Experience the natural highlights of Peru with two weeks of adventures that will take you from the Amazon River to Machu Picchu and beyond. After marveling at street art in Lima, fly north for a three-day luxury jungle cruise on the mighty Amazon, which includes wildlife spotting, visits to Indigenous villages, and a stop at a manatee rescue center. Then, head south to Cusco for hikes around the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu before enjoying resort-style fun on the desert beaches of Peru’s Pacific coast.
Highlights
- Let a private guide introduce you to Lima’s street art and impressive food scene
- Cruise the Amazon River, stopping for nature hikes and trips to local villages
- Immerse yourself in Andean culture, from ancient Inca ruins to ceremonial music
- Hike around Peru’s showstopping highlights, like Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo
- 14 Days / 13 Nights
- January to December
- Moderate
Difficulty
Condition
Travel Program
Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Optional Activities
Welcome to Peru! This South American nation’s highlights are well-known. It’s the historical homeland of the Incas, a country of immense natural beauty, from the Andes to the Amazon, and the site of the ancient Machu Picchu citadel. It’s also filled with colorful and dynamic cities, many of which feature well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture in their historic downtown areas. You’ll arrive in the most famous one of all, Lima, the nation’s capital.
A driver will pick you up at the terminal for the 1.5-hour ride into the city and Hotel B. This 4-star hotel in the Bohemian Barranco district is a piece of Lima history in its own right. Built in the Belle Époque style, this mansion was originally a seaside retreat for an aristocratic family in the 1920s. It retains its Art Deco charm, featuring elegant suites outfitted with smart TVs and king beds. You can dine at the hotel’s gourmet fusion restaurant, which serves contemporary Peruvian cuisine with international influences. The menu celebrates locally sourced ingredients prepared by a talented chef using ancestral techniques.
After checking in, you can stretch your legs after the long flight on a self-guided city tour. Start in the historic center, which is filled with Spanish-colonial landmarks, like the 18th-century Lima Cathedral. 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, head to the coastal suburb of 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: Half-Day Barranco Art & Food Tour
As one of Lima’s most romantic neighborhoods, it only makes sense you spend the day discovering Barranco’s wonders. After a leisurely morning at the hotel, meet a local guide around 10:30 am and embark on a half-day walking tour around Barranco. During this jaunt, you’ll not only appreciate Barranco’s historic and colorful architecture, but it also highlights the art and cuisine in the area.
As you walk, pop into local cafés, eateries, and shops to try Peruvian snacks and drinks. This includes the renowned ceviche and causa limeña (layers of mashed potato filled with chicken or fish). Each dish tells a story of Peru’s history and culinary evolution. One highlight is a stop at El Cacaotal for a tasting of decadent chocolate. Here, you’ll sample four different types of artisanal chocolates, learning about their origins deriving from rich Peruvian cacao (cocoa).
The walking tour culminates with a visit to the Museo Jade Rivera. This museum/gallery showcases the work of urban artist and muralist Jade Rivera, known for incorporating dreamlike images with pictorial realism. A museum curator will guide you through the gallery, providing insights into Rivera’s artistic journey and the stories behind his masterpieces. Depending on the day, you might also get to meet the artist himself and witness his creative process in the gallery workshop. At the end of the tour, you’ll return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
Day 3: Fly to Iquitos, Deluxe Amazon Cruise (Day 1)
Rise and shine because this morning, you’re off to the Amazon! Your driver will pick you up early for the ride back to the airport, where you’ll board a two-hour flight to the far north of Peru and Iquitos. This port city sits on the Amazon River, the longest river in the world by volume. It’s the gateway to the natural wonders, exotic wildlife, and tribal villages that define this lush corner of South America. There’s much to recommend Iquitos; its bustling marketplaces are hotbeds of culture, and its cuisine is influenced by the rich biodiversity of the Amazon, featuring freshwater fish, exotic fruits, and native plants.
Over the next few days, you’ll experience the wonders of the region on an adventurous river cruise. Upon arrival at the airport, transfer to the port where your Delfin cruise ship awaits. Delfin is the first name in luxury Amazon cruises, featuring deluxe suites with king beds and fine Peruvian linens, plus private terraces complete with your own personal Jacuzzi. As for cuisine, expect 5-star service in the opulent dining room, or enjoy your gourmet meal by candlelight on your private terrace, served in sparkling china and crystalware.
After settling into your suite, you can head to the top deck to admire the riverine scenery as the ship pulls away from the port and your grand Amazon adventure commences. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a golden sunset over the river while keeping an eye on the treeline to spot exotic animals like monkeys, macaws, toucans, and more.
