Move from Lima’s coastline to the Amazon and the high Andes on a 15-day loop through Peru’s signature landscapes. This trip blends rainforest wildlife, Inca trail hikes and high-altitude culture—plan for early mornings, altitude, and varied terrain.
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You arrive in Lima to humid air that tastes of the sea, then hours later the Andes lift you into thin sky where stone cities and cloud forests wait. On this 15-day loop you move from Pacific cliffs to Amazon riverbanks and high-altitude plateaus—each landscape insisting you pay attention.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
15 days
Fitness Level
Should have moderate fitness—able to walk 3–6 miles in a day at altitude and manage stairs and uneven stonework.
Wildlife
History
The route threads pre-Columbian Inca sites and colonial Lima, reflecting centuries of Andean agriculture, terrace engineering and syncretic culture.
Conservation
Tambopata and Sandoval Lake are protected areas; follow lodge guidelines, avoid single-use plastics, and keep distance from wildlife to minimize disturbance.
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Acclimatize in Cusco
Spend at least 48 hours in Cusco before demanding hikes—drink water, avoid alcohol, and walk gently to adjust to ~3,400 m.
Pack insect protection
In the Tambopata and Sandoval Lake zones, carry DEET or picaridin repellent and a long-sleeve shirt for dusk excursions.
Book Wayna Picchu early
Permits for Wayna Picchu are limited—reserve as soon as you confirm travel dates or plan to climb Machu Picchu Mountain instead.
Footwear for mixed terrain
Bring broken-in waterproof hiking boots for muddy rainforest trails and uneven Inca stone paths at Machu Picchu.
Sturdy hiking boots
Supports ankles on rocky Inca paths and muddy rainforest trails.
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry during Amazon downpours and highland drizzle.
summer
Altitude medication & hydration system
Diamox (if prescribed) and a water reservoir help manage altitude symptoms and maintain fluids.
Insect repellent & head net
Useful for dusk/night walks in Tambopata and around lodge areas.
spring