JULY 2024
Travsessed is
heading to peru!!!
About Travsessed Peru
Join us for a once in a lifetime…
BUCKET LIST TRIP as we hike our way through the Magical Andes Mountains, visit one of the 7 Wonders of the world, & explore the very remote Amazon Jungle.
Peru is one of our favorite countries & it holds such a special place in our hearts.
The nature, the beauty, the mountains, the people, the rich history, the delicious & healthy food….there is truly no where like it in the world.
In the last two years, We’ve led 4 trips to Peru and the trips just keep getting better and better!!
We combine our own travel experience with insights & tips from our local guides & friends on the ground to create the most FUN, Unique, Next Level Adventure that you won’t find anywhere else!!
IMPORTANT: The Amazon Portion of the trip is optional and will be an additional cost
We’ve hiked through the magical Andes Mountains for years now and we’re so excited to explore the Amazon Jungle and experience a totally different side of Peru on this trip!!
We’re offering the Amazon portion of the trip as an extension for those who wish to end their trip to Peru in the Amazon jungle with us!!!
We understand that the Amazon may not be for everyone and so we wanted to give the option for people to choose to do the hiking portion of the trip only & for those seeing a bit more adventure…the option to add on the Amazon at the end!!!
Let us take care of you!!
Get yourself to Peru & we’ve got the rest covered!!!
We’ve already done all the researching, planning, organizing & heavy lifting for you.
All you have to do is show up with an open mind…a positive attitude & be ready to RELAX, EXPLORE & HAVE FUN with your new travel buddies!!!
So much thought, love, and detail went into the creation of this trip & we hope that you are just as obsessed & excited as we are!!!!
We’ve personally curated a unique itinerary that you won’t find anywhere else
we’ve created the perfect adventure that encompasses all the things:
trip highlights:
As with all Travsessed adventure trips, we partner with locally owned companies and work very closely with local guides for a true insider experience & to help support the local communities & people of the places that we travel to.
We’ve worked with the same guides and team in peru for years and they have now become our family!!
Trip Details:
Cusco & Inca Trail Portion Only:
If you want to just do the hiking & mountain part of the trip:
The trip is 11 days including all the things below:
$3387.89**
**shared accommodations Per Person
Amazon Extension:
You can add on the Amazon Extension for an additional:
$1,333.92
**Shared Accommodations Per Person
What’s Included:
All Tips:
What’s Not Included:
Trip Itinerary:
Subject to change…but this is the overall vibe.
We will provide a full trip itinerary, packing list, restaurant guide & more detailed trip info, once you have joined the trip:)
We will spend the first couple of days acclimatizing in Cusco….which is necessary before we move into higher elevations. This prevents us from getting altitude sickness.
Day 1
Welcome to Peru!!!
Arrive into beautiful cusco….the gateway to the andes mountains!
The afternoon is yours to freshen up, relax & get settled in your hotel room.
This evening we will come together for our first dinner together. we will get to know one another over a delicious peruvian meal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner (Food Tour)
Day 2
Local Food Tour
The morning is yours to sleep in and recharge or wander out and explore the beautiful town of Cusco!
We will provide some options of things to do today In the afternoon we will all meet up for a delicious local food tour with our friend and guide.
We will eat our way through Cusco, while also learning about the local culture and history of the city.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner (Food Tour)
Day 3
ATV Adventure + Rainbow Mountain
Today we will take a private bus to a beautiful spot about 2.5 hours outside of cusco to have a delicious breakfast prepared by our private chef.
We will then drive atv’s with our guide up to the trailhead of rainbow mountain. we will leave the atv’s & hike up to the summit which is over 18,000 ft in elevation, making it one of the tallest mountains in peru.
We will then head back down the mountain and enjoy an incredible lunch before heading back to cusco.the evening is yours to relax.
Meals included: breakfast & lunch
Day 4
Foodie Day + Free Day
We will begin the day with a local chef (and local Celebrity) who will take us to the market where we will learn all about Peruvian ingredients, followed by a private cooking class, where we will prepare our own meals using the ingredients that we gathered from the market!!
After we fill our bellies, the evening is yours to relax or explore Cusco & walk off all that yummy food.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Cooking Class
Day 5
White Water Raft + Parwa + Guide Briefing With Pizza
Today we will head into the beautiful Sacred Valley where we will raft down the Vilcanota River running class 2 & 3 rapids.
