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- 19 Days/18 Nights
- April - September
- Moderate


Travel Program
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
Flight
Arrval with plane to Peru
Meals
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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
Flight
1 Hour with plane.
Tours/Hiking
1 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-
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
Driving
2 Hours approx by bus.
Tours/Hiking
1 Hours approx tours
Meals
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
Driving
1 Hours approx by bus.
Tours/Hiking
3 Hours approx tours
Meals
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
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx by bus.
Tours/Hiking
1 Hours approx tours
Flight
1 Hour approx with plane.
Meals
B/L/-
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
Hotel
Driving
2 Hours approx by bus.
Tours/Hiking
1 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-
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
Hotel
Driving
2 Hours approx by bus.
Tours/Hiking
3 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-
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
Driving
2 Hours approx by bus.
Tours/Hiking
1 Hours approx tours
Flight
1 Hour with plane.
Meals
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
Driving
8 Hours approx by bus.
Tours/Hiking
1 Hours approx tours
Meals
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
Camping
Driving
6 Hours approx by bus
Tours/Hiking
6 Hours approx tours
Meals
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
Camping
Driving
4 Hours approx by bus
Tours/Hiking
4 Hours approx tours
Meals
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
Camping
Tours/Hiking
8 Hours approx tours
Meals
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
Camping
Tours/Hiking
6 Hours approx tours
Meals
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
Driving
3 Hours approx by bus
Tours/Hiking
5 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/D
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
Camping
Driving
4 Hours by bus.
Tours/Hiking
5 Hours approx tours
Meals
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
Camping
Tours/Hiking
5 Hours approx tours
Meals
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
Hotel
Driving
4 Hours approx by bus.
Tours/Hiking
5 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/D
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
Hotel
Driving
8 Hours by bus.
Meals
B/L/D
Day 19: Return flight - Arrival home
Go back home – end tour in Peru / South America.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours by bus.
Flight
Go back with plane to home.
Meals
B/L/D
Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
What's Included
Services included in the prices:
- Flight Lima – Cusco
- Flight Lima – Iquitos – Lima
- All transfers as shedule program
- Food details in the program and below here
- All taxi services in Peru
- All bus and minibuses – to Ollantaytambo, Lima, and Huaraz
- All nights in Peru (including tents). The rooms are double or triple and have a private bathroom. For a single room / tent is extra payment
- Train to Machu Picchu. Modest handwriting on the train
- Machu Picchu entrance
- Breakfasts at all hotels – breakfasts usually include bread, butter, sweets, eggs, tea, coffee. Some may have a richer menu
- 4-day program in the Amazon jungle – 3 nights and breakfast, lunch and dinner for all 4 days
- Professional bilingual guide who speaks Spanish and English
- Altitude trekking equipment – tents, supports. Luggage for the mountain should not exceed 16-17kg.
- Food – fully absorbed in the jungle and 8 days
- Food – fully absorbed in the 2: Cordillera Blanca & Huayhuash
- Full time mountain boarding + breakfast at the hotel in Huaraz
- A horse that can take down a person when needed
- Bottles with oxygen when needed / problem /; private transfers from Huaraz to the mountains and back; entrances to the mountain National Parks; first aid material
- Local trekking guide for Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash
- Pick-ups from Lima airport to the Hotel and viceversa
Not included:
- Restaurants in cities: Lunch and dinner in Lima, Iquitos and Cusco
- Entrances to the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast on the first morning
- Sleeping bag that can be rented at our office
- Tips for the guide and field staff recommended 200 USD
- Travel and medical insurance & emergency evacuation insurance
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Personal Equipment
- International flight from USA, Europe, Canada, etc.
- Travel luggage and Travel cancellation insurance
- Not mentioned food and beverages
- Personal Spending
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, mountaineering or mountaineering is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.
These items should be on your hiking checklist:
Hiking backpack for hiking 30 to 40 liters
Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)
Medium weight socks
Sleeping bag (-10º to 15ºC)
Small daypack for one day hiking 20 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
Technical Equipment for High Altitude Expedition Mountains
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, we recommended GRIVEL company
Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress
Crampons, we recommended GRIVEL company
Walking sticks (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.
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Places: *Available
Trip-code: Number ►PER-
Duration: 19 days
Participants: Minimal: 4 Maximal: 12
Members: We don’t have an open group to join – We can open a new group – Contact us!
Country / Location: Peru
Mountain Guide: Juventino Albino Caldua
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Juventino Albino Caldua
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