Peru

Today we meet at Lima airport or at the hotel (depending on the arrival time of all participants). We check into "Miraflores", one of the safest and coziest districts of the capital. On this day, we have planned surfing on the Pacific Oceanwaves, a team briefing about the trip, and a get-together dinner at a wonderful Peruvian restaurant with local dishes. By the way! Peruvian cuisine is among the top 10 best in the world!

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Over 14 days of travel, we'll experience everything on the "must-have" list.

At sunrise, we hop into our 4x4s and leave the bustling capital behind. Today, a long drive awaits us along the Pan American Highway to the high-altitude Ancash region (meaning "blue" in Quechua). And it's aptly named, because it's here, at altitudes over 4,000 meters above sea level, nestled among the majestic peaks of the Cordilleras, lie lagoons of astonishing colors, that no AI could ever generate!

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We'll stop for the night in Huaraz, located at an altitude of 3052 meters above sea level. Rest, a walk around the city, dinner.

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Today we embark on an acclimatization trek to the incredible Parón Lagoon — the largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca at an altitude of 4155 m. The route isn't difficult; we cover most of it by car, but the altitude is noticeable — breathing is a bit harder, which is completely normal. At the top, there's stunning turquoise water, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, including Artesonraju, the peak that became the prototype for the Paramount Pictures logo. After a short trek — we'll kayak amidst the Andean beauty and launch drones: the scenery here is out of this world!

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Today we increase the altitude and length of our route. Looking ahead, we can confidently say that every step taken will be worth it. Lagoon 69 is located at an altitude of 4600 m. The route passes through magical meadows where the happiest cows on the planet graze, (perhaps even happier than Swiss ones).

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Along the entire route, we'll be able to admire Huascarán peak, the highest in Peru at 6768 m, named after Emperor Huáscar. The round trip trek takes approximately 7 hours (18 km).

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No early starts today. We'll wake up leisurely, have breakfast, and return to Lima. Depending on when we arrive in the capital, we'll either go straight to dinner and recover after the intense treks, or we'll spend time watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

Peru is a land of contrasts, and today we're heading from the mountains to the desert! Dune buggy rides, sandboarding and a magical sunset will bring out your inner child. The next day, we'll visit South America's oldest vineyard, taste pisco and wines, then take a boat trip to Ballestas Islands to observe sea lions, penguins, and birds. We'll conclude the day by returning to Lima and swapping our cars for flights!

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After flying to the Inca capital, Cusco, we'll prepare for our main highlight — the famous Machu Picchu, one of the world's wonders. We'll travel by panoramic train, enjoy a guided tour, have lunch, and return to Cusco. The next day, we'll trek to the colorful Vinicunca and the mysterious Red Valley, a place 90% of tourists never reach. We'll conclude with a leisurely coffee, some shopping, and a flight to a new region.

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We fly to Iquitos on an afternoon flight — the gateway to the Amazon, accessible only by plane or boat. We transfer to Nauta, and from there, by boat into the jungle. Two days at an adventure camp in the heart of the Amazon: night walks, piranhas, sloths, monkeys, swimming in the Amazon, anacondas, a village school, and a local party. Then we fly to Lima, enjoy the comfort, and bid farewell to an adventure that will stay with us forever!

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