PERU BOLIVIA CHILE 23 DAYS

The best in Perú and Bolivia and Chile

PERU BOLIVIA CHILE

Description

If you call yourself Trekker because you love to explore different parts of the world no matter in what conditions you can achieve it – this is a great option for you. Of course you will find a scent of luxury on the way, but the journey will finishing slowly on very basic 4x4 trip from Salar Uyuni in Bolivia through the driest desert on Earth –Atacama in Chile. On the way of this incredible 25-day-long life experience you will find everything what Peru, Bolivia and Chile has got to offer. Enjoy!

HIGHLIGHTS:Lima, Nazca Lines, Paracas (Balestas Islands), Ica (Huacachina Oasis), Arequipa, Colca Cañon, Cusco, Sacred Valley of Incas, Inka Trail 4D/3N, Machu Picchu, Bolivia (La Paz, Salar Uyuni, San Juan), Chile (Desert of Atacama), Santiago

Day-01

Arriving to Lima, airport reception, pick up and transfer to the hotel.

Day-02

After breakfast you have a chance have a city tour opition or visit by yourself the historical centre of Lima with Cathedral, San Francisco Monastery with its famous Catacumbs, Church of Santa Rosa, Palace of Government and the incredible museos by yourself or using our city tour option. After day long trip return to the hotel.

Cathedral of Lima

Day-03

After very early check out from the hotel you continue you journey to the south of Peru at around 3am, when we will catch up the bus to Paracas. After arrival around 7am we will be transferred to the port of Paracas, from where we start our 2 hours boat trip to Ballestas Islands, where we can admire flora and fauna of its amazing natural reserve. After that we will be catching bus to Ica, and have a transportation to Huacachina Oasis, where we will be accommodated in one of the hotel. During the late afternoon we will have a chance to experience a little bit of adrenaline on riding with special vehicle through deserted dunes and try some sandboarding. At the end we will witness incredible sunset. Go back to the hotel.

Ballestas Islands

Day-04

We start the day after breakfast and go directly to Nazca to explore myserious Nazca Lines. Till now nobody knows exactly how they become part of the landscape of Nazca región. During 45 minuts flight we will admire most of them with a huge amount of adrenaline. After that we will be transfered to Nazca town, where we will have a chance to chillout untill we will take a afternoon bus to Arequipa where we arrive approximately around 10pm. After that transfer to the hotel.

Nazca Lines

Day-05

After breakfast fantastic chance to do optional CITY TOUR during we can visit Casa de Moral, biggest in Peru Cathedral with entrance to the roof offering spectacular view on 6 active volcanos surround the city, Monastery of Santa Catalina, Museo of Culture Nativo with famous mummy Juanita, local artisan market or by yourself.

Volcan Misti

Day-06

After breakfast we will be taking another 2-day-trip to majestic Colca Cañon. On first day we will go through Pampa Cañahuas Natural Reserve where we will see wild vicuñas, alpacas and llamas to picturesque small village Chivay. After being accommodated in a hotel we will have a chance to visit local hot springs. After a dinner with elements of local folklor we will go back to the hotel.

Pampa Cañahuas

Day-07

This day we start very early after breakfast to continue on the way to Cruz del Condor, where around 8am we will be able to admire the biggest flying bird on planet – condor. Normally they live and use natural migration of warm air in its wings to float around the high mountains and deep valleys. Just to add information that Colca Cañon is known as the deepest canion in the world. After that we will go back to Arequipa during afternoon. This day we need to catch a night bus to CUSCO. OPCIONAL: There is an opción to extend one more night in Arequipa and catch the morning flight to Cusco for additional amount US$ 00.00 per person.

Cruz del Condor

Day-08

After breakfast there is a chance to have opcional CUSCO CITY TOUR with ‘Qorichancha plus 4 ruinas’ including Sacsayhuaman, Quenco, Tambomachay and Pucapucara or just enjoy free rest of the day just simply walking and enjoying medieval architecture of Cusco. Return to the hotel.

