A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escapeGuaranteed departure from 5 participants
Trek (5 days)/Hiking (6 days)/High altitude (6000 m)
The “easiest 6000 in the world” In any case the great Chachani volcano (6070 m), which dominates the city of Arequipa, reaches an altitude that imperatively requires good gradual acclimatization.
After hikes and visits in the Cuzco region, between 2500 and 3500 m, then a trek in the magnificent Cordillera de Vilcanota, between 4000 and 5000 m, you are ready to try to climb the summit. Buena suerte! (good luck!)
Accommodation: Simple hotels in town, bivouac in tents.
Terrain: Volcanic ash and scree, a passage through hard snow requiring ice ax and crampons (loaned on site).
Carrying: Light bag (4-5 kg).
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escape The culmination of this trip, a relatively easy ascent for which gradual acclimatization to high altitude is essential.Guaranteed departure from 5 participants
Trek (5 days)/Hiking (6 days)/High altitude (6000 m)
The “easiest 6000 in the world” In any case the great Chachani volcano (6070 m), which dominates the city of Arequipa, reaches an altitude that imperatively requires good gradual acclimatization. After hikes and visits in the Cuzco region, between 2500 and 3500 m, then a trek in the magnificent Cordillera de Vilcanota, between 4000 and 5000 m, you are ready to try to climb the summit. Buena suerte! (good luck!)
Accommodation: Simple hotels in town, bivouac in tents.
Terrain: Volcanic ash and scree, a passage through hard snow requiring ice ax and crampons (loaned on site).
Carrying: Light bag (4-5 kg).
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Acclimatation in the Sacred Valley, near Cuzco
- Machu Picchu, mysterious Inca city between jungle and mountain
- 5-stage trek in the Vilcanota Cordillera
- Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon
- Ascension of Chachani (6070 m) in 2 days (camp at 5000 m)
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- Acclimatation in the Sacred Valley, near Cuzco
- Machu Picchu, mysterious Inca city between jungle and mountain
- 5-stage trek in the Vilcanota Cordillera
- Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon
- Ascension of Chachani (6070 m) in 2 days (camp at 5000 m)
OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER
PHYSIQUE CONDITION
LEVEL OF PRATICE
LEVEL OF PORTAGE
Included
- International flights, air taxes and airport transfers (if you purchased the program with the flights)
- Transfers during the program
- The accommodation
- Food except the meals mentioned below
- Framing
- The entrances to the sites provided for in the program
- Collective equipment (tents) and technical equipment (crampons)
- All the services indicated in the program.
Not Included
- International flights, air taxes, and airport transfers (if you purchased the program without flights)
- Lunches and dinners in Lima, Cuzco and Arequipa (13 meals)
- The drinks
- Possible tips
- Personal expenses and equipment
- Optional insurances
- Any other supplement not included in the program.
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Day 1: Regular flight to Lima. Reception at the airport and transfer to the city. Free dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
During your stay
Day 2: Cuzco
In the morning, flight Lima-Cuzco. In the afternoon, walking tour of the city. Capital of the ancient Inca empire at an altitude of 3350 m, Cuzco, “the navel” in Quechua Indian, offers a harmonious architectural blend, where Inca constructions of joined stones rub shoulders with Spanish Baroque churches and palaces.
In the morning, flight Lima-Cuzco. In the afternoon, walking tour of the city. Capital of the ancient Inca empire at an altitude of 3350 m, Cuzco, “the navel” in Quechua Indian, offers a harmonious architectural blend, where Inca constructions of joined stones rub shoulders with Spanish Baroque churches and palaces.
Free meals. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Acclimatation hike around Cuzco
Short transfer to Tambomachay (the Inca baths), the starting point of our hike to the Inca archaeological sites near Cuzco: the “red fortress” of Puka Pukara (3780m), the astronomical center of Qenqo, and finally the Temple-Citadel Sacsayhuaman built by the Incas in 1450, astonishing for its cyclopean walls built using huge blocks. Walk back to town. Height difference + 150 m/- 500 m, 6 hours of walking and visits. Free meals. Overnight at the hotel in Cuzco.
Day 4: Sacred Valley
Road to the Sacred Valley. Walk to the archaeological site of Moray (3500m), then hike to the Maras salt flats. Visit the Maras salt flats, sparkling white salt terraces suspended from the sides of the mountain. Descent on foot to the Urubamba River at the bottom of the Sacred Valley (2850m) then transfer by bus to Ollantaytambo.
Height difference - 650 m, 3 hours of walking. Overnight in a furnished campsite in Ollantaytambo.
Day 5: Machu Picchu
Train to Aguas Calientes, then visit Machu-Picchu, the mysterious Lost City of the Incas, discovered in 1911. At an altitude of 2500 m, temples, palaces, houses and terraced crops overlook the vertiginous gorges of Urubamba. In the afternoon, return by train to Cuzco. Free dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Cordillera de Vilcanota - Ausangate Tower - Mountains with 7 colors
During these 5 days of trekking through the Vilcanota Cordillera, we cross villages lost in the middle of the great outdoors, against the background of snowy peaks and glaciers. Along the way we pass herds of llamas, alpacas and vicuñas, while birds of prey hover over one of the most beautiful regions of Peru.
Day 6: Departure from Cuzco early in the morning by minivan, via the new transoceanic route that leads to Brazil. The Ausangate (6372 m) reveals itself, majestically dominating the Vilcanota Cordillera. Arrival in Tinqui (3800 m) at the end of the morning. After getting to know our mule drivers, start the walk in the direction of Huahuayocrumi Pass before reaching the Upis hot springs in the afternoon. Swimming in natural pools. Height difference + 600m. 4 to 5 hours of walking. Night in a tent at the foot of the Ausangate glacier.
Day 7: Ascent to the Arapa pass (4850 m), then descent into a valley bordered by lagoons of various colors.
After breakfast, climb through the Pucacocha Gorge, again crossing a pass close to 5000 m. The trail descends again (-300m), arriving in a new isolated valley where the local community is dedicated to raising alpacas.
Height difference + 900m; - 450m. 6 hours of walking. Overnight in a tent in Ananta.
Day 8: Mountains with 7 colors
Departure at dawn to climb the Hurmisayac Pass (4800 m), then descent to Saracucho Lake. After an hour of walking through the pampas, arrive at the colorful mountain of Vinicunca (5000 m). Climb to a nearby ridge to admire the different layers of brightly colored sediments that give this place the name of rainbow mountain.
In the afternoon, descent into a red rock valley to Lake Ausangate Cocha. Camp in front of the Ausangate glacier. Height difference +700m/-800m. 7h of walking. Night in a tent (4650m).
Day 9: Start of this day with a climb to reach the shores of the Ausangate Cocha lagoon, at 4740 m, then ascent to the Palomani Pass (5100m), the highest point of the trekking at 5,050 meters above sea level! A new spectacular panorama awaits us with the snowy peaks of Ausangate and Santa Catalina. Height difference +350m /-350m. 7h of walking. Night in a tent.
