Discover the contrasting landscapes of Peru, as shaped by ancient civilisations
Discover the contrasting landscapes of Peru, as shaped by ancient civilisations
This tour combines the Inca Trail, one of the world’s great treks, with a taste of Peru’s diverse landscapes and cultures. Along the way, we visit Lake Titicaca, where indigenous groups inhabit floating reed islands, and the barren coastal deserts with their mysterious Nazca Lines. Cuzco is the ideal base for archaeological discovery and for embarking on the spectacular Inca Trail trek to the imposing citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Wonders of the World.
The diverse geography of Peru results in a very varied climate between different regions.
Lima, Ica and Nazca fall within the coastal desert region of Peru, with a mild climate and very little rain all year. From April to November, the sky is almost always grey and cloudy and the air humid. Average daytime temperatures in Lima remain 18C-24C (64F-75F) during this period, with July and August typically being the coolest. Nights are also mild, typically 15C-18C (59F-64F). From December to March, the skies in Lima are clear and temperatures at their warmest but elsewhere in the country this is the rainy season.
Cuzco and the Andes have a temperate climate. December to March is the rainy season in Cuzco/the Andes and April to November is the dry season, characterised by clear skies and strong sunshine in the mornings, sometimes clouding over as the day progresses. Daytime temperatures are usually pleasant (20C/68F on average) but night times only 5C-10C (41F-50F), except for May, June, July and August when days are cooler and nights are often close to, or a few degrees below, freezing. In the Andes, anything is possible at any time of year, including cloud, rain or even snow, and rapid and unexpected changes.
Lake Titicaca is high, lying at 12,470ft (3,800m) above sea level. At this altitude, the sun is strong but the air can be cold, and nights can be close to freezing. You need to bring warm layers and a waterproof or windstopper.
Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu are in the cloud forest and, as such, attract large amounts of precipitation all year as clouds move up from the Amazon Basin. Rain here can be heavy but is seldom prolonged. Cold fronts sometimes occur from July to August.
Peru is affected by El Niño, a weather phenomenon where warming of Pacific Ocean surface water off South America drives a shift in the atmospheric circulation resulting in abnormally high levels of rainfall over parts of South America. These events occur at irregular intervals of two to seven years, and last nine months to two years. A strong El Niño event occurred in 2014-16.
This trip is rated Activity Level 3 (Moderate) – please refer to our Activity Level guidelines.
Please note, it is essential you read the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu regulations in the Important Information section of the Trip Notes before you book this trip.
The size of Peru means this trip involves some long drives and you should be prepared for this. However, the buses we use are comfortable and the scenery is outstanding, plus there are several stops to break up the long journeys. The road between Nazca and Cuzco involves long descents and ascents on winding mountain roads and this, combined with the increase in altitude, may affect you if you are prone to travel sickness.
The Inca Trail is an Activity Level 3 (Moderate) trek. There are four days of point-to-point walking with full porterage, reaching a maximum altitude of 13,830ft (4,215m), average 10,005ft (3,050m). Though not without its difficulties (in particular the ascent and descent of the first pass, known as Dead Woman’s Pass!) this trek is possible for anyone in good health and fitness. However, we would not recommend it to someone with no trekking experience. If you are not a regular walker you should put in physical preparation beforehand. The trek is also not particularly suitable for those with bad knees due to the number of steep and uneven steps, particularly on the third and fourth days of the trek.
You may find our Fitness Training Guide a useful reference.
As this trip spends considerable time at altitude, we ask you to refer to the Altitude Warning within the Trip Notes. We run the tour from Lima to Lake Titicaca to allow for gradual acclimatisation and have days in Cuzco (11,155ft/3,400m) before the trek, which should be ample time to adjust.
Protest action/strikes are not uncommon in Peru; while these are generally peaceful, they can involve roadblocks and cause disruption to travel. Occasionally, your leader may have to adapt your itinerary in response to this.
Walking hours stated within the itinerary are given as approximates only. Timings stated include lunch and photo stops and vary depending on the group’s pace.
Ved skriftlig aksept av vårt tilbud bekrefter du/dere at våre betingelser er både lest og forstått og at evt kansellerings gebyrer kan tilkomme ved en evt. avbestilling av reisen.
TILGJENGELIGE DATOER | PRIS (1 VOKSEN) | PRIS (1 BARN) | Enkeltromstillegg | STATUS REISE | |
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lør, 14 okt 2023 / lør, 28 okt 2023 | NOK 34 710 NOK 33 400 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 025 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 13 apr 2024 / lør, 27 apr 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 04 mai 2024 / lør, 18 mai 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 01 jun 2024 / lør, 15 jun 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 22 jun 2024 / lør, 06 jul 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 20 jul 2024 / lør, 03 aug 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 10 aug 2024 / lør, 24 aug 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 24 aug 2024 / lør, 07 sep 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 07 sep 2024 / lør, 21 sep 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 12 okt 2024 / lør, 26 okt 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel |
TILGJENGELIGE DATOER | PRIS (1 VOKSEN) | PRIS (1 BARN) | ENKELTROMSTILLEGG | STATUS REISE | |
lør, 14 okt 2023 / lør, 28 okt 2023 | NOK 34 710 NOK 33 400 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 025 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 13 apr 2024 / lør, 27 apr 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 04 mai 2024 / lør, 18 mai 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 01 jun 2024 / lør, 15 jun 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 22 jun 2024 / lør, 06 jul 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 20 jul 2024 / lør, 03 aug 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 10 aug 2024 / lør, 24 aug 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 24 aug 2024 / lør, 07 sep 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 07 sep 2024 / lør, 21 sep 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 12 okt 2024 / lør, 26 okt 2024 | NOK 39 295 | På forespørsel | NOK 6 420 | På forespørsel |
Vi vil komme tilbake til deg med et tilbud på den forespurte reisen/pakken I løpet av 48 timer. Alle tilbud er uforpliktende og er vanligvis gyldige i 7 dager. Vi gjør oppmerksom på at reserverte tjenester kan bli kansellert innenfor disse 7 dagene og at pris kan endres inntil en endelig bestilling er mottatt.
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