Enjoy this tour through the very best of southern Peru, from one of the world’s deepest canyons to the highest navigable lake in the world and into the Andes. Start in Lima and then onwards towards Arequipa, the “White City”, followed by a boat trip on Lake Titicaca home to floating islands of the Uros people. Finally, hike through the Andes along the less travelled Lares Trek and visit the legendary Machu Picchu.
In Colca Canyon we have the best view down into the canyon in order to observe the majestic flight of the condors rising with the morning thermals. We have plenty of time to enjoy the valley before our journey to Puno and the amazing cobalt blue waters of Lake Titicaca. Take a boat ride to the traditional island of Amantani where you’ll stay with the locals, learning more about their ancestral traditions and daily life.
The Lares Trek is an excellent alternative to the extremely popular Inca Trail. This trek follows a path through spectacular mountain, lake and valley landscapes that have changed little over the last 500 years. You’ll have the opportunity to observe the traditional life of the Andean farmer as the trek progresses through numerous colourful, villages. You’ll see stone thatched houses surrounded by herds of alpacas and llamas and perhaps you’ll be able to pick up a couple of guinea pigs for dinner - try if you’re a real adventure traveller!
Finally, you’ll get to visit the sacred Inca city of Machu Picchu and be able to relax and ease any aches and pains in the hot springs at Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes). To undertake this trek you will need to be of a reasonable level of fitness and it helps if you walk regularly. Remember this trek reaches 4550m of altitude at some points and this can often affect performance. It is important you are acclimatised before attempting this trek. |
