For a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Peru, you’ll want to see it all—and this two-week itinerary comes close. After an exciting food tour in Lima, set off for the epic landscapes, starting with a remote lodge in the lush Amazon. Next, fly to the high-altitude Andes for hikes and cultural activities—including time in Machu Picchu—before ending at a Sahara-like desert next to the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, you’ll meet local artisans, llama herders, and even marine life in the “Peruvian Galápagos.”
Highlights
- Choose your own activities with a naturalist guide at a lodge in the Amazon
- Take an easy hike with llamas (and their herders) to a grazing site with views
- Use a new via ferrata and zipline in the Andes followed by a five-course lunch
- Join local artisans and learn how to make ceramics, chocolate, and corn beer
- Spend your last evening of the trip enjoying a sunset picnic in the desert
- 14 Days/ 13 Nights
- January to December
- Moderate
Difficulty
Condition
Travel Program
Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Explore
Welcome to Peru! Your adventure begins in the capital city of Lima. This sprawling metropolis of about 10 million people offers plenty of Peruvian history, culture, and delicious food. From the moment you land at the airport, your private guide and local host will be waiting to greet you. If there are any issues meeting up, you’ll have each other’s phone numbers in advance (and Lima’s airport has free WiFi).
Together, you’ll begin the drive into the city. Most of Lima’s hotels are located in Miraflores and Barranco—two neighborhoods next to each other that offer easy access to the dramatic cliffs along the Pacific Ocean. Depending on traffic, the journey should take around one hour. Once you arrive at your hotel, you’ll be assisted during check-in and provided with local recommendations to make the most of your time in Lima. Perhaps you want to start with a sunset stroll before dinner, followed by a good night’s rest!
Day 2: Food Tour in Lima's Historic City Center
Day 3: Fly to Puerto Maldonado, Transfer to the Amazon
It is time to leave the city and head into the jungle! Your private transport will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Lima’s airport, where you’ll fly to Puerto Maldonado, the gateway to Peru’s Southern Amazon and Tambopata National Reserve. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by the lodge staff for the 10-minute drive to the lodge’s comfortable office and lounge. Here you’ll be provided with duffle bags so that you take only what is necessary to the lodge. The rest of your belongings will be kept safely in a storage room. There is a small café here, too, where you can purchase coffee and snacks.
At the coordinated time, the lodge’s shuttle bus departs toward a local community about 1.5 hours away. At the river port, you’ll board a type of local boat that is specially designed for navigating the Amazon. Keep your eyes open during the journey, as it is highly likely you see some wildlife along the way, like howler monkeys, capybaras, and various birds. The boat journey lasts about 2.5 hours, and you’ll be served a box lunch along the way.
Upon arrival, the lodge manager will greet you and introduce you to the property, which often attracts scientists who give lectures. Tambopata Research Center is located deep in the virgin rainforest, and private rooms come with showers and comfortable beds (with mosquito nets) that open toward the elements. Meals are buffet-style and based on simple but fresh seafood and local produce. You can always find fruits, snacks, and a beverage station (including cocktails) available in the common areas. After dinner, consider an evening walk provided by your naturalist guide.
Day 4: Explore the Amazon
Wake up to the peaceful sounds of the jungle this morning. From here, you’ll have the entire day to take advantage of over 20 different excursions available at the lodge, depending on weather conditions and your interests. You can select up to four activities per day, as most last between one and three hours.
It’s highly recommended that you wake up early to visit a macaw clay lick (a steep wall of red clay). You’ll take a boat ride as the sun rises (the best moment to spot wildlife) to reach a river beach where you can settle for the spectacle. As the morning warms up, hundreds of different birds visit these locations to feed on the minerals in the clay, and it’s common to see over 12 different species of macaws, as well as parakeets and toucans. As this is a rather long activity, it is frequently combined with a simple breakfast on the sandy beaches of the Río Tambopata.
