Experience the best of southern Peru on a luxury trip that combines world-famous landscapes with city culture in Lima and Arequipa. After a street-art tour in the nation’s capital, you’ll travel to the Sacred Valley to walk in the footsteps of Incas at Ollantaytambo and ride the rails to the sky-high ancient citadel of Machu Picchu. The luxury train adventure continues to Lake Titicaca and the vast Colca Canyon for more hiking, followed by relaxation in the charming colonial city of Arequipa.
Highlights
- Discover the best of Lima, from colorful street art to delicious Peruvian cuisine
- Enjoy luxury train rides to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, Peru’s largest lake
- Hike the most famous sites in Peru, like Ollantaytambo and Sacsayhuamán
- Marvel at vast Colca Canyon views and visit the colonial landmarks in Arequipa
- 14 Days / 13 Nights
- January to December
- Moderate
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Travel Program
Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Optional Activities
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru! This country is a veritable treasure trove of wonders, both natural and human-made. You’ll see some of the major highlights, plus immerse yourself in the local culture, starting with your arrival in Lima. Peru’s capital is a handsome metropolis known for its soaring coastal bluffs and well-preserved Spanish-colonial center. Your driver will be waiting at the airport for the 1.5-hour ride into the city and Belmond Miraflores Park.
Located in the upscale coastal suburb of Miraflores, this 5-star hotel is set amid verdant gardens and is known for its exceptional service and dazzling sea views. Many of the Belmond’s well-appointed rooms and suites feature private balconies overlooking the Pacific. Other welcome features include a spa/wellness center and a rooftop pool where you can relax after a long flight in a sun lounger. There are many dining options at the hotel, including the acclaimed Tragaluz restaurant, serving innovative Peruvian/international cuisine.
Later, perhaps head out on a self-guided city tour. Start in the historic center, which is filled with Spanish-colonial landmarks, like the Lima Cathedral, which dates to 1535. For culture and history, head to Museo Larco, which is housed in a restored viceregal mansion and offers a vast collection of pre-Columbian art and artifacts. Later, return to Miraflores and Parque del Amor (Love Park), which sits on coastal bluffs and is the perfect spot to enjoy a memorable sunset over the Pacific.
Day 2: Lima Street-Art Tour, Evening Culinary Experience
Rise and shine! This morning, you’re off on a half-day walking tour to discover Lima’s colorful urban culture. This excursion is led by a talented member of a local urban art collective. They’ll take you to artist’s workshops and show you some of the city’s most impressive street art.
First, you’ll walk over to Callao Monumental, a historic waterfront district. These days, it’s a haven for artists, many of whom have painted over various walls and streets with colorful art. After visiting the workshop of one such renowned artist, you’ll continue to another historic coastal enclave, Barranco, to view some fine pieces in a gallery. Then, return to adjacent Miraflores to see more street art and famous murals before capping the tour with a visit to a small museum/gallery. Feel free to spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the amenities at your hotel.
Then, in the late afternoon, you’re off to discover the best of Peru’s world-famous cuisine on a half-day foodie tour. Meet your guide on the waterfront and kick things off with some seaside snacks paired with a pisco sour (Peru’s national cocktail) as you enjoy the fine coastal views. Then, head over to the Huaca Pucllana pyramid, which dates to around 500 CE, to sample a variety of foods, including Peru’s famous ceviche. The tour ends back in Barranco in a trendy restaurant, where you’ll dine al fresco at a garden table as you enjoy a curated selection of the chef’s signature dishes.
Day 3: Fly to Cusco, Explore the Pisac Market & Visit a Llama Farm
This morning, board the hourlong flight from Lima to Cusco. Upon arrival, you’ll transfer about 9 miles (15 km) north of the city to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Extending along the Urubamba River, the valley encompasses picturesque villages, archaeological sites, and gorgeous highland scenery. It’s also the location of your hotel, Tambo del Inka. This 5-star resort features elegant rooms with regional fabrics and balconies overlooking the river. There’s an infinity pool, spa, and gardens on site, plus Hawa Restaurant, which serves gourmet New Andean cuisine prepared with local, organic products.
You won’t waste any time exploring this hotbed of ancient Inca history. After checking in, meet your guide for the ride to the hilltop ruins overlooking the town of Pisac. You’ll take a walking tour of this archaeological site, which includes Inca burial grounds, irrigation systems, and astronomy centers. Later, head into town and visit Pisac’s famous textile market to browse handmade garments.
