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🏔️ The Andes: Peru & Bolivia

The heart of Andean civilization, from Machu Picchu to the salt flat. High altitude (3,000-4,000m) is a serious factor; ascend slowly and acclimatize.

18Days
5Stops
$45Per day
$810On the ground

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The route, night by night (15 nights)

  1. 01

    Lima

    2 nights

    Miraflores, the ocean shore, world-famous cuisine. A gentle entry (sea level).

  2. 02

    Cusco & the Sacred Valley

    4 nights

    The Inca capital, acclimatization, markets; ideal for adjusting to the altitude.

  3. 03

    Machu Picchu

    2 nights

    The Inca wonder; buy the ticket + train/bus weeks ahead. Sunrise is legendary.

  4. 04

    Puno & Titicaca

    2 nights

    One of the world's highest lakes, the floating Uros islands.

  5. 05

    La Paz & Uyuni (Bolivia)

    5 nights

    The world's highest capital, the cable car; a 3-day 4x4 tour of the Uyuni salt flat.

Best season

May–September (dry season)

Getting around

Intercity night buses (Cruz del Sur), train (Cusco–Machu Picchu), domestic flights.

What to know before you go

  • —Altitude sickness is serious: rest on your first day in Cusco, drink lots of water, coca tea helps.
  • —Machu Picchu entry + Huayna Picchu tickets are limited; buy the moment your date is fixed.
  • —Book the Uyuni tour with a reliable agency; winter nights are freezing, bring thermal clothing.

Important: this content is general information

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