Other fun activities to join during the day include various jungle hikes, where you’ll see different monkeys, birds, and bizarre insects. A relaxing way to finish the day, if you so choose, is by joining a sunset boat ride before dinner.
Day 5: Transfer to Puerto Maldonado, Fly to Cusco, Transfer to the Sacred Valley
Say goodbye to your new friends at the lodge this morning! You’ll likely set off early, around 8 am, though the exact departure time is decided by the staff depending on the flight schedules of everyone leaving on that specific day. You’ll first take the boat ride back to your original port, which is a little shorter now as you are navigating downriver. From here, the lodge’s shuttle will transfer you back to the lounge in Puerto Maldonado. Pick up anything that you left here and then relax in the waiting area until it’s time to head to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival in Cusco, the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, you’ll be picked up by a guide and given a brief introduction. Make your way through the dramatic Andean scenery as you look for rice fields, eucalyptus forests, small Andean villages, and the imposing peaks of the Vilcabamba mountain range. As you slowly descend into the Sacred Valley (also known as the Urubamba River Valley), there will be plenty of opportunities to stop at viewpoints and other interesting sites.
Because of its elevation of approximately 9,000 feet (2,743 m) and its peaceful atmosphere, the Sacred Valley is the perfect place to enjoy your first days in the Andes while you acclimatize to the altitude. Some of the most beautiful villages are located in this area—and it’s strategically placed between Cusco and Machu Picchu, making the journey to the famous Inca site a little faster in the coming days.
Day 6: Morning Hike with Llamas, Afternoon Artisan Workshops
Spend your first morning in the Sacred Valley by meeting a group of llamas. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Inca traveled with massive herds of llamas to carry commerce from one region to the next. These adorable creatures were fundamental in daily life, crossing mountains, forests, and deserts through the complex Inca road system from Colombia to Chile. This is your chance to learn about this hardworking animal and the communities that own them through the Llamapack Project, an initiative that emphasizes the value of llamas and helps the herding communities.
The adventure starts with a short drive to Pumahuanca. You and the herders will then take the llamas to their grazing spot by walking along an easy 40-minute trail. Eventually, you’ll reach a grassy mountain slope that is perfect for llamas to graze, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the valley. The activity includes a light lunch served from a huatia (a type of oven). This is a traditional way of cooking potatoes, mashuas, corn, and board beans, using fire and hot mud bricks. After the rest and snack, you and the llamas will return to the starting point following the same trail.
After the hike, it’s time to transfer to the charming Chichubamba neighborhood, where families combine their daily chores with interactive workshops for visitors. First, spend an hour with two ceramists who have been producing decorative pottery for years. Next, take an hour-long crash course in artisanal chocolate-making using local cacao beans. Finally, meet an expert in producing chica (traditional corn beer), where you can discover (and taste) the complexities of this ancient beverage. Return to your hotel after the excursion.
Day 7: Via Ferrata & Zipline Experience, Glamping in Huilloc
After a safety meeting, you’ll begin an adventure on the mountain cliffs. Connected to two security cables, you’ll first descend a rocky path that leads to a hanging bridge. The next section of the trail travels up a rocky wall and through the via ferrata circuit, a safe way of climbing in which you are always connected via special cables. Then it’s time to zipline. At the starting platform, you’ll be connected to more safety cables and given a couple of simple instructions before you glide through the air. Finish the experience with five-course lunch at the glass-walled restaurant while you sit back and enjoy the views.
Day 8: Hike to Ollantaytambo, Lunch at Alqa
After breakfast, say farewell to your glamping hosts, tighten your hiking boots, and set off along an old 6.5-mile (12 km) trail from Huilloc down the valley to Ollantaytambo. The scenic route takes about four hours and is mostly downhill except for one or two ascents. Make your way through some terraces and eventually follow a small stream that leads to Ollantaytambo. Sections of this hike belong to an original Inca trail, and you’ll be able to see old stone steps during the route.
