20-Day Adventure in Peru: Coast, Andes, and Laguna 69
Explore Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Colca, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, and Huaraz in 20 days, including Machu Picchu, the Mountain of Colors, and a hike to Laguna 69.
Highlights
- The Coast, Colca, and Lake Titicaca
- Machu Picchu and the Mountain of Colors
- Huaraz and a hike to Laguna 69
Service Details
- Type of experience: Multi-day package
- Duration: 20 days, 19 nights
- Departure from: Lima
- Group: Medium
- Difficulty: High
- Guide: Guide
Overview
The 20-day, 19-night "Adventurous Peru" tour connects the Peruvian coast with the southern Andes and the Cordillera Blanca. From Lima, the journey continues through Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, the Nazca Lines, Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, and Lake Titicaca before arriving in Cusco.
In Cusco, you’ll explore the city and its archaeological sites, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and the Mountain of Seven Colors. Day 15 is free to rest or optionally book an excursion to Lake Humantay. The itinerary continues with a flight to Lima and an overnight bus to Huaraz, where you’ll hike to Lake 69.
The itinerary includes overnight bus rides and hiking days. Humantay, the horse at the Mountain of Colors, the second entrance fee to Machu Picchu, the Nazca airport tax, and the international flight are not included. Please review the details of included and excluded services before choosing this tour.
Photo credits: Huaraz — José Porras (CC BY-SA 2.5). Images resized for the web.
Itinerary
Meet and greet at Jorge Chávez Airport, distribution of the itinerary, and explanation of the tour. Transfer to your selected hotel to rest after the trip.
- Destinations: LIMA
- Accommodations: Hotel in Lima
A tour of pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern Lima , featuring panoramic views of Huaca Pucllana, the historic center, San Isidro, and Miraflores. Afterward, transfer to the terminal and travel to Paracas, with a welcome reception upon arrival.
- Destinations: Lima · Paracas
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Hotel in Paracas
Boat trip from Paracas to see the Candelabro and the wildlife of the Ballestas Islands. In the afternoon, bus trip to Nazca, where you'll spend the night before the flyover.
- Destinations: Paracas · Ballestas Islands · Nazca
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Overnight stay in Nazca as per the itinerary
Transfer to the airfield to view the Nazca Lines and their figures from the air. The airport tax is paid separately. In the evening, departure by bus to Arequipa.
- Destinations: Nazca · Arequipa
- Accommodations: Overnight bus trip
Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Church of La Compañía, and the Monastery of Santa Catalina.
- Destinations: Arequipa · Santa Catalina
- Accommodations: Hotel in Arequipa
Travel through Pampa Cañahuas, Patahuasi, the wetlands, and the Patapampa overlook to Chivay. Lunch and lodging; the afternoon includes a visit to the hot springs, and in the evening, dinner with a folkloric performance.
- Destinations: Arequipa · Colca · Chivay
- Meals: Lunch and dinner
- Accommodations: Hotel in Chivay
Visit to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint and a tour of the viewpoints and towns in the Colca Valley. After lunch in Chivay, bus trip to Puno and transfer to the hotel.
- Destinations: Cruz del Cóndor · Chivay · Puno
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodations: Hotel in Puno
Boat tour to the floating islands of the Uros, followed by a trip to Taquile. Lunch at a local inn and a walk around the island before returning to Puno in the afternoon.
- Destinations: Puno · Uros · Taquile
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodations: Hotel in Puno
Tourist bus trip through the highlands with cultural visits to Pucará, Raqchi, and Andahuaylillas, and a stop at La Raya. Buffet lunch en route and transfer to the hotel upon arrival in Cusco.
- Destinations: Puno · Pucará · La Raya · Raqchi · Andahuaylillas · Cusco
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodations: Hotel in Cusco
In the afternoon, visit the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and Qorikancha. The tour continues to Qenqo, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, and Sacsayhuamán before returning to the hotel.
- Destinations: Cusco · Sacsayhuamán
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Hotel in Cusco
Tour of Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo, with lunch en route. Visit to Chinchero and return to Cusco in the afternoon to spend the night.
- Destinations: Pisac · Urubamba · Ollantaytambo · Chinchero · Cusco
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodations: Hotel in Cusco
Transfer to the station and train ride to Aguas Calientes. Bus ride up to Machu Picchu and guided tour of the site, as per the booked admission package. Return to the town, lunch on your own, and overnight stay.