Day 10: In the morning, descent to Jampa, 4700 m. This day takes us to the Campa Pass (5000 m) located on the east shoulder of the Ausangate. Once again our path is surrounded by glaciers that die a few hundred meters from the trail. There are still numerous lagoons that complement our itinerary. Continue the walk to Pacchanta. Height difference: +300/- 800 m. 7h of walking. Overnight in a tent in Pacchanta.
Day 11: Cuzco
After breakfast, walk around Ausangate to find the village of Tinqui, then transfer to Cuzco and free end of the day in Cuzco. 4 hours of walking. Free dinner, night at the hotel.
Day 12: Free day in Cuzco. Rest or stroll in town. Free meals, night at the hotel.
Day 13: Crossing the Altiplano
Departure by bus to Juliaca, then by minivan to Lake Titicaca (350 km, 5 hours and a half drive). After crossing the Col de la Raya (4312 m), we discover the Altiplano, a vast cold and arid plateau, an area for breeding and growing quinoa and potatoes. At the end of the afternoon, arrival in Llachon, a small isolated village on the shores of Lake Titicaca (3810 m), one of the highest lakes in the world. Stroll to see the sunset on Lake Titicaca. Overnight at the inhabitant's house or in a furnished camp.
Day 14: The islands of Lake Titicaca
Boat to Taquile Island (1h30). Its inhabitants, the Taquilenos, live from community work based on weaving and jealously preserve their autonomy. Stroll on the island, then discover the floating islands of the Uros, a unique community that has chosen an isolated life on the waters of the lake in the middle of the reeds. Height difference 200 m, 3 hours of walking. Overnight at the inhabitant's house or in a furnished camp.
Day 15: Colca Canyon
Drive to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. From the “Mirador de los Volcanes” (4900m), panoramic view of the arid expanse crowned by several snow-covered volcanic cones. Continuing our journey, we arrive at the village of Sibayo. (300 km, 7 hours drive). In the afternoon, discover alpaca breeding activities. Night with the locals in the village of Sibayo (3800 m).
Day 16: After breakfast, transfer to the village of Canocota (3750 m). Morning hike, first on an agricultural plateau, then in narrow and deep gorges, to reach the thermal springs of La Calera. 3 hours of walking. Lunch in Chivay (3600 m), then transfer to the village of Coporaque (3750 m), and hike to the pre-Inca ruins of Uyo Uyo (3500 m). 2.5 hours of walking. Overnight in Coporaque.
Day 17: Azufrera Camp (5300 m)
Transfer by vehicle to Chachani base camp (5000 m). Departure on foot to go up to the Azufrera camp (5300 m). Height difference + 300 m, about 2 hours of walking. Rest, adaptation to altitude. Night in a tent (2 or 3 people per tent).
Day 18: Ascension of Chachani (6070 m)
Departure at night for the ascent of Chachani. Long climb at a slow and steady pace to reach the highest point in the morning. No difficulty, except for the altitude and the sometimes loose terrain (volcanic ash). Depending on mountain conditions, a passage may require the use of crampons. From the summit (6070 m), magnificent panoramic view of the city of Arequipa and the other volcanoes in the region. Descent by the same route and return to Arequipa. Height difference + 800m/-1100 m, about 9 hours of walking. Free dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Arequipa.
Day 19: Arequipa
Discovering the city founded in 1540, surrounded by large volcanoes including Misti (5822 m) and Chachani (6057 m), Arequipa has numerous colonial buildings in white volcanic stone, hence its nickname of white volcanic stone, hence its nickname of white city. Visit the Santa Catalina convent, built in 1580, one of the most beautiful religious monuments in South America. Flight to Lima in the afternoon. Free meals. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Acclimatation hike around Cuzco
Short transfer to Tambomachay (the Inca baths), the starting point of our hike to the Inca archaeological sites near Cuzco: the “red fortress” of Puka Pukara (3780m), the astronomical center of Qenqo, and finally the Temple-Citadel Sacsayhuaman built by the Incas in 1450, astonishing for its cyclopean walls built using huge blocks. Walk back to town. Height difference + 150 m/- 500 m, 6 hours of walking and visits. Free meals. Overnight at the hotel in Cuzco.
Day 4: Sacred Valley
Road to the Sacred Valley. Walk to the archaeological site of Moray (3500m), then hike to the Maras salt flats. Visit the Maras salt flats, sparkling white salt terraces suspended from the sides of the mountain. Descent on foot to the Urubamba River at the bottom of the Sacred Valley (2850m) then transfer by bus to Ollantaytambo.
Height difference - 650 m, 3 hours of walking. Overnight in a furnished campsite in Ollantaytambo.
Day 5: Machu Picchu
Train to Aguas Calientes, then visit Machu-Picchu, the mysterious Lost City of the Incas, discovered in 1911. At an altitude of 2500 m, temples, palaces, houses and terraced crops overlook the vertiginous gorges of Urubamba. In the afternoon, return by train to Cuzco. Free dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Cordillera de Vilcanota - Ausangate Tower - Mountains with 7 colors
During these 5 days of trekking through the Vilcanota Cordillera, we cross villages lost in the middle of the great outdoors, against the background of snowy peaks and glaciers. Along the way we pass herds of llamas, alpacas and vicuñas, while birds of prey hover over one of the most beautiful regions of Peru.
Day 6: Departure from Cuzco early in the morning by minivan, via the new transoceanic route that leads to Brazil. The Ausangate (6372 m) reveals itself, majestically dominating the Vilcanota Cordillera. Arrival in Tinqui (3800 m) at the end of the morning. After getting to know our mule drivers, start the walk in the direction of Huahuayocrumi Pass before reaching the Upis hot springs in the afternoon. Swimming in natural pools. Height difference + 600m. 4 to 5 hours of walking. Night in a tent at the foot of the Ausangate glacier.
Day 7: Ascent to the Arapa pass (4850 m), then descent into a valley bordered by lagoons of various colors.
After breakfast, climb through the Pucacocha Gorge, again crossing a pass close to 5000 m. The trail descends again (-300m), arriving in a new isolated valley where the local community is dedicated to raising alpacas.
Height difference + 900m; - 450m. 6 hours of walking. Overnight in a tent in Ananta.
Day 8: Mountains with 7 colors
Departure at dawn to climb the Hurmisayac Pass (4800 m), then descent to Saracucho Lake. After an hour of walking through the pampas, arrive at the colorful mountain of Vinicunca (5000 m). Climb to a nearby ridge to admire the different layers of brightly colored sediments that give this place the name of rainbow mountain.
In the afternoon, descent into a red rock valley to Lake Ausangate Cocha. Camp in front of the Ausangate glacier. Height difference +700m/-800m. 7h of walking. Night in a tent (4650m).
Day 9: Start of this day with a climb to reach the shores of the Ausangate Cocha lagoon, at 4740 m, then ascent to the Palomani Pass (5100m), the highest point of the trekking at 5,050 meters above sea level! A new spectacular panorama awaits us with the snowy peaks of Ausangate and Santa Catalina. Height difference +350m /-350m. 7h of walking. Night in a tent.
Day 10: In the morning, descent to Jampa, 4700 m. This day takes us to the Campa Pass (5000 m) located on the east shoulder of the Ausangate. Once again our path is surrounded by glaciers that die a few hundred meters from the trail. There are still numerous lagoons that complement our itinerary. Continue the walk to Pacchanta. Height difference: +300/- 800 m. 7h of walking. Overnight in a tent in Pacchanta.
Day 11: Cuzco
After breakfast, walk around Ausangate to find the village of Tinqui, then transfer to Cuzco and free end of the day in Cuzco. 4 hours of walking. Free dinner, night at the hotel.
Day 12: Free day in Cuzco. Rest or stroll in town. Free meals, night at the hotel.
Day 13: Crossing the Altiplano
Departure by bus to Juliaca, then by minivan to Lake Titicaca (350 km, 5 hours and a half drive). After crossing the Col de la Raya (4312 m), we discover the Altiplano, a vast cold and arid plateau, an area for breeding and growing quinoa and potatoes. At the end of the afternoon, arrival in Llachon, a small isolated village on the shores of Lake Titicaca (3810 m), one of the highest lakes in the world. Stroll to see the sunset on Lake Titicaca. Overnight at the inhabitant's house or in a furnished camp.
Day 14: The islands of Lake Titicaca
Boat to Taquile Island (1h30). Its inhabitants, the Taquilenos, live from community work based on weaving and jealously preserve their autonomy. Stroll on the island, then discover the floating islands of the Uros, a unique community that has chosen an isolated life on the waters of the lake in the middle of the reeds. Height difference 200 m, 3 hours of walking. Overnight at the inhabitant's house or in a furnished camp.
Day 15: Colca Canyon
Drive to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. From the “Mirador de los Volcanes” (4900m), panoramic view of the arid expanse crowned by several snow-covered volcanic cones. Continuing our journey, we arrive at the village of Sibayo. (300 km, 7 hours drive). In the afternoon, discover alpaca breeding activities. Night with the locals in the village of Sibayo (3800 m).
Day 16: After breakfast, transfer to the village of Canocota (3750 m). Morning hike, first on an agricultural plateau, then in narrow and deep gorges, to reach the thermal springs of La Calera. 3 hours of walking. Lunch in Chivay (3600 m), then transfer to the village of Coporaque (3750 m), and hike to the pre-Inca ruins of Uyo Uyo (3500 m). 2.5 hours of walking. Overnight in Coporaque.
Day 17: Azufrera Camp (5300 m)
Transfer by vehicle to Chachani base camp (5000 m). Departure on foot to go up to the Azufrera camp (5300 m). Height difference + 300 m, about 2 hours of walking. Rest, adaptation to altitude. Night in a tent (2 or 3 people per tent).
Day 18: Ascension of Chachani (6070 m)
Departure at night for the ascent of Chachani. Long climb at a slow and steady pace to reach the highest point in the morning. No difficulty, except for the altitude and the sometimes loose terrain (volcanic ash). Depending on mountain conditions, a passage may require the use of crampons. From the summit (6070 m), magnificent panoramic view of the city of Arequipa and the other volcanoes in the region. Descent by the same route and return to Arequipa. Height difference + 800m/-1100 m, about 9 hours of walking. Free dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Arequipa.
Day 19: Arequipa
Discovering the city founded in 1540, surrounded by large volcanoes including Misti (5822 m) and Chachani (6057 m), Arequipa has numerous colonial buildings in white volcanic stone, hence its nickname of white volcanic stone, hence its nickname of white city. Visit the Santa Catalina convent, built in 1580, one of the most beautiful religious monuments in South America. Flight to Lima in the afternoon. Free meals. Overnight at the hotel.
Last day
Day 20: Return flight
Depending on the time of the return flight, free time in Lima. An opportunity to discover some museums in the capital of Peru.
Depending on the time of the return flight, free time in Lima. An opportunity to discover some museums in the capital of Peru.
Free meals. Transfer to the airport and flight back. Night on the plane.
Day 21: Arrival in Europe.
The course of this program is indicative. It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
Day 21: Arrival in Europe.
The course of this program is indicative. It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
SPOT
Machu Picchu
The sacred city of the Incas
The archaeological site of Machu-Picchu is located in the east of the Andes Cordillera, at the edge of the Amazon rainforest, in Peru. An ancient Inca city dating from the 15th century, Machu-Picchu actually extends on a ridge line between two peaks: Huayna Picchu (“young mountain”) and Machu-Picchu (“old mountain”). There are 172 buildings, spread over an area 530 meters long and 200 meters wide. To limit the overcrowding of the site and the risk of excessive erosion, the Peruvian government decided to regulate access to the “Inca Trail”, one of the classic routes to Machu-Picchu. This hiking trail crosses remarkable Inca structures: tunnels, paved paths, stairs, not to mention the magnificent Sun Gate that overlooks the ruins.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Collective equipment, 2-seater tents, foam mattresses (for your comfort, provide a Thermarest type self-inflating mattress), crampons, technical equipment.
Attention: the duvet is not provided.
Equipment Included
Collective equipment, 2-seater tents, foam mattresses (for your comfort, provide a Thermarest type self-inflating mattress), crampons, technical equipment.
Attention: the duvet is not provided.
Attention: the duvet is not provided.
Equipment not included
Bring two pieces of luggage (in no case should the weight of hold baggage exceed 15 kg).
1 medium-sized backpack (40 liters maximum), for carrying the day's things, camera, windbreaker, rain cape, portion of collective midday food if necessary, 2 1-liter bottles.
1 medium-sized backpack (40 liters maximum), for carrying the day's things, camera, windbreaker, rain cape, portion of collective midday food if necessary, 2 1-liter bottles.
1 duffel bag or 1 travel bag that will be transported by the pack mules.
Recommended personal equipment: be careful, bring (very) warm clothes, temperatures can drop to -10° or -15° at night.
1 warm pants
1 light pants
Warm underwear
Wool shirt
Warm sweater or fleece
Warm down jacket or anorak
Poncho type rain suit
Warm hat
Pair of very warm gloves and mittens
Short
Swimsuit,
T-shirts or polo shirts
Scarf
Paper handkerchiefs
Sunscreen
Lipstick
Hat or cap
Sunglasses (a spare pair of prescription glasses for those affected)
Mini Toiletry Bag
Metallic flasks
Electric lamp with spare batteries (flat batteries not found in Peru)
Toilet paper and lighter for disposal
2 large plastic bags
Camera + protection
Optional: “sheet bag”.
To walk
Mountain boots, solid and waterproof, with notched soles and good ankle support, rigid enough to receive crampons.
A pair of tennis shoes for the evening and a few pairs of warm hiking socks
To sleep
Very warm duvet (-20°C).
Optional: “Thermarest” self-inflating mattress for more comfort
Recommended personal equipment: be careful, bring (very) warm clothes, temperatures can drop to -10° or -15° at night.
1 warm pants
1 light pants
Warm underwear
Wool shirt
Warm sweater or fleece
Warm down jacket or anorak
Poncho type rain suit
Warm hat
Pair of very warm gloves and mittens
Short
Swimsuit,
T-shirts or polo shirts
Scarf
Paper handkerchiefs
Sunscreen
Lipstick
Hat or cap
Sunglasses (a spare pair of prescription glasses for those affected)
Mini Toiletry Bag
Metallic flasks
Electric lamp with spare batteries (flat batteries not found in Peru)
Toilet paper and lighter for disposal
2 large plastic bags
Camera + protection
Optional: “sheet bag”.
To walk
Mountain boots, solid and waterproof, with notched soles and good ankle support, rigid enough to receive crampons.
A pair of tennis shoes for the evening and a few pairs of warm hiking socks
To sleep
Very warm duvet (-20°C).
Optional: “Thermarest” self-inflating mattress for more comfort
Equipment not included
Bring two pieces of luggage (in no case should the weight of hold baggage exceed 15 kg).
1 medium-sized backpack (40 liters maximum), for carrying the day's things, camera, windbreaker, rain cape, portion of collective midday food if necessary, 2 1-liter bottles.
1 duffel bag or 1 travel bag that will be transported by the pack mules.
Recommended personal equipment: be careful, bring (very) warm clothes, temperatures can drop to -10° or -15° at night.
1 warm pants
1 light pants
Warm underwear
Wool shirt
Warm sweater or fleece
Warm down jacket or anorak
Poncho type rain suit
Warm hat
Pair of very warm gloves and mittens
Short
Swimsuit,
T-shirts or polo shirts
Scarf
Paper handkerchiefs
Sunscreen
Lipstick
Hat or cap
Sunglasses (a spare pair of prescription glasses for those affected)
Mini Toiletry Bag
Metallic flasks
Electric lamp with spare batteries (flat batteries not found in Peru)
Toilet paper and lighter for disposal
2 large plastic bags
Camera + protection
Optional: “sheet bag”.
To walk
Mountain boots, solid and waterproof, with notched soles and good ankle support, rigid enough to receive crampons.
A pair of tennis shoes for the evening and a few pairs of warm hiking socks
To sleep
Very warm duvet (-20°C).
Optional: “Thermarest” self-inflating mattress for more comfort
1 medium-sized backpack (40 liters maximum), for carrying the day's things, camera, windbreaker, rain cape, portion of collective midday food if necessary, 2 1-liter bottles.
1 duffel bag or 1 travel bag that will be transported by the pack mules.
Recommended personal equipment: be careful, bring (very) warm clothes, temperatures can drop to -10° or -15° at night.
1 warm pants
1 light pants
Warm underwear
Wool shirt
Warm sweater or fleece
Warm down jacket or anorak
Poncho type rain suit
Warm hat
Pair of very warm gloves and mittens
Short
Swimsuit,
T-shirts or polo shirts
Scarf
Paper handkerchiefs
Sunscreen
Lipstick
Hat or cap
Sunglasses (a spare pair of prescription glasses for those affected)
Mini Toiletry Bag
Metallic flasks
Electric lamp with spare batteries (flat batteries not found in Peru)
Toilet paper and lighter for disposal
2 large plastic bags
Camera + protection
Optional: “sheet bag”.
To walk
Mountain boots, solid and waterproof, with notched soles and good ankle support, rigid enough to receive crampons.
A pair of tennis shoes for the evening and a few pairs of warm hiking socks
To sleep
Very warm duvet (-20°C).
Optional: “Thermarest” self-inflating mattress for more comfort
formalities administratives
Indicative data for French nationals, as of 10/01/2024:
- PASSPORT VALID at least 6 months after arrival on Peruvian territory
- PASSPORT VALID at least 6 months after arrival on Peruvian territory
- Visa not required for a short stay (less than 3 months).
Consulate of Peru
25, rue de l'Arcade - 75008 Paris - Tel.: 01 42 65 25 10
IMPORTANT: POSSIBLE TRANSIT THROUGH THE UNITED STATES:
The airline used may involve transit through the United States, in which case you must have:
- A biometric passport valid for 6 months after the date of departure from the United States.
Since April 1, 2016, the law requires that all travelers to the United States or in transit on American soil be in possession of a biometric passport (with electronic chip).
A biometric passport, symbolized by a chip on the cover, meets international standards for securing and storing information about the passport holder. All passports issued in France since June 29, 2009 meet this obligation.
- An electronic travel authorization (ESTA):
All travelers going to the United States or in transit at an American airport must be in possession of an electronic travel authorization before boarding for the United States (14 dollars).
To obtain it, only connect to the official “ESTA” website at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ and fill out an electronic form no later than 72 hours before departure.
Careful! Many pirate sites offer this service.
Of course, we advise you not to wait until the last moment to do this procedure.
ATTENTION: exclusion from the VWP (Visa Waiver Program = visa exemption program) of certain categories of travelers:
> Travelers who have been to Cuba since January 12, 2021 or who wish to travel there before a stay in the United States cannot benefit from the ESTA regime and must apply for a visa at an American consulate before undertaking a trip to the United States, even if they benefit from a previously approved ESTA, under penalty of having it canceled by border police officers (Customs and Border Protection) when entering American soil, or to be the subject of a decision to deny boarding. For more information (in English), consult the FAQ on the website of the federal agency Customs and Border Protection.
> Travelers who have been to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Somalia, Yemen or Sudan since 1 March 2011 and persons with Iranian, Iraqi, Sudanese or Syrian nationality cannot benefit from the visa exemption regime.
=> These people must apply for a B1/B2 visa valid, depending on the case, for several years from the American diplomatic and consular authorities.
Given the delivery times, it is recommended to anticipate these procedures, which may take several weeks.
For any further information:
Consular functions provided by the U.S. Embassy
2, Avenue Gabriel 75008 Paris
01.43.12.22.22
Tel. visa service: 08 10 26 46 26 (paid service)
http://french.france.usembassy.gov
NB: the TSA, Transport Security Administration, which is responsible for the security of American borders, announced in July 2014 that all electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops...) that do not turn on during airport security checks will now no longer be admitted on planes to the United States. As a precaution, have your charger handy. If your device is unloaded or faulty, it will be confiscated.
IMPORTANT:
To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space: https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/perou/
Consulate of Peru
25, rue de l'Arcade - 75008 Paris - Tel.: 01 42 65 25 10
IMPORTANT: POSSIBLE TRANSIT THROUGH THE UNITED STATES:
The airline used may involve transit through the United States, in which case you must have:
- A biometric passport valid for 6 months after the date of departure from the United States.
Since April 1, 2016, the law requires that all travelers to the United States or in transit on American soil be in possession of a biometric passport (with electronic chip).
A biometric passport, symbolized by a chip on the cover, meets international standards for securing and storing information about the passport holder. All passports issued in France since June 29, 2009 meet this obligation.
- An electronic travel authorization (ESTA):
All travelers going to the United States or in transit at an American airport must be in possession of an electronic travel authorization before boarding for the United States (14 dollars).
To obtain it, only connect to the official “ESTA” website at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ and fill out an electronic form no later than 72 hours before departure.
Careful! Many pirate sites offer this service.
Of course, we advise you not to wait until the last moment to do this procedure.