On the way, you’ll stop at a farm dedicated to the rescue of Peru’s famous camelids, like llamas and alpacas. After meeting these furry animals and shopping in Pisac, you’ll head over to a historic country manor whose owners have, for many generations, been farming some of the best corn in Cusco. Your host will lead you on a tour of the hacienda grounds, after which everyone will sit down for a traditional lunch. At the end of the afternoon, you’ll return to your hotel.
Day 4: Day Hike to Huchuy Qosqo & Sacred Valley Picnic
Go off the beaten path today on a hike to Huchuy Qosqo. This ancient archaeological site was once an administrative and religious center during the Inca Empire. It served as a royal estate and retreat for the Inca nobility, with impressive stone structures, terraces, and ceremonial buildings.
A driver will pick you up early from your hotel and take you to the trailhead in Tauca village in the Chinchero district. Then, set off on a full-day, 6.6-mile (9 km) hike that begins with a short uphill segment leading to incredible viewpoints overlooking the glassy waters of Piuray Lagoon. You’ll probably even spot a llama or two on the shore!
Eventually, you’ll reach a mountain pass at 14,763 feet (4,500 m). From there, follow an original Inca path downhill to Huchuy Qosqo. Strolling the ruins of this former palace and its ancient agricultural terraces is quite the experience, as it’s located high on mountain slopes with commanding views of the Sacred Valley. After a picnic lunch amid memorable Andean views, you’ll make the return hike to Tauca and transfer by vehicle back to your hotel.
Day 5: Hike to Ollantaytambo, Visit the Maras Salt Ponds & Moray Terraces
Leave this morning on a trek to the ancient city of Ollantaytambo. This highland town and archaeological site is one of the few remaining places in the Sacred Valley that has retained its original Inca urban planning. It begins with a transfer to the town of Pachar. At the trailhead, set off on an easy, hourlong hike to Ollantaytambo, passing local farms and traditional mud-brick houses. Once in Ollantaytambo, you’ll visit well-preserved ruins, including ancient canals and Inca-era homes. Then, hike up the hillside agricultural terraces to enjoy sweeping views of the valley and surrounding towns.
Afterward, dive even deeper into traditional Andean culture in a cooking workshop. This 1.5-hour experience focuses on the regional culinary practice of Pachamanca, which means Earth Pot. It’s an ancient cooking technique that involves preparing food underground using leaves and preheated stones. After a welcome cocktail, learn about the history of Pachamanca as your local instructor prepares a few traditional dishes. At the end of the demonstration, everyone will sit down to a meal featuring Andean staples like potatoes, aromatic herbs, and lamb.
End the day with a visit to two more legendary sites in the Sacred Valley. The first is the Maras Salt Pans, a photogenic patchwork of salt pans perched on a hillside. These saline pools are fed by natural springs at the top of the valley and have been used for salt production since Inca times. Afterward, you’ll visit Moray, an incredible complex of stone amphitheaters developed by the Inca. While the exact reason for the construction of this site remains unknown, historians believe the Inca constructed it in order to experiment with crop production in different microclimates.
Day 6: Luxury Train to Aguas Calientes, Explore Machu Picchu
All aboard the exclusive Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu! This luxury Belmond train departs from the station right by your hotel in the Sacred Valley and is decked out with Art Deco cars with gleaming wood-panel interiors and brass finishes, evoking the 1920s Orient Express. During the 3.5-hour relaxing ride, you’ll enjoy first-class service as you marvel at views of the Urubamba River and Andes peaks through the windows. You can spend the journey in the train’s observatory bar car, sipping a smart cocktail like a pisco sour before sitting to a gourmet three-course lunch.
Your destination is the town of Aguas Calientes. This is the main hub for excursions up the mountain to the UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Upon arrival, you’ll transfer to the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel located right at the entrance to Machu Picchu. Overnighting at this stylish retreat lets you beat the citadel’s mass crowds. This 5-star hotel also offers a range of welcome amenities for the weary traveler, such as Inca spa rituals to nourish your spirit and soothe your weary muscles after a day hiking around the citadel.
It will come in handy because, after check-in, you’ll board a bus for the 25-minute ride up the mountain to Machu Picchu at 7,970 feet (2,430 m), which dates to around 1450 CE. During a tour led by an expert guide, you’ll hike around the complex and visit its famous landmarks, including astronomical/ritual stone structures like the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Moon. Many landmarks, like the Sacred Plaza and Inca Bridge, showcase the Incas’ architectural prowess. The agricultural terraces are impressive, demonstrating the Incas’ skill at cultivating crops on steep hillsides.
