19 Days/18 Nights April - September Moderate
Peru: Inca Culture Machu Picchu, Jungle the best of Iquitos, Cordillera Blanca Santa Cruz trek and Mini Huayhuash days / Peruvian Andes / Trekking around the most beautiful and exciting peaks on Earth! Machu Picchu, Amazon jungle and more!!!
Peru is the country that can completely satisfy all human tastes, preferences and energy! The people there are extremely earthy, humble and kind - a mentality too close to the senses of much of humanity. It is unique to Peru - Nature, mysticism and unparalleled world cultural and historical heritage!
In short, in the 18 days, we will have an 8-day trek in the area of the most beautiful peaks on Earth - Alpamayo, Artesonrahu, Chacraraju, Chopicalqui, Yerupaja and many more, meetings with the Incas culture and lifestyle in Machu Picchu, Cusco and Olantaytambo - one of the 7 Wonders of the New World, 4 days in the Amazon jungle where all sorts of adventures and more adventures happen!!!
This is not spa tourism! A hectic journey by plane and midnight buses (united by the idea of our shortest time there to see as much as possible), life in the high mountain environment - acclimatization and cold! One thing to remember is a person who has decided to travel to such places - you must be ready to travel 10-12h per day on a plane or bus (train), hang at terminals, sleep a little and drink every second of the light part of the day, sometimes you won't have the opportunity to eat what you want, but then you catch up ... Like other adversity you have to overcome to see all the wonders of the world that are in excess in South America! The regime will normalize it when you return home and you will not regret this lifestyle during the trip - a precious memory is every moment of it !!! Our groups up there can swear it was the journey of their lives! :)
Lima is the capital: of Peru located on the arid Pacific coast of the country. Although its colonial center is preserved, it is an overflowing metropolis and one of the largest cities in South America. The Larco Museum houses a collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museum of the Nation traces the history of the ancient civilizations of Peru. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th century cathedral are the core of the old center of Lima.
Cusco is a city in the Peruvian: Andes that was the capital of the Inca Empire and is known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. The Plaza de Armas is the center of the ancient city, with galleries, carved wooden balconies and ruins of Inca walls. The convent of Santo Domingo, in baroque style, was built on the Temple of the Inca Sun (Qoricancha) and has archaeological remains of Inca stonework.
Machu Picchu: is an Inca citadel located in the heights of the Andes mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba river valley. It was built in the fifteenth century and then abandoned, and is famous for its sophisticated dry stone walls that combine huge blocks without the use of a mortar, fascinating buildings that relate to astronomical alignments and panoramic views. The exact use he had remains a mystery.
Iquitos is a Peruvian: port city and an access road to lodgings in the jungle and the northern Amazon villages. The Bethlehem district is known for its huge open-air street market and the rustic stilt houses that line the Itaya River. In the historic center, is the Plaza de Armas, surrounded by buildings with European influence dating back to the boom that the region had at the turn of the twentieth century with rubber production.
About the Santa Cruz Trek: The Santa Cruz trek is a popular 3 or 4 day trip with a backpack on the shoulder through the heart of the impressive Cordillera Blanca of Peru and most travelers use Huaraz, Peru as a place to establish their base.
A journey could not be more varied. A journey into the natural wonder of Peru.
Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash: Circuit is one of South America's premier multi-day treks. Turquoise lakes, high altitude passes, hot springs, towering snow capped peaks; all packed into a compact range that measures only 30 km (18.6 mi) long and 15 km (9.3 mi) wide.
