Nature - Landscapes - Encounters
To the rhythms 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 an unforgettable adventure through Pérou's most spectacular landscapes, between ocean, desert, Andean mountains and ancestral traditions. This 21-day circuit takes you to the heart of a fascinating country where each stage reveals a new facet of its incredible cultural and natural wealth. From the buzz of Lima to the golden dunes of Huacachina, passing through the wild reserves of Paracas, you will experience unique and authentic moments. Throughout the journey, you will discover the treasures of the Sacred Valley, share the daily life of warm Andean communities and explore little-known archaeological sites. Encounters with locals, the flavors of Peruvian gastronomy and grandiose landscapes will punctuate your stay. You will cross colorful mountains, preserved valleys and villages steeped in history before reaching the mythical Machu Picchu, jewel of Incan civilization. The adventure continues on the shores of the majestic Lake Titicaca, where traditions and legends are still passed down from generation to generation. Between cultural immersion, exceptional hiking and moments of sharing, this trip promises unforgettable memories. An invitation to discover Pérou differently, in all its authenticity and diversity.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Lima
Welcome upon your arrival in Lima and transfer to your hotel.
Night at Hotel El Patio in a standard room.
Included: private arrival transfer, room & breakfast
Lima
Enjoy a unique culinary experience by tasting various specialties and beverages from Pérou in the Barranco district, one of the most beautiful, artistic and bohemian neighborhoods in Lima. Interact with our local hosts to learn how to prepare the famous ceviche and pisco sour. During this gastronomic walk of 4 hours through the streets of Barranco, discover the historical and cultural details hidden behind each dish you will have the opportunity to taste.
Night at Hotel El Patio in a standard room.
Lima - Paracas
Private bus transfer from Lima to Paracas, with a stop near the magnificent Morón lagoon, nestled in the heart of the dunes.
We will venture into the desert where Paracas National Reserve is located and visit its splendid beaches and cliffs. We will spend the rest of the day there before taking you to the hotel.
Free evening to taste local fishing products at the port, by the sea.
Night at Paracas Guest House in a standard room.
Included: private transport, site entrance(s), English-speaking guide, private excursion, room & breakfast
Paracas - Huacachina
Early in the morning, we will embark for the Ballestas Islands, renowned for hosting many 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 is produced, Perú's national spirit!
We set off for an unforgettable buggy adventure across the desert, until our dining and rest area. An extraordinary experience in the heart of the Huacachina dunes! For snow skiing enthusiasts, you will have the opportunity to try sand skiing here. You can race 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
Huacachina - Ica
This morning, you depart in a private vehicle for a superb excursion in the Ocucaje desert, to discover the Canyon de Los Perdidos.
This impressive fissure 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.
At a local home in Ica | Standard room: Night at Luis's.
Included: lunch, local guide, private transport, dinner, room & breakfast
Ica - Lima - Cusco
Free day in Cusco
To 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 the historic center of Cusco, 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 watch 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.
Yuncaypata - Inkilltambo - Cusco
Departure from your hotel by bus for approximately 30 minutes to the village of Yuncaypata, located in the heights of Cusco.
You will then begin a magnificent hike, mainly downhill, through the Cusco countryside to reach the Inkilltambo ruins. With your guide, you will explore this exceptional archaeological site, little frequented and remarkably preserved, a testament to the rich local heritage.
After the visit, you will enjoy a picnic in this natural and peaceful setting.
The hike will continue through a picturesque valley until the meeting point with your driver, who will take you back to your hotel.
Night at Llipimpac Guesthouse in a standard room.
Included: lunch, site entrance(s), English-speaking group excursion, room & breakfast
Pisac - Patabamba - Amaru Community
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, English-speaking group excursion, dinner, room & breakfast
Cusco - Amaru Community - Ollantaytambo
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 production of natural dyes. We will then witness demonstrations on the key stages of wool work: shearing, spinning, skeining, dyeing and color fixing, before discovering manual weaving.
The iconographic patterns, 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 transportation, Room, breakfast
Huayopata
Today, you will travel to Huahyopata, located on the Amazonian route leading to Machu Picchu.
Upon your arrival, Julia and her family will welcome you warmly. You will have free time to settle into your rooms before sharing lunch.
In the afternoon, accompanied by Julia or her husband, you will explore their coffee and citrus plantations. You will discover the entire production process of Peruvian coffee, from plant to cup, and will have the opportunity to prepare your own coffee for a tasting.
In the evening, you will share dinner with your host family and spend the night on site.
Night at Julia and her family's place in Huayopata.