Day 4: Deluxe Amazon Cruise (Day 2): Jungle Activities
Your first morning in the Amazon begins with a stroll over the rainforest on the thrilling Canopy Walkway. This network of suspension bridges is perched over 115 feet (35 m) above the ground and extends one-third of a mile (500 m), offering a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest. Needless to say, this vantage point is ideal for observing wildlife and the diverse vegetation, including tropical birds and primates.
After your “skywalk,” you’ll return to terra firma and visit a local Indigenous community. Along with your group, you’ll be welcomed by a respected local shaman known for her healing and spiritual guidance. Her role in the community as a healer and spiritual guide offers rare insight into the traditions and cultural practices of the Amazon.
The adventure continues later in the afternoon when you board a smaller tour boat for cruise cruise through the Yanayacu and Pucate rivers, which are tributaries of the Amazon. This journey will take you through the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, an unspoiled protected area where you can do some kayaking, paddleboarding, and even fish for piranhas. The day concludes with a night walk after dinner to witness the nocturnal wildlife of the Amazon. Afterward, you’ll return to the cruise ship and continue down the river.
Day 5: Deluxe Amazon Cruise (Day 3): Jungle Activities
After breakfast, you’ll board another small tour boat and visit Nauta Caño Creek. It’s another great opportunity to observe the Amazon’s rich biodiversity, as within this riverine ecosystem, you’ll spot a variety of exotic wildlife. This includes squirrel and tamarin monkeys, numerous bird species, three-toed sloths, and more. As you skim the river in your smaller boat, you’ll also spot aquatic animals like caimans, pink river dolphins, and river otters.
Then, leave the boat and embark on a journey along the Fundo Casual jungle trail. Your expert guide will lead you through this rainforest, highlighting the dynamic flora and fauna as you go. Keep an eye out for anacondas, rainbow boas, tarantulas, poison frogs, and porcupines. This area is one of the few in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where you might even spot the rare two-toed sloth.
In the afternoon, you’ll hop in a skiff and visit a river community. During a cultural exchange, you’ll meet villagers who have lived on the Amazon for generations. One highlight is a visit to a local schoolhouse to meet local children, plus a stop at an arts and crafts market featuring handmade items produced by the community’s women. The day culminates with a visit to the Union de los Ríos, a confluence of rivers known for its distinct colors. At the end of the day, you’ll return to the Delfin and your suite.
Day 6: Manatee Rescue Center, Fly to Cusco
With a heavy heart, it’s time to bid farewell to the natural beauty and untold wonders of the Amazon. In the morning, the ship will pull into port, and from there, it’s about a 1.5-hour drive back to the airport in Iquitos. On the way, you’ll stop at the Centro de Rescate Amazonico, an organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of river mammals. During a tour, you’ll meet baby manatees and learn about these wonderful and docile creatures and why they’re on the endangered species list.
At the airport, you’ll board a plane for the three-hour flight into southern Peru and Cusco. Located in the Andes 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 also part of Cusco’s rich history. The Belmond Palacio Nazarenas is a 5-star hotel 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. It features spacious and elegantly appointed rooms and suites with colonial-era architecture, modern amenities, and luxurious furnishings. There’s also a heated pool to combat that highland chill, plus a spa & wellness center, various gourmet restaurants celebrating Peruvian cuisine, and 24-hour personal butler service.
Day 7: Transfer to the Sacred Valley, Andean Music Ceremony & Hacienda Lunch
After breakfast, you’ll meet your driver and transfer about 9 miles (15 km) north of Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Extending along the Urubamba River, the valley encompasses picturesque villages, archaeological sites, and gorgeous highland scenery. Your destination is the town of Pisac, where you’ll be welcomed into the home of Vicente Rayo.
Sr. Rayo runs Sonidos del Ande, a music project that preserves and promotes the heritage of prehispanic instruments in Peru. The ancestral melodies produced by these ancient instruments, which include clay whistles, represent the sounds of the Andes and the spirit of cultures dating back to Inca times and before. Sr. Rayo and his wife will lead you on a walk around the property with their animals (mainly llamas and alpacas), followed by joining in a “sound ceremony” where you’ll learn to play ancient instruments.
Afterward, you’ll visit Hacienda Sarapampa, a country estate near Pisac. Here, you’ll sit down with Maria del Pilar and Jussef, your friendly hosts, for a private lunch followed by a guided tour of the hacienda grounds. Later, head to the town of Urubamba and your hotel, Sol y Luna. Another historic estate, each of the forty-three casitas (bungalows) at Sol y Luna is surrounded by gardens and faces the soaring Andes Mountains. The suites feature high ceilings, terra cotta tile floors, spacious marble baths, Spanish colonial-style furniture, and king-size bed with goose-down duvets.