Join an unforgettable trip with us "Peru Expeditions Tours"
Day 1: Flight from Europe, USA, Canada, etc - Country of origin to Peru
Day 2: Lima city morning transport to the airport - Flight to Cusco
Day 3: Cusco city - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Salinas de Maras and Moray
Day 4: Cusco - Short walk in the center or a fast visit to Sacsayhuaman
Day 5: Iquitos - our first day - 4 days of the jungle life time, unforgettable journey
Day 6: Amazone - visit the Jaguas tribe and sing, of the jungle life time, unforgettable journey
Day 7: Amazone - Exploring of the jungle life time, unforgettable journey
Day 8: Amazone - Exploring of the jungle life time - Back to Iquitos - Flight to Lima
Day 9: Lima - transfer to the bus station - By bus 8hrs 400km to Huaraz
Day 10: Huaraz - Transfer via Santa River - Cebollapampa - Hiking to Laguna 69 (4650 m) - Back to Yuracoral Camp
Day 11: Cebollapampa/Yuracoral - Transfer via Portachuelo Pass (4650 m) - Huaripampa (3550 m) - continue hiking to Paria Camp (3800 m)
Day 12: Paria Camp - Trekking to Pass Punta Union (4750 m) - Downhill walk to Taullipampa Camp (4250 m)
Day 13: Taullipampa Camp - Trekking to Llamacoral (3760 m)
Day 14: Llamacoral Camp - Downhill walk to Pueblo Cashapampa (2900 m) - Private transpor to Huaraz city
Day 15: Huaraz - Private transport to Quartelhuain (4150 m)
Day 16: Quartelwain - Tekking up to pass Called Rondoy/Sambulla (4800 m) - Jahuacocha Camp (4060 m)
Day 17: Jahuacocha - Trekking Jahuapunta Pass (4650 m) - Village of Pocpa (3600 m); Transfer to Huaraz - Night Bus to Lima
Day 18: Arrival Lima Capital city - flight back to Lima and go back USA, Canada, Europa, etc
Day 19: Return flight - Arrival home
Day 1: Flight from Europe, USA, Canada, etc - Country of origin to Peru
Flight from Europe or the country of origin (USA or Canada), etc. Arrival in Lima - Transfer Hotel the large city in South America; population approximately 11 million. Rest or explore the city on your own. Overnight Hotel (-/-/-)
Day 2: Lima city morning transport to the airport - Flight to Cusco
Arrival to Lima and flight to Cusco, for the coming days, scene change is announced: from nature to culture. Our trip to Peru takes us via Lima to the south of Peru to Cusco. The former capital of the Inca empire is rich in churches and palaces from the Spanish colonial era. A vibrant city that you just have to let yourself be.in the afternoon visit the capital city of the Incas and Peruvian culture. Fron Cusco private transport to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the holy river Urubamba! Accommodation and a stroll around one of the most unique places in Peru! Dinner and preparation for Machu Picchu!. Overnight Hotel (B/-/-)
Day 3: Cusco city - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Salinas de Maras and Moray
Our special service of a one day train trip to Machu Picchu takes you on one of the most wonderful train journeys of your lifetime
On our one day Machu Picchu tour by train, you will follow the Urubamba River downstream on a lovely train ride all the way to the cloud forest which surrounds Machu Picchu. Here you will enjoy the unparalleled landscape of the Peruvian Andes throughout the course of your journey. Upon arrival to the town of Aguas Calientes, you will embark of the magnificent trip up to Machu Picchu where you will have your guided tour of the archeological site. The train journey itself is filled with stunning views and will take just under 2 hours. You will then bus up to Machu Picchu where you will be given a guided tour of the site and learn about the Inca civilization, visiting all of the highlights of the ruins (2 hours).
After your guided tour, you and your guide will part ways and if you have booked an additional hike such as Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, you will have time for the hike as well as get to explore the site on your own. There are several places to explore that are not part of the tour such as the Inca bridge and the sun gate.
In the afternoon you will get back on the bus and head to Aguas Calientes town. You will then board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where a private van will be waiting for you to drive back to Cusco.
Note: This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or other events which are beyond our control. We will always do our best to follow the itinerary as closely as possible. Overnight Hotel (B/L/-)
Day 4: Cusco - Short walk in the center or a fast visit to Sacsayhuaman
Breakfast in the morning a short walk through the center. By noon flight to Lima. Tonight flight from Lima to Iquitos. Hotel accommodation. Overnight Hotel (B/L/-)
Day 5: Iquitos - our first day - 4 days of the jungle life time, unforgettable journey
First day of our 4-day program in the Amazon jungle. First encounter with the Amazon - the deepest on Earth - sailing. Watching piranhas, caimans, turtles, parrots and other animal species! Accommodation. Visit to the Tower near our camp (26m high) - opportunity to play a rap on it and a series of sports activities! Welcome cocktail and lunch from our hosts! Afternoon botanical walk and study of medicinal plants used in medicine. Night excursion with sightseeing of different types of spiders, tarantulas, scorpions, cicadas, owls, fireflies and many more nightlife. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 6: Amazone - visit the Jaguas tribe and sing, of the jungle life time, unforgettable journey
Sunrise and morning bird watching. We will visit the Jaguas tribe and sing, dance and perform other types of their customs! Following is the hunt for pirates !!! Visit to the famous tree "Ceiba de la Selba" - over 500g, over 100m high and over 4m in diameter !!! This is followed by a wedding with Tarzan Creepers, followed by legends, stories and mythologies from the Amazon, told to us by a local guide! Evening Swimming in the Amazon. :) Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 7: Amazone - Exploring of the jungle life time, unforgettable journey
Breakfast and watching monkeys, toucans, parrots and anacondas. Then it is another attraction and culmination - pink and gray dolphins. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in our jungle adventure package for all 4 days. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 8: Amazone - Exploring of the jungle life time - Back to Iquitos - Flight to Lima
Last day, but not in significance - we will have a full range of activities, including trekking, fishing and sailing (more details on enrollment). They will teach us to make alcoholic cocktails of local fruits and so on. We will feed the birds, visit more villages and delve into their way of life and culture, and finally plant a tree that is an important and responsible custom in the Amazon jungle! Transfer to Iquitos and flight to Lima. Transfer and hotel accommodation. Overnight Hotel (B/L/-)
Day 9: Lima - transfer to the bus station - By bus 8hrs 400km to Huaraz
After our breakfast. Transfer to the bus station and travel by luxury bus to Huaraz 8 hours and 30 minutes, about 400 km. Overnight Hotel (B/L/-)
Day 10: Huaraz - Transfer via Santa River - Cebollapampa - Hiking to Laguna 69 (4650 m) - Back to Yuracoral Camp
Early breakfast in the morning, we drive with our private transport via Santa River about 3hrs to get Yuracoral (3800 m) where is going to be our camp, from Cebollapampa where our private transport will leave us, we starting our adventure to the Laguna 69. It has been called the most famous and well known lake in the Cordillera Blanca. Our trail winds through picturesque montane forests and a somewhat marshy area, always alongside a steep and daunting ridge. Behind us, the fortress-like peak of the ice giant Huascarán looms. Winding trails lead us past several wild foaming waterfalls to the lake. Laguna 69 is flanked by glacial moraines. Immediately above the deep blue surface of the lake, we see the steep ice walls of Chacraraju, Nevado Pisco, Huandoys, Chopicalqui, Yanapaccha, Huascaran South and Norht, which is the highest mountain in Peru. We will reach the Laguna 69 about (4650 m). One of the most beautiful likes in Cordillera Blanca, We will see the Nevado Chacraraju very close, also we will see some avalanches and that mountain is most difficult to climb of the 6000 m peaks in the Cordillera Blanca. After rest and pictures, we return to Yuracoral. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 11: Cebollapampa/Yuracoral - Transfer via Portachuelo Pass (4650 m) - Huaripampa (3550 m) - continue hiking to Paria Camp (3800 m)
