The mythical Inca Trail is Peru’s most popular trekking route and one of the most spectacular on the South American continent. This route was used by the Incas to reach their sacred sites, avoiding the valley roads that were guarded by the Spanish conquistadores.

It was one of some 30,000 km of trails, recently listed (2014) as a UNESCO “World Heritage Site”, that linked the various regions of the Inca empire, from the north of the provincial capital of Quito to the south of present-day Santiago de Chile, providing access to a territory covering three million square kilometers.

It’s a moderately difficult and memorable hike, culminating at 4,200 meters.
Breathtaking scenery, a great personal challenge, an opportunity to surpass yourself. Once there, you’ll be treated to an incredible view of the site.

Level of difficulty: Intermediate;
4 days; 48 Km;
Total climbs of 2,310 m and total descents of 2,510 m

This route was used and recognized in both Inca and colonial times.
The mountain named Salkantay is a so-called APU mountain, i.e. a sacred mountain revered by the Incas. The Salkantay road is also famous for its alternative route to the famous Inca city of Machu Picchu.

The scenery is spectacular, with the road winding between mountains and valleys and passing very close to the Salkantay glacier. It is less busy than the Inca Trail, making it a very interesting alternative.

Difficulty level: Moderate +;
4 days; 57 Km;
Total climbs of 2060 m and total descent of 3740 m.

*** Please note that other circuits are also available on request.

Lake Titicaca

Peru is synonymous with Lake Titicaca, which holds the record for the highest navigable lake in the world. The lake has forty-one islands, some of which are inhabited. From Puno, you’ll take a boat to discover the wonders of the Lake Titicaca universe, where each island is a microcosm to be discovered. The guided cruise in a small boat will take you to the floating islands of the Uros community.

These are made of reeds growing on Lake Titicaca at an altitude of 3,800 metres.

You’ll leave the bay of Puno to sail to the islands of Amantani or Taquile, isolated for centuries; you’ll discover the culture of the inhabitants, their rhythm of life, their philosophy and their particular microcosm.

Arequipa is the capital of the Peruvian region of the same name, and the country’s second-largest city in terms of population. The city lies at an altitude of over 2,335 meters (7,550 feet), at the foot of the Misti volcano in the Peruvian Andes. It is nicknamed “The White City”. The city is home to the world’s largest convent, the Santa Catalina Convent.

From Arequipa, a visit to the Colca Canyon is a must. This canyon, 3400m deep, is the 2nd deepest canyon in the world after its neighbor Cotahuasi, and is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the U.S. The canyon is home to a condor colony.

Less well known than Machu Picchu, Peru’s Amazon jungle offers a diversity of flora and fauna that you won’t find in the heights of the Andes. A short flight and a 40-minute sail on the Madre de Dios River in a typical Amazonian boat will bring you to the Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge and your jungle stay.

Enjoy an expedition to Monkey Island, home to several species of this very interesting and amusing animal, visit the Tambopata-Candamo National Reserve with a 5 km hike through the rainforest and observe the diverse flora and fauna of this national park. The visit includes the paradisiacal Sandoval Lake, home to numerous species of animal, including kingfisher birds, different species of monkeys, caimans and piranhas.

On your return, take a guided tour of Lima before catching your international flight home.

Your private English-speaking guide and vehicle will be waiting for you for a tour of the different districts of Peru’s sprawling capital Lima, the colonial center of “The City of Kings”, Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, the Arzobiscal Palace and the city’s 17th-century catacombs.

Afterwards, visit the San Isidro district, the charming student quarter of Barranco, and the huge Miraflores district, a city within a city, now the new center of Lima.
Return to the airport for your international flight.