Peru-Bolivia Trek

F.A.Q.

What’s included in the price?
To maximize convenience, we include as much as possible, so you can just relax and think about hiking. Here’s what’s included:

• Plane tickets, taxes and fees included: Lima – Cusco
• Airport transfers
• Bus transport throughout Bolivia and Peru
• Train transport (Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco)
• Three-star hotel accommodation; double rooms, half-board
• Guided tours in Peru: Rajucolta, Laguna 69 and Nevado Mateo
• Guided tours in Bolivia: Pico Austria and Huayna Potosi
• Day tour of Vinicunca
• Day tour of Titicaca lake & Copacabana
• Entry permits for Machu Picchu and all the national parks visited
• Services of a professional guide
• Services of local guides & equipment
• All necessary permits and taxes throughout Bolivia and Peru

What does not included in the price?

• Flights to Lima and from La Paz
• Visas for Bolivia and Peru
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses

You will need to cover flights; insurance and extra spend. You’ll need to book your flights to  Lima and from La Paz, travel insurance and cover other personal expenses (etc. drinks, souvenirs…).

What’s the hike like?
The hike is moderate to strenuous. In Peru, every day hike is 4-6 hours, with easy pace. You will walk on mountain trail. It is safe and solid. It can be windy and cold because it is more than 4.000 above sea level. Trekking peaks in Peru is moderate, but you should walk slowly. Cusco, Machu Picchu and Titicaca lake is short break before we start with trekking peaks in Bolivia. During ascent on Huayna Potosi (6080m) day hike is 6-8 hours.

What’s the city tour like?
All-day city tour is organized with a local guide and transportation. We will see the most important cultural and historical monuments in Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno and La Paz.

What skills/experience/fitness do I need?
You need high level fitness level. The previous hiking experience at altitudes up to 4000 above sea level is mandatory. Your guide will give you full instructions and a safety briefing at the start.

What do I need to bring with me?

1. Backpack (30-40l)
2. Travel bag; to be stored in the hotel for the duration of the hike
3. Trekking pants
4. Gore-Tex jacket
5. Hiking shoes
6. Trekking socks
7. Cotton T-Shirts
8. Active underwear
9. Polar of woolen cap
10. Hat (sun protection)
11. Polar sweater
12. Hiking gloves
13. Towel, toiletries
14. Sunglasses
15. Headlamp
16. Vacuum flask (2x1l)
17. Medicine, vitamins
18. Sunscreen SPF 50, lip balm
19. Trekking poles

What are the guides like?
All the activities on this trip will be led in English by qualified and licensed UIAA guide.

What’s the food like?
All food is local and is freshly cooked, hearty mountain meals. These include domestic cheese and other local milk products, meat specialties, local fruit, fresh fruit and vegetable. We can organize your meal in the way you like. The drinks are not included.

Can my dietary requirements be catered to?
Absolutely. Just let us know when you fill in your travel documents.

When can I go on this trip?
Book on to our pre-set dates above. If you are considering alternative dates, the perfect time for this adventure is between May and  September.

What’s the weather like?
Peruvian dry season is between May and September, and it is the best periods to visit this region. In summer the average temperature in Peru & Bolivia can be around 30 degrees, but in the mountains is colder and temperature is around  5-10 degrees Celsius. On the top of the mountain there can be some snow parts.

Which flights should I book?
You should book flights to Lima airport (Peru capital).

How do I meet the transfer?
At your arrival, the transfer will be holding a sign with the name of the tour. We’ll give you all extra details before travelling.

How big will the group be?
This trip will run with a minimum of 6 people, and a maximum of 15. Please note, if there are not 6 people booked the trip may be rearranged or cancelled. Please contact us for confirmation before booking your flights, or book with a credit card.

Can I customize the trip?
Of course! For private groups of six or more the trip can run on any days you wish, be extended or changed to suit your needs. Enquire now for a private trip.