Nature - Landscapes - Encounters
At the rhythm of Andean communities, between coastal deserts and sacred peaks of Pérou.
Duration
21 days
From
US$3,392/pers.
Ideal seasons
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
rustique
Travelers
Couple, Solo, With friends
The spirit of travel
Embark on a 21-day journey through the multiple faces of Pérou, from the Pacific coasts to the Andean highlands. After the hustle and bustle of Lima, head to the wild landscapes of Paracas then the golden dunes of Huacachina, before gradually gaining altitude towards the mountains.
In the Andes, the journey favors both landscapes and encounters. Villages, local communities, lesser-known archaeological sites and living traditions punctuate your route. In the heart of the Sacred Valley, hikes and cultural discoveries immerse you in the history of Incan civilization, while colorful mountains and pristine valleys offer some of the most beautiful panoramas of the journey.
The legendary Machu Picchu marks one of the highlights of the adventure, before continuing to the shores of Lake Titicaca, where legends and traditions are still passed down from generation to generation. Between major highlights and more intimate stops, this journey offers a complete discovery of Pérou, punctuated by hiking, encounters and the flavors of local gastronomy.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Welcome to Lima
Welcome to Lima and transfer to your hotel.
Night at Hotel El Patio in a standard room.
Included: private arrival transfer, room & breakfast
Lima - Gastronomic tour in the Barranco neighborhood
In Lima, you enjoy a gastronomic city tour in Barranco, one of the most artistic and bohemian neighborhoods of the capital. Throughout this 4-hour culinary walk, you discover several classics of Peruvian gastronomy as well as different emblematic drinks from the country.
This experience is also an opportunity to exchange with local hosts and learn more about the preparation of ceviche and pisco sour. Throughout the visit, you also discover the historical and cultural dimensions linked to the dishes you taste.
Night at Hotel El Patio in a standard room.
Route to Paracas and discovery of Morón Lagoon
Private bus transfer from Lima to Paracas, with a stop near the magnificent Morón lagoon, nestled in the heart of the dunes.
On the route from Lima to Paracas, we will make a stop to visit the site Pachacamac, the most important ceremonial center on the Peruvian coast during the pre-Inca and Inca periods. This sacred place was occupied over the centuries by several Andean civilizations, such as the Lima, Wari, Ichma, and finally the Inca Empire, while maintaining its role as a religious center around the Oracle of Pachacamac.
We will explore different pyramidal temples from various periods, such as the Adobitos Temple, the Old Temple, the Painted Temple, and the Temple of the Sun. Beyond the ruins, we will visit the museum on site, which displays pottery, textiles, shells, stone ornaments and the wooden idol of Pachacamac, discovered during the 1938 excavations.
Night at Paracas Guest House in a standard room.
Included: private transport, site entrance(s), English-speaking guide, private excursion, room & breakfast
Huacachina Desert: buggy, sandboard and night under the stars
Early in the morning, we will board for the Ballestas Islands, renowned for hosting numerous birds and marine mammals, including the famous Humboldt penguin. We will return to the port around 10am.
A private driver will take you from Paracas to Huacachina, with a stop at a vineyard where the famous Pisco, the national spirit of Pérou, is produced!
We embark on an unforgettable buggy adventure through the desert, until our dining and rest location. An extraordinary experience in the heart of the Huacachina dunes! For snow skiing enthusiasts, you will have the opportunity here to try sand skiing. You will be able to ride down between 5 and 7 different dunes, accompanied by your instructor and your buggy driver.
After a delicious barbecue, you will spend the night in the heart of the desert. An unforgettable experience!
Included: site entrance(s), group excursion (English-Spanish), guide (local language), private transport, private excursion, evening meal, Night camping, excursion
Canyon of Los Perdidos from Ica
This morning, you depart in a private vehicle for a superb excursion into the Ocucaje desert, discovering the Canyon de Los Perdidos.
This impressive chasm in the heart of the desert invites you to explore it at your own pace, accompanied by your driver. Your lunch will be served as a box lunch.
Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
With a local family in Ica | Standard room: Night at Luis's.
Included: lunch, local guide, private transport, dinner, room & breakfast
Transfer to the Andes
Free day in Cusco
Today, take a free day to explore the ancient capital of the Inca empire, Cusco, a city full of hidden treasures.
We recommend the following activities: visit Cusco's historic center, San Pedro market, the San Blas neighborhood, the 4 ruins, a horseback ride at Devil's Balcony, take a cooking class, attend a pisco demonstration or admire a sunset from the San Blas or San Cristobal viewpoint.
Recommended restaurants: Masha, Inka Grill, Pachapapa, Calle del Medio, Kion, Green Point, Avocado Toast & More, Yaku, Papacho's, Uchu.
Recommended cafés: Pantastico, La Bo'M Crêperie, Three Monkeys, Aulita Café, Indie Coffee Cusco.
Recommended bars: Los Perros, Museo del Pisco, República del Pisco, KM 0, Salvajes, Cholos Cervecería, Aura Restobar.
Night at Llipimpac Guesthouse in a standard room.
Hiking from Yuncaypata to Inkiltambo, in the heights of Cusco
Today, we will pick you up at your hotel for a bus journey of approximately half an hour to the village of Yuncaypata, located in the heights of Cusco.
From this point, we will begin a pleasant hike mainly downhill through the countryside of Cusco, until we reach the ruins of Inkilltambo.
Accompanied by our guide, we will explore this superb archaeological complex, little-known but remarkably well-preserved, a precious testament to local heritage.
After the visit, we will enjoy our picnic in this peaceful and rejuvenating natural setting.
To conclude, we will continue our hike through a beautiful valley until we meet our driver, who will take you back to your hotel.
Night at Llipimpac Guesthouse in a standard room.
Immersion in the Andes
We start the day by discovering the ruins of Pisac.
A superb hike will take us from the archaeological complex to the village market.
Then, we will join the Patabamba community, where we will prepare a pachamanca, a traditional Andean meal, which we will share with our hosts. The day will end with a return to Cusco.
Night in the Amaru community.
Included: general tourist ticket, lunch, group excursion in English, dinner, room & breakfast
Amaru Community
Today, immersion in the Amaru community to discover the art of Andean textiles.
After a warm welcome, we will accompany the villagers to harvest flowers and leaves used in the manufacture of natural dyes. We will then witness demonstrations of the key stages of wool work: shearing, spinning, skeining, dyeing and color fixing, before discovering manual weaving.
The iconographic motifs, rich in symbolism for the inhabitants of Amaru, will be explained to us with their most striking meanings. We will then visit the exhibition room to discover and purchase various Andean textiles (blankets, scarves, bags, belts, etc.).
The day will conclude with an Andean meal prepared with local products.
Night at Hotel Valle Inca in a standard room.
Included: lunch, English-speaking guide, private transport, Room, breakfast
Huayopata : immersion in a Peruvian coffee plantation
Today, you will head towards Huahyopata, located on the Amazon road that leads to Machu Picchu.
Upon your arrival in Huayopata, you will be welcomed by Julia and her family. You will have some free time to settle into your rooms before enjoying lunch.
In the afternoon, you will set out with Julia or her husband to explore the family's coffee and citrus plantations. You will discover the entire process of Peruvian coffee production, from plant to cup, and will have the opportunity to prepare your own coffee for tasting.
In the evening, you will share dinner with your host family and spend the night there.
Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes Hike, at the Gates of Machu Picchu
This morning, you will start the day with a typical breakfast before returning to the fields of your host family. After discovering coffee the day before, you will explore today Peruvian cacao. The basis of our beloved chocolate, cacao and its production process are often misunderstood. This half-day promises to be rich in learning and discoveries!
Mid-day, we will continue our journey towards our next stop: Hidroelectrica.
Hidroeléctrica → Aguas Calientes
From Hidroelectrica, you will start a hike of approximately 3h30 to 4h until Aguas Calientes, the last village before the famous Machu Picchu.
Be attentive during this walk: at times, you may catch a glimpse of the ancient Inca citadel, perched majestically at the summit of the mountain.
Night at Sacred Stone Boutique in a standard room.
Included: lunch, group excursion in English, public transport, excursion, room & breakfast
Discovery of Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes
You will take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, the last village before the famous Machu Picchu.
The journey lasts approximately 1h45.
Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu
You will need to go to the main avenue of Aguas Calientes to take a shuttle that will take you to the entrance of the Machu Picchu. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
Today marks probably one of the highlights of your trip!
The Machu Picchu stands at 2,430 m altitude in the heart of the tropical forest, in an exceptional setting. This site represents probably one of the most impressive urban achievements of the Inca Empire at its peak. Its immense walls, terraces and ramps seem to be sculpted harmoniously into the rocky cliffs.
We will enjoy a guided tour of approximately 2 hours with our local guide, followed by free time for you to explore this wonder of the world at your own pace.
Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes
After your visit to Machu Picchu, you will hike back down to Aguas Calientes, a trek of approximately 1h30.
If you prefer to go down by bus to the village instead, it is possible to buy your ticket at the exit of the site.
You will take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, where the train company will welcome you to board a shuttle bus that will take you to Wanchaq station in Cusco.
Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo
You will take the train from Aguas Calientes towards Ollantaytambo.
Night at Hotel Sol Natura Ollantay in a standard room.
Sacred Valley of the Incas: Ollantaytambo, Moray and Chinchero
We will begin our visit at Ollantaytambo to explore the remarkable Incan ruins of this village.
We will continue our exploration of the Sacred Valley by heading to the Moray agronomic laboratory, which you will discover with your guide.
Next, we will visit Chinchero, where we will participate in a captivating textile workshop to discover traditional weaving techniques, passed down from generation to generation.
Night at Llipimpac Guesthouse in a standard room.
Included: site entrance(s), English-speaking guide, private transport, room & breakfast
Trek in the Heart of the Peruvian Andes
We will pick you up directly from your hotel and head south of Cusco, towards the province of Acomayo, in the district of Pomacanchi. After approximately 3 hours of driving, our driver will drop us off at the starting point of our hike.
Access to the archaeological complex of Waqra Pukara can be made by different trails. Depending on your hiking level and the conditions of the day, your guide will select the most appropriate itinerary. The average hiking time for this day of discovery is approximately 5 hours.
This adventure represents a true physical challenge, but the spectacular panorama that awaits you upon arrival is well worth the effort! Perched above the Apurimac canyon, the Waqra Pukara fortress held a central and essential role in the history of the region.
Astronomical observatory, place of worship or theater of decisive battles, you will discover with your guide all the importance of this little-known site for local heritage.
After completing our visits, we will rejoin our driver for the return journey.
Night at Cusipata River Lodge in a standard room.
Included: lunch, breakfast, site entrance(s), English-speaking guide, private excursion, private transport, dinner, room & breakfast, guide fees
Rainbow Mountain of Palcoyo and Ananiso Canyon
We will pick you up early in the morning to head south of Cusco, toward the Palcoyo rainbow mountain range, the starting point of our day's hike.
On site, you will have the opportunity to admire the unique and colorful landscapes before beginning a magnificent walk, primarily downhill, to the village of Ananiso. This approximately 4-hour route offers spectacular views of the Ausangate mountain range, which serves as a backdrop throughout the itinerary.
Upon arrival in Ananiso, we will take an extended break to rest and enjoy our lunch. Once refreshed, we will set out to explore the Ananiso canyon, located just a few minutes from the village. This site, millions of years old, offers a spectacular setting and is home to rock paintings that the most adventurous can admire by wading through a small portion of river, with feet in the water.
We will then return to the village, where our driver will be waiting for us for the return journey.
Night in the community of Raqchi.
Included: breakfast, lunch, site entrance fee(s), English-speaking group excursion, private transport, dinner, room & breakfast
From Raqchi to Lake Titicaca: Tinajani Canyon and Llachón
This morning, we take a private transfer towards the Village of Llachon, located on the banks of the Lake Titicaca.
Along the way, several stops will be possible to discover remarkable sites. We will notably explore the Tinajani Canyon, with its impressive rock formations, and a Puya Raimondi forest, a plant endemic to the Andes.
Arrival in Llachon is scheduled for late afternoon.
Night in a local home in Llachon.
Included: private transfer, English-speaking guide, dinner, room & breakfast
Llachón: Homestay Experience on the Shore of Lake Titicaca
At Llachon, we offer you various enriching activities in the company of your host family.
Set off by boat from Llachon, on the Capachica peninsula, to the Amantani Island, located in the heart of the Titicaca Lake. On site, you will have free time to explore the village and discover local customs. You can also choose to climb the island's summit in one hour to visit the temple dedicated to Pachamama and enjoy a spectacular view of the lake.
Return to Llachon in the afternoon.
If sailing on Titicaca has always been a dream, this experience is made for you. After being equipped, head to the village port where your kayaks will be waiting on the beach. Spend several hours paddling on the world's highest navigable lake, an unforgettable adventure that will test your arms and your breath!
Discover one of the most emblematic activities of the women of Llachon: textile production. Learn the different stages of this traditional know-how, such as the choice of wools, dyeing techniques and their meanings. A true way of life passed down from generation to generation, which will surely fascinate you.
Night at a local home in Llachon.
Included: private excursion, equipment rental, English-speaking guide, dinner, room & breakfast
Amantani Island: excursion on Lake Titicaca
At Llachon Village, we offer you various activities immersed with your host family.
Boat excursion: Llachon - Amantani - Llachon
From the Capachica peninsula, we will embark for Amantani Island, in the heart of Lake Titicaca. There, you will have free time to visit the village and discover local traditions. Another option is to take a hike of about 1 hour to the top of the island, where there is a temple dedicated to Pachamama, offering spectacular panoramic views of the lake.
Return to Llachon planned in the afternoon.
Overnight with a local family in Llachon.
Included: private boat, private excursion, English-speaking guide, dinner, room & breakfast
The Uros Titino Islands
In Llachon, we offer you various immersive activities with your host family.