- Destinations: Cusco · Machu Picchu · Aguas Calientes
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Morning free to stroll through the town or participate in optional activities on your own. A second admission to Machu Picchu or other entrance fees can be arranged and paid for separately. In the afternoon, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
- Destinations: Aguas Calientes · Cusco
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Hotel in Cusco
Early departure for Cusipata, followed by a drive to the trailhead for the hike to the Mountain of Colors. Time to enjoy the scenery, followed by the descent and lunch before returning to Cusco. Horseback riding is optional and requires an additional fee.
- Destinations: Cusco · Cusipata · Mountain of Seven Colors
- Meals: Lunch
- Accommodations: Hotel in Cusco
A free day to rest, stroll through the historic district, or go shopping. Those who wish to go on another hike can sign up for the excursion to Laguna Humantay via Mollepata and Soraypampa; this activity is not included in the package.
- Destinations: Cusco · Humantay Lake (optional)
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Hotel in Cusco
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Lima. Meet and greet at the airport, followed by a transfer to the bus station to continue the journey by overnight bus to Huaraz.
- Destinations: Cusco · Lima · Huaraz
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Overnight bus trip
Meet and greet in Huaraz and transfer to your lodging to drop off your luggage. The rest of the day is free for you to rest and get used to the pace of the city before the mountain excursion.
- Destinations: Huaraz
- Accommodations: Hotel in Huaraz
Travel through the Callejón de Huaylas, Yungay, and the Llanganuco Canyon to Cebollapampa. From there, the hike to Laguna 69 begins, with time to enjoy the scenery before descending and returning to Huaraz.
- Destinations: Huaraz · Llanganuco · Cebollapampa · Laguna 69
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Hotel in Huaraz
After breakfast, transfer to the station and bus ride to Lima. Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to the lodging for the last night of the tour.
- Destinations: Huaraz · Lima
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Hotel in Lima
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your separately purchased international flight. End of services for the Peru Aventurero tour.
- Destinations: LIMA
- Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Includes
- LIMA
- 02 nights accommodation with breakfast.
- Transfer in/out.
- Lima Modern city tours, Lima Colonial.
- Guide.
- Tourist tickets.
- Bus LIMAticket / Paracas.
- Bus Limaticket /Huaraz.
- PARACAS
- Tickets to the attractions to be visited.
- 01 night accommodation with breakfast.
- Ballestas Island Tour.
- Transfer In/out in the Tours.
- Bus ticket Paracas - Nazca.
- NAZCA
- Flight over the Nazca Lines.
- Bus ticket Nazca/Arequipa.
- AREQUIPA
- 01 night accommodation with breakfast in Arequipa.
- City tours in Arequipa include: guide, entrance fees.
- Colca Excursion 2 days 1 night includes: guide, bus, entrance fees, 02 lunches, 01 dinner
- Excursion the flight of the Condor includes: guide, bus, entrance fees.
- Accommodation in Colca includes breakfast.
- Bus ticket Arequipa/Puno.
- PUNO
- 02 nights accommodation with breakfast in Puno
- Excursion Lake Titicaca Uros and Taquile includes: guide, bus, boat, entrance fees, typical lunch.
- Tourist bus route of the Sun Puno/Cuzco includes: guide, bus, entrance fees, typical buffet lunch
- CUZCO
- 6 nights accommodation in Cuzco including breakfast.
- City tours in Cuzco include: guide, bus, entrance fees
- Sacred Valley excursion includes: guide, bus, entrance fees, typical buffet lunch.
- Machupicchu excursion includes: guide, bus, entrance fees, round trip train.
- Accommodation in Aguas Calientes includes breakfast.
- 7 Colors Mountain Excursion: guide, bus, entrance fees, lunch
- Air ticket Cuzco/Lima.
- HUARAZ
- 2 nights accommodation in Huaraz including breakfast
- Excursion Laguna 69: guide, bus, entrance fees.
- Bus ticket Huaraz/Lima.
Does not include
- Humantay Lagoon Excursion (OPTIONAL).
- Horseback riding in the 7 colors mountain tour (OPTIONAL).
- International air ticket.
- Excess baggage. (fi Cuzco / bus Puno / Huaraz).
- Alcoholic beverages, soda or bottled mineral water
- Travel insurance.
- Airfield tax for Nazca Lines ($10.00)
- Lunches not detailed in program.
- International or national personal phone calls.
- Second entrance to the Machupicchu.
- Tips.
- Laundry.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program lasts 20 days. The itinerary includes Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca, Puno, Cusco, and Huaraz. Check the itinerary for each day for details on activities and transfers.
No. The 15th is a free day to rest in Cusco or take an optional tour to Humantay. The horseback ride at the Mountain of Colors, the Nazca airport tax, and the international flight are also not included.
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