Day 8: Hike to Ollantaytambo & Andean Cooking Workshop
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 deeper into Andean culture in a cooking workshop. This 1.5-hour experience focuses on the 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 demo, everyone will sit down to a meal featuring Andean staples like potatoes, aromatic herbs, and lamb.
Day 9: Luxury Train to Aguas Calientes, Visit Machu Picchu, Train to Cusco
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 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. After the tour, you’ll return to the terminal and board a train for the four-hour ride back to Cusco, where you’ll check back into the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas.
Day 10: 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 the 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 locally and internationally. Famous dishes include ceviche, quinoa risotto, and MAP Café’s take on the classic Peruvian stir-fry dish, lomo saltado.
Day 11: Fly to Lima, Transfer to Paracas & Horseback Riding
Say goodbye to the Andes, as this morning, you’ll take the popular hourlong flight from Cusco back to Lima. At the airport, a driver will pick you up for the 3-4-hour ride down the Pan American Highway to Paracas. It’s a scenic drive that follows along the gorgeous Pacific coast. Plus, there will be a stop on the way at a local ranch to visit the stables of a local breeder who raises Peruvian Pasos, the famous breed of light saddle horse.
After a brisk horseback ride, you’ll continue on to Paracas, a resort area in the secluded coastal deserts of central Peru. Famous for its golden sands fronting turquoise waters, Paracas is also rich in biodiversity, as the offshore Ballestas Islands are known as the “Galápagos of Peru,” home to thousands of seabirds, including Humboldt penguins, pelicans, and boobies, as well as colonies of sea lions and fur seals. Also here is Paracas National Reserve, a protected area known for its dramatic desert landscapes, pristine beaches, and diverse wildlife.
As it happens, you’ll be staying right next to this protected area at Hotel Paracas. Located on the water, this beach resort has its own private jetty used to run boat tours into the reserve. As for amenities, the resort features multiple pools surrounded by lush gardens and a spa & wellness center. Plus, all its suites offer jaw-dropping views of the Pacific coastline and offshore islands.
Day 12: Day Trip to the Ballestas Islands, Pisco Distillery Tour
Indulge your inner naturalist on a half-day adventure to the Ballestas Islands. The speedboat leaves in the morning right from your hotel pier, and from there, you’ll zip across the water on a quick trip to the “Galápagos of Peru.” As you cruise around the Ballestas’ three main islands, you’ll observe exotic marine life and avian species such as sea lions, penguins, marine iguanas, Inca terns, Peruvian boobies, oystercatchers, and more. Keep your camera ready, as you’ll have plenty of opportunities to snap epic shots of the area’s wildlife in its natural habitat.
Throughout the trip, your knowledgeable guide will impart fascinating information about the islands and their resident wildlife. You’ll learn all about the history of the Ballestas Islands, their geological formation, and the importance of protecting this biodiversity hotspot. The boat will also pass by The Chandelier, a mysterious geoglyph etched into the surface of a hill. The Chandelier is visible only from the sea, and its purpose and origin remain a mystery to this day.
After returning to the pier, you’ll transfer by vehicle inland to La Caravedo. This distillery produces pisco, the grape brandy regarded as Peru’s national spirit. Moreover, it’s the oldest such distillery in the nation, dating to the 17th century. On a tour of the vineyards and production facilities, you’ll enjoy a tasting of the top five piscos produced on-site. Capping the tour is a traditional lunch, after which you’ll return to your hotel.
Day 13: Visit a Scallop Farm, Ride Dune Buggies, Sunset Picnic
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast followed by relaxation by the pool or perhaps a kayak ride or standup paddleboarding session along the coast. Around midday, you’ll meet a local guide, hop in a vehicle, and transfer to Paracas National Reserve. During this outing, you’ll stop at prime viewpoints to snap photos of secluded beaches where rocky desert cliffs collide with the Pacific Ocean. For lunch, you’ll visit a nearby restaurant and scallop farm. Not only will you sample some of the best (and freshest) shellfish anywhere, but you’ll also tour the operation and learn all about the process of scallop farming.
Afterward, return to your hotel for a bit of free time in the afternoon. A little later, you’ll meet another guide for the 30-minute ride inland, where the coastal cliffs give way to huge rolling dunes. Upon arrival at this “California Desert,” you’ll meet a team of expert desert drivers and trade your regular vehicle for a dune buggy. After loading sandboards into the buggy, you’ll set off on a thrilling ride up and over the dunes like you’re on an arid roller coaster.
Along the way, your team will stop at the best spots to carve sand on the board. Then, just before sunset, you’ll transfer to a special lookout point on the dunes, throw down a blanket, and enjoy a picnic and sundowner glasses of wine as the last rays of light gild the Peruvian coast, punctuating your time in this ancient and beautiful country. After the sunset, you’ll return to your hotel.
Day 14: Transfer to Lima, Depart
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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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
