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21 days · 2 countries Updated Apr 2026
Andean Adventure
Lima → Cusco → Machu Picchu → Bogotá → Cartagena
"Peru's Inca highlands paired with Colombia's coffee, coast and warmth."
Two of South America's most rewarding countries, sequenced so you acclimatise to altitude before you need it and end on a Caribbean breeze. Lima alone justifies the flight; Machu Picchu and Cartagena seal it.
Best season
May–September (Peru dry season; Colombia good year-round)
Budget
$110–160 per person per day
Pace
Balanced — altitude forces you to slow down
Best for
Curious eaters, history travellers, couples after warmth and contrast
Highlights
Headline experiences
- Ceviche tasting in Barranco, Lima
- Sunrise at Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail or train
- Coffee farm stay in Salento's Cocora Valley
- Walled-city wander in Cartagena at golden hour
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A taste of the route
Day by day
Days 1–3
Lima
World-class food capital. Miraflores cliffs, Barranco bars, a serious ceviche tour. Sleep at sea level before the highlands.
Days 4–9
Cusco & Sacred Valley
Acclimatise in Cusco for two days, then Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Machu Picchu by train, or the 4-day Inca Trail if you booked six months ahead.
Side trip
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
Pre-dawn pickup from Cusco, three-hour drive, then a 90-minute hike to 5,200m for the striped mineral bands. Brutal at altitude — only attempt after at least four nights of acclimatisation. Add the Red Valley loop on the descent.
Days 10–14
Bogotá & Coffee Triangle
Fly to Bogotá. Old town and Gold Museum, then Salento for coffee farms and the Cocora Valley wax palms.
Days 15–21
Medellín & Cartagena
Medellín for the transformation story and Comuna 13 cable cars. Finish on the Caribbean in Cartagena.
Connectivity
The eSIM + VPN combo for this trip
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South American hotel and café Wi-Fi varies wildly. NordVPN keeps banking and email safe.
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