Tierra Andina

This adventurous journey with FairMail Peru’s teenager photographