Adventurous Peru

a journey back in time through ruins and tradition

Peru hits different. One day you’re sleeping under the stars in the middle of the Peruvian desert, the next you’re climbing through ancient stone cities in the clouds. It’s raw, beautiful, exhausting, and completely worth it! This isn’t just a trip to Machu Picchu. It’s a deep dive into this beautiful culture.

£1960
Duration: 15 Days
Trip type: Cultural/Adventure
Physical Rating:
Group size: 4-12 people

Some Highlights

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Lima

Today you arrive in Lima. You'll receive more information on the airport transfer in our WhatsApp group the week before the trip starts. In the evening we will head out for a Welcome Dinner and enjoy some delicious food and drinks together.

Included meals: Dinner
Included transport: Airport transfer

Day 1

Day 2 – Lima

Lima is famous for its cuisine and you can find some of the best Peruvian ceviche here. After a free morning, we head to the district of Chorillos, somehow a fisherman's village inside the city of Lima. We will not only sample some authentic ceviches, but also have a sneak peek in the kitchen and see how it is prepared. After that, the afternoon is for exploring historic centre. From the prestigious Plaza de Armas you can explore the cathedral, the monastery or the close by catacombs and stroll around the bustling streets. When it's getting dark, we will be heading over to Circuito Magico del Agua and enjoy the indulgence of the illuminated fountains.

Included meals: Breakfast & lunch
Included transport: Taxi to Chorillos, to the centre & to the fountains park
Included activities: Ceviche in Chorillos, Circuito Mágico del Agua

Day 2

Day 3 – Ica Desert

Today we make our way to the desert of Ica, South of Lima. The bus journey is around 4-5 hours. Here we will be picked up and transferred to our campsite in the middle of the desert. Don't worry, you will sleep on actual mattresses tonight! First, we ride on sand buggies through the dunes and then we will enjoy some sandboarding with a view of the city of Ica. Before going back to the camp, you will see one of the best sunsets in the middle of the dunes. Back at the campsite, a delicious barbecue awaits us. We will enjoy our meal and some drinks before dancing the night away by the bonfire.

Included meals: Breakfast & dinner
Included transport: Bus to Ica, buggy to the campsite
Included activities: Dune buggy ride, sandboarding, sunset in the dunes, camping in the desert

Day 3

Day 4 – Huacachina Oasis

After a good night's sleep under the stars of the desert, we head through the dunes to the oasis of Huacachina. Here we will enjoy breakfast with a relaxing day in the oasis ahead of us. We will be based in a hostel with a pool during the day. So you can either just relax by the pool, venture out and explore the big dunes around the area or you can sit back and enjoy the waters of the oasis. In the evening we will then take a night bus from Ica to the city of Arequipa. Don't worry, the night bus seats recline 180 degrees and make for quite comfy beds.

Included meals: Breakfast
Included transport: Transport to Huacachina & night bus to Arequipa

Day 4

Day 5 – Arequipa

We arrive in Arequipa in the morning, so you have the whole day to relax and explore the city by yourself. Known as the white city, Arequipa has undoubtedly stunning architecture and in our opinion the most beautiful Plaza de Armas in Peru. Next to its beauty, Arequipa has to offer so much more. You can visit the monastery, head up to the viewpoint, and enjoy an incredible view over the city and the volcanos around, or enjoy the delicious food the city has to offer.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Day 6 – Arequipa

Today, you'll have the chance to explore a bit more of this beautiful city before taking a night bus that will take us from Arequipa to Puno, a town located on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Included meals: Breakfast
Included transport: Night bus to Puno.

Day 6

Day 7 – Lake Titicaca

We'll arrive in Puno early in the morning, and after a warming breakfast, we'll hop onto our boat and make our way to the island of Taquile. There, we'll spend a night in the home of a welcoming local family. But before that, we'll make a stop at the Uros islands, where we'll immerse ourselves in the fascinating lifestyle of the people who reside on these floating islands. Prepare to be amazed by the simplicity and groundedness of the people living on the lake. Their connection with nature is truly inspiring and integral to the life that thrives around Lake Titicaca.

Included meals: Breakfast
Included activities: Lake Titicaca boat tour

Day 7

Day 8 – Cusco

Today we will wake up very early to make our way to Cusco. Not going to lie, this will be a long day on the bus. But you will be rewarded with views of mountains and the beauty of the capital of the Inkas at night.