Tambomachay

Day-09

After breakfast you will start your trip to Sacred Valley of Incas where you will see ruins of Pisaq, second after Machu Picchu biggest complex of remains of Inca´s Empire. On the way down we will stop for small visit to local artesan market where you will be able to purchase some souvenirs. On the way to second ruins we will stop in picturesque place in Sacred Valley for lunch. In the early afternoon you will have a chance to visit the biggest Inka´s fortress Ollantaytambo. After memorable visit we will transfer you to the hotel where you will spend the night.

Ollantaytambo - Cusco

Day 10/11/12/13

VERY IMPORTANT!!! THERE IS A LIMITATION UP TO 500 SPACES FOR WALKING THIS TREK PER DAY (200 for tourists and the rest for porters and helpers walking with them). IF THERE ARE NO MORE SPACES LEFT AUTOMATICALLY WE OFFER YOU SALKANTAY TREK 4D/3N (with more Andean Mountains landscape views and nature experience) OR IF YOU WISH YOU CAN REPLACE IT WITH INCA JUNGLE TREK 4D/3N (with more adventure and activities on the way including: bicycles, rafting and zip line). During the month of February each year INCA TRAIL is closed for maintenance. In this time we offer only SALKANTAY TREK 4D/3N OR on request INKA JUNGLE TREK 4D/3N. CAMINO INKA TREK 4D/3N:

Day 10

Early morning we will start our trek by going by car to km82 where we start our first day of Camino Inka trek. First day is pleasent as we walk around 11 km and with the altitude going up from 2750m till 3000 m. Most of the time we walk next to the river Urubamba with picturesque view. After a few hours we will stop for tasty lunch prepared by our porters. After that we will have around 2 more hours walk. Meantime we will see from the distance some of the first ruins of Inka´s Empire. We spend the night in Wyllabamba.

Wayllabamba

Day-11

This is the hardest day to walk as its climing up till 4200 m. during this 11 km journey. But it is very slow and achievable process for everybody. Meantime we will stop to enjoy the views. After reaching the hightest part of our trip we will continue during a few more hours to Paccaymayu 3600 m. where we spend the night. There will be some time off after reaching this point in early afternoon to relax and get more power for next 2 days.

Paccaymayu

Day-12

Day 3rd of the trek is the longest one as its about 18 km but is pleasent slowly way down with many Inka´s ruins on the way to explore. After long day we will spend the night at Wiñayhuayna. This night will start for us very early as we need to wake up the next day around 3am to continue our journey.

Wiñayhuayna

Day-13

After early wake up we will continue to magical point Intipunku, from where we will be able to see for the first time Inka´s fortress of Machu Picchu. After around 2 more hours of walk we finally arrive to the ruins, where we will have first 2 hours guide explaining all the parts of Machu Picchu and after we will have as much free time to enjoy this incredible complex as we need. Our train back to Ollantaytambo from the Aguas Calientes, village next to Machu Picchu, leaves around 6:30pm and then from Ollantaytambo will will have a transport to Cusco an night at the hotel.

Intipunku

Day-14

After 4 days of walking you deserve to have some break in the most beautiful city in South America with its incredible architecture – Cusco. If you missed something during the first day in this city or didnt have time to see it or do it this is the day for you. Enjoy and explore.

Cusco

Day-15

This day we start after breakfast and we will be transfer to the bus station where we take special turistic bus to take us on the journey to the south of Peru. On the way we will have many stops to visit beautifuly decorated Sixtine Chapel of South America - Andahuaylillas, Templo of Wirakocha in Raqchi, the highest mountain pass during our journey La Raya 4335m. and Museo de Pukara. On the way we will have a stop for a lunch in one of the picturasque places. After arrival in Puno at 5pm we will be accommodated in a hotel.

Templo of Wirakocha in Raqchi

Day 16|TRANSTURIN

After breakfast we will be tranfer to the port, where waits for us a small luxury boat. From there we will sail from Puno to Bolivian coast, through beautiful Lake Titicaca to Isla del Sol, where according to legend the first Inka was born, to Copacabana and then we will be tranfer by bus to La Paz, capital of Bolivia. Tranfer to the hotel.

