Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Turismo Exploring Peru: Expert tour operator in Peru offering trekking, hiking, mountaineering and expeditions in Cordillera Blanca, Huayhuash, Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Amazon, and oudoor sports, fixed departures 2026 ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://www.exploringperu.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Pages - [Bolivia](https://www.exploringperu.com/bolivia/): Bolivia is located in South America and covers an area of 1,098,581 km². It borders Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Paraguay and Chile. - [Who we Are?](https://www.exploringperu.com/who-we-are/): Tourism Exploring Peru is a Peru-based Destination Management Company (DMC) established in 2014, with headquarters in the Áncash region. We work closely with a trusted network of local operators and suppliers across Peru, and operate selected programs in Ecuador and Bolivia. - [Peru Info](https://www.exploringperu.com/peru-info/): With an area of 1,285,216 km², it is the third largest country in South America. It has 200 nautical miles and territorial rights over an area of 60 million hectares in Antarctica. Peru is politically organized into 24 departments (Amazonas, Ancash, Apurímac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huánuco, Ica, Junín, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, San Martín, Tacna, Tumbes, and Ucayali), and Callao, a constitutional province. Independence Day is celebrated on July 28. - [ESSNA](https://www.exploringperu.com/essna/): En ese contexto, el Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo (Mincetur) busca sensibilizar a las autoridades regionales y locales, prestadores de servicios turísticos y público en general, a través de acciones de prevención destinadas a la erradicación de esta problemática en el país. - [Complaints book](https://www.exploringperu.com/complaints-book/): In compliance with the current consumer protection regulations, we provide our customers with this Virtual Complaints Book. - [Tour](https://www.exploringperu.com/tour/): Climbing Day tours Day treks Trekking All Tours - [Social Responsability](https://www.exploringperu.com/social-responsability/): Turismo Exploring Peru – Responsible Tour Operator in Peru - [Our Team](https://www.exploringperu.com/our-team/): Our team consists of highly trained tourism professionals with extensive operational experience in adventure travel. We deliver accurate, up-to-date destination information and provide tailored support in itinerary design, logistics coordination, and risk management. Our commitment is to ensure seamless execution and high service standards across all the adventure programs we operate. - [FAQ](https://www.exploringperu.com/faq/): Turismo Exploring Perú - Specialist in designing sustainable, tailor-made adventure trips in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Our team specializes in creating personalized multi-day trips that include transfers, guides, hotels, activities, cruises, train tickets, and entrance tickets. All of our trips are customized, specifically designed to meet your interests, budget, and available travel time. - [Booking Conditions](https://www.exploringperu.com/booking-conditions/): Business Name: TURISMO EXPLORING PERU E.I.R.L.Trade Name: Exploring PerúRUC: 20533818987Telephone: Cell Phone: +51 998831355Email: info@exploringperu.com, exploringperu@gmail.comWebsite: www.exploringperu.comMain Office: Caserío Conay s/n, Santa Cruz District, Caraz, Ancash, PeruHuaraz: Jr. Bello Horizonte 123 - [Why Book With Us?](https://www.exploringperu.com/why-book-with-us/): Travel beyond the ordinary and discover Peru through carefully crafted adventure, trekking, cultural, and luxury experiences. As a locally based tour operator in Peru, we offer personalized attention, expert local guides, and transparent service you can trust. - [Day treks](https://www.exploringperu.com/day-treks/) - [Day tours](https://www.exploringperu.com/day-tours/) - [Climbing](https://www.exploringperu.com/climbing/) - [Trekking](https://www.exploringperu.com/trekking/) - [Contact Us](https://www.exploringperu.com/contact-us/): Start planning your next adventure with Turismo Exploring Perú by getting in touch with one of our travel specialists. - [Home](https://www.exploringperu.com/): Our mission at Turismo Exploring Peru is to offer unforgettable travel experiences while actively minimizing our environmental impact. We are committed to conserving Peru's natural heritage, respecting its unique biodiversity, and working in harmony with local communities. Through sustainable practices, we strive to be leaders in responsible tourism, ensuring the preservation of our landscapes for future generations. - [Fixed Departures 2026](https://www.exploringperu.com/fixed-departures-2026/): Dear Trekkers & Mountain Lovers - [Trujillo](https://www.exploringperu.com/trujillo/): Trujillo.- is a welcoming, colonial city. One of the economic and cultural centers of northern Peru, it is the capital of the marinera dance and the land of the Peruvian Paso horse. It was the seat of the Chimú culture (12th to 15th centuries AD). - [Puno](https://www.exploringperu.com/puno/): Puno.