ATTENTION: exclusion from the VWP (Visa Waiver Program = visa exemption program) of certain categories of travelers:
> Travelers who have been to Cuba since January 12, 2021 or who wish to travel there before a stay in the United States cannot benefit from the ESTA regime and must apply for a visa at an American consulate before undertaking a trip to the United States, even if they benefit from a previously approved ESTA, under penalty of having it canceled by border police officers (Customs and Border Protection) when entering American soil, or to be the subject of a decision to deny boarding. For more information (in English), consult the FAQ on the website of the federal agency Customs and Border Protection.
> Travelers who have been to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Somalia, Yemen or Sudan since 1 March 2011 and persons with Iranian, Iraqi, Sudanese or Syrian nationality cannot benefit from the visa exemption regime.
=> These people must apply for a B1/B2 visa valid, depending on the case, for several years from the American diplomatic and consular authorities.
Given the delivery times, it is recommended to anticipate these procedures, which may take several weeks.
For any further information:
Consular functions provided by the U.S. Embassy
2, Avenue Gabriel 75008 Paris
01.43.12.22.22
Tel. visa service: 08 10 26 46 26 (paid service)
http://french.france.usembassy.gov
NB: the TSA, Transport Security Administration, which is responsible for the security of American borders, announced in July 2014 that all electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops...) that do not turn on during airport security checks will now no longer be admitted on planes to the United States. As a precaution, have your charger handy. If your device is unloaded or faulty, it will be confiscated.
IMPORTANT:
To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space: https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/perou/
formalities administratives
Indicative data for French nationals, as of 10/01/2024:
- PASSPORT VALID at least 6 months after arrival on Peruvian territory
- Visa not required for a short stay (less than 3 months).
Consulate of Peru
25, rue de l'Arcade - 75008 Paris - Tel.: 01 42 65 25 10
IMPORTANT: POSSIBLE TRANSIT THROUGH THE UNITED STATES:
The airline used may involve transit through the United States, in which case you must have:
- A biometric passport valid for 6 months after the date of departure from the United States.
Since April 1, 2016, the law requires that all travelers to the United States or in transit on American soil be in possession of a biometric passport (with electronic chip).
A biometric passport, symbolized by a chip on the cover, meets international standards for securing and storing information about the passport holder. All passports issued in France since June 29, 2009 meet this obligation.
- An electronic travel authorization (ESTA):
All travelers going to the United States or in transit at an American airport must be in possession of an electronic travel authorization before boarding for the United States (14 dollars).
To obtain it, only connect to the official “ESTA” website at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ and fill out an electronic form no later than 72 hours before departure.
Careful! Many pirate sites offer this service.
Of course, we advise you not to wait until the last moment to do this procedure.
ATTENTION: exclusion from the VWP (Visa Waiver Program = visa exemption program) of certain categories of travelers:
> Travelers who have been to Cuba since January 12, 2021 or who wish to travel there before a stay in the United States cannot benefit from the ESTA regime and must apply for a visa at an American consulate before undertaking a trip to the United States, even if they benefit from a previously approved ESTA, under penalty of having it canceled by border police officers (Customs and Border Protection) when entering American soil, or to be the subject of a decision to deny boarding. For more information (in English), consult the FAQ on the website of the federal agency Customs and Border Protection.
> Travelers who have been to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Somalia, Yemen or Sudan since 1 March 2011 and persons with Iranian, Iraqi, Sudanese or Syrian nationality cannot benefit from the visa exemption regime.
=> These people must apply for a B1/B2 visa valid, depending on the case, for several years from the American diplomatic and consular authorities.
Given the delivery times, it is recommended to anticipate these procedures, which may take several weeks.
For any further information:
Consular functions provided by the U.S. Embassy
2, Avenue Gabriel 75008 Paris
01.43.12.22.22
Tel. visa service: 08 10 26 46 26 (paid service)
http://french.france.usembassy.gov
NB: the TSA, Transport Security Administration, which is responsible for the security of American borders, announced in July 2014 that all electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops...) that do not turn on during airport security checks will now no longer be admitted on planes to the United States. As a precaution, have your charger handy. If your device is unloaded or faulty, it will be confiscated.
IMPORTANT:
To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space: https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/perou/
- PASSPORT VALID at least 6 months after arrival on Peruvian territory
- Visa not required for a short stay (less than 3 months).
Consulate of Peru
25, rue de l'Arcade - 75008 Paris - Tel.: 01 42 65 25 10
IMPORTANT: POSSIBLE TRANSIT THROUGH THE UNITED STATES:
The airline used may involve transit through the United States, in which case you must have:
- A biometric passport valid for 6 months after the date of departure from the United States.
Since April 1, 2016, the law requires that all travelers to the United States or in transit on American soil be in possession of a biometric passport (with electronic chip).
A biometric passport, symbolized by a chip on the cover, meets international standards for securing and storing information about the passport holder. All passports issued in France since June 29, 2009 meet this obligation.
- An electronic travel authorization (ESTA):
All travelers going to the United States or in transit at an American airport must be in possession of an electronic travel authorization before boarding for the United States (14 dollars).
To obtain it, only connect to the official “ESTA” website at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ and fill out an electronic form no later than 72 hours before departure.
Careful! Many pirate sites offer this service.
Of course, we advise you not to wait until the last moment to do this procedure.
ATTENTION: exclusion from the VWP (Visa Waiver Program = visa exemption program) of certain categories of travelers:
> Travelers who have been to Cuba since January 12, 2021 or who wish to travel there before a stay in the United States cannot benefit from the ESTA regime and must apply for a visa at an American consulate before undertaking a trip to the United States, even if they benefit from a previously approved ESTA, under penalty of having it canceled by border police officers (Customs and Border Protection) when entering American soil, or to be the subject of a decision to deny boarding. For more information (in English), consult the FAQ on the website of the federal agency Customs and Border Protection.
> Travelers who have been to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Libya, Somalia, Yemen or Sudan since 1 March 2011 and persons with Iranian, Iraqi, Sudanese or Syrian nationality cannot benefit from the visa exemption regime.
=> These people must apply for a B1/B2 visa valid, depending on the case, for several years from the American diplomatic and consular authorities.
Given the delivery times, it is recommended to anticipate these procedures, which may take several weeks.
For any further information:
Consular functions provided by the U.S. Embassy
2, Avenue Gabriel 75008 Paris
01.43.12.22.22
Tel. visa service: 08 10 26 46 26 (paid service)
http://french.france.usembassy.gov
NB: the TSA, Transport Security Administration, which is responsible for the security of American borders, announced in July 2014 that all electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops...) that do not turn on during airport security checks will now no longer be admitted on planes to the United States. As a precaution, have your charger handy. If your device is unloaded or faulty, it will be confiscated.
IMPORTANT:
To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space: https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis
In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/perou/
Physical intensity
Great sportsman
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...).
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...).
You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
Physical intensity
Great sportsman
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...). You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
You are an accomplished athlete with at least 3 activities per week (intense or long running or cycling outings, cross training,...). You are able to combine days of high-intensity activities during your vacation week.
Level of expertise
Hike - Level 3
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day.
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day.
You are in a pure hiking trip.