Isla del Sol

Day 17

After breakfast there will be chance to explore the highest capital on earth La Paz with its indegenous people and vibrant culture by yourself or using our optional city tour. After that we will be transfered to the bus station for night bus to Uyuni (leaving around 9pm).

La Paz city

Day 18| UYUNI - SALAR - SAN JUAN

In the morning, after we arrive we will visit the train cemetery on the outskirts of town. We then drive in our 4WD to the the world’s largest salt desert - Salar de Uyuni (on the hight of 3650 m.) On the way, we visit the salt exploitation of Colchani and the Salt Hotels, which are closed for tursits since November 2001. We then stop in the heart of the Salar on the Island of Incahuasi. This volcanic island is covered with stromatolites (fossilized bacterial colonies, that were on Earth as a first living spicies) and giant cacti. In the afternoon, we head south towards the village of San Juan. Night in shelter (basic comfort).

Salar de Uyuni Bolivia

Day 19|ROAD OF THE JEWELS” - LAGUNA COLORADA

After leaving San Juan, we cross the Salar de Chiguana. From there, the road climbs from 3600 m to about 4200 m of altitude. We pass by volcanoes Tomasamil, with almost 5900 m. and Ollague, on the Chilean border. We stop at the mirador of volcano Ollague, still active and sheltering one of the world’s highest sulfur mines. We then skirt the Chilean border going south following the “Road of the jewels”: lagunas Cañapa, Hedionda, Ch’arkota, Honda, sanctuary to three varieties of Flamingoes. The track continues on through the beautiful scenery of the Siloli Desert and its famous “Stone Tree” where we can sometimes spot viscachas, before arriving, in the afternoon, at Laguna Colorada. This laguna owes its intense red-brick color to the light sensitive phytoplancton present in its water. Night in shelter (basic comfort).

Laguna Colorada

Day 20

We leave very early in the morning for an excursion to the Sol de Mañana Geysers on the altitude of 4850 m. a volcanic crater from which escape sulfuric fumes and heavy water. We then have a breakfast in Polques before skirting Laguna Salada and crossing the Dali Desert (named after the scenery reminiscent of one of his paintings). We reach Laguna Verde, at the foot of volcanoes Juriques and Licancabur (5960 m.) before noon, to witness a curious phenomenon: the wind picks up and the waters of Laguna Verde change to a spectacular emerald color.We cross the Chile-Bolivia border at Hito Cajon in the early hours of the afternoon and after an hour long descent we reach San Pedro de Atacama, a refreshing oasis in the middle of the scorching Atacama desert. Transfer to the hotel.

Laguna Verde

Day 21

After breakfast we will be driving to Calama (around 98km) to catch a flight to Santiago di Chile. After arrival to capital of Chile transfer to the hotel. Time off.

Chile

Day 22

Free day after the whole trip for enjoying chillout capital of Chile and organizing your activietes by yourself or use one of the opcional tours: CITY TOUR, WINE TOUR or TOUR TO VIÑA DEL MAR and VALPARAISO.

Valparaiso

Day-23

Transfer out. End of the trip.

You Need

  • Original passport (and *International Student card (ISIC) if applicable)
  • Sleeping bag (not included but can be hired from us)
  • Walking boots
  • Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
  • Warm jacket, hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
  • Re-usable plastic or metal water container or camel bags.
  • Water (only for first 4 hours of trek, then we will provide you with drinking -previously boiled- water).
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and films
  • Torch with batteries.

