Chile & Peru Walking Holiday
Walk Chile & Peru: Hike Atacama, Patagonia and the Inca Trail Holiday Details
Machu Picchu - Inca Trail - Torres del Paine - Atacama Desert - Sacred Valley - Cusco - Andes - Mountains - Desert - Volcanoes - Glaciers - Lakes & Rivers
Brief Description
- Combine three exceptional experiences in one holiday.
- Explore Patagonia’s magnificent Torres del Paine in depth, on foot.
- Enjoy the surprising diversity of the Atacama, from volcanoes to salt lagoons.
- Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu over 4 days, avoiding the crowds.
- Relaxed hiking: porters carry bags in Patagonia and on the Inca Trail.
Chile & Peru Walking Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 | Fly to Chile |
Day 2 | Santiago/Atacama | Walking tour
Tour Santiago before flying up to San Pedro de Atacama and your boutique hotel.
Day 3 | Atacama | Explore desert habitats
Morning bike ride across the salt flats. Lunch and early afternoon to relax. Afternoon walk in the salt mountains. (b)
Day 4 | Atacama | Day walking in the Andes
Full day walking
on old Inca roads from the high Andes down to the Salt Mountains.
Walk 18km, 5hrs, down 1,000m. (b,l)
Day 5 | Atacama | Volcano walk to summit
After several days of being active at altitude, today’s walk takes you high to the summit of a dormant volcano.
Walk 6km, 3hrs, up 420m, down 420m. Relax this afternoon. (b)
Day 6 | Atacama | Geysers and springs
Start the day with a visit to the world’s highest geothermal field – the Tatio geysers.
Fly to Santiago this evening for a 2 night stay. (b)
Day 7 | Santiago | Explore Santiago
Free day to explore Santiago. (b)
Day 8 | Puerto Natales | Fly to Patagonia
Fly south along the spectacular spine of the Andes towards the seafront town of Puerto Natales. (b)
Day 9 | Torres del Paine | River boat into Park
Catch a boat along the Ultima Esperanza Sound, along the Rio Serrano and into Torres del Paine. (b,l,d)
Day 10 | Torres del Paine | Walk Glacier Grey
Enjoy a boat ride along Lago Grey as far as the glacier, afternoon walk on top of Glacier Grey.
For the next 4 nights you sleep in refugios. (b,l,d)
Day 11 | Torres del Paine | Grassland walk
Set off on the 4-day hike across the park, carry just a daypack
whilst walking.
Walk 11km, 4hrs, up 400m down 400m. (b,l,d)
Day 12 | Torres del Paine | Paine Grande walk
Walk under the mountain of Paine Grande then a steady uphill and a steep downhill to the shores of Lake Nordenskjold.
Walk 9km, 4hrs, up 200m, down 200m. (b,l,d)
Day 13 | Torres del Paine | Lakeside walking
Continue your walk along a good path in the shadow of the mountains throughout today.
Walk 13km, 5hrs, up 600m, down 300m. (b,l,d)
Day 14 | Torres del Paine | Hike to the Torres
Early start to hike up to the distinctive mile-high granite towers.
Walk 16km, 7hrs, up 650m, down 900m. (b,l,d)
Day 15 | Travel | Return to Santiago
Fly to Santiago for your last night in Chile. (b)
Day 16 | Cusco | Walking tour to acclimatise
Morning flight over the Andes to Cusco in Peru. Relax in your first class hotel and acclimatise to the altitude (3,326m) with a gentle walking tour this afternoon. (b)
Day 17 | Cusco | Explore Cusco
Complete your acclimatisation. Explore Cusco with your guide today, walk to the fortress of Sacsayhuaman for panoramic views. (b)
Day 18 | Inca Trail | Walk in Sacred Valley
Start walking the Inca Trail. Porters carry all equipment and set up camp for you.
Walk 5km, 2hrs, up 50m. (b,l,d)
Day 19 | Inca Trail | Walk, culture and flora
Walk at a relaxed pace still at relatively low altitude (3,000m). Learn about the Inca Empire from your expert guide. Walk 10km, 6.5hrs, up 850m. (b,l,d)
Day 20 | Inca Trail | High trail
A hard day’s walking to the highest point on the trail (4,215m). Walk 12km, 7.5hrs, up 650m, down 850m. (b,l,d)
Day 21 | Inca Trail | Arrive at Machu Picchu
The final day of the trail to Machu Picchu. Arrive in the quiet of the late afternoon. Sleep in a comfortable hotel tonight. (b,l)
Day 22 | Machu Picchu | Explore Machu Picchu
Refreshed, catch the first bus up in the morning for a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Return to Cusco by train after lunch. (b)
Day 23 | Lima | Relax & explore
Fly to Lima. Explore the capital of the conquistadors in the company of your guide.
(b)
Day 24 | Travel | Depart for home
Fly home. (b)
"The most memorable part of our holiday was the glacier walk which was brilliant, but it really was all fantastic." Debbie S, 2006.
Prices & Departures
2008 |
09 Oct | 23 Oct | £4,300pp 07 Dec | £4,500pp |
2009 |
06 Mar | £4,300pp 08 Oct | 22 Oct | £4,500pp 07 Dec | £4,800pp |
Prices include |
Flights from LON/MAN; |
| Not included | UK regional flights; personal expenses; local flight taxes; tips. |
| Note | Please Note: If travelling in March the trip runs best in this order. If travelling in November the trip runs best in reverse: walk the Inca trail before continuing on to Chile. |
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Prices may be subject to change: please confirm at booking.
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