Day 7: Explore Machu Picchu (Day 2), Luxury Train to Cusco
One day at Machu Picchu simply isn’t enough, which is why this morning, you’ll return to the citadel a second time. It’s a great opportunity to walk amid more well-preserved ruins plus embark on one of the additional hikes in the area. The most famous are the routes up the tallest peaks rising above the citadel: Huayna Picchu at 8,920 feet (2,720 m) and Montaña Machu Picchu at 10,111 feet (3,082 m). Both involve rigorous uphill (at times almost vertical) hikes, and both reward your effort with great views over the citadel and the Andes below.
You’ll no doubt be sore after all that hiking, which is fine because, after this half-day excursion, you’ll board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train once again for the relaxing three-hour ride to Cusco. Located in the highlands, this area has been settled for thousands of years. However, it wasn’t until 1200 CE that Cusco was officially founded as a center for Inca rule. It was the capital of the Inca Kingdom until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. Today, the city features an incredible mix of Spanish-colonial architecture and ancient Inca archaeological sites.
Your luxury hotel is a part of Cusco’s rich history, too. The Belmond Palacio Nazarenas is a 5-star hotel right in the historic center a short walk from landmarks like the Plaza de Armas, Cusco’s main square. It’s located in a 16th-century former palace that has been meticulously restored with spacious and elegantly appointed rooms and suites, featuring colonial-era architecture, modern amenities, and luxurious furnishings. The hotel also features a heated pool to combat that highland chill, plus a spa and wellness center, various gourmet restaurants celebrating Peruvian cuisine, and 24-hour personal butler service.
Day 8: Day Trip to Sacsayhuamán & City Tour, Dinner at MAP Café
Machu Picchu is just one of many famous archaeological sites throughout Peru. This morning, you’ll meet a local guide and transfer 2.5 miles (4 km) outside the city to Sacsayhuamán. This former Inca religious center and military complex is a marvel of ancient architecture—a monolithic fortress built from giant limestone blocks. Even to this day, the exact century of its construction remains a mystery. After exploring Sacsayhuamán’s vast terraces and high walls, you’ll hike down an ancient Inca road back to Cusco, passing through small villages with excellent countryside views.
The route will lead you to Cusco’s bohemian neighborhood of San Blas, with its cobbled streets and artisan workshops. Nearby is the historic city center, where you’ll visit iconic landmarks like the Plaza de Armas and Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun). During Inca reign in the 15th century, this was Cusco’s religious and political center. From here, walk down Hatunrumiyoc Street and admire the ancient Inca walls, particularly the 12-Angle Stone, so named because its dozen angles fit perfectly in the surrounding stones. It’s a shining example of the ancient Incas’ stonemasonry prowess.
In the evening, you’ll sit down for a very special dinner at MAP Café. One of the most dazzling culinary experiences in the city, this restaurant is inside the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, surrounded by an impressive collection of pre-Columbian artifacts and artwork. Over a couple of hours, you’ll enjoy a seven-course tasting menu highlighting the best of Peru and paired with fine wines sourced both locally and internationally. Famous dishes include ceviche, quinoa risotto, and MAP Café’s take on the classic Peruvian stir-fry dish, lomo saltado.
Day 9: Andean Explorer Luxury Train to Puno
It’s time to say goodbye to Cusco. This morning, you’ll return to the train station and hop aboard the Andean Explorer. This luxury rail line offers various routes around the Andes, including today’s journey from Cusco to Puno. A large and colorful city in southeastern Peru, Puno sits on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the largest lake in South America by volume.
The ride to Puno takes around 10-12 hours. During the trip, you’ll enjoy onboard entertainment, live music, and gourmet dining. Throughout the journey, you’ll be treated to views of the passing Andean landscapes, including snowcapped peaks, terraced hillsides, and picturesque villages.
For the remainder of your time in Peru, you’ll sleep on board the train in luxurious, well-appointed cabins. The Andean Explorer’s sleeper cars feature single or double beds, private bathrooms, and all the amenities needed for a comfortable journey. Of course, each gourmet meal you take on the train will be prepared by onboard chefs using locally sourced ingredients.
Day 10: Visit the Uros Floating Islands, Luxury Train to Saracocha
Welcome to Puno! You’ll likely pull into the station in time to catch the sunrise over Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world at 12,507 feet (3,812 m). Enjoy a full Peruvian breakfast on board the train before meeting your guide for a memorable day trip. The two of you will transfer from the city of Puno to the lake and the famous Uros Islands—human-made floating islets constructed out of the abundant reeds that grow around the lake.
The Uros were one of the first ethnic groups to populate this Andean region thousands of years, even before the Incas. They’ll welcome you to the island to learn about their culture and traditions. The residents are happy to share, too, as they supplement their hunting/fishing economy by offering guided tours and selling traditional handicrafts.