Contact for join

Price includes | Lima

    • All transfer in and out
    • 3 nights in a hotel with bathroom, hot wáter, wifi
    • 3 breakfasts
    • Bus ticket Lima-Paracas

    OPCIONAL (extra charged):
    • City tour with tour guide english/spanish
    • Dinner show with local peruvian dances
    • Paragliding around Lima´s spectacular cliffs
    • Evening trip to Parque del Agua (with the hightest fountain in the world)

Price includes | Paracas, Ica (Huacachina), Nazca:

    • All transfers in and out
    • 1 night in a hotel in Huacachina Oasis with bathroom, hot wáter, wifi
    • Ballestas Islas tour
    • Huacachina tour on deserted dunes and buggyboarding experience
    • Nazca lines flight tour
    • Bus ticket Paracas-Ica(Huacachina)
    • Bus ticket Ica(Huacachina) - Nazca
    • Bus ticket Nazca-Arequipa

Price includes | Arequipa

  • all transfers in and out
  • 2 nights in a hotel with bathroom, hot wáter, wifi
  • 2 breakfasts.
  • 2 days tour to Colca Cañon with night in a hotel*** in Chivay and meals according to the tour descriptions
  • Bus ticket Chivay-Puno.

Price includes | Cusco

    • All transfer in and out
    • 4 nights in a hotel with bathroom, hot wáter and wifi
    • 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes with bathroom, hot wáter and wifi
    • 5 breakfasts
    • 1 day trip to Sacred Valley of Incas with lunch included and finish with train (Ollyntaytambo do Aguas Calientes) and night in Aguas Calientes
    • All day trip with sunrise view to Machu Picchu with tourguide billingual (eng/spa) and free time to explore this monumental place by yourself
    • Entrance to Machu Picchu
    • Train both ways to Aguas Calientes
    • Bus Concetour from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
    • Flight Cusco-Lima

    OPCIONAL (extra charged):
    • City tour + 4 ruins
    • Entrance to Huaynapicchu Mountain depending on availibility (only 400 persons per day)
    • 1 day trip to Moray and Salineras Maras
    • 1 day trip to Valley South with Tipon and Sextine Chapel of South America Andahuaylillas
    • Entrance fee to hot springs in Aguas Calientes

Price includes | Camino Inka

    • Transfers In / Out
    • Transportation Cusco-Km 82. Piscacucho. (Start walking)
    • Professional bilingual Tour guide.
    • Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
    • Entrance Fee to Inka Trail and Machu Picchu.
    • 03 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 3 dinners and various snacks to be eaten throughout the day "breakfast on day 1 and meals after last breakfast (on day 4)are not included"
    • Cook. (Professional) Vegetarian (vegan) food on request at no extra cost!
    • Drinking water along the Inka trail only on meals times.
    • Dining tent with tables and chairs.
    • first Aid Kit.
    • 01 Oxygen Ball.
    • Porters (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment).
    • Quadruple & waterproof Camping tent "02 people only".
    • 01 Sleeping Mattress per person.
    • Touristic Bus from Machu Picchu to AguasCalientes...
    • Return train tickets Expedition (Machupicchu.Ollanta and bus to Cusco) transfer to Hotel..

Price includes | Puno

    • Turistic bus CUSCO – PUNO with 4 places to visit with entrance fees and lunch included
    • 1 night in a hotel*** with bathroom, hot wáter, wifi and breakfast
    • 1day trip through Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol and Copacabana ( Bolivian coast) and finish in La Paz with lunch included.
    • All transfers in and out

Price includes | La Paz

    • 1 nights in a hotel*** with bathroom, hot wáter, wifi and breakfast
    • All trasfers in and out
    • Night bus to Uyuni with refreshments served on board.

    OPCIONAL (extra charged):
    • CITY TOUR with Valle de la Luna

Price includes |4 DAYS TRIP UYUNI – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

  • All transfers in and out
  • 4 days trip to Uyuni Salar and Lagunas COLORADA, VERDE with 4x4 shared Jeep transportation, full board and nights in refugees; crossing the border BOLIVIAN/CHILE and finishing in San Pedro de Atacama oasis.
  • Bus from San Pedro de Atacama do Calama.
  • Flight Calama – Santiago de Chile

Price includes |SANTIAGO DI CHILE

  • 2 nights in a hotel*** with bathroom, hot wáter, wifi and breakfast included
  • All transfers in and out

OPCIONAL (extra charged):
  • City Tour, Wine Tour or Valparaiso and Viña del Mar tour