After rafting we will have an incredible lunch on a local community based restaurant & farm surrounded by the beautiful mountains.
After lunch we will head back to Cusco.
Tonight we will order pizza & have our briefing with our hiking guides at the hotel, as we prepare to begin our hike the next day.
It truly is a once in a lifetime experience!!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6
Starting The Inca Trail:
We will provide a more detailed hiking itinerary with your welcome package!!
Today we begin our BEAUTIFUL 4 day hike through the Andes Mountains to Machu Picchu.
There are so many archaeological sites along the trail and we will learn so much about the Incan history and way of living during our hike!
It truly is a once in a lifetime experience!!
Today’s Average Hiking Miles: 6.8 Miles
Camp Elevation: 10,829 ft
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7
dead Women’s Pass:
Today we will tackle the most challenging day on the Inca Trail, and CONQUER Dead Women’s Pass as a GROUP.
Today is our steepest climb & highest elevation.
The feeling at the top is UNFORGETTABLE and extremely EMPOWERING!!
Today’s Average Hiking Miles: 7.5 Miles
Camp Elevation: 13,900 ft
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8
Most Beautiful Part Of Trail
While the entire length of the Inca trail is rich with history and surrounded by so much beauty … today’s stretch of the trail is truly a show stopper!!
Tonight is our last night camping on the trail. With an Early Start the next Morning!!
Today’s Average Hiking Miles: 9.6 Miles
Camp Elevation: 7,545 ft
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9
Arrive into Machu Picchu
The Grand Finale!!! Hiking into Machu Picchu!!
This morning will be our final couple of hours on the Inca Trail!! Hiking into Machu Picchu is a magical experience and something that you will never forget!!
We will wake up early (3:00am) and get to the sun gate first. We will have a 1.5 hour hike up to the Sun Gate overlooking Machu Picchu (such a magical moment) & then we will hike down into the archaeological site!
We will get all the pictures and then RELAX & enjoy a full guided tour of Machu Picchu!!
We will finish our afternoon off with a delicious lunch in the tiny mountain town of Aguas Calientes before catching our train back to Cusco.
Meals Included: Breakfast (Brown Bag To-Go Style)
Day 10
relaxation Day + Massages + Farewell Dinner
The morning is yours to sleep in and explore on your own.
In the early afternoon we will enjoy relaxing massages at the hotel.
We will end the evening with celebratory cocktails at our favorite quirky rooftop bar overlooking Cusco, followed by a delicious meal, where we will reflect on the incredible adventure that we just shared together!!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner & Drinks
Day 11
TODAY WE WILL HEAD INTO THE AMAZON JUNGLE!!
if You Did not add the amazon extension to your trip…this is where we will say goodbye for now.
We will fly, as a group, about an hour from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, where we will begin our adventure into the Amazon Jungle
We will be picked up at the airport and transferred to a boat, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch while cruising down the Amazon river to our Eco Lodge.
Our jungle ecolodge offers a unique set of activities & adventures with ample opportunities to observe wildlife and learn about the ancient heritage.
This afternoon we will enjoy a canopy walk through the jungle with our private guide!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12
Exploring The Amazon Jungle
Everyday in the jungle will be a mix of culture/learning, adventure and relaxation time!
We will have many adventures to choose from over the next couple of days & we will plan each day accordingly!
*See list below
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13
Another Day of Exploring The Amazon Jungle
Today we will have more jungle activities planned from the list below:)
*See List Below
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14
We Say Goodbye For Now
Today we say goodbye to the jungle and to each other:)!! Today we will fly back to Lima and begin our journey home.
Until the next one:)!!!
Meals Included: Breakfast
jungle activities to choose from….but not limited to:
Amazon Extension:
This will be one experience that you will never forget!!!
This is a very off the beaten path, rugged….Adventure of a lifetime!!!
There will be a great mix of culture, jungle adventures and downtime to relax.
Relax…Think:
Reading a book in a hammock, getting a massage or playing games and enjoying a cocktail with friends in the middle of the jungle!!
Important Things To Note:
Flight Info:
Do not book flights until we’ve given you the green light!! (we will reach out directly & let you know when to book flights)
All international flights will arrive & depart from lima, peru.
