NEXT DEPARTURE:
Aug. 19, 2022
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PERU ADVENTURES
TYPE: GUIDED Guaranteed departure with min. 6 ppl 12 days / 11 nights Activity Level: Demanding* |
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Located in the west-central part of South America, Perú is rich in ancient wonders and archaeological sites. From Machu Picchu, (the "Lost City" situated high in the eastern Andes Mountains) to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. And the historical citadels of Sacsaywaman and Machu Picchu, along with the Titicaca Lake (the world's highest navigable lake), Perú is an archaeological jewel to be explored. This 12 days guided trip takes you to many stunning places. Discover the beauty of Perú today!
*Designed for experienced active travelers in excellent physical condition. Itineraries may include full-day hikes (sometimes at high altitude) or full-day climbing excursions. Trails often include steep ascents/descents on mountainous terrain, with some exposed sections.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the Colonial city of the Kings, Lima
- View the XVIII and XIX century wooden-built colonial balconies
- Drive alongside the beautiful Lima’s ''Green Coast’’, La Costa Verde
- Stroll around Cusco, the capital of the Incas empire
- Trek on the ancient and scenic Inca Trail
- Visit the stunning Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu
- Explore the Inca sites of Ollantaytambo and Sacsaywaman
- Drive through the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Take a train ride through the scenic mountainous valley
- Taste one of the World's top cuisine, Peruvian food.
- Tour Taquile and the Uros floating islands
- Navigate on the world’s highest navigable lake, Titicaca Lake
- Tour the magnificent colourful rainbow mountain
ITINERARY
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Cusco / Arrival Day / City Tour
Day 1 Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting for you to assist you with your transfer to your hotel. At noon (12:00), meet your Tour Leader for a welcome meeting. After the welcome meeting. Begin a city tour of Cusco's historical sites. Return to the hotel to enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure. |
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Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo
Day 2 Begin a tour of the spectacular Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, tour the Inka market of Pisac, walk through the enigmatic ruins of Pisac and enjoy spectacular views of this beautiful green valley. Stop at a restaurant for a delicious buffet lunch. End the day touring the fascinating ruins of Ollantaytambo. Transfer to your hotel to spend the night. Cusco stay Travellers with Cusco stay will return to Cusco. |
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Inca Trail - Huayllabamba
Day 3 You'll be picked up in your hotel to be transferred to KM 82 to start a 15km hike on the ancient path of the Incas. Along the hike, enjoy amazing views of lush green mountains and the giant snow-capped, Mount Veronica (5,682 m.a.s.l). Camp tonight will be at Huayllabamba. Cusco stay Travellers with Cusco stay will have the day at their leisure to explore Cusco. |
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Inca Trail / Huayllabamba - Pacaymayo
Day 4 After breakfast, continue your hike up to the highest pass on the trail, Dead Woman pass (Warmiwañusca at 4,200 m.a.s.l). Upon arrival, enjoy fantastic views of the valley. Along with your guide, learn about the native plants you will encounter on the trail. After lunch, walk down to Pacaymayo Valley where the tents will be set up to spend the night Cusco stay Travellers with Cusco stay will enjoy another day at their leisure to keep exploring this magical city. |
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Inca Trail / Pacaymayo - Wiñayhuayna
Day 5 After breakfast, carry on with your hike up to the second pass, Runku Rakay at 3,800 m.a.s.l. After the pass, descend down to a ancient Inca Temple, Sayacmarca. Enjoy splendid views of the snow-capped mountains around. After lunch, continue towards Wiñayhuayna where you'll spend the night. Cusco stay Travellers with Cusco stay will enjoy a fantastic scenic train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes to spend the night. |
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Wiñayhuayna / Machu Picchu / Cusco
