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Experience Colombia from all sides – cities, beaches and a hiking trek to the lost city in the jungle

Experiences of nature in Colombia and the Caribbean are like nothing else in the world. Imagine picturesque beaches, vibrant cities and the freshest coffee you’ve ever tasted. And that’s just a small taste of what awaits you on this exciting adventure tour through Colombia. Discover the resurgence of culture, art and cuisine in Bogotá and Medellin, immerse yourself in the Caribbean atmosphere of Cartagena, explore Tayrona National Park, experience nature at its best in Minca and trek to ancient Ciudad Perdida (a lost city that locals call ” Teyuna”). Colombia will change you. Get to know this breathtaking country!

  • Experience first-hand the revitalization of this hospitable land
  • Enjoy the mix of Latin American and Caribbean flavors in Colombian cuisine
  • Get to know the coffee regions of Calarcá and Minna
  • Relax on the coast to the sounds of the Caribbean
  • Climb the 1,200 steps to the Lost City of Teyuna
  • Enjoy the spectacular jungle scenery
  • Watch the hummingbirds in the trees from a comfortable hammock
  • 22 Days/23 Nights
  • January to December
  • Moderate
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Travel Program

Individual arrival in Bogotá.
Arrival possible at any time. No activities are planned until the evening getting to know each other. Your adventure begins tonight with a welcome meeting where you will meet your guide and fellow travelers. Please see the notice in the lobby (or ask at reception) for the time and place to meet the group. Opt for an optional dinner afterwards at a local restaurant with your new travel companions. Please note: Normal check-in times apply at our start hotels. However, there is usually luggage storage in case you arrive earlier.

Optional Activities:
– Visit to the Museo Nacional de Colombia
3000COP per person. Visit the largest museum in the country and one of the oldest in all of South America. The building was built in 1823 and was first used as a prison before being made into a national museum. Today, the Museo Nacional de Colombia’s collection includes over 200,000 pieces. Discover archaeological and ethnographic artifacts and admire artworks by masters such as Andrés de Santa María and Fernando Botero.

– Visit to the Gold Museum
4000COP per person. Explore this true treasure trove. Bogota’s Gold Museum will amaze you. The collection includes over 30,000 pieces of gold and thousands of bone, stone, pottery and textile artifacts from 13 different pre-Columbian societies.

– Monserrate cable car
20000COP per person. Ride the cable car up the hill and enjoy spectacular views of the city.

– Visit to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
This large church was built 60 m underground in the tunnels and caves of an old salt mine. Admire the unique architecture, lighting and decor of this underground place of worship and the 14 small chapels that represent the Stations of the Cross.

Accommodation: Hotel Regina (or similar)

Overnight
Hotel

Flight
Arrival to Colombia

Driving
1 hour aprox.

Hiking
1 hours aprox

Meals
-/-/-

Visit the Paloquemao market before your afternoon flight to Armenia in Colombia’s coffee region. Visit this historic and bustling market in Bogota. Frequented by home and professional chefs alike, Paloquemao offers everything from novel ingredients to classic Colombian foods. Get swept up in the hustle and bustle of the food stalls, flower shops, boutiques and cafes, and figure out the best route through the market to see the city’s best deals. Spend two nights in a traditional hacienda around Armenia.

Activities included:
– Visit to the Paloquemao Market
– Stay at a Hacienda

Accommodation: Hotel Mi Monaco (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Visit the city of Armenia before heading out to tour a coffee farm in the region and learn more about this important export. Enjoy a tour of a coffee farm in the Calarcá region, where you’ll learn about the local coffee culture. With a visit to a local coffee farm, you’ll learn about how this important crop is processed, from planting to your cup of coffee, and of course, get a delicious taste of this famous export.

Activities included:
– Guided tour of a coffee farm
– Stay at a hacienda

Accommodation: Hotel Mi Monaco (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x lunch

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Stretch your legs with a morning hike through the Cocora Valley. Arrival in the city of Salento in the afternoon. Here in Quindio’s “Coffee Triangle” you can have the full coffee experience. Explore Salento and get a first impression of the city.

Activities included:
– Hiking in the Cocora Valley

Walking time: approx. 2-3 hours

Driving time: approx. 1 hour

Accommodation: Hotel Salento Real (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Journey through breathtaking landscapes to Medellín. Optionally, you can explore the city in the evening

Driving time: approx. 9 hours

Accommodation: Hotel Poblado Boutique (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Enjoy a tour of the city’s neighborhoods and learn the fascinating story of its recent transformation. Get to know Colombia’s second-largest city on this tour. Medellín struggled in the 80’s and 90’s but has reinvented itself since then and is now one of the most innovative cities in South America with a very vibrant arts scene. Explore the different barrios full of shops, green parks, museums, churches, markets and delicious specialties. Free time to explore this vibrant city.

