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A compressed, well-paced 14-day circuit through Peru’s coastal desert, high Andes and cloud forest—see the Nazca Lines from the air, ride reed boats on Lake Titicaca, and hike the short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Practical advice for acclimatizing and packing included.
A compressed, well-paced 14-day circuit through Peru’s coastal desert, high Andes and cloud forest—see the Nazca Lines from the air, ride reed boats on Lake Titicaca, and hike the short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Practical advice for acclimatizing and packing included.
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Operated by Peru Expeditions Tours · Lima, Lima
You step off the plane into Lima’s warm coastal air and the road already pulls you south—toward desert lines drawn across a plain, and upward into a highland world where condors hug thermal lifts.
moderate.
14 days.
Moderate fitness—able to walk 3–7 hours on uneven trails and manage stairs at altitude; casual travelers should allow extra rest.
No technical experience is required, but expect uphill sections, stone steps and a 6–7 hour day; basic fitness and comfortable hiking shoes are recommended.
Ascend gradually when possible, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, rest on arrival days, and consider coca tea or acetazolamide after consulting your physician.
Flights depend on weather and aircraft availability; operators use small Cessna-type planes and the experience can be bumpy—book early and be flexible.
Yes—Uros islands and Taquile visits use stable boats and basic life jackets; swimming is not required and guides assist with docking at reed platforms.
The itinerary threads pre-Inca cultures, Inca engineering (terraces and sacred sites), Spanish colonial cities like Arequipa, and the mysterious Nazca culture that created desert geoglyphs centuries earlier.
Highland trails and Machu Picchu face erosion and overuse—follow marked paths, respect local rules, and prioritize licensed guides and community-run tours to support conservation.
Peru Expeditions Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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