Active Peru: Lima to Huaraz

Hey there, Peru explorers! Welcome to the very lovely city of Lima. Our journey begins with an overnight coach ride. Recline your bed seats, chat with your new crew. And get ready for the epic adventure that lies ahead of us.

Hello Huaraz, we'll arrive early in the AM in this lovely, lovely city.If the snow-capped mountain views haven’t made your morning already, a guided tour of the charming town centre this afternoon surely will. The rest of the day is all yours to spend just the way you like - hit up a local restaurant, or one of the many scenic viewpoints. ‘Bored’ doesn’t exist here.

Love learning about ancient cultures? Boy, you’re gonna love today. Cuz after breakfast, we’ll make our way to the historic site of Chavin de Huantar. This labyrinth of eye-popping pre-Incan temples, studded with sculpted stone blocks is a UNESCO World Heritage site for a reason. So, put your Lara Croft face on. And let’s get exploring these mysterious structures that date back to 1200 BC! (That’s OVER 3000 years ago…)Back in Huaraz, there’s only one thing on our agenda - Eat up, rest up, and get ready for tomorrow.

Fuel up on brekkie this morning because a big adventure is calling. That's right - we're heading deep into Peru's mountain landscapes for a hike for a famous natural wonder. Lace up your boots and get ready for a hike to the absolutely jaw-dropping Laguna 69 (AKA the 69th lake out of the massive 300 of them here). The hike may be tiring. But once you see the bright blue waters surrounded by impressive scenery of mountains and valleys, it’ll all be worth it. We promise. Back in Huaraz, you'll have time to rest up and relive the day's highlights with the crew. You've earned it.

Today we leave Huaraz behind and head into another corner of Peru’s spectacular mountain scenery, with rugged valleys, towering peaks and plenty of fresh Andean air along the way. Time to take on one of the last remaining glaciers in tropical South America. Expect icy landscapes, snowy cliffs and panoramic views that’ll have your camera working overtime. Spend time taking it all in before we begin the journey back from this remarkable corner of the Andes. Tonight, we'll swap mountain trails for an overnight coach. Grab some food, settle in and catch up with your fellow travellers as we make our way back towards Lima.

We're back in the city where our adventure first begun... ...And with that, our Peru adventure has come to an end. Memories have been made. Socials have been exchanged (and muscles have been built too). And quite possibly, plans have been made to meet the crew again. Maybe somewhere in Asia next time?