Optional Activities:
– Visit to Cerro Nutibara
Visit Cerro Nutibara and enjoy the fresh air 80m above Medellin. You can take one of the colorful buses or a taxi to the top of the mountain, or walk up the paths that meander through the vegetation. Whatever you choose, you can enjoy great views of the city from the top. You’ll also find Pueblito Paisa, a recreation of a traditional Antioquian town with all the charm of white houses, brightly painted doors and sloping roofs. Taste some local specialties here or go shopping for souvenirs.

– Paragliding
45-60 USD per person. Get ready for an exciting ride! Take off from one of the surrounding hills and enjoy spectacular views of the city below and the scenic green mountains as you soar through the air.

– Explora Park
24500-37500COP per person. A symbol of transformation in the northern part of Medellín, the park is a large piece of modern architecture housing a variety of scientific exhibits. Learn about the flora, fauna, and astronomy of Colombia while exploring the Amazon-specific terrarium, planetarium, or one of the many interactive exhibits.

– Modern Art Museum
10000COP per person. Enjoy a tour of the Museum of Modern Art and see the works of Colombian artists in different media. Be sure to visit the permanent exhibition by Débra Arango.

Activities included:
– City tour of Medellín

Accommodation: Hotel Poblado Boutique (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Another day at leisure you can visit the nearby small town of Guatapé with its colorful houses and the famous rock. You can also ride the municipal cable car in Medellín and enjoy the views over the city and the surrounding mountains.

Optional Activities:
– Visit to El Peñol Rock
Formed about 70 million years ago, El Peñol de Guatapé, also known as El Peñol, is a giant monolith rising 2,135 m above sea level. Climb the 649 steps carved into one side of this famous rock and enjoy breathtaking views of the Guatapé Dam and the surrounding area from the top.

Accommodation: Hotel Florencia Plaza (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Morning flight to Cartagena, where you can explore the fortified old town in the afternoon. Enjoy a short walk with your guide, who will introduce you to useful places in your destination, such as supermarkets, key squares, and ATMs. If you want to get specific or in-depth information about your destination, we recommend that you do an official guided visit. Optional dinner and evening in this dynamic city.

Activities included:
– Orientation walk

Walking time: approx. 1 hour Driving time: approx. 2 hours

Accommodation: Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Enjoy a free day to discover everything Cartagena has to offer. Opt to enjoy the beautiful coastline or explore the charming colonial town.

Optional Activities:
– Boat Excursion to Islas del Rosario National Park
165000COP per person. Take a boat to this long-named Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park and be mesmerized by the beauty of the Islas del Rosario. Admire the crystal clear blue waters and natural beauty of the islands. Optionally, you can also explore the park’s animal-rich coral reefs while snorkeling.

– El Totumo mud volcano
Descend into the El Totumo mud volcano. Float in the healing mud full of invigorating minerals and enjoy pure relaxation. Don’t be surprised if you look 10 years younger afterwards!

– Visit to the Caribbean Naval Museum
6000COP per person. In the historic old town, visit this spacious museum spread over two listed buildings. Here you will find a wide variety of exhibits on the naval history of the Caribbean and you can enjoy the day on the beautiful terraces.

– Visit to the Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno)
5000COP per person. The collection of the Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena is housed in two historic buildings, one of which was a former armory. Stroll through this extraordinary museum and admire 1950s Latin American paintings and contemporary Colombian art.

– Visit to the Palace of the Inquisition (Museum)
30000COP per person. Visit the museum and learn more about the work of the Spanish Inquisition in Colombia. Explore this magnificent colonial and baroque style building and see the artifacts and instruments of torture on display.

– Visit to the Gold Museum
7000COP per person. In Plaza Bolivar, visit this superbly curated and informative museum. Admire the intricate gold jewelry and pottery from the pre-Columbian period of the indigenous Zenú and learn about their history and traditions. These exhibits are all located in a colonial-era house.

– Night chiva ride
45000COP per person, 50000COP per group. Get ready for a party and city tour at the same time on the Chiva bus. These brightly colored vehicles are a national symbol, and their open sides allow you to experience lively Cartagena up close as you ride. Drink, dance and enjoy Colombian music on this fun ride.

Accommodation: Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Enjoy a tour of the colonial walled city and its defenses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a guided tour of Cartagena, learn about the history of this vibrant city from your bilingual guide. Traveling by private vehicle, you’ll visit sites like the Clock Tower, Plaza Bolivar, and Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Enjoy impressive views of the city from the hilltop Convento De La Popa and a city walk from the Church of San Pedro Claver to the Church of Santo Domingo. Use the free time and enjoy the beach, the city and the Caribbean flair.

