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Trekking Peru & Colombia


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Itinerary suggestion: Trekking Peru & Colombia

Home - Cartagena - Lost City Trek - Medellín - Bogota - Cuzco - Rainbow Mountain - Inca Trail - Lima - Home

This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be customised to suit your unique travel plans. Make it longer, make it shorter. Add in the things you want to do. Get in touch with our travel experts to turn this itinerary into your dream adventure around South America.

Cartagena Arrive & settle in

Begin your epic South American adventure in the colourful Caribbean city of Cartagena on the north coast of Colombia. You'll be picked up at the airport and transferred to your accommodation with a bed sorted for you at a fun hostel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city at leisure. Perhaps join a free walking tour or just relax and opt for one of the daily rooftop yoga sessions.

Caribbean Adventure The Lost City Trek

The next day it's a change of accommodation as you join a 12-day small-group tour. Check in and meet your fellow travellers over a drink later that evening. Enjoy one more free day in Cartagena before heading to Santa Marta. Explore the beautiful coastal town and stock up on your last trekking essentials. The next day we head out into the steaming jungle for your 5-day trekking adventure to Ciudad Perdita, or the Lost City. This is where you'll find your inner Indiana Jones climbing steep slopes, getting muddy, crossing fresh rivers and sleeping in camps along the way. After you've finished your trek, we treat you with some time at one of the most beautiful beach spots in Colombia - Tayrona National Park. Cool off your sore feet and enj...

Medellín Explore more

Hop on a plane to Medellín for a fun night out with the group and a visit to the Comuna 13 neighbourhood. Medellín is a surprisingly safe destination and super cool to hang out in for a while. After you say goodbye to your travel friends, take some time to explore the surroundings on your own. The colourful town of Guatapé should definitely be on your list. Here you can climb the 708 steps to reach the top of El Peñón de Guatapé for stunning views over the patchwork landscape of green rolling hills and emerald waters. Alternatively, head to Salento to walk the charming streets of painted houses and head to the Corocoa Valley to admire the giant palm trees - perfect if you want to do some extra hiking! When you're ready, hop on a local ...

Bogota Explore on your own

Once you have arrived in Bogota by bus, you're ready to check into our favourite hostel in the city. We've arranged two nights for you here, which gives you plenty of time to explore the capital of Colombia. And trust us, there's lots of cool spots to discover.

When you're ready to leave Bogota, head to the airport and board your included flight to Cuzco in Peru. It's time to get active again!

Cuzco Arrive & settle in

Your arrival in Cuzco might leave you breathless, literally. This old Andes town sits at 3,400 meters altitude! We give you plenty of time to catch your breath and get used to this new environment and check you in to a cosy hostel right in the centre of town for three nights.

There are loads of nice cafés, restaurants and shops around and some amazing historical buildings see. Cuzco is one of those traveller towns where you immediately feel at home. Welcome to Peru!

Rainbow Mountain Trek Colourful mountains at high altitude

Rise and shine! Wake up early to get to the starting point of your next trek. From Quesiuno its a challenging 3-4 hour walk to the small village of Llamachimpana. It's a steep climb to Red Valley viewpoint, but from here the views over Rainbow Mountain are exceptional. Take in the sights of crisp lagoons on your descent and dig in to some well-deserved lunch afterwards. You will have walked a total of about 14 kilometres by the time you reach the end of the Rainbow Mountain Trek and will be transferred back to Cuzco where you can get ready for your next epic hike.

Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

Enjoy one day to rest your legs before heading out to the most famous trek in your itinerary - The Inca Trail. It's the old trail that the Inca's once walked to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. This whole trek will be magical and, once again, truly breathtaking! Porters carry the majority of the camping gear so you'll only need to carry a small daypack. The hike is 4 days in total, going up steps, surrounded by majestic giant mountains, llamas and nothing but green. You will camp in tents along the way. The final day you start trekking before sunrise to make sure you and your group are the first ones to arrive at the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu. This is quite an epic ending, but trust us the trek itself is just as memorable! The Inca Trai...

Lima Peru's capital city

After your group Inca Trail trek, you're free to make your way to Lima. How you get there and what you do along the way is entirely up to you. There is so much more to explore in Peru, but it depends on your time and budget. Talk to our travel experts to make a plan that suits you. Consider travelling back by bus via Arequipa, Nazca and Huacachina, for example.

We've included a flight back home to the UK from Lima. But if you're not ready to go home and want to move on to your next adventure we are more than happy to help you with that.

View the full itinerary as a list

Recommended duration:

5-7 weeks

Number of countries:

2

Type of travel:

Trekking & Backpacking

Included:

Flights, trekking adventures & accommodation

Book this itinerary
Grab your hiking boots because this is the ultimate trekking trip in South America! It's the ideal combo for sporty spices who are ready to meet their inner Indiana Jones!

 

Experience the natural beauty of South America on foot and get up close and personal with locals along the way. This itinerary takes you on the best hikes in Colombia and Peru. Get ready to become sweaty on Colombia's Lost City Trek and to lose your breath at the high altitudes in the Peruvian Andes. Cross rivers, venture through the thick jungle forests and climb over high mountain passes. You will be rewarded with exploration of lost ancient cities and rainbow-coloured mountains. This itinerary gives you plenty of time in between to catch your breath before you take on another epic trail.

From price per person based on shared accommodation

What's included
  • Flight from the UK to Cartagena in Colombia
  • 2-day arrival package in Cartagena with accommodation
  • 12-day The Lost City Trek group tour
  • 2 nights hostel accommodation in Bogota
  • Flight from Bogota to Cuzco
  • 4-day arrival package in Cuzco with accommodation
  • 1-day Rainbow Mountain trek
  • 5-day Inca Trail trek
  • Return flight to the UK from Lima in Peru
  • 14 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Booking fees
  • Your own travel advisor

What's not included
  • Travel insurance (but we can help you with that)
  • Vaccinations (ask us about our exclusive discount with Nomads)
  • Meals (other than those included in the tours)
  • Optional activities

Itinerary suggestion: Trekking Peru & Colombia

Home - Cartagena - Lost City Trek - Medellín - Bogota - Cuzco - Rainbow Mountain - Inca Trail - Lima - Home

This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be customised to suit your unique travel plans. Make it longer, make it shorter. Add in the things you want to do. Get in touch with our travel experts to turn this itinerary into your dream adventure around South America.

Cartagena Arrive & settle in

Begin your epic South American adventure in the colourful Caribbean city of Cartagena on the north coast of Colombia. You'll be picked up at the airport and transferred to your accommodation with a bed sorted for you at a fun hostel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city at leisure. Perhaps join a free walking tour or just relax and opt for one of the daily rooftop yoga sessions.

Caribbean Adventure The Lost City Trek

The next day it's a change of accommodation as you join a 12-day small-group tour. Check in and meet your fellow travellers over a drink later that evening. Enjoy one more free day in Cartagena before heading to Santa Marta. Explore the beautiful coastal town and stock up on your last trekking essentials.

The next day we head out into the steaming jungle for your 5-day trekking adventure to Ciudad Perdita, or the Lost City. This is where you'll find your inner Indiana Jones climbing steep slopes, getting muddy, crossing fresh rivers and sleeping in camps along the way.

After you've finished your trek, we treat you with some time at one of the most beautiful beach spots in Colombia - Tayrona National Park. Cool off your sore feet and enjoy a cold beer while watching the sun set and sharing your memories of the last 5 days in the Colombian jungle with your new travel friends.

Medellín Explore more

Hop on a plane to Medellín for a fun night out with the group and a visit to the Comuna 13 neighbourhood. Medellín is a surprisingly safe destination and super cool to hang out in for a while.

After you say goodbye to your travel friends, take some time to explore the surroundings on your own. The colourful town of Guatapé should definitely be on your list. Here you can climb the 708 steps to reach the top of El Peñón de Guatapé for stunning views over the patchwork landscape of green rolling hills and emerald waters.

Alternatively, head to Salento to walk the charming streets of painted houses and head to the Corocoa Valley to admire the giant palm trees - perfect if you want to do some extra hiking!

When you're ready, hop on a local bus to your next destination - the capital city of Bogota.

Bogota Explore on your own

Once you have arrived in Bogota by bus, you're ready to check into our favourite hostel in the city. We've arranged two nights for you here, which gives you plenty of time to explore the capital of Colombia. And trust us, there's lots of cool spots to discover.

When you're ready to leave Bogota, head to the airport and board your included flight to Cuzco in Peru. It's time to get active again!

Cuzco Arrive & settle in

Your arrival in Cuzco might leave you breathless, literally. This old Andes town sits at 3,400 meters altitude! We give you plenty of time to catch your breath and get used to this new environment and check you in to a cosy hostel right in the centre of town for three nights.

There are loads of nice cafés, restaurants and shops around and some amazing historical buildings see. Cuzco is one of those traveller towns where you immediately feel at home. Welcome to Peru!

Rainbow Mountain Trek Colourful mountains at high altitude

Rise and shine! Wake up early to get to the starting point of your next trek. From Quesiuno its a challenging 3-4 hour walk to the small village of Llamachimpana. It's a steep climb to Red Valley viewpoint, but from here the views over Rainbow Mountain are exceptional. Take in the sights of crisp lagoons on your descent and dig in to some well-deserved lunch afterwards. You will have walked a total of about 14 kilometres by the time you reach the end of the Rainbow Mountain Trek and will be transferred back to Cuzco where you can get ready for your next epic hike.

Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

Enjoy one day to rest your legs before heading out to the most famous trek in your itinerary - The Inca Trail. It's the old trail that the Inca's once walked to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. This whole trek will be magical and, once again, truly breathtaking!

Porters carry the majority of the camping gear so you'll only need to carry a small daypack. The hike is 4 days in total, going up steps, surrounded by majestic giant mountains, llamas and nothing but green. You will camp in tents along the way. The final day you start trekking before sunrise to make sure you and your group are the first ones to arrive at the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu. This is quite an epic ending, but trust us the trek itself is just as memorable!

The Inca Trail tends to sell out well in advanced, so try and book at least six months before you plan to arrive in Peru. But don't worry if you miss your chance. There are plenty of great alternatives that we can set you up with.

Lima Peru's capital city

After your group Inca Trail trek, you're free to make your way to Lima. How you get there and what you do along the way is entirely up to you. There is so much more to explore in Peru, but it depends on your time and budget. Talk to our travel experts to make a plan that suits you. Consider travelling back by bus via Arequipa, Nazca and Huacachina, for example.

We've included a flight back home to the UK from Lima. But if you're not ready to go home and want to move on to your next adventure we are more than happy to help you with that.

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