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Cargando Expedición...
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High-altitude expedition across Southern Peru featuring volcanic canyons, alpine glacial passes, and Lake Titicaca.
Direct pickup from your hotel or Airbnb lobby (Private arrival pickup at Lima Jorge Chávez Airport (LIM)). If your accommodation is located along a narrow cobblestone pedestrian lane, our host walks directly to your reception desk to assist with daypacks and escort you to our vehicle.
Effective O₂ at 4,630m
Prior rest recommended
+2,362 ft total ascent
Official circuits included
Engineered for travelers who want active physical engagement paired with boutique logistics. You begin in Arequipa (2,325m) and Colca Canyon to witness condors soaring on thermal updrafts while building aerobic baseline. After navigating the sacred blue waters of Lake Titicaca, you travel to Cusco for the ultimate alpine challenge: crossing the glaciated 4,630m Salkantay Pass beneath snowcapped peaks before descending through subtropical cloud forests into the lost citadel of Machu Picchu.
Select any day or milestone on the interactive graph to view its atmospheric altitude, effective oxygen pressure, and terrain biome.
Peak Altitude
154 m
Effective O₂ Level
~99% vs sea-level
Sea level atmospheric density. 100% effective oxygen pressure. (Private airport greeting)
Private arrival greeting at Jorge Chávez Airport. Chauffeured transfer to your Miraflores hotel overlooking the Pacific.
Fly south to Arequipa (2,325m / 7,628 ft). Afternoon private tour of the historic center built from volcanic sillar stone and the 16th-century Santa Catalina citadel.
Ascend past herds of wild vicuñas in Salinas y Aguada Blanca Reserve, crossing Patapampa pass (4,910m) before descending into Chivay (3,635m) for a soak in volcanic thermal springs.
Early morning arrival at Cruz del Cóndor to observe giant Andean condors riding thermal air currents above the 1,200m abyss. Afternoon scenic transit to Puno on Lake Titicaca.
Boat navigation across Lake Titicaca (3,812m). Explore the floating totora reed settlements of the Uros community and the ancient textile culture of Taquile Island.
Scenic overland journey across the Altiplano to Cusco with guided visits to Raqch'i Inca temple, Andahuaylillas church, and the 4,335m La Raya pass.
Rest and walking tour through the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha), the Plaza de Armas, and the colossal stone fortifications of Sacsayhuamán.
Visit Moray's agricultural research terraces and the 3,000 terraced brine springs of Maras before exploring Ollantaytambo living Inca citadel.
Depart early for Mollepata and the Soraypampa trailhead (3,900m). Afternoon hike to the turquoise glacial waters of Lake Humantay (4,200m) beneath Mount Salkantay.
Ascend to the highest point of the trek at Salkantay Pass (4,630m / 15,190 ft) surrounded by towering glaciers. Descend into the lush upper Amazonian cloud forest of Chaullay (2,900m).
Trek through organic passion fruit and coffee plantations in Santa Teresa. Take the scenic riverside railway walk from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu.
Early morning ascent to Machu Picchu for a comprehensive private circuit through Circuit 2 or 1. Afternoon Vistadome train return to Ollantaytambo and private vehicle transfer to Cusco.
A free day to explore Cusco's vibrant San Pedro market, local art studios in San Blas, and enjoy a celebratory farewell dinner at one of Cusco's acclaimed Andean restaurants.
Private chauffeured transfer to Cusco airport (CUZ) for your domestic flight to Lima and onward international journey.
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Personal expenses & discretionary items
All official permits, transfers, and guiding services are 100% pre-paid with zero surprise agency fees. However, please carry small Peruvian Soles cash (S/ 2.00 coins and S/ 10–20 banknotes). Roadside communal restrooms operated by indigenous highland communities charge exact S/ 2.00 coin admission. High-altitude artisanal weavers, hot coca tea stalls, and rural checkpoints do not accept credit cards or foreign currency.
Prevent acute mountain sickness before your trip. Select your target Andean destination and how many nights you will spend in the highlands before ascending.
Nights spent above 2,500m (Cusco, Sacred Valley or Arequipa) prior to this day.
Sacred Valley (2,870m) allows 60% deeper sleep and gentler acclimatization than Cusco.
Rushing to 5,036 m (16,522 ft) with less than 2 nights in the highlands is the #1 cause of medical evacuation in Cusco.
Packing for Peru is notoriously tricky because you experience three extreme climate zones in one trip. Here is our field-tested packing guide covering layers, footwear, power banks, and documents.
Dietary accommodations, hotel upgrades or a slower photography pace? Speak directly with our native Cusco specialists.
The Imperial Capital of the Incan Empire & The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Packing for Peru is notoriously tricky because you experience three extreme climate zones in one trip. Here is our field-tested packing guide covering layers, footwear, power banks, and documents.
Direct access to verified timings, altitude benchmarks, and operational guides calibrated by our Cusco team.
Descend from misty cloud forests to primary Amazon rainforest. Macaw clay licks, river otters, and night safaris.
The definitive Southern Peru circuit connecting coastal gastronomy, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca.