking permit for you. |
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