Peru

The essentials of Peru : low carbon travel

17 days

Trip Snapshot

Have you ever wanted to visit Peru's most spectacular sites and landscapes but got discouraged by how touristic and crowded these places could be ? Travelling makes you feel guilty as your carbon footprint gets bigger ? Well, this 17 days itinerary could match your wishes. It covers the essentials of southern Peru by visiting some of the most famous places BUT in a way to avoid mass tourism and pollution. To do so, we have selected low-carbon means of transportations and activities : trains, kayaks, bikes, hikes, local and organic consumptions, etc.

Trip Type:Tailor-Made

Fully customized trips designed around your unique interests and needs.

Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

Go off the beaten path and dive into real, raw adventure.

Departure City:Lima
End City:Lima
Operated in:English / Spanish / French
Physical Difficulty:Average

Travel Styles: Rural home stays · Kayak & Canoe · Indigenous culture · Hiking · Visit markets · Cycling · Meet local people.

Things you will do

Lima, Latin America's gastronomic capital
The Pacific coast : between dunes and ocean
Kayaking and biking around Titicaca Lake
Cusco & Sacred Valley
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Itinerary

Day 1: Lima

Day 2: Lima

Day 3: Lima - Paracas

Day 4: Paracas

Day 5: Paracas - Nazca

Day 6: Nazca - Arequipa

Day 7: Arequipa

Day 8: Arequipa

Day 9: Arequipa - Puno

Day 10: Titicaca Lake

Day 11: Puno - Cusco

Day 12: Cusco

Day 13: Cusco

Day 14: Sacred Valley

Day 15: Machu Picchu

Day 16: Cusco

Day 17: Cusco - Lima

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"I'm Emma from the French Riviera, passionate about Latin America. Among the countries I've explored, Peru stands out with its rich cultural and natural treasures waiting to be discovered." — Emma

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