Please note that warm water is rarely available in the Caribbean region of Colombia. The showers during your stay in this region are therefore likely to only have cold water.

Activities included:
– City tour of Cartagena

Accommodation: Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Travel to the small town of Minca and enjoy free time to explore and enjoy the fresh mountain air.

Please note that in Minca, due to the small size of this unique hotel, we may need to use shared rooms if the group is full.

Driving time: approx. 4 hours

Accommodation: Hotel Minca – La Casona (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Travel to Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike with a local native guide. Experience nature on a hike in this beautiful park. Learn about Tayrona’s biodiversity and explore the beautiful landscape with a local guide. Spend the night surrounded by nature in a lodge near the park. This is the perfect opportunity to experience nature and learn more about the indigenous culture of northern Colombia. Stay in a lodge in the park.

Please note that Tayrona National Park is closed for maintenance at certain times. Alternatively we visit the Taironaka Park.

Activities included:
– Excursion to Tayrona National Park

Driving time: approx. 1 hour

Accommodation: Posada Villa Margarita (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x lunch

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Spend the day at the Gotsezhi Wiwa indigenous community, where you can enjoy a supported lunch prepared by the women of the community. Learn more about Wiwa customs with a village visit. Afterwards you can relax in a hammock by the river or visit the nearby waterfalls.

Visit Gotsezhi and enjoy a lunch prepared by the women of the community using local ingredients. Visit the nearby village where children of the four indigenous peoples of the region go to school and learn their cultural ceremonies and language. As you enter the village, a soul purification ceremony will be performed and you will learn about the traditional customs, stories and craft methods of this region. Afterwards you can cool off in the river, visit the nearby waterfalls and natural pools or chill in a hammock and reflect on your experiences before heading back to Santa Marta.

Activities Included:
– Visit to a Wiwa community and lunch

Accommodation: Posada Villa Margarita (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x lunch

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

In the afternoon we make our way to Taganga.

Activities included:
– Orientation walk in Taganga

Walking time: approx. 4-5 hours

Driving time: approx. 1 hour

Accommodation: Hotel Ocean Taganga Internacional (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

With a free day at leisure, we explore Taganga on foot or snorkel and explore the water. Travel to Santa Marta tonight and join the group for an optional night out on the town.

Optional Activities:
– Snorkeling
80000COP per person. Grab a pair of fins and a mask and explore the active reefs in Taganga’s clear waters. Keep an eye out for the fascinating Brain Coral!

– Playa Grande
At the nearby Playa Grande beach you can enjoy a variety of water sports, relax on the sand or hang out in one of the many restaurants.

Driving time: approx. 1.5 hours

Accommodation: Hotel Tayromar (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Chill out on the paradisiacal Caribbean coast in Santa Marta or explore the surrounding area. Use the day to soak up some sun or do some last-minute shopping before you start the big hike.

Optional Activities:
– Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino
21000COP per person. Visit Simon Bolivar’s final resting place, La Quinta, the estate where the famous libertador spent his final days. The former rum plantation now includes a restored home, museum, library and extensive gardens to explore.

– Santa Marta Gold Museum
Explore the colonial mansion housing indigenous artefacts from the Tayrona area, including an impressive gold collection.

Accommodation: Hotel Tayromar (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
6 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Wake up and make your way to Machete Pelao where your trek to the lost city of Teyuna begins. You’ll trek through farmland, steamy jungle, and rural Kogi communities. Enjoy and let it all sink in – this is your chance to get a glimpse of the local way of life in the remote river valleys of the Sierra Nevada.

You leave Machete Pelao and trek through the jungle along the Buritaca River. On the way to the campsite you will pass agricultural land and get a glimpse of daily life in the small communities. The first day of trekking is relatively easy and a good way to get used to the tour. There is a combination of uphill and flat sections on the way to the first campsite. Continuing uphill you will reach Ricardito Camp, also called “vista hermosa” or “beautiful view” by the locals. If the weather cooperates, don’t miss the sunrises and sunsets here.

Activities Included:
– Lost City Trek – Day 1

Walking time: approx. 4-5 hours.
Hiking distance: approx. 7.5 km

Accommodation: hammock or rustic sleeping cabin

Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x lunch, 1x dinner

Overnight
Camping

Hiking
6 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

The hike continues along the path to Ciudad Perdida. Today is a strenuous section of the hike with numerous steep climbs. Don’t forget to take breaks and enjoy the beautiful views. Arrive at camp in the afternoon and relax by the river.

Begin your trek along the Buritaca River early in the morning. You come through more farmland that is used for growing coffee or raising livestock. Climbing on this part of the trek can be challenging as the path leads uphill from the river bed through humid jungle. Take a look at the unique round huts that make up some of the Kogi villages in the area. Once you reach camp, you can cool off with a swim in the river before dinner.