- Today, the city of Puno is the folklore capital of Peru and home to the Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria. It lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. - [Madre de Dios](https://www.exploringperu.com/madre-de-dios/): Location: South of LimaCapital: City of Puerto MaldonadoDistance: 2,180 km from LimaAltitude: 186 m above sea levelPopulation: 92,024 inhabitantsClimate: The city of Puerto Maldonado has a warm and humid climate; the average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (77°F) and the minimum is 8°C (24°F). The rainy season is from December to March. - [Piura](https://www.exploringperu.com/piura/): Location: North of LimaCapital: City of PiuraDistance: 1035 km from LimaAltitude: 29 m above sea levelPopulation: 1,630,772 inhabitantsClimate: The city of Piura has an arid and hot climate, with no rainfall throughout the year. The average maximum temperature is 31.2°C (88.1°F) and the minimum is 17.7°C (63.8°F). During El Niño years, there is rainfall, especially between December and June.ACCESS ROUTESBy Land: Lima-Piura: 1035 km via the Pan-American Highway North (approximately 12 hours by car).By Air: Regular flights from the cities of Lima (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes), Trujillo (40 minutes), and Chiclayo (30 minutes). Piura Airport: Carlos Concha Iberico. Av. Córpac s/nTalara Airport: Talara AltaPiura, the capital of the department, derives its name from the Quechua word "Pirhua," meaning granary or supply depot. It was a supply base for the Quechua (Inca) people, hence PIRHUA: supply depot, storehouse, or granary. After the conquest by the people of San Miguel, the inhabitants became known as Pirhuanos. - [Lima](https://www.exploringperu.com/lima/): Lima.- It's a noisy city with a somewhat unpleasant climate. Its inhabitants are friendly and hospitable, and it boasts a wide array of restaurants and nightlife, as well as a broad selection of museums; the Gold Museum of Peru, which exhibits numerous objects of gold, silver, and precious stones, and the National Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, notable for its prehistoric artifacts. - [Ica](https://www.exploringperu.com/ica/): Ica.- It is the capital of the region. The city is located on the banks of the Ica River. Its people are dedicated to cultivating grapes, asparagus, date palms, and cotton, among many other agricultural export products. - [Cusco](https://www.exploringperu.com/cusco/): Cusco .- The city of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and is one of the country's most important tourist destinations. Among its cobblestone streets, you'll discover Inca-era buildings, such as the Koricancha and the Palace of Inca Roca, alongside colonial Andean Baroque-style buildings like the Cathedral. - [Arequipa](https://www.exploringperu.com/arequipa/): Arequipa.- known as the White City for its beautiful white walls made of sillar, a volcanic stone, rests at the foot of the imposing volcanoes Chachani, Misti, and the snow-capped Pichu Pichu. The city center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, features colonial-era churches and mansions in the mestizo Baroque style, as well as the Santa Catalina Monastery. - [Huaraz](https://www.exploringperu.com/huaraz/): Huaraz .- Capital of the Ancash region, recognized as the “Natural Paradise of the World,” is a bustling city full of activity and commerce. It boasts a wide range of tourist services as the gateway to the Callejón de Huaylas and Huascarán National Park. It is the starting point for various expeditions to the Cordillera Blanca, Callejón de Huaylas, and Cordillera Huayhuash. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.exploringperu.com/privacy-policy/): An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. 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Along the way, we will visit the Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve, home to vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes. - [City Tours Arequipa](https://www.exploringperu.com/city-tours-arequipa/): Arequipa City TourIn the afternoon, we will begin the City Tour in the beautiful white city of Arequipa, located at 2,335 m.a.s.l. / 7,661 ft, famous for its impressive colonial architecture built with white volcanic stone known as “sillar,” which gives the city its unique charm. During the tour, we will visit the Main Square (Plaza de Armas), surrounded by elegant colonial arches and magnificent historic churches. We will also explore the famous Santa Catalina Monastery, one of the most important and fascinating colonial convents in Peru, featuring colorful streets, peaceful courtyards, and traditional architecture that reflects the history and culture of Arequipa. - [Condoriri](https://www.exploringperu.com/condoriri/): CLIMBING CONDORIRI – 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS - [Huayna Potosi](https://www.exploringperu.com/huayna-potosi/): CLIMBING HUAYNA POTOSÍ – 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT - [Illampu](https://www.exploringperu.com/illampu/): CLIMBING ILLAMPU – 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS - [Illimani](https://www.exploringperu.com/illimani/): CLIMBING