Day 6 Finally, the most exciting day has arrived. Begin with a very early start to hike up to the entrance of the ancient Incas' citadel, the Sun Gate. Upon arrival, enjoy remarkable views of Machu Picchu and if nature allows, you'll have the chance to be a witness of the terrific Sunrise. After spending some time at the sun gate, make your way down to the complex where you'll enjoy a very informative tour through this lovely Inca complex. After the tour, enjoy some free time before heading down to Aguas Calientes town to take a train back to Ollantaytambo. From here, take a transfer back to Cusco. Cusco stay Travellers with Cusco stay will take a bus ride up to Machu Picchu to join the group members who will be arriving from the Inca Trail, together, start an exciting tour through the most beautiful Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu. OPTIONAL ACTIVITY:
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Cusco / Free day
Day 7 After 4 exhausted trekking days, take the day-off at your leisure to to relax. However, if you do still have energy, get involved on one of these optional activities. OPTIONAL ACTIVITY:
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Cusco / Rainbow Mountain
Day 8 Pick-up between 3:30-4:00 am, begin an exciting tour to the marvellous colourful small mountain range (Rainbow Mountain). Hike around the mountain range whilst enjoying fantastic views of the colourful landscape. Reach the highest point of the rainbow mountain, Vinicunca mountain situated at 5,033metres / 16.508ft). After enjoying a fabulous time upon the summit. Return to Cusco, along the way, stop for lunch. |
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Cusco / Puno
Day 9 Head to the bus terminal for a trip to Puno, the city with the highest elevation on this tour. Along the way, enjoy dramatic landscape changes, from tree lined roads and green mountains to the dried steppes of the Altiplano High Plains. A private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to explore Puno at your leisure. |
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Puno / Uros Floating Islands / Taquile Island
Day 10 Take a boat ride from the port of Puno to Taquile Island. Stop at the Uros Floating Islands where you can interact with local families and practice Aymara language words, the native Uros language. Continue your boat ride for 3 more hours to reach Taquile Island. Upon arrival, begin hiking on a gradually ascending path to reach some local communities. Visit the communal cooperative crafts market and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with magnificent views of the island's surroundings. After lunch, return to the port for a boat ride back to Puno. |
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Puno, Lima
Day 11 Head to Juliaca Airport for your return flight to Lima. Take a transfer to your hotel located in the district of Miraflores. In the afternoon, begin a 3-hour city tour through the most historic sites of the city of Kings, Lima. Visit the Plaza de Armas (main square) with its beautiful colonial wooden balconies and San Francisco church with its catacombs. On the way back to Miraflores, drive alongside Lima’s green coast, La Costanera Verde. |
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Lima, Departure Day
Day 12 After breakfast, you'll be taken to the International Airport for your trip home, concluding your Peru Adventures Tour. We hope you'll join us again to explore another part of South America! |
Our itineraries are guidelines to follow day-by-day. However, some changes may occur before departure or during the tour due to weather conditions, seasonal changes that can alter timetables, flight schedules and transport routes. These changes can happen with little notice so please be prepared for alterations along the route. Bear in mind on occasion, the timing of included activities in each location may also differ from the timetable written on your itinerary.
We always work hard to make sure you have the best holiday experience. Nevertheless, things can and do go wrong occasionally due to the nature of travel. Please take it as part of the travel experience. Should any issue occur while on tour, please discuss with your local guide first. If the issues go beyond his/her control, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help.
For any emergency, contact us at our WhatsApp number, available 24/7 (+54.911.4434.6643), or send us an email at pepeconciergeservice@gmail.com.
We always work hard to make sure you have the best holiday experience. Nevertheless, things can and do go wrong occasionally due to the nature of travel. Please take it as part of the travel experience. Should any issue occur while on tour, please discuss with your local guide first. If the issues go beyond his/her control, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help.
For any emergency, contact us at our WhatsApp number, available 24/7 (+54.911.4434.6643), or send us an email at pepeconciergeservice@gmail.com.
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Inquire about this trip.