Excursion - Uros Titino: we will embark from Llachon towards Puno, on the Capachica peninsula. Along the way, we will stop at the Uros Titino islands, where you will discover the lifestyle and daily life of the inhabitants of this unique environment.
Night at Las Casitas del Titicaca lodge in a standard room.
Included: private boat, private excursion, English-speaking guide, lunch, dinner, excursion, private transport, room & breakfast
Price per person
Indicative price per person, based on double room. Each trip is customized according to your preferences.
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- The international flight to the departure point of the tour and from the end point
- Domestic flights unless mentioned as included
- Airport taxes during the trip
- Your mandatory travel insurance (accident, repatriation)
- What is not included in the "Price includes" section
Included
- The trip as described in the itinerary
- The supervision by a Pasión Andina guide (if option chosen)
- The services of local teams (guides, drivers, muleteers, etc.)
- Hotel nights, as described, on a double room basis
- Necessary transportation for the proper conduct of the trip (taxis, buses, trains, flights)
- Entrance fees to the activities mentioned
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- More than 60 days before departure: 40% of the total price (deposit retained)
- Between 60 and 30 days before departure: 50% of the total price
- Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total price
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
The information below concerns entry requirements for tourism stays in Peru. Entry regulations may change, so we recommend you verify the information with the official authorities before your departure.
Passport
To enter Peru, your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after your entry date and must contain at least one blank page for immigration stamps.
The document must be in good condition (no damaged, torn, or altered pages).
Tourism stay without a visa
Entry requirements depend on your nationality. You must verify the visa requirements and any visa exemptions applicable to you with the embassy or consulate of Peru in your country of residence.
Generally, immigration authorities may request:
an exit ticket from the country (return flight or onward travel),
proof of sufficient financial resources for the duration of your stay,
confirmation of an accommodation booking for the first nights.
Health and vaccinations
Vaccination requirements depend on your nationality and the regions you plan to visit. However, certain vaccinations are strongly recommended according to the areas visited:
yellow fever is recommended for travelers going to the Amazon regions and low-altitude areas (below 2,300 m); an international vaccination certificate may be required upon entry if you are arriving from a risk country,
updating routine vaccinations (hepatitis A, typhoid fever, tetanus) is advised.
Precautions against malaria are recommended in certain regions of the Peruvian Amazon. Consult a doctor or international vaccination center before your departure.
Travel with children
Minors must hold their own valid passport covering the duration of the stay.
When a minor travels without one or both parents, Peruvian authorities may require a notarized parental authorization, ideally translated into Spanish. Additional requirements may apply depending on your country of residence.
Entry requirements verification
Entry conditions may vary according to your nationality. You must check with the embassy or consulate of Peru in your country of residence to verify the specific requirements that apply to you.
To participate in our trips, it is strongly recommended to have assistance and repatriation insurance as well as foreign medical expenses coverage.
Your local agency encourages you to familiarize yourself with the specific contract developed with our partner CHAPKA ASSURANCES and AXA ASSISTANCE.
To subscribe to insurance, find out about coverage and rates, follow the link below.
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If you choose to subscribe to one of these plans, the agreement detailing all coverage and the procedure for filing a claim are available on the insurer's website.
Your local agency will be aware of it, but only the participant is responsible for complying with the claim notification procedures. The participant must therefore keep this agreement with them for the entire duration of their trip.
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Visitors can stay in Peru without a visa. A valid passport for at least 6 months after entry is required. The immigration form (TAM) is now electronic and must be completed upon arrival. Before booking your trip, check the entry requirements applicable to your nationality with the Peruvian consular authorities.
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For a quality tailor-made trip, budget between 160 and 270 euros per day per person, including accommodation, meals, internal transportation and English-speaking guide. International flights (900-1400 euros round-trip) are additional. Access to Machu Picchu (permit, train, bus) represents a separate budget.
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Absolutely. We adapt each trip to match our travelers' profiles. For families, we prioritize relaxed paces, family-friendly accommodations, fun and educational activities, and comfortable private transfers. Our local English-speaking guides know how to capture children's attention with age-appropriate anecdotes.
It's simple. You exchange with our local team to define your wishes, budget and dates. You receive a detailed itinerary proposal within 48 hours. You adjust every detail together until it's perfect. You confirm and travel with peace of mind. Your local agency remains available 7 days a week throughout your trip.
In case of emergency, contact your local agency immediately.
Payment is generally made in two installments.
Our agency is part of the Nomadays network, registered in France. You benefit from APST (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) coverage, which protects 100% of your funds. Secure payment, repatriation insurance included, and English-speaking assistance 24/7 on the ground throughout your stay.
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Explorer of the Andes and Forgotten Worlds, based in Cusco
Peru often feels like traveling through several worlds in a single trip. Each region tells a different story, with its own landscapes, traditions, and its own way of experiencing time.
— Lionel