By now, you’ve worked up an appetite. Tucked away in the narrow roads of Ollantaytambo is Alqa, a family-run museum, coffee bar, and restaurant that is unique in the Sacred Valley. The husband and wife owners are passionate art collectors and travelers that have spent the last 15 years visiting communities throughout Peru. During these times, they managed to befriend many families from the most remote corners of the country and slowly build a collection of contemporary artistic expressions that would otherwise go unnoticed.
You’ll have lunch in the restaurant’s pretty garden with a menu inspired by the local produce of the surrounding communities. Finish the meal with a glass of organic wine from a boutique Peruvian vineyard, or sample the best specialty coffee in Peru, pressed on an Italian hydraulic espresso machine. Afterward, return to your hotel.
Day 9: Transfer to Aguas Calientes, Explore Machu Picchu
It is important to point out in advance that the exact circuit you’ll be doing may vary depending on ticket availability at the time of booking. There are four possible circuits, plus three extra viewpoints. All circuits are very entertaining, offering different views of this fascinating place. After this pinch-me-now experience, take the shuttle bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll spend the night. Get settled and then explore the village’s many cafés and restaurants.
Day 10: Transfer to Cusco, Free Afternoon
Day 11: Art Workshop at Sacsayhuaman, Fly to Lima
Day 12: Transfer to Paracas, Explore the Paracas National Reserve
Once at Paracas, you’ll be taken to your hotel. In the afternoon, spend a few hours exploring the Paracas National Reserve. This is one of Peru’s most important protected areas that aims to take care of the desert and ocean ecosystems in the region. Not only that, but the park offers beautiful and dramatic views of rocky desert cliffs colliding with the Pacific Ocean, which your guide will show you. All you need to bring is your camera and a jacket, as it’s usually windy here in the afternoons.
Day 13: Private Boat Tour in the Ballestas Islands, Sunset Picnic & Desert Adventure
From your hotel, take a short drive or walk to the pier. Here, you’ll board your fully equipped speedboat and set off. During the circumnavigation, spot sea lions, penguins, and other bird species living here. Additionally, you’ll be able to observe an enigmatic figure on a sandy hill slope called El Candelabro. There are different theories about the origins of this prehistoric geoglyph, which you’ll hear about on the tour.
Day 14: Transfer to Lima, Depart
After a fantastic time in Peru, it is now time to say farewell. At the appointed time, you’ll begin the road transfer from Paracas back to Lima. Once you’ve arrived at the airport, your guide will assist you with anything you need during the check-in process before saying goodbye. Head home full of happy memories, new friends, and amazing pictures from your epic adventure. Safe travels!
Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
What's Included
Included
- English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets as per itinerary
- Accommodation
- Trekking staff (if applicable)
- Camping equipment (if applicable)
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation as per itinerary
- Airport transfers (if specified)
Not included
- International or domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours or additional entrance tickets
- Personal equipment
What to Bring
What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition
This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, climbing or mountain expeditions tours is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.
Equipment Trekking
Hiking backpack for hiking 50 to 60 liters
Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)
Medium weight socks
Sleeping bag (-15º to 20ºC)
Small daypack for one day hiking 30 liters
Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
Hiking boots or shoes
Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down
Rain poncho (or rain gear)
Long-sleeved shirts
Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers
Lightweight pants
Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
Water bottle for hiking or trekking
Strong waterproof duffel bag
Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
Towel for personal hygiene each participantFirst-aid kit
Regular and long underwear
Knife or multi-tool
Light cap and wool hat
Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips
The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike
Grooming and personal hygiene kit
One Hiking Buff per person
Equipment Mountain
3 Locking carabiners, we recommended per person
We recommend 2 ice screws for each client
1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person
2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommended GRIVEL company
1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains
2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)
Gloves(Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000meters
Harness for climbing
Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress
Crampons, we recommended GRIVEL company
Walking sticks – Trekking Poles (optional), a pair per person, we recommended GRIVEL company
Down Jacket for expedition
Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GOROTEX certification
First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients
Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things
Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair
Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.
In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.