Our friendly advisors are ready to work with you to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary that matches your taste, schedule and budget. Get started today! |
ACCOMMODATIONS
| Day | Itinerary | Hotel | Room Type |
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| 1 | Cusco | Rojas Inn Hotel | Standard Dwb/Twin Room |
| 2 | Ollantaytambo | Intitambo Hotel | Standard Dwb/Twin Room |
| 3 | Inca Trail/Huallaybamba | Camping | Tent |
| 4 | Inca Trail/Pacaymayo | Camping | Tent |
| 5 | Inca Trail/Wiñayhuayna | Camping | Tent |
| 6 | Cusco | Rojas Inn Hotel | Standard Dwb/Twin Room |
| 7 | Cusco | Rojas Inn Hotel | Standard Dwb/Twin Room |
| 8 | Cusco | Rojas Inn Hotel | Standard Dwb/Twin Room |
| 9 | Puno | Hacienda Plaza de Armas Hotel | Standard Dwb/Twin Room |
| 10 | Puno | Hacienda Plaza de Armas Hotel | Standard Dwb/Twin Room |
| 11 | Lima | Faraona Hotel | Standard Dwb/Twin Room |
| 12 | Depart Lima | ||
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Activities
Guided Tours
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guided Tours
- Lima and Cusco city tours (private)
- Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tours (private)
- Uros Island and Taquile Islands (private)
- Inca Trail - 4Days/3Nights
- Taquile Islands - short hikes
- Rainbow Mountain - hike
- 8 nights, twin/double room (hotel)
- 3 nights camping (shared tent)
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Plane, train, private transport
- 11 breakfasts
- 5 lunches
- 3 dinners
- 1 snack
- Tent, sleeping bag and thin foam mattress
- Tour Leader throughout entire trip
- Local Guide for all included activities
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Flights before and after the tour.
- If internal flights are needed, please request a quote.
- Meals but those described above.
- Travel Insurance (required)
Travellers must purchase travel insurance before joining a tour with us.
Please read our Booking Conditions.
TRAVELER TIPS
VISAS
Please visit the relevant consular website of the countries you'll be visiting for more detailed and up-to-date visa information. If you need a visa, please obtain your visa in advance.
HEALTH AND CERTIFICATIONS
Peru does not require any vaccination certificates from travellers to enter the country. However, travellers should stay up-to-date on their vaccines including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, hepatitis A, B, typhoid, rabies and yellow fever vaccine. If your itinerary includes the departments/states of Amazonas, Loreto, San Martin, Ucayali, Junin and Madre de Dios, it's recommended to vaccinate against Hepatitis B and yellow fever.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The COVID-19 has had a major impact in all South American countries, with more cases being found every day. We at Pepe Concierge Service have taken all necessary precautions to protect our customers' integrity and health and helped everyone to find their way back to their home countries. Our heart and good thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this virus. We are deeply thankful to all those who are out there working to contain this fatal virus. We'll stay alert and on top to any changes on this subject to keep our customers updated.
For more information, visit our blog.
Is the Zika virus, a risk in Peru?
Some cases of Zika virus have been reported in Peru since initiated, but the virus has been hidden since 2017. However, experts said, the virus is not eradicated yet. Therefore, travellers, especially pregnant women, children under 5 years old, people with a pre-existing medical condition and the elderly over 60 years old should take special precautions.
We suggest checking with your doctor first before taking a trip to Peru, along with Zika, travellers must also protect themselves against dengue and chikungunya, both of which are also transmitted by mosquitos.
Recommendations from the Peruvian Ministry of Health:
SAFETY
Pickpocketing is common in certain areas/cities. If you do find time to explore on your own, below are some key precautions to take:
TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation in Peru is a bit chaotic but is available to reach all tourist areas such as Miraflores, Lima Centre, Barranco etc.
To use public transportation, please ask the hotel staff for more detailed information. Another way to move around is through radio taxis which is not regulated. Taxis do not use meters which means you must negotiate the taxi fare before getting into a taxi. Otherwise, there is a risk of paying the foreigner price. To get an idea of cost, calculate your transit time, for example, if a taxi ride takes 20 min, the cost of the ride will be roughly 15 to 20 soles.
From Miraflores to Lima Centre, usually takes around 15 min which should cost around 10 to 15 soles. From/to the International Airport to your hotel, you should arrange a taxi with your hotel before arrival/departure for a fixed fare of around USD 20. You can also take a cab on the street but keep in mind, most of these taxis do not have a permit to enter into the airport so you will be dropped off outside the airport.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
We strongly promote responsible travel. You can minimize the impact on local cultures, the environment and turn the negative aspects of tourism into positive aspects. We believe you can make a difference.
read more
Please visit the relevant consular website of the countries you'll be visiting for more detailed and up-to-date visa information. If you need a visa, please obtain your visa in advance.
HEALTH AND CERTIFICATIONS
Peru does not require any vaccination certificates from travellers to enter the country. However, travellers should stay up-to-date on their vaccines including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, hepatitis A, B, typhoid, rabies and yellow fever vaccine. If your itinerary includes the departments/states of Amazonas, Loreto, San Martin, Ucayali, Junin and Madre de Dios, it's recommended to vaccinate against Hepatitis B and yellow fever.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The COVID-19 has had a major impact in all South American countries, with more cases being found every day. We at Pepe Concierge Service have taken all necessary precautions to protect our customers' integrity and health and helped everyone to find their way back to their home countries. Our heart and good thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this virus. We are deeply thankful to all those who are out there working to contain this fatal virus. We'll stay alert and on top to any changes on this subject to keep our customers updated.
For more information, visit our blog.
Is the Zika virus, a risk in Peru?
Some cases of Zika virus have been reported in Peru since initiated, but the virus has been hidden since 2017. However, experts said, the virus is not eradicated yet. Therefore, travellers, especially pregnant women, children under 5 years old, people with a pre-existing medical condition and the elderly over 60 years old should take special precautions.
We suggest checking with your doctor first before taking a trip to Peru, along with Zika, travellers must also protect themselves against dengue and chikungunya, both of which are also transmitted by mosquitos.
Recommendations from the Peruvian Ministry of Health:
- Apply mosquito repellent every 4 hours (25% DEET-based) on bare skin and thin clothing.
- Wear thin long sleeve t-shirts/shirts and trousers.
- Spray mosquito repellent on tables, bed skirts, etc.
SAFETY
Pickpocketing is common in certain areas/cities. If you do find time to explore on your own, below are some key precautions to take:
- Request a taxi service through the hotel staff. You can also call EASY TAXI and UBER, both of which operate in a few cities: Lima, Arequipa, Piura, Chiclayo and Cusco.
- Wear your backpack/bag to the front when walking through bigger crowds.
- Do not carry your wallet in the back pocket of your trousers.
- Avoid wearing fancy jewellery.
- Leave original documents, credit cards in the hotel safe box, taking the bare minimum of cash with you. It’s always a good idea to hide cash in different parts of your clothes.
- A neck/waist money belt can be very handy to keep cash hidden.
- In restaurant/cafes, do not hang your bag/backpack on the arm of the chairs or leave it sitting on the floor.
- Always take note of the serial numbers of your larger bills (ie: 20, 50, 100 and 200 Soles) before paying taxi drivers and small shops. There were a few cases where travellers were told their bills were fake. By taking note of the serial numbers before use, you stand a better chance of getting your money back.
- At night, always walk on well-lit streets.
- Withdraw cash only during the day and from ATMs located inside banks or guarded ATMs.
- Cover ATMs keyboard with one hand when typing your PIN.
- Do not get into a car by someone’s invitation, even if it's a police car.
TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation in Peru is a bit chaotic but is available to reach all tourist areas such as Miraflores, Lima Centre, Barranco etc.
To use public transportation, please ask the hotel staff for more detailed information. Another way to move around is through radio taxis which is not regulated. Taxis do not use meters which means you must negotiate the taxi fare before getting into a taxi. Otherwise, there is a risk of paying the foreigner price. To get an idea of cost, calculate your transit time, for example, if a taxi ride takes 20 min, the cost of the ride will be roughly 15 to 20 soles.
From Miraflores to Lima Centre, usually takes around 15 min which should cost around 10 to 15 soles. From/to the International Airport to your hotel, you should arrange a taxi with your hotel before arrival/departure for a fixed fare of around USD 20. You can also take a cab on the street but keep in mind, most of these taxis do not have a permit to enter into the airport so you will be dropped off outside the airport.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
We strongly promote responsible travel. You can minimize the impact on local cultures, the environment and turn the negative aspects of tourism into positive aspects. We believe you can make a difference.
read more
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Inquire about this trip.
Our friendly advisors are ready to work with you to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary that matches your taste, schedule and budget. Get started today! |
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