Activities Included:
– Lost City Trek – Day 2

Walking time: approx. 4-5 hours.
Hiking distance: approx. 7.5 km

Accommodation: hammock or rustic sleeping cabin

Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x lunch, 1x dinner

Overnight
Camping

Hiking
6 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

You wake up early, feeling refreshed and invigorated (hopefully!) and begin your trek to Paso Lorenzo Camp. Around noon, settle into the campsite and have some lunch. If the weather is nice, you can take a dip in the Buritaca River. In the afternoon, learn more about Wiwa customs and then relax in a hammock.

Activities Included:
– Lost City Trek – Day 3

Accommodation: hammock or rustic sleeping cabin

Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x lunch, 1x dinner

Overnight
Camping

Hiking
6 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Today is the day to discover the wonders of La Ciudad Perdida. Climb the 1200 ancient steps and explore the various sacred sites of the lost city. Later you hike on winding paths through the deep jungle, past banana trees and cocoa plants, to Wiwa Camp.

Activities Included:
– Lost City Trek – Day 4

Walking time: approx. 3-4 hours.
Hiking distance: approx. 7 km

Accommodation: hammock or rustic sleeping cabin

Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x lunch, 1x dinner

Overnight
Camping

Hiking
6 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

In the morning the last section of your hike follows back to Machete Pelao. The trek continues down to Machete Pelao. We go along the same path that we came up. The trail passes through farmland and some climbs and descents with spectacular views. Enjoy the views of the jungle and local villages before heading back to civilization. Afterwards transfer back to Santa Marta where you can relax for the rest of the day.

Activities Included:
– Lost City Trek – Day 5

Walking time: approx. 5-6 hours.
Hiking distance: approx. 14.5 km

Accommodation: Hotel Tayromar (or similar)

Meals: 1x breakfast, 1x lunch

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Meals
B/-/-

Departure possible at any time.

Meals: 1x breakfast

Overnight
Hotel

Driving
4 hour aprox.

Hiking
3 hours aprox

Flight
Go back home by plane

Meals
B/-/-

Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner

What's Included

Services included in the prices:

  • Colombia round trip according to program
  • Transport, accommodation and meals according to the program
  • Domestic flights (Bogota – Armenia; Medellin – Cartagena)
  • Visit to the Wiwa community with lunch
  • Stay in a hacienda
  • Hike through the Cocora Valley
  • City tour of Cartagena
  • Visit to Tayrona National Park (some periods excluded, visit to Tayronaka Park instead)
  • Hike with a local guide
  • 5 Days Hike to the Lost City with Guide (Ciudad Perdida Trekking)
  • Guided tour of the lost city
  • Visit to a coffee farm
  • City tour in Medellin
  • Orientation walk in Taganga

Not included:

  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Optional excursions and activities
  • Personal expenses, tips

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.

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

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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

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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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Trip-code: Number ►COL-57
Duration: 22 days
Participants: Minimal: 4 Maximal: 12
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Country / Location: Colombia
Mountain Guide: Eric Albino Lliuya
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional information
We help in the purchase of air tickets: we set up convenient flight options with each participant of the trip and book tickets such as international flights and domestic flights in each destination city of the countries that we offer our trips. We recommend you booking international flights tickets well in advance so we can find current flights offer prices from the airlines. In order for us to search for and book your flight, please contact us and we will be happy to help you!. → More information click here
About a Satellite Phone or inReach® Messenger - GARMIN: On each trip we recommend having a satellite phone at your disposal. The possibility of quick contact from anywhere on the mountain will guarantee your safety on the road. In case of need (for example, contact with the family or the travel company), for this service the participants have to request to rent a satellite phone, of course this service has an additional cost, contact us or ask our office for more information. A practical device is to have an inReach® Messenger - GARMIN also helps for any emergency. → More information click here
Many of the participants or clients of our adventures, hikes and expeditions in the mountains are people who sign up alone, but in some of our trips you will be able to find a travel partner companion to join a group. We have many options for you from day tours, short treks, long duration tours, and even the most extreme climbing high mountains on each country or South American continent and other destinations, as like the destinations you can see on our website. The mountains are a great place for rapid integration and a very healthy sport. → More information click here
Our mountain guides or tour leaders: All of our Tour Leaders are multiple conquerors of the peaks they lead the expeditions to. Each of our cultural guides, high mountain guides, mountainbike guides, among others are internationally recognized and certified guides, such as the certifications of (UIMLA) Union of International Mountain Leader Associations & (IFMGA) International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations. The mountaineering experience, skills and knowledge of your guides are a priority for us. → More information click here

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