Trekking in Peru – 14 Days

Discovery of Peru over 14 days, combining hiking and cultural visits in the Andean region. Designed for travelers who wish to use local buses and minibuses, with a strong focus on interaction with local communities. French-speaking tour leader and local Spanish-speaking guide when necessary.

Itinerary :

Day 1: Arrival at the airport – Transfer to hotel in Lima
Meet and greet at Lima airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Lima.

Day 2: Lima City Tour – Hotel in Lima
Lima, the capital of Peru, was founded over 400 years ago, on January 18, 1535, by Francisco Pizarro, who named it the “City of Kings.” Today, it is a city of more than 7 million inhabitants that still preserves traces of its colonial past.
Our day will be dedicated to exploring Lima and its historic center with a local guide: Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, San Francisco Church and Convent, the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, and the Government Palace located on Plaza de Armas, also known as Casa de Pizarro. We will end the day with a visit to the Gold Museum of Peru, a true treasure trove of pre-Columbian artifacts.

In the evening, we will stroll through the Barranco district where we can taste typical dishes such as ceviche, cau cau, or anticuchos. Overnight in Lima.
B

Day 3: Early flight to Cusco – City tour – Hotel in Cusco
Early morning flight to Cusco (5:30 am). Transfer to the hotel and installation. Breakfast in the Inca city of Cusco. During the day, we will explore this fascinating city and validate the unified tourist tickets for Cusco / Machu Picchu.

Cusco is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating cities in the Peruvian highlands. Its architecture, blending Spanish and Inca styles, gives it a unique charm. It is said that around 1250, Manco Cápac drove a golden staff into the ground here, designating it as the “navel” of the Empire.

In the morning, we will walk through the San Blas district via the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral built on the palace of the Inca Wiracocha, the Temple of the Society of Jesus, and La Merced church with its magnificent jeweled monstrance. On Hatunrumiyoc Street, we will admire an ancient Inca wall, including the famous Twelve-Angled Stone. Free afternoon. Overnight in Cusco.
B

Day 4: Cusco – Hiking to Tambomachay – Puka Pukara – Qenqo – Saqsayhuamán
Day hike in the heights of Cusco to discover Inca and pre-Inca ruins with a local guide. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 5: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Fortress visit
Ollantaytambo was one of the most important towns of the Inca Empire due to its strategic location in the Sacred Valley. It served as a control point on the route to Machu Picchu and as a resistance site against Spanish conquistadors.

Transfer by minibus to Ollantaytambo. Hotel check-in and visit to the fortress. Optional hike to Pinkulluna if time allows. Overnight in Ollantaytambo.
B

Day 6: Inca Trail Trek km 104 – Aguas Calientes
A sporty day (7–8 hours of hiking). Trek along the Inca Trail with spectacular scenery. Arrival at Machu Picchu and descent by bus to Aguas Calientes. Optional visit to hot springs. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
B – L

Day 7: Machu Picchu – Huayna Picchu – Ollantaytambo
Guided visit of Machu Picchu. Optional ascent of Huayna Picchu. Return to Aguas Calientes and train to Ollantaytambo.
Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca sacred city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Overnight in Ollantaytambo.
B – L

Day 8: Maras – Moray – Chinchero – Cusco – Night bus to Puno
Visit the Maras salt mines, Moray agricultural terraces, and the village of Chinchero. Return to Cusco and take a night bus to Puno. Overnight in Puno.
B

Day 9: Puno – Sillustani – Puno
Visit the archaeological site of Sillustani, famous for its funerary towers (chullpas) on the shores of Lake Umayo. Walk through Puno town. Overnight in Puno.
B

Day 10: Lake Titicaca – Uros – Amantani (homestay)
Visit the floating islands of Uros and navigate to Amantani Island. Stay with a local family for an authentic cultural experience. Hike to the viewpoints of Pachatata and Pachamama. Overnight with the community.
B – L – D

Day 11: Amantani – Taquile – Puno
Visit Taquile Island, famous for its traditional textiles. Return to Puno. Overnight in hotel.
B – L

Day 12: Local bus to Checacupe – Overnight in Checacupe
Transfer by local bus to Checacupe, a small Andean village. Overnight in hotel.
B

Day 13: Hike to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) – Cusco
Hike to Vinicunca (5,000 m). Unique geological formation with natural mineral colors. Return to Cusco. Overnight in hotel.
B – L

Day 14: Flight to Lima
Early flight to Lima for international connection. End of program.