ILLIMANI – 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS - [Sajama](https://www.exploringperu.com/sajama/): CLIMBING SAJAMA – 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS - [Uyuni Salt Flat 4Days](https://www.exploringperu.com/uyuni-salt-flat-4days/): UYUNI SALT FLATS & RED LAGOON – 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS - [Uyuni Salt Flats](https://www.exploringperu.com/uyuni-salt-flats/): UYUNI SALT FLATS TOUR – FULL DAY - [Ausangate Circuit Trek](https://www.exploringperu.com/ausangate-circuit-trek/): Ausangate Circuit Trek - [Inca Trail Trek 2Days](https://www.exploringperu.com/inca-trail-trek-2days/): Inca Trail Trek / Machu Picchu - [Sacred Valley of the Incas](https://www.exploringperu.com/sacred-valley-of-the-incas/): Sacred Valley of the Incas - [City Tours Cusco](https://www.exploringperu.com/city-tours-cusco/): City Tours - [Inti Raymi](https://www.exploringperu.com/inti-raymi/): Inti Raymi - [Uros Amantani Taquile Island](https://www.exploringperu.com/uros-amantani-taquile-island/): Uros + Amantani + Taquile Tour (2D/1N) - [Uros Taquile Island](https://www.exploringperu.com/uros-taquile-island/): Uros + Taquile Island Tour - [Sillustani](https://www.exploringperu.com/sillustani/): Sillustani Tour - [Uros Floating Islands](https://www.exploringperu.com/uros-floating-islands/): Departure from the port of Puno at 9:30 AM. After approximately 30 minutes of navigation, we arrive at the famous Uros Floating Islands, located at 3,820 m / 12,533 ft above sea level on the majestic Lake Titicaca. - [Death Road Bike](https://www.exploringperu.com/death-road-bike/): The adventure begins with hotel pickup at 7:00 am in La Paz. We then travel by private vehicle to La Cumbre Pass (4,700 m / 15,420 ft), the highest point of the tour and starting point of the world-famous Death Road Bike Tour. - [Exploring South Peru](https://www.exploringperu.com/exploring-south-peru/): Service Type: StandardTour Style: Adventure, Cultural & TrekkingRoute: Lima – Ica – Arequipa – Puno – Cusco – Amazon – Huaraz – LimaPrice per person: US$ 2,375.00 - [Chachani](https://www.exploringperu.com/chachani/): Climbing Chachani - [Misti](https://www.exploringperu.com/misti/): Climbing Misti - [Choquequirao Trek](https://www.exploringperu.com/choquequirao-trek/): Choquequirao Trek / Machu Picchu - [Salkantay Trek](https://www.exploringperu.com/salkantay-trek/): Salkantay Trek / Machu Picchu - [Alpamayo Trek & Traverse](https://www.exploringperu.com/alpamayo-trek-traverse/): Discover the World’s Most Beautiful Mountain in the Heart of the Andes - [Huascaran Climbing 2026](https://www.exploringperu.com/huascaran-climbing-2026/): Dear Climbers & Mountain Lovers - [Alpamayo Climbing 2026](https://www.exploringperu.com/alpamayo-climbing-2026/): Dear Climbers & Mountain Lovers - [Pisco Climbing 2026](https://www.exploringperu.com/pisco-climbing-2026/): Dear Climbers & Mountain Lovers - [Huayhuash Trek 2026](https://www.exploringperu.com/huayhuash-trek-2026/): We can help you find them! Join our scheduled departures for the Huayhuash Trek 2026 (join a group 2026). The group is made up of travelers from all over the world, and a minimum of four participants is required on the scheduled dates to guarantee the trip. You can easily and securely reserve your spot directly on our website. If you don't find your date on our scheduled departure calendar, we recommend booking in advance. This will allow us to manage the search for other travelers interested in the same date, facilitating the formation of the group necessary to confirm the departure - [Santa Cruz Trek 2026](https://www.exploringperu.com/santa-cruz-trek-2026/): We can help you find them! Join our scheduled departures for the Santa Cruz Trek 2026 (join a group 2026). The group is made up of travelers from all over the world, and a minimum of four participants is required on the scheduled dates to guarantee the trip. You can easily and securely reserve your spot directly on our website.If you don't find your date on our scheduled departure calendar, we recommend booking in advance. This will allow us to manage the search for other travelers interested in the same date, facilitating the formation of the group necessary to confirm the departure confirm the departure - [Willkacocha Lake](https://www.exploringperu.com/willkacocha-lake/): Willkacocha Lake is a picturesque highland lake located in the Black Mountain Range (Cordillera Negra) near Huaraz. Known for its calm waters and sweeping views of the snow-capped Cordillera Blanca, the lake is an excellent spot for short hikes, acclimatization walks, and enjoying peaceful Andean scenery with contrasting mountain ranges. - [Vallunaraju](https://www.exploringperu.com/vallunaraju-peak/): Vallunaraju peak is a beautiful mountain located just above Huaraz in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, reaching about 5,686 meters (18,655 feet). Known for its accessible climbing routes, snowy slopes, and glaciers, it is a popular peak for acclimatization and beginner mountaineers, offering impressive views over the city of Huaraz and surrounding valleys. - [Uruscocha Lake](https://www.exploringperu.com/uruscocha-lake/): Uruscocha