Level of expertise
Hike - Level 3
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day. You are in a pure hiking trip.
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day. You are in a pure hiking trip.
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Restauration
During the trek, picnics at noon and hot meals in the evening, varied and balanced, using fresh local products as much as possible.
For practical reasons, meals in Lima, Cuzco and Arequipa are not included (13 meals). Plan a budget of around 100 Euros (8 to 10 Euros per meal).
Restauration
During the trek, picnics at noon and hot meals in the evening, varied and balanced, using fresh local products as much as possible.
For practical reasons, meals in Lima, Cuzco and Arequipa are not included (13 meals). Plan a budget of around 100 Euros (8 to 10 Euros per meal).
For practical reasons, meals in Lima, Cuzco and Arequipa are not included (13 meals). Plan a budget of around 100 Euros (8 to 10 Euros per meal).
Management
French-speaking guide from Cuzco to Arequipa, assisted by a local team. High mountain guide for climbing Chachani.
At the beginning of your stay in Lima, you will be welcomed by a local French-speaking guide.
At the beginning of your stay in Lima, you will be welcomed by a local French-speaking guide.
Management
French-speaking guide from Cuzco to Arequipa, assisted by a local team. High mountain guide for climbing Chachani.
At the beginning of your stay in Lima, you will be welcomed by a local French-speaking guide.
At the beginning of your stay in Lima, you will be welcomed by a local French-speaking guide.
Important information
Level/Physical Intensity ****
The Chachani (6070 m) is sometimes considered to be the “easiest 6,000 in the world”: no cracked glacier, an easy approach, a high starting point 'But this “easy” ascent imperatively requires good acclimatization, which is necessarily gradual.
The Chachani (6070 m) is sometimes considered to be the “easiest 6,000 in the world”: no cracked glacier, an easy approach, a high starting point 'But this “easy” ascent imperatively requires good acclimatization, which is necessarily gradual.
After hikes and visits in the Cuzco region, between 2,500 and 3,500 m, a trek around the Ausangate in the Vilcanota mountain range, between 4,000 and 5,000 m, walks around Lake Titicaca (3800 m) and in the Colca canyon, you will finally be ready for the ascent!
No technical difficulty, except for the high altitude and the sometimes loose terrain (volcanic ash). Depending on mountain conditions, a crossing may require the use of crampons (hard snow or ice). While it is not necessary to have practiced mountaineering before, you will be more comfortable if you have already set up camp during an awareness course at a UCPA center in the French Alps.
This program is available to anyone in very good physical condition who is able to walk 6 to 8 hours a day, with a light backpack.
Personal belongings, collective equipment and supplies are carried by pack horses and mules that we meet every evening. You will therefore only carry in a backpack (about 35 liters) the essentials of the day (lunch, sweater, jacket, camera, i.e. 5 or 6 kg).
Altitude: It is absolutely essential to check that you have no contraindications to a prolonged stay at high altitude (between 4000 and 6000 m). Do not leave without consulting a doctor, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment.
To prepare for this ascent, we recommend that you follow a 4-day course “Break initiation expedition and altitude trek”, organized at the UCPA center in Chamonix in the Mont-Blanc massif. On the program, technical sessions (cramponing, mooring, safety maneuvers) and bivouac in a tent on the glacier.
Electricity
Provide a specific adapter. The voltage is 110/220 V 50/60Hz (the devices adapt automatically). Flat 2-pin sockets, identical to those used in the United States.
NB: you are going to participate in an “adventure” program, a travel formula that is totally different from conventional tourist circuits: the discomfort, the unexpected, the health conditions, which we may encounter, suppose everyone has a good spirit of tolerance and a taste for adventure.
Through your active and positive participation, you will contribute to the cohesion and good understanding of the group, which is a guarantee of the success of the trip.
No technical difficulty, except for the high altitude and the sometimes loose terrain (volcanic ash). Depending on mountain conditions, a crossing may require the use of crampons (hard snow or ice). While it is not necessary to have practiced mountaineering before, you will be more comfortable if you have already set up camp during an awareness course at a UCPA center in the French Alps.
This program is available to anyone in very good physical condition who is able to walk 6 to 8 hours a day, with a light backpack.
Personal belongings, collective equipment and supplies are carried by pack horses and mules that we meet every evening. You will therefore only carry in a backpack (about 35 liters) the essentials of the day (lunch, sweater, jacket, camera, i.e. 5 or 6 kg).
Altitude: It is absolutely essential to check that you have no contraindications to a prolonged stay at high altitude (between 4000 and 6000 m). Do not leave without consulting a doctor, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment.
To prepare for this ascent, we recommend that you follow a 4-day course “Break initiation expedition and altitude trek”, organized at the UCPA center in Chamonix in the Mont-Blanc massif. On the program, technical sessions (cramponing, mooring, safety maneuvers) and bivouac in a tent on the glacier.
Electricity
Provide a specific adapter. The voltage is 110/220 V 50/60Hz (the devices adapt automatically). Flat 2-pin sockets, identical to those used in the United States.
NB: you are going to participate in an “adventure” program, a travel formula that is totally different from conventional tourist circuits: the discomfort, the unexpected, the health conditions, which we may encounter, suppose everyone has a good spirit of tolerance and a taste for adventure.
Through your active and positive participation, you will contribute to the cohesion and good understanding of the group, which is a guarantee of the success of the trip.
Important information
Level/Physical Intensity ****
The Chachani (6070 m) is sometimes considered to be the “easiest 6,000 in the world”: no cracked glacier, an easy approach, a high starting point 'But this “easy” ascent imperatively requires good acclimatization, which is necessarily gradual. After hikes and visits in the Cuzco region, between 2,500 and 3,500 m, a trek around the Ausangate in the Vilcanota mountain range, between 4,000 and 5,000 m, walks around Lake Titicaca (3800 m) and in the Colca canyon, you will finally be ready for the ascent!
No technical difficulty, except for the high altitude and the sometimes loose terrain (volcanic ash). Depending on mountain conditions, a crossing may require the use of crampons (hard snow or ice). While it is not necessary to have practiced mountaineering before, you will be more comfortable if you have already set up camp during an awareness course at a UCPA center in the French Alps.
This program is available to anyone in very good physical condition who is able to walk 6 to 8 hours a day, with a light backpack.
Personal belongings, collective equipment and supplies are carried by pack horses and mules that we meet every evening. You will therefore only carry in a backpack (about 35 liters) the essentials of the day (lunch, sweater, jacket, camera, i.e. 5 or 6 kg).
Altitude: It is absolutely essential to check that you have no contraindications to a prolonged stay at high altitude (between 4000 and 6000 m). Do not leave without consulting a doctor, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment.
To prepare for this ascent, we recommend that you follow a 4-day course “Break initiation expedition and altitude trek”, organized at the UCPA center in Chamonix in the Mont-Blanc massif. On the program, technical sessions (cramponing, mooring, safety maneuvers) and bivouac in a tent on the glacier.
Electricity
Provide a specific adapter. The voltage is 110/220 V 50/60Hz (the devices adapt automatically). Flat 2-pin sockets, identical to those used in the United States.