Prices & Dates
FROM/TO
PRICE (USD)
TRAVEL STATUS
- Single Supplement (I want my own room and tent) – $000 on request.
Please note: Insurance for emergency evacuation is required for this trip. Call for more details.
» Additional dates available upon request
» Rates may vary from July 26th to 31th for the national holidays
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Deposit for reservations
— USD (– EUR) ✓ Full payment 40 days before. No refund if you cancel less than 30 days!
Places: *Available
Trip-code: Number ►BOL-000
Duration: 1 day
Participants: Minimal: 2 Maximal: 15
Members: We don’t have an open group to join – We can open a new group – Contact us!
Country / Location: Bolivia
Mountain Guide: Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
Other dates / additional info: Contact us!
3% early bird discount when booking 6 months prior to departure 2024
Legend Booking-information:
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Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
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Hans Honold | Certified Mountain and Ski Guide
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Accommodations
Scroll through our exclusive accommodations for this trip below. Although very unlikely, we will be able to make substitutions when necessary. The comfortable accommodations that guests stay in every night offer comfort, the level that these options are are 3 stars and some hostels in some towns of first class quality to make your stay very pleasant.
*These exact accommodations are not guaranteed. In some cases, alternative accommodation of similar quality and location can be used.

Albergue Ecológico Tomarapi

Hoteles Taykas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What our travelers or clients always ask questions before joining our trips, tours & expeditions, read all the information provided here.
Suggested FAQs
What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
For our mountain climbing trips: If they are easily accessible mountains: For easy-climb mountains, well, you don’t need much experience, but if you already want to climb mountains above 6,000 meters and the conditions become more difficult, we recommend if you already want to go through mountains above 6,000 meters, have a basic or intermediate course for a good preparation. It is very important to be physically, technically and psychologically prepared.
Regarding the preparation of children: Everything will depend on which mountain you want to climb with your children, once you are clear on which of our tours or mountains you want to go with your children, we can give you some advice or see how to prepare them before going with they.
Regarding older people: It all depends on the condition of experience and how well the person is in health, on many occasions older people are the best to walk in the mountains because they have more experience, so it is always good to ask and find out about their experience of older participant. If you have any other questions, please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?
In all our trekking or mountaineering trips we do not include personal equipment in our prices, so you have to have your own equipment: Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc. ) and also within each page of the trips that we sell is a small list so you can see it on our website.
Our company can also rent the materials that you would need for your trip, see the list here on our website: https://peru-expeditions.org/equipment-rental/ . For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that I need to consider before the tour?
Safe and effective vaccines are available that provide strong protection against serious illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Billions of people have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19, help end the pandemic and stop new variants emerging.
We also recommend having accident insurance, we always recommend. We are Partners –Global Rescue. If you have any other questions about the trip we can schedule a date for a calling via WhatsApp. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
To do long-distance hiking you need to at least train or do some tours such as visiting lagoons to get the experience and feel comfortable with what you do, it is always good before doing a long-distance hiking tour to test yourself so as not to be with the problems of altitude sickness during the trekking, and if you travel with children it is good to first train them before taking them, if they are accompanied by an adult of legal age, they must do a good acclimatization before going on the long-distance tour or with high altitude camps If you want to know or learn more advice, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How far in advance should I start training and what kind of training do you suggest?
The preparation is according to what type and what technical level you want to go and climb a trek or mountain, the preparation will always gain experience little by little.
For this type of demanding or technical climbing sports, it is recommended to do some summits above 5 thousand meters beforehand and have good knowledge of high mountain technical equipment such as the use of technical ice axes, ice screws, correct use of crampons, and of course all the technical material. For more information, we can schedule an appointment to be able to explain in more detail everything about the mountain equipment and the preparations prior to joining our outings. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the average distance and altitude gain that we will hike each day?
Every day we have active walks around approximately 4, to 5 sometimes 6 hours of walking, everything is according to your pace and physical condition of each person, in each of our travel programs you will find more detailed information, and if If you need more information about each day of the travel program, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts or questions, for this please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will there be porters to help to carry group and personal equipment?
