A 14-day overland and air loop that threads Lima to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Uyuni Salt Flats and San Pedro de Atacama. Expect major elevation swings, small-plane hops, cultural sites and desert panoramas.
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Early morning light hits Lima’s gray coastline as the bus slips south onto the Panamericana Sur — sand dunes to the right, the Pacific to the left — and the trip’s cadence becomes clear: coastal bays, highland citadels, and salt deserts stitched across two countries.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
14 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in good general health; be prepared for long travel days and sustained altitude exposure
Wildlife
History
The route traces pre-Columbian and colonial arteries: Inca agricultural experiments at Moray, salt extraction traditions at Maras, and Andean coastal trade that predates Spanish arrival.
Conservation
The region faces pressure from tourism and salt extraction; stick to marked paths, avoid single-use plastics, and support community-run sites to keep cultural landscapes viable.
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Carry your passport and paperwork
A current valid passport is required for international border crossings and must be available for booking and at checkpoints.
Plan for altitude acclimatization
Spend the first full day taking it easy in Cusco or Puno; symptoms can appear above 2,500 m and resting reduces risk.
Protect against strong sun
High-altitude UV is intense — bring SPF 50 sunscreen, sunglasses and a brimmed hat for desert and mountain sections.
Bring cash in small bills
Remote towns and market stalls (Uros, Colchani, small altiplano villages) often prefer cash; ATMs can be scarce.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Good traction and ankle support for terraces, cobbled Inca paths and desert dunes.
Layered clothing and insulated jacket
Temperatures swing widely from coastal fog to cold Andean nights, so layers are essential.
winter
Hydration system (1–2L)
Maintaining hydration helps with altitude symptoms and desert drying winds.
summer
Portable charger and adapters
Remote sections have limited outlets; keep phones, cameras and GPS powered.