Peru Itinerary

Your day will start with a visit to the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD) office for a familiarisation briefing, where you’ll learn about their impactful work and your role in supporting their projects.

Next, it’s time to explore Calca, a vibrant town with lively streets and welcoming energy. Wander through the bustling market, filled with colourful produce, handmade goods, and friendly locals. Relax in the picturesque main square, the town’s social hub, especially lively on weekends when the community gathers.

For a modern twist, check out hipster cafes tucked away in town, offering smoothies, freshly brewed coffee, and delicious snacks. This day of discovery will leave you eager for what’s to come in the Sacred Valley.

Once the project work is done, it's time to get out and explore. Afternoons are all about discovering the Sacred Valley, spending time with your team and experiencing parts of Peru that most travellers never get to see.

You'll wander through local villages, explore ancient Inca pathways and uncover spectacular viewpoints overlooking the valley. These adventures aren't just about the scenery – they're also a great way to acclimatise to the altitude and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead, including Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu.

One of the highlights is a visit to the inspiring Urco Youth Jewellery Association. Here you'll partner with a local student, learn traditional jewellery-making techniques and create your own handmade piece to take home. It's a brilliant opportunity to swap stories, make new friends and gain an insight into life for young people growing up in the Sacred Valley.

Get ready for one of the most memorable days of your Peru adventure.It's an early start, but as you climb higher and higher into the High Andes, you'll quickly see why it's worth it. Snow-capped peaks, vast valleys and tiny mountain communities create some of the most spectacular scenery you'll encounter anywhere in South America.

Your destination is Qenqo, a remote community perched at almost 4,000 metres above sea level. Working alongside AASD, the village has transformed local livelihoods through innovative greenhouse projects, becoming a leading supplier of flowers and strawberries throughout the Sacred Valley.

After exploring the community and meeting local residents, you'll continue to the legendary Lake of Gold. According to local tradition, this sacred lake is where the Incas hid their treasure during the Spanish conquest.

Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, you'll take part in a traditional welcome ceremony before enjoying a delicious Andean lunch.In the afternoon, it's time to give something back. Working alongside community members, you'll help with reforestation projects designed to protect and restore this remarkable mountain environment.It's a day packed with incredible landscapes, fascinating stories, cultural connection and the chance to experience a side of Peru that few travellers ever get to see.

Today is challenge day. With a very early start, you'll set off for one of Peru's most famous and spectacular sights: Rainbow Mountain. Standing at an incredible 5,200 metres above sea level, reaching the summit is no easy feat, but that's exactly what makes it so rewarding.

As you climb through dramatic Andean landscapes, the mountain's famous bands of red, yellow and green gradually come into view. Standing at the top alongside your team, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and vast mountain vistas, is a moment you'll never forget.It's tough, it's breathtaking and it's one of those experiences that will leave you feeling incredibly proud of what you've achieved.

After an action-packed week in the Sacred Valley, the weekend gives you a chance to relax, explore and enjoy a little more freedom with your team.

Head into Cusco, browse colourful markets, grab a coffee, pick up a few souvenirs or simply soak up the atmosphere of one of South America's most fascinating cities.

Then it's time for a complete change of scenery. Board an overnight bus to Puerto Maldonado, the gateway to the Amazon Rainforest. As the Andes disappear behind you and the jungle begins to take over, you'll be preparing for the final chapter of your Peru adventure, riverboats, incredible wildlife and life deep in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

Your Amazon adventure begins with a morning transfer down the mighty Madre de Dios River, winding your way deeper into the untouched jungle.

The river itself teems with life, and as you glide through the lush canopy, you'll feel the thrill of venturing into one of the world's last great wildernesses. Upon arrival at the eco-lodge, you’ll have lunch while soaking in the lodge's views.

In the afternoon, you’ll set off on a thrilling exploration of the western end of Lake Sandoval, keeping your eyes peeled for the vibrant, Red-Bellied Macaws that flock here in remarkable numbers – it's the largest recorded congregation of these birds in the world, an unforgettable sight as they return to roost at dusk.

As night falls, you’ll return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and prepare for stargazing under the brilliant Amazonian sky. Heaven.

Today you’ll  set off across the lake for another thrilling wildlife encounter in the Mauritia palm forest, where you'll witness the jaw-dropping spectacle of hundreds of parrots, parakeets, and macaws gathering for their morning congregations.

The vivid flashes of colour and the cacophony of calls create a symphony of life you won’t soon forget. Afterward, you’ll embark on a guided hike along a pristine forest trail led by a local naturalist, who will share their knowledge of the rainforest's flora and fauna.

This day offers a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of the Amazon’s ecosystems and the delicate balance that sustains life in the world's largest rainforest.