At the end of the day, you’ll return to the Andean Explorer and continue your journey east from Puno to Lake Saracocha. This remote lake is famous for its crystalline waters and the surrounding rugged peaks. It’s a tranquil, off-the-beaten-path destination great for immersing yourself in the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Peruvian Andes. Dinner will be served on board the train.
Day 11: Luxury Train to Colca Canyon, Transfer to Hotel
This is the last full day of train travel on the itinerary. After breakfast, the Andean Explorer will continue from Lake Saracocha east to Colca Canyon, a vast gorge famous for its condor sightings. During the trip, you’ll stop at Sumbay Caves, an archaeological site in the Arequipa region. These caverns are known for prehistoric rock art consisting of intricate paintings and drawings created by ancient Indigenous cultures long predating the Incas. The caves also enjoy a scenic locale amid rugged mountains, rocky cliffs, and vast desert terrain, so don’t forget your camera.
After exploring Sumbay Caves, you’ll return to the train and continue east to a stop at Km 95. Here, you’ll disembark the train and meet your driver for the ride to nearby Colca Canyon. As one of the deepest canyons in the world, Colca reaches depths of 10,725 feet (3,720 m) and offers plenty of incredible viewpoints and challenging treks.
Your accommodation in the area, however, is the model of comfort. Belmond Las Casitas is a luxurious retreat located right at the canyon and surrounded by towering Andean peaks, lush valleys, and terraced farmland. Enjoy panoramic views from the comfort of your private casita (bungalow), followed by a dip in your private plunge pool. There’s also a spa on-site offering a range of rejuvenating treatments and massages, also set against the backdrop of gorgeous canyon views.
Day 12: Day Trip to the Condor's Cross Viewpoint
Travelers flock to Colca Canyon to enjoy hikes, outdoor excursions, and wildlife spotting amid Peru’s most phenomenal Andes views. You’ll do the same on a trip to one of the best places in Colca for such adventures: Condor’s Cross. Sitting at around 10,784 feet (3,287 m), this famous viewpoint delivers some of the best vistas in the entire region.
It’s renowned for being one of the world’s best spots to observe the majestic Andean condor in its natural habitat. These magnificent birds, with wingspans of up to 10 feet (3 m), can often be seen soaring on thermal currents rising from the canyon depths. On sunny days, you might spot up to 10 condors flying just a short distance above you. At the end of this half-day excursion, you’ll return to your hotel.
Day 13: Transfer to Arequipa, Self-Guided Tour
Meet your driver in the morning for the three-hour trip south from Colca Canyon to the city of Arequipa. The scenery on the route is gorgeous, and you’ll likely see llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. You’ll also pass the region’s famous snowcapped volcanoes.
Eventually, you’ll arrive in Arequipa, famously known as the “White City” due to the extensive use of white volcanic stone in its historic buildings. Your accommodation for the night, CIRQA, also features this traditional volcanic rock architecture. Dating to 1540, this former colonial monastery in the historic center has been reimagined as one of Arequipa’s swankest hotels. It’s a great place to unwind after a long day, as each spacious room features high-vaulted ceilings, comfy king and queen beds, and mod-cons like air-conditioning, smart TVs, and complimentary drinks and snacks.
After settling in, you can head back out for a self-guided city tour at your own pace. Your hotel’s location in the center makes this an easy prospect, as in a few minutes’ time, you can arrive at 16th-century landmarks like Monastery Santa Catalina and the Compañia Church, famous for its Baroque style. You can also visit Arequipa’s Plaza de Armas (main square), visit the Neo-renaissance Cathedral, then explore the traditional district of Yanahuara, with its pretty plaza and views of the volcanoes Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu.
Day 14: Depart Arequipa
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
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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!
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Trip-code: Number ►BOL-000
Duration: 1 day
Participants: Minimal: 2 Maximal: 15
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Country / Location: Bolivia
Mountain Guide: Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
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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 .
For more information please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
The company Peru Expeditions Tours has the most experience in organizing commercial ascents and complex high-altitude expeditions. 
We have the most experienced and qualified guides for cultural trip, climbing tours, MTB tours, Ski tours, including famous climbers.
We always give away team jerseys-T-shits, buffs, or a cap as a gift
Good own personal tents to live in height and special big tents to dine inside the trekking or mountain.
The highest percentage of successful ascents.
We provide the best living and eating conditions. We take into account the peculiarities of nutrition (you can order a vegetarian menu).
Free conferences in the office with own videos material and photographs