Lake is a peaceful high-altitude glacial lake near Huaraz, located in the Cordillera Blanca. Surrounded by alpine scenery and snow-capped peaks, it is known for its clear waters and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for short hikes, acclimatization walks, and nature photography. - [Tocllaraju](https://www.exploringperu.com/tocllaraju/): Tocllaraju Peak is a classic climbing mountain in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, rising to about 6,034 meters (19,796 feet). Known for its elegant shape, glacier routes, and panoramic views of peaks like copa grande, ranrapalca and Ishinca, it is a popular and rewarding challenge for experienced mountaineers. - [Santa Cruz Vaqueria Trek](https://www.exploringperu.com/santa-cruz-vaqueria-trek/): The Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most popular hiking routes in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, famous for its spectacular mountain scenery, turquoise glacial lakes, and views of iconic peaks such as Alpamayo, Artesonraju, and Taulliraju. The trek crosses high mountain passes and beautiful valleys. - [Santa Cruz Ulta Trek](https://www.exploringperu.com/santa-cruz-ulta-trek/): The Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most famous routes in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, known for its stunning valleys, turquoise lakes, and views of iconic peaks like Alpamayo and Artesonraju. Combined with a Ulta valley, the journey offers a perfect mix of scenic trekking and spectacular panoramic views of the mountain. - [Tourist Transport Service](https://www.exploringperu.com/tourist-transport-service/): We offer professional tourist transportation services for trips, tours, and expeditions to Peru’s main destinations with experienced drivers who are knowledgeable about routes in destinations such as Lima, Huaraz, Trujillo, Cusco, Arequipa, and Puno. Whether for airport transfers, trekking trips, cultural tours, or adventure trips, we have modern, comfortable, and safe vehicles that are ideal for private or group transfers to urban, rural, and high mountain areas. Our transportation service is designed to guarantee punctuality, comfort, and safety. We make sure your experience begins without any worries. - [Santa Cruz and Pisco Climb](https://www.exploringperu.com/santa-cruz-and-pisco-climb/): The Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most famous routes in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, known for its stunning valleys, turquoise lakes, and views of iconic peaks like Alpamayo and Artesonraju. Combined with a climb of Pisco Mountain, the journey offers a perfect mix of scenic trekking and a rewarding high-altitude ascent with spectacular panoramic views of the Andes. - [Rocotuyoc Lake](https://www.exploringperu.com/rocotuyoc-lake/): It is located in the Paccharuri Valley, a spectacular Andean area surrounded by snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and pristine landscapes. The valley is famous for its unique rock formations, clear waters, and breathtaking panoramic views, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and photographers. - [Rajucolta Lake](https://www.exploringperu.com/rajucolta-lake/): Rajucolta Lake is a beautiful high-altitude glacial lake in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, located near the base of Huantsán Mountain. Known for its deep blue waters and dramatic alpine surroundings, the lake is a popular destination for day hikes and acclimatization walks, offering impressive views of glaciers and rugged peaks. - [Quitaraju](https://www.exploringperu.com/quitaraju/): Quitaraju Peak is a striking mountain in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, rising to about 6,040 meters (19,820 feet). It is admired for its sharp, elegant summit and technical climbing routes, often seen as a companion peak to the famous Alpamayo, and is considered a challenging ascent for experienced mountaineers. - [Queropalca Huayhuash Trek](https://www.exploringperu.com/queropalca-huayhuash-trek/): Queropalca is a small Andean village that serves as a key starting point for the Huayhuash Trek in Peru. Located in the Cordillera Huayhuash, it offers access to dramatic high-altitude scenery, remote mountain passes, glacial lakes, and some of the most spectacular peaks in the Andes, including Yerupajá and Siula Grande. - [Pisco Peak](https://www.exploringperu.com/pisco-peak/): Pisco Peak is a well known mountain in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, rising to about 5,752 meters (18,871 feet). It is one of the most popular climbing peaks in the region, famous for its non-technical routes, broad snow slopes, and spectacular panoramic views of surrounding giants such as Huascarán, Huandoy, and Alpamayo. - [Pastoruri](https://www.exploringperu.com/pastoruri/): Pastoruri Tours offer a popular excursion to the Pastoruri Glacier in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, showcasing high-altitude landscapes, ice formations, and Andean flora. The tour typically includes stops at Puya raimondii plants, colorful mineral springs, and viewpoints, making it an easy and educational introduction to Peru’s glacial environment.