From our camp in Yuracoral, we transfer in the minibus to Portachuelo Pass (4650 m) on the east side of the Cordillera Blanca. We arrive in the village of Vaqueria (3,750 m). In this small village our pack animals are waiting. We take a short hike to our camp at Huaripampa (3550 m). Our Camp is in Paria (3800 m). Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 12: Paria Camp - Trekking to Pass Punta Union (4750 m) - Downhill walk to Taullipampa Camp (4250 m)
Our route takes us farther up the Huaripampa valley, from our Camp Paria (3800 m). Due to the rather about 4 hours hiking to our highest pass, we can see Punta Union Pass (4750 m). Today we cross Punta Union Pass. From the pass we can see all of the Santa Cruz valley and the trail that we will follow. From the pass we can enjoy the view of the mountains Paria, Artesonraju witch is logo Paramont pictures, Quitaraju, Taurillaraju and much more!. After stopping for a while on the pass for photos, we descend about 3 hours to Taullipampa camp (4250 m). Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 13: Taullipampa Camp - Trekking to Llamacoral (3760 m)
After breakfast, we embark on another challenging and heartbreaking day. Following is a moderate uphill slope, after which we will enter the meadow, where the base camp of Nevado Alpamayo (4300 m) known as the most beautiful mountain in the world - a fantastic place that does not leave us! Of course, we have lunch and take pictures! In the afternoon we will descend to the turquoise lakes of Jatuncocha and Ichikcocha to reach the camp for our last tent lodging - Llamacoral (3760 m) Tents are waiting for us again, our dinner is served in the typical style, and we stand and wonder how it is possible to do all this and such in such a heavenly place. Today is our last night in tents Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 14: Llamacoral Camp - Downhill walk to Pueblo Cashapampa (2900 m) - Private transpor to Huaraz city
Last breakfast at the Cordillera Blanca followed by a 3 hour descent to Cashapampa (2900 m), today we say goodbye our local team as donky drivers, cooks, and guides. End of our trip, in the village Cashapampa is where transport awaits us and takes us to Huaraz. Enchanted but happy with the trekking, we merge with civilization again temporarily to taste its temptations - a warm hotel bathroom and restaurant. Overnight Hotel (B/L/-)
Day 15: Huaraz - Private transport to Quartelhuain (4150 m)
We start early with breakfast and transfer South of Huaraz, we drive with our private transport to Quartelwain Camp (4150 m), we will see some peaks as Nevado Rondoy. Lunch and dinner at camp - memorable moments to life! Overnight stay at tents. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 16: Quartelwain - Tekking up to pass Called Rondoy/Sambulla (4800 m) - Jahuacocha Camp (4060 m)
We have breakfast and take to the shaking pass of called Rondoy/Sambunia (4800 m). We are up and numb for about 3-4 hours. We have lunch and go down to Jahuacocha camp (4060 m) - our last wild night in Peru. Dinner is unforgettable and the colors of the sunset will leave us forever in Peru! Overnight in tents. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 17: Jahuacocha - Trekking Jahuapunta Pass (4650 m) - Village of Pocpa (3600 m); Transfer to Huaraz - Night Bus to Lima
Last day of this trek. Climb the last pass - Jahua Punta (4650 m) 3hrs up / where we will look at another part of the Cordillera Huayhuash. We dine on this divine view and after about 2 hours of descent, we finish our great adventure filled with so many experiences. Here we leave our team of mule drivers and burros. Our private transport is waiting to return to the capital of Andes mountaineering, Huaraz. find ourselves in a transport that will take us back to civilization. We take a bath and catch the night bus to Lima. We sleep in luxury armchairs as if we were on a bed! :). Overnight on Bus (B/L/-)
Day 18: Arrival Lima Capital city - flight back to Lima and go back USA, Canada, Europa, etc
We spend the morning according to our own preferences. In the afternoon transfer to the airport and return flight to Switzerland, USA, Canada, Europa, etc. Overnight Flight (-/-/-)
Day 19: Return flight - Arrival home
Go back home - end tour in Peru / South America. Overnight fligh (-/-/-)
Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
Season: April - September
Difficulty: Moderate
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