Included meals: Breakfast
Included transport: Bus to Cusco

Day 8

Day 9 – Cusco

Once the centre of the Inkan Empire, Cusco is the base for everyone who wants to visit Machu Picchu and in general a city worthwhile exploring.Today, you will have the whole day to acclimatise to the altitude and wander through the ancient streets of Cusco. There are many things to see: the scenic Plaza de Armas, bustling San Pedro Market, and the hip district of San Blas with incredible views of the city.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 9

Day 10 – Aguas Calientes

We will embark on our two-day journey to Machu Picchu. This is going to be an early morning. We will be leaving the hostel at around 6am and take a bus for about 5 hours. After a late breakfast we will take a short taxi and enjoy some hot springs in the middle of lush nature before heading to Hidroeléctrica , where we embark on our 2 hour hike along the train treks to Aguas Calientes. The route is scenic and at some point, you can even see parts of the Machu Picchu ruins. We will arrive in Aguas Calientes in the late afternoon. So you have some time to take a look around, have some dinner and get an early night, as we will get up quite early the following morning.

Included meals: Breakfast
Included transport: Bus and taxi to Hidroeléctrica
Included activity: Hot springs, hike along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes

Day 10

Day 11 – Machu Picchu

Today is the day! We will get up quite early at around 4 am and start our hike up to Machu Picchu. We will arrive at the entrance about at 6 am and enjoy the morning by exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site first by ourselves and during the later morning also with our guide. Shortly before lunchtime, we will make our way back to Aguas Calientes, where you have time for lunch and exploring the town before we take the most scenic train back to Cusco. Be prepared for the views!

Included meals: Breakfast
Included transport: Train and bus to Cusco
Included activity: Machu Picchu with guide, scenic train ride

Day 11

Day 12 – Cusco

Take in the experiences from the last days and relax during a free day in Cusco. You can either go and get a massage or, if you still want to see more ruins, explore Sacsayhuamán - a complex with lots of temples. One of the temples is dedicated to the sun god Inti and was used as a location for Inkan ceremonies.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 12

Day 13 – Palcoyo

This is another early morning. We will be picked up at around 3am by a private minivan and make our way about four hours south of Cusco. We will enjoy breakfast surrounded by Alpacas and see the first glimpse of the first rainbow mountain. We’ll then start our hike to explore the Palcoyo rainbow mountains. Compared to the better known Vinicunca, Palcoyo only sees a hand full of tourists every day but is equally as stunning and instead of one, you will see 4 rainbow mountains! On the 45-minute hike, you can observe scenic mountains, watch alpacas graze and will even get a view of the snowy Ausangate mountain. After exploring the colourful mountains and cuddle with Alpacas, we stop at a pre-Inkan bridge, where we can enjoy our lunch. We will enjoy our packed lunch before heading back to Cusco, where we return at around 3-4pm. So you have enough time for some rest before dinner time.

Included meals: Breakfast & lunch
Included transport: Transport to & back from Palcoyo
Included activity: Hike to Palcoyo rainbow mountains with a local guide

Day 13

Day 14 – Cusco

Today is for food lovers! After breakfast, we will be picked up and make our way to a small Quechua community in the Sacred Valley. Some of the women of the community will show us how to prepare Pachamanca an 8000-year-old cooking technique. This barbecue is traditionally used for special occasions, like weddings or big birthday celebrations. Hot rocks are heated up over hours and then potatoes, meat and vegetables are cooked covered with the hot stones. While the stones are doing their magic, we will get to know our hosts and learn about their traditional dresses, how they make the garments and what a day in the life of a Quechua woman looks like. Back in Cusco, we will have some time to rest before heading out to a goodbye dinner at our favourite restaurant in the city.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Included transport: Bus to & back from local Quechua community
Included activity: Pachamanca Inkan Barbecue

Day 14

Day 15 – Cusco

This is goodbye! Today you depart at any time. If you don't leave too early, we can still have breakfast together. We hope you had an incredible two weeks filled with adventures and insights into the Peruvian culture and people.

Included meals: Breakfast
Included transport: Airport transfer

Day 15
Map of Peru showing a travel route connecting Lima, Ica, Huacachina, Cusco, Arequipa, and Puno, with Lake Titicaca near Puno

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