In our trips, either hiking or mountaineering: Depending on the type or destination of the trip that you are going to book, in some parts of the treks you go with mules or donkeys or sometimes with horses, and within the mountain trips, the approach camps are also They go with mules or donkeys, but there are some stretches where pack animals can no longer reach. In this part, our logistics is fully supported by the porters.
Who are the porters? They are people from the area who were born and live in the heights of the towns, they are very strong and are very acclimatized, the reason is that after the tourist season ends they dedicate themselves to agriculture and livestock for that reason they are people They are used to the altitude and have lived in nature all their lives and they are happy to be in the mountains together with our expeditions. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How will accommodation and meals be handled during the trek?
About accommodation or meals during the tour: Well, depending on the type of tour, when the tour is a classic cultural tour or a city tour, we eat during the route in tourist restaurants and sleep in category hotels that the client has requested.
If the tour is with camps and trekking: During the activity, logistics we include the service of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with traditional and typical meals of the region where you are going to travel with us, during the night we stay in tents, and we have a special tent for the kitchen and another for the dining room.
If the trip is at altitude or in the mountains: We bring special high mountain food, It are quicker meals to cook and we provide complete logistics such as Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and we sleep in special 4-season high mountain tents, with the best tents. If you have any questions or concerns, we can schedule an appointment via Whatsapp to clarify all your doubts and give you better information so that your trip is an unforgettable tour.
What is the guide-to-client ratio to climb this mountain?
In mountains above 5000 meters: A local guide takes a maximum of 3 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide
In technical mountains: In large-big mountains we manage the travel policy, a guide and a maximum of 2 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Do I have what it takes to succeed on this expedition?
In the interest of the team’s enjoyment and success, we work with every single guest to ensure they are properly prepared and ready for this expedition. We pride ourselves on vetting every member to make sure that the team can bond and succeed together. It really sucks to be grouped with members that are much faster, or much slower, than you are. No one wants to the weakest link on a trip like this. By setting expectations and a solid training plan, we work to insure maximum cohesive success. Use this trip as an exercise motivator, and we will succeed together with style.
How can I get to the trailhead/meeting point?
For the pick-ups of each trip, depending on the place or the trip that you are going to make with us, the meeting point is always at our office, in one of our trips we pick you up where you are staying or staying, or in some cases a A representative of our company will pick you up and then ship you to your transport to continue with your destination of the tour or trip you have booked with us. If you wish to request more information, do not hesitate to contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year for this hike?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What happens in the event of bad weather?
About the meteorological conditions of the climate, we try to organize the trips of each tour in the best season to have the best views and enjoy the selected trip but sometimes even is good season we can have bad weather, in this case on hiking or treks trips The complications are minimal, but when this happens during high-altitude climbing expeditions, the complications can become very difficult, that is why the bosses or leaders of the local guides must always make the most correct decision for the safety of our passengers, so we always recommend listening to the best advice from the local guide assigned for each tour. If you have any other questions please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Can I join a group?
We as a local company and connoisseurs of tours have departures on different dates. The best thing to do is to join a travel group to take care of your budget, and of course you can join our groups, but on trips like mountaineering we recommend going in small groups. To join a group, ask us for the dates and we will send you the necessary information to be able to join any of our trips.
Why go in a private trip: For trips whether trekking or high mountains, going privately is the most recommended option, but the costs are more expensive. So, if one joins a group, the prices will be more reasonable. In the mountains, the only disadvantage is if you are in a wall with another partner and if one of the participants gets tired or gets sick. In this case, you have to abort or cancel the summit and return together. For more information, contact us. We can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify all your questions.
In a mountain, for example, if 3 people go and one of the participants falls ill on the route, for security reasons they have to cancel or abort the summit or return all together. The same in a technical mountain if the climbing partner gets sick they all have to return, for these reasons sometimes it is better to go private only because for a single person the costs are more expensive for the same reason that the trip would already be private .
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