NB: you are going to participate in an “adventure” program, a travel formula that is totally different from conventional tourist circuits: the discomfort, the unexpected, the health conditions, which we may encounter, suppose everyone has a good spirit of tolerance and a taste for adventure.
Through your active and positive participation, you will contribute to the cohesion and good understanding of the group, which is a guarantee of the success of the trip.
The Chachani (6070 m) is sometimes considered to be the “easiest 6,000 in the world”: no cracked glacier, an easy approach, a high starting point 'But this “easy” ascent imperatively requires good acclimatization, which is necessarily gradual. After hikes and visits in the Cuzco region, between 2,500 and 3,500 m, a trek around the Ausangate in the Vilcanota mountain range, between 4,000 and 5,000 m, walks around Lake Titicaca (3800 m) and in the Colca canyon, you will finally be ready for the ascent!
No technical difficulty, except for the high altitude and the sometimes loose terrain (volcanic ash). Depending on mountain conditions, a crossing may require the use of crampons (hard snow or ice). While it is not necessary to have practiced mountaineering before, you will be more comfortable if you have already set up camp during an awareness course at a UCPA center in the French Alps.
This program is available to anyone in very good physical condition who is able to walk 6 to 8 hours a day, with a light backpack.
Personal belongings, collective equipment and supplies are carried by pack horses and mules that we meet every evening. You will therefore only carry in a backpack (about 35 liters) the essentials of the day (lunch, sweater, jacket, camera, i.e. 5 or 6 kg).
Altitude: It is absolutely essential to check that you have no contraindications to a prolonged stay at high altitude (between 4000 and 6000 m). Do not leave without consulting a doctor, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment.
To prepare for this ascent, we recommend that you follow a 4-day course “Break initiation expedition and altitude trek”, organized at the UCPA center in Chamonix in the Mont-Blanc massif. On the program, technical sessions (cramponing, mooring, safety maneuvers) and bivouac in a tent on the glacier.
Electricity
Provide a specific adapter. The voltage is 110/220 V 50/60Hz (the devices adapt automatically). Flat 2-pin sockets, identical to those used in the United States.
NB: you are going to participate in an “adventure” program, a travel formula that is totally different from conventional tourist circuits: the discomfort, the unexpected, the health conditions, which we may encounter, suppose everyone has a good spirit of tolerance and a taste for adventure.
Through your active and positive participation, you will contribute to the cohesion and good understanding of the group, which is a guarantee of the success of the trip.
Health and formalities
Information given for information purposes only for French nationals, and valid on 15/02/2024 (to be checked before your departure):
COVID INFORMATION:
All health restrictions for entry into Peru have been lifted.
> COVID INFORMATION IF YOU STOP OVER IN THE UNITED STATES:
Since May 12, 2023, the Covid-19 vaccination requirement has been removed for travelers going to the United States, whether by air, land or sea.
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Vaccinations: No vaccinations are required for this trip. Tetanus vaccination is essential. We also recommend that you get vaccinated against typhoid, polio, hepatitis A and B, whooping cough, measles for children, and possibly rabies. Make sure your reminders are up to date.
Malaria: The risks of malaria are low but not zero in Aguas Calientes. It is imperative to seek advice from your doctor or from the Pasteur Institute.
Provide personal protection against mosquito bites, which will prevent you from other viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes (dengue, chikungunya and zika).
Water: You have to be careful with water. Avoid drinking tap water in the city and water in nature. Drink boiled water, or water treated with Micropur or Hydroclonazone, or better, drinks in a closed bottle.
Hand hygiene: Systematically wash your hands with soap before eating (or antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel).
Sun: You are in the tropics between 3000 m and 4000 m. Do not forget to protect your skin from the sun's rays. Keep a T-shirt, or a long sleeve sweatshirt.
Altitude: It is absolutely essential to check that you have no contraindications to a prolonged stay at high altitude. Do not leave without consulting a doctor, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment.
Dentist: a short visit before departure can make it possible to detect an inopportune cavity, which the altitude is sure to stimulate...
Individual pharmacy:
The UCPA pharmacy is designed to cover first aid and the typical inconveniences of this type of trip. We recommend that you bring:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins
“Total screen” sunscreen
An antimalarial.
There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.
Important
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/perou/
All health restrictions for entry into Peru have been lifted.
> COVID INFORMATION IF YOU STOP OVER IN THE UNITED STATES:
Since May 12, 2023, the Covid-19 vaccination requirement has been removed for travelers going to the United States, whether by air, land or sea.
---------------
Vaccinations: No vaccinations are required for this trip. Tetanus vaccination is essential. We also recommend that you get vaccinated against typhoid, polio, hepatitis A and B, whooping cough, measles for children, and possibly rabies. Make sure your reminders are up to date.
Malaria: The risks of malaria are low but not zero in Aguas Calientes. It is imperative to seek advice from your doctor or from the Pasteur Institute.
Provide personal protection against mosquito bites, which will prevent you from other viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes (dengue, chikungunya and zika).
Water: You have to be careful with water. Avoid drinking tap water in the city and water in nature. Drink boiled water, or water treated with Micropur or Hydroclonazone, or better, drinks in a closed bottle.
Hand hygiene: Systematically wash your hands with soap before eating (or antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel).
Sun: You are in the tropics between 3000 m and 4000 m. Do not forget to protect your skin from the sun's rays. Keep a T-shirt, or a long sleeve sweatshirt.
Altitude: It is absolutely essential to check that you have no contraindications to a prolonged stay at high altitude. Do not leave without consulting a doctor, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment.
Dentist: a short visit before departure can make it possible to detect an inopportune cavity, which the altitude is sure to stimulate...
Individual pharmacy:
The UCPA pharmacy is designed to cover first aid and the typical inconveniences of this type of trip. We recommend that you bring:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins
“Total screen” sunscreen
An antimalarial.
There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.
Important
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/perou/
Health and formalities
Information given for information purposes only for French nationals, and valid on 15/02/2024 (to be checked before your departure):
COVID INFORMATION:
All health restrictions for entry into Peru have been lifted.
> COVID INFORMATION IF YOU STOP OVER IN THE UNITED STATES:
Since May 12, 2023, the Covid-19 vaccination requirement has been removed for travelers going to the United States, whether by air, land or sea.
---------------
Vaccinations: No vaccinations are required for this trip. Tetanus vaccination is essential. We also recommend that you get vaccinated against typhoid, polio, hepatitis A and B, whooping cough, measles for children, and possibly rabies. Make sure your reminders are up to date.
Malaria: The risks of malaria are low but not zero in Aguas Calientes. It is imperative to seek advice from your doctor or from the Pasteur Institute.
Provide personal protection against mosquito bites, which will prevent you from other viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes (dengue, chikungunya and zika).
Water: You have to be careful with water. Avoid drinking tap water in the city and water in nature. Drink boiled water, or water treated with Micropur or Hydroclonazone, or better, drinks in a closed bottle.
Hand hygiene: Systematically wash your hands with soap before eating (or antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel).
Sun: You are in the tropics between 3000 m and 4000 m. Do not forget to protect your skin from the sun's rays. Keep a T-shirt, or a long sleeve sweatshirt.
Altitude: It is absolutely essential to check that you have no contraindications to a prolonged stay at high altitude. Do not leave without consulting a doctor, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment.
Dentist: a short visit before departure can make it possible to detect an inopportune cavity, which the altitude is sure to stimulate...
Individual pharmacy:
The UCPA pharmacy is designed to cover first aid and the typical inconveniences of this type of trip. We recommend that you bring:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins
“Total screen” sunscreen
An antimalarial.
There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.
Important
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/perou/
COVID INFORMATION:
All health restrictions for entry into Peru have been lifted.
> COVID INFORMATION IF YOU STOP OVER IN THE UNITED STATES:
Since May 12, 2023, the Covid-19 vaccination requirement has been removed for travelers going to the United States, whether by air, land or sea.
---------------
Vaccinations: No vaccinations are required for this trip. Tetanus vaccination is essential. We also recommend that you get vaccinated against typhoid, polio, hepatitis A and B, whooping cough, measles for children, and possibly rabies. Make sure your reminders are up to date.
Malaria: The risks of malaria are low but not zero in Aguas Calientes. It is imperative to seek advice from your doctor or from the Pasteur Institute.
Provide personal protection against mosquito bites, which will prevent you from other viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes (dengue, chikungunya and zika).
Water: You have to be careful with water. Avoid drinking tap water in the city and water in nature. Drink boiled water, or water treated with Micropur or Hydroclonazone, or better, drinks in a closed bottle.
Hand hygiene: Systematically wash your hands with soap before eating (or antibacterial hydro-alcoholic gel).
Sun: You are in the tropics between 3000 m and 4000 m. Do not forget to protect your skin from the sun's rays. Keep a T-shirt, or a long sleeve sweatshirt.
Altitude: It is absolutely essential to check that you have no contraindications to a prolonged stay at high altitude. Do not leave without consulting a doctor, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment.
Dentist: a short visit before departure can make it possible to detect an inopportune cavity, which the altitude is sure to stimulate...
Individual pharmacy:
The UCPA pharmacy is designed to cover first aid and the typical inconveniences of this type of trip. We recommend that you bring:
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins
“Total screen” sunscreen
An antimalarial.
There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.
Important
No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
We remind you that it is essential that you have at least a “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the General Insurance Conditions pages on our website: https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/perou/
Weather
From April to October, it is the austral winter and the dry season. It is usually nice and dry on the Altiplano, but it can be cold or even very cold as soon as the wind is blowing or the sun has set, and of course at high altitude.
At night, the temperature can drop to -10°C. Plan your equipment accordingly! (warm clothes).
From November to March, it is the “humid” season on the Altiplano, the daily sunshine is shorter, but the temperatures are a bit higher. On the other hand, the climate is more pleasant in Lima and on the coast at this time of the year.
Average maximum/minimum temperatures in °C:
Cuzco (3300 m)
19/07 in January
19/07 in February
19/06 in March
19/05 in April
19/03 in May
19/01 in June
19/01 in July
20/02 in August
20/05 in September
21/06 in October
21/06 in November
20/07 in December
Lima
26/19 in January
26/19 in February
26/19 in March
24/17 in April
22/16 in May
19/15 in June
18/14 in July
18/14 in August
19/14 in September
20/15 in October
22/16 in November
24/17 in December
From November to March, it is the “humid” season on the Altiplano, the daily sunshine is shorter, but the temperatures are a bit higher. On the other hand, the climate is more pleasant in Lima and on the coast at this time of the year.
Average maximum/minimum temperatures in °C:
Cuzco (3300 m)
19/07 in January
19/07 in February
19/06 in March
19/05 in April
19/03 in May
19/01 in June
19/01 in July
20/02 in August
20/05 in September
21/06 in October
21/06 in November
20/07 in December
Lima
26/19 in January
26/19 in February
26/19 in March
24/17 in April
22/16 in May
19/15 in June
18/14 in July
18/14 in August
19/14 in September
20/15 in October
22/16 in November
24/17 in December
Weather
From April to October, it is the austral winter and the dry season. It is usually nice and dry on the Altiplano, but it can be cold or even very cold as soon as the wind is blowing or the sun has set, and of course at high altitude. At night, the temperature can drop to -10°C. Plan your equipment accordingly! (warm clothes).
From November to March, it is the “humid” season on the Altiplano, the daily sunshine is shorter, but the temperatures are a bit higher. On the other hand, the climate is more pleasant in Lima and on the coast at this time of the year.
Average maximum/minimum temperatures in °C:
Cuzco (3300 m)
19/07 in January
19/07 in February
19/06 in March
19/05 in April
19/03 in May
19/01 in June
19/01 in July
20/02 in August
20/05 in September
21/06 in October
21/06 in November
20/07 in December
Lima
26/19 in January
26/19 in February
26/19 in March
24/17 in April
22/16 in May
19/15 in June
18/14 in July
18/14 in August
19/14 in September
20/15 in October
22/16 in November
24/17 in December
From November to March, it is the “humid” season on the Altiplano, the daily sunshine is shorter, but the temperatures are a bit higher. On the other hand, the climate is more pleasant in Lima and on the coast at this time of the year.
Average maximum/minimum temperatures in °C:
Cuzco (3300 m)
19/07 in January
19/07 in February
19/06 in March
19/05 in April
19/03 in May
19/01 in June
19/01 in July
20/02 in August
20/05 in September
21/06 in October
21/06 in November
20/07 in December
Lima
26/19 in January
26/19 in February
26/19 in March
24/17 in April
22/16 in May
19/15 in June
18/14 in July
18/14 in August
19/14 in September
20/15 in October
22/16 in November
24/17 in December
Hosting
Simple city hotels (Lima, Cuzco, and Arequipa), nights with locals, and nights in tents.
Attention:
- Hot water is not guaranteed during the nights with the locals or in the tent, and most accommodations are not heated.
Attention:
- Hot water is not guaranteed during the nights with the locals or in the tent, and most accommodations are not heated.
- Some of your nights (6 nights) in a tent are in the mountains, between 4000 and 5000 meters above sea level. Bring a very warm duvet (-20°).
Hosting
Simple city hotels (Lima, Cuzco, and Arequipa), nights with locals, and nights in tents.
Attention:
- Hot water is not guaranteed during the nights with the locals or in the tent, and most accommodations are not heated.
- Some of your nights (6 nights) in a tent are in the mountains, between 4000 and 5000 meters above sea level. Bring a very warm duvet (-20°).
Attention:
- Hot water is not guaranteed during the nights with the locals or in the tent, and most accommodations are not heated.
- Some of your nights (6 nights) in a tent are in the mountains, between 4000 and 5000 meters above sea level. Bring a very warm duvet (-20°).
Transport
In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France KLM, Air Europa.
On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23kg in the hold, and up to 5kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).
Transport
In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air France KLM, Air Europa.
On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23kg in the hold, and up to 5kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).
On these companies, the maximum authorized baggage weight is 23kg in the hold, and up to 5kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).