Jorge chavez international airport
You will then fly from lima to cusco.
Our trip begins in cusco: there will be a driver at the airport to pick you up and take you to the hotel.
If you’re doing the amazon extension with us….You will fly from puerto maldonado back to lima to catch your international flight home.
Will send more flight details once you sign up for the trip.
Hiking Fast Facts:
Hiking the inca trail is a challenging & rewarding experience. Saying goodbye to your creature comforts….Totally unplugging and immersing yourself in the andes mountains for a few days….Will totally change your life!!
How many miles is the Inca Trail:
26.2 miles
How hard is the hike:
The Inca trail is a moderate to difficult hike.
We will be hiking long days at high altitudes.
This is not a technical hike…but it is NOT AN EASY HIKE!!
You will want to be in good hiking shape & be able to walk for long distances.
The more in shape you are the more enjoyable the hike will be:)
You don’t have to be a fast hiker, you will be able to hike & at your own pace.
Is There An Option To Ride A Horse If I Get Tired:
NO!! Once you start the hike…There is no opportunity to turn around or ride a horse or get any other additional support.
Once you begin…you are committed!
Where Will We Be Sleeping On The Trail:
We will be sleeping in tents each night with very warm sleeping bags and pillows.
Will We Have To Set Up Our Own Tents Or Cook Our Own Food:
NO! We will have an amazing support staff on our hike.
We will have porters carrying our bags for us and they will also set up our tents and camp each night.
We will have a personal chef cooking all of our delicious meals for us everyday (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
We will have our incredible guides, teaching us, encouraging us & supporting us every step of the way!!
All we have to do is put one foot in front of the other…..Our team takes care of the rest!!
Will There Be Showers & Toilets On The Trail:
There are NO HOT SHOWERS on the Inca trail.
Our team will set up a toilet at camp each night and at our lunch spots.Toilets will be a mix of squatty potties, portable toilets at camp and Inca toilets (the bushes lol)
Will There Be Cell Service Or Wifi On The Trail:
No!! We will be totally disconnected for 3 days and it’s the most free-ing beautiful feeling!!!
We will send out more trail info once you sign up!!
Why Travel With Travsessed
We’re kim & erran, a healthcare traveling couple & the founders of travsessed.
We are travelers who are obsessed with travel!! We love traveling and researching & planning and we put our heart, souls and so much love and thought into every single detail and trip that we plan!!
We create one of a kind, small group, boutique travel experiences for healthcare workers (and their friends or partners)
We plan & organize all the things…so all you have to do is show up & have a good freakin time!!
We work closely with small local businesses, friends, and local guides to create a unique, one of a kind experience that you will not find anywhere else!!
We always get off the beaten path & dive into the local culture, food, people & experiences!
We go beyond the surface & way past the “highlights” to create experiences that will give you a deeper perspective, understanding & appreciation for the places you visit.
And we have a lot of fun along the way!!!
What Other Travelers Are Saying:
My trip to Peru with Kim & Erran was packed full of the perfect amount of everything my soul needed from, adventure to relaxation to communing with some of the coolest people I’ve ever met. Truly had the time of my life and look forward to embarking on another Travsessed adventure soon! Keep on doing what your doing. Travel changes a person to their core for the better and I really believe you two are fulfilling your life’s purpose.
Just got back from the most amazing trip to Machu Picchu in Peru with Travessesd!! It was truly an adventure trip of a lifetime! I can’t say enough good things about Kim and Erran and the whole Travessed experience- from start to finish it was perfectly planned and executed with a focus on excellent, beautiful, epic adventures where we were immersed in the local culture of Peru
Travsessed Peru was the most well-thought-out, adventurous, incredible trip! Kim and Erran do such an amazing job at creating a culturally immersive and unique journey! The group was an instant family that motivated and inspired each other the whole way! I couldn’t have planned a better trip to Peru, and I wouldn’t trade the memories, tears, laughter and love for anything!
Kim and Erran put on the best trip imaginable!! Not only did I get to experience a new country for the first time but I got to meet some of the most amazing people to do it with ♥️ I love that we didn’t just do “touristy” things but got to experience a lot of the culture. I would do it again in a heartbeat. 100/100