Included: lunch, English-speaking group excursion, public transport, dinner, room & breakfast
Huayopata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
This morning, you'll start the day with a typical breakfast before returning to the fields of your host family. After discovering coffee the previous day, you'll explore Peruvian cacao today. The basis of our beloved chocolate, cacao and its production process are often misunderstood. This half-day therefore promises to be rich in learning and discoveries!
Mid-morning, we'll 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 will be able to catch a glimpse of the ancient Incan citadel, majestically perched at the top of the mountain.
Night at Sacred Stone Boutique in a standard room.
Included: lunch, English-speaking group excursion, public transport, excursion, room & breakfast
Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu
You will need to reach the main avenue of Aguas Calientes to take a shuttle that will take you to the entrance of Machu Picchu. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes
Today probably marks one of the highlights of your trip!
You will discover the Inca city of Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of Inca architecture, listed as a World Heritage site and recognized as one of the 7 new wonders of the world. Nestled between the Andes and the jungle, Machu Picchu remained unknown for centuries, until Hiram Bingham, with the support of National Geographic, began to reveal its unique richness.
Yet, Machu Picchu still holds many mysteries… You will wander at your own pace through the streets of this city that seems frozen in time. You will also have time to isolate yourself to contemplate this site in complete serenity.
After exploring the Inca citadel, you will take a bus down to the village of Aguas Calientes. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo
You will take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Night at Hotel Sol Natura Ollantay in standard room.
Included: shuttle to Machu Picchu, site entrance(s), English-speaking guide, shuttle back from Machu Picchu, train ticket, room & breakfast
Ollantaytambo - Cusco
We will begin our visit at Ollantaytambo to explore the remarkable Inca ruins of this village.
We will continue our exploration of the Sacred Valley by visiting the agronomic laboratory of Moray, which you will discover in the company of 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
Waqra Pukara - Cusipata
We will pick you up directly at your hotel to 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 the hike.
Access to the archaeological complex of Waqra Pukara is via different trails. Depending on your level and the conditions of the day, your guide will choose the most suitable itinerary. The hike will last on average 5 hours, offering a true physical adventure.
The panorama upon arrival fully justifies the effort: perched above the Apurimac canyon, the fortress of Waqra Pukara occupies a central place in the region's history. Astronomical observatory, place of worship or theatre of battles, this little-known site reveals its full heritage importance through your guide's explanations.
After the visit, we will meet up with 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
Palcoyo - Ananiso Canyon - Raqchi
We will pick you up early in the morning to head south of Cusco, towards the Palcoyo rainbow mountain range, the starting point for today's hike.
On site, you will have the opportunity to admire the unique and colorful landscapes before beginning a magnificent walk, mainly 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 our 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 their feet in the water.
We will then return to the village, where our driver will be waiting for us for the return journey.
Overnight in the Raqchi community.
Included: breakfast, lunch, site entrance(s), English-speaking group excursion, private transport, dinner, room & breakfast
Raqchi - Llachon
This morning, we take a private transfer towards Llachon Village, located on the edge of Lake Titicaca.
Along the way, several stops will be possible to discover remarkable sites. We will notably explore 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
Llachon
In 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 Island of Amantani, located in the heart of Lake Titicaca. There, you will have free time to explore the village and discover local customs. You can also choose to climb to the top of the island in one hour to visit the temple dedicated to Pachamama and enjoy spectacular views over the lake.
Return to Llachon in the afternoon.
If navigating on Titicaca has always been a dream, this experience is made for you. After equipping yourself, 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 craft, 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.
Overnight stay with a host family in Llachon.
Included: private excursion, equipment rental, English-speaking guide, dinner, room & breakfast
Llachon
At Llachon Village, we offer you various immersion activities with your host family.
Boat excursion: Llachon - Amantani - Llachon
From the Capachica peninsula, we will set sail for Amantani Island, in the heart of Lake Titicaca. Once there, you will have free time to visit the village and discover local traditions. Another option is to take a hike of approximately 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 expected in the afternoon.
Overnight stay with local families in Llachon.
Included: private boat, private excursion, English-speaking guide, dinner, room & breakfast
Llachon - Puno
In Llachon, we offer you various immersive activities with your host family.
Excursion - Uros Titino: we will depart 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 location
- Internal flights unless mentioned as included
- Airport taxes during the trip
- Your mandatory travel insurance (accident, repatriation)
- What is not included in the section "The price includes"
Included
- The journey as described in the itinerary
- Support provided by a Pasión Andina guide (if this option is selected)
- The services of local teams (guides, drivers, muleteers, etc.)
- Hotel nights, as described, on a double room basis
- Necessary transports for the smooth running of the trip (taxis, buses, trains, flights)
- The entrance fees for 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.
Your documents are accessible in the Documents tab of your trip.
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
