Classic Peru: Trekking Holiday

Essential Information

Trip Profile

4 days point-to-point walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 4200m, average 3050m.

Accommodation

8 nights hotels and 3 nights rainforest lodge, all en suite, 3 nights full-service camping.

Food

All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners.

Reality Check

Occasionally, as stated in our brochure, it may not be possible to follow the itinerary as planned. This may be for a variety of reasons - climatic, political, physical or other. In these circumstances we will make the best alternative arrangements possible that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.

There are 4 days walking with full porterage, at a maximum altitude of 4150m, average 3050m. Though not without its difficulties (in particular the ascent and descent of the first pass, known as the Dead Woman's Pass!) this trek is certainly possible for anyone in a good state of health and fitness, but we would not recommend it as a beginner's trek to anyone who is totally unused to walking.

You should be aware that the size of Peru means that this trip involves some long drives, particularly the one from Cuzco to Puno, and you should be prepared for this. The buses used are comfortable and the scenery is outstanding. There will be several stops along the way to help break up the journey. This trip spends considerable time at altitude - please see the warning under the Health section below.

As this trip operates in a country outside of the EU, you should read the warnings in the essential information section in the brochure.

Normal group size and age

Normally 4 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age 16.

Misc

TAMBOPATA

Easily reached by a 25-minute flight from Cuzco, the Tambopata River is endowed with an astonishing variety of wildlife even by Amazonian standards - over 500 bird and 1000 butterfly species have been identified. We stay in a comfortable yet rustic lodge, sleeping in individual bungalows with private bathrooms. The lodge, some three hours up river by motorised canoe, has an extensive trail system. The lodge is included in the Inca Trail & the Amazon Rainforest and this trip, Classic Peru (trip codes: TPJ & TPR respectively), and can be added as a three-day extension to any of the Peru treks. Please see individual Trip Notes for details.

Icons explained

The vast majority of Exodus adventures are adult group holidays. Groups are always small in size. We strongly believe that this adherence to small groups means a better experience for all; more time with your guide, less waiting around and a reduced impact on the communities and environments visited.
Each group is generally made up of like-minded travellers - with singles, couples and friends all joining in together. All these trips are suitable for single travellers, but if you prefer to travel with clients booking individually, please see our Solo Departures page.

No experience is necessary; those who take weekend hill walks in areas like the Peak District or Cotswold’s at home should manage a B-grade trek; good health and reasonable fitness are important. These Moderately graded departures are either fairly easy medium-duration walks or harder, shorter walks.

Walking & Trekking: Trips are wholly trekking-focused or simply include a significant number of walking days during the itinerary.

Wildlife: Trips may be wholly wildlife focused, or contain an element of wildlife viewing within a less specific itinerary.

Culture: Let Exodus show you a different side to many of the world's greatest cultural attractions.

Where you stay is a crucial part of a holiday, and we have gone to great lengths to find accommodation that provides extra comfort, character, convenience and value. Five-star hotels won’t feature on the agenda, but itineraries guarantee a greater degree of comfort after your day’s efforts.