Exploring South Peru: Tour Trek & Climb (26 D / 25 N)
Service Type: Standard
Tour Style: Adventure, Cultural & Trekking
Route: Lima – Ica – Arequipa – Puno – Cusco – Amazon – Huaraz – Lima
Price per person: US$ 2,375.00
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival in Lima (0 m / 0 ft)
Arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport (5:45 pm). Meet & greet and private transfer to your hotel in Miraflores.
Day 2 – Lima → Ica (406 m / 1,332 ft)
Morning bus journey to Ica. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 3 – Paracas & Nazca Lines → Overnight Bus to Arequipa (2,335 m / 7,661 ft)
Excursion to Paracas and overflight of the Nazca Lines. Evening bus to Arequipa.
Day 4 – Arequipa City Tour → Bus to Puno (3,827 m / 12,556 ft)
Explore the “White City” of Arequipa, including:
Main Square
Colonial churches
Santa Catalina Monastery
Evening bus to Puno.
Day 5 – Lake Titicaca: Uros & Amantani (3,812 m / 12,507 ft)
Boat excursion to:
Uros Floating Islands
Amantani Island
Overnight in a local homestay.
Day 6 – Amantani → Taquile → Puno (3,827 m / 12,556 ft)
Visit Taquile Island, famous for its textiles and culture. Lunch and return to Puno.
Day 7 – Puno → Cusco (3,399 m / 11,152 ft)
Tourist bus to Cusco with guided stops at archaeological sites. Buffet lunch included.
Day 8 – Sacred Valley Tour (2,800 – 3,762 m / 9,186 – 12,343 ft)
Visit:
Pisac Market & Ruins
Urubamba (lunch)
Ollantaytambo Fortress
Chinchero
Return to Cusco.
Day 9 – Machu Picchu (2,430 m / 7,972 ft)
Train to Aguas Calientes and guided visit to Machu Picchu:
Main Plaza
Temple of the Sun
Intihuatana
Sacred sectors
Return to Cusco by train.
Day 10 – Cusco → Puerto Maldonado (183 m / 600 ft)
Flight to the Amazon. Transfer by boat to jungle lodge. Visit Monkey Island.
Day 11 – Sandoval Lake Exploration (183 m / 600 ft)
Hike through the rainforest to Sandoval Lake. Wildlife observation:
Giant otters
Caimans
Exotic birds
Optional swim. Night activities.
Day 12 – Parrot Clay Lick → Return to Cusco (3,399 m / 11,152 ft)
Early visit to clay lick. Return to Puerto Maldonado and flight to Cusco.
Day 13 – Cusco → Lima → Huaraz (3,052 m / 10,013 ft)
Flight to Lima, then bus to Huaraz (8 hrs).
HUAYHUASH TREK
Day 14 – Huaraz → Cuartelhuain (4,000 m / 13,123 ft)
Drive via Chiquián & Llamac. Start trekking logistics.
Day 15 – Cuartelhuain → Mitucocha (4,150 m / 13,615 ft)
Cross Cacananpunta Pass (4,700 m / 15,420 ft).
Day 16 – Mitucocha → Carhuacocha (4,138 m / 13,576 ft)
Cross Carhuac Pass (4,650 m / 15,255 ft).
Day 17 – Carhuacocha → Huayhuash (4,200 m / 13,780 ft)
Pass Carnicero (4,600 m / 15,091 ft) with stunning peaks views.
Day 18 – Huayhuash → Viconga (4,407 m / 14,459 ft)
Cross Portachuelo Pass (4,750 m / 15,584 ft). Hot springs nearby.
Day 19 – Viconga → Guanacpatay (4,100 m / 13,451 ft)
Cross Punta Cuyoc Pass (5,000 m / 16,404 ft) – highest point.
Day 20 – Guanacpatay → Huatiac (4,350 m / 14,271 ft)
Pass through Huayllapa village (3,800 m / 12,467 ft).
Day 21 – Huatiac → Jahuacocha (4,100 m / 13,451 ft)
Cross Tapush (4,800 m / 15,748 ft) and Yaucha (4,790 m / 15,715 ft).
Day 22 – Jahuacocha → Llamac → Huaraz
Final descent via Llamac Pass (4,650 m / 15,255 ft). Return to Huaraz.
PISCO CLIMB
Day 23 – Huaraz → Base Camp Pisco (4,600 m / 15,091 ft)
Drive via Yungay & Llanganuco Lakes (3,850 m / 12,631 ft). Trek to base camp.
Day 24 – Summit Pisco (5,752 m / 18,871 ft)
Early alpine ascent. Glacier climb to summit. Return to base camp.
Day 25 – Base Camp → Huaraz
Return trek and transfer to hotel.
Day 26 – Huaraz → Lima → Departure
Flight to Lima. Evening international departure.
INCLUDED
Hotels (double occupancy)
Domestic flights (Cusco–Lima, Huaraz–Lima)
All transportation (bus & private transfers)
Professional bilingual guides
Meals during treks & jungle tours
Camping equipment (tents, kitchen, dining)
Cook, muleteers, pack animals
Entrance fees
First aid kit & assistance
NOT INCLUDED
Personal trekking/climbing gear
Meals in cities
Alcoholic drinks
Travel insurance
Sleeping bag & sleeping pad
Tips & extras
WHAT TO BRING
Backpack & personal gear
Sleeping bag & pad
Thermal clothing
Waterproof jacket
Headlamp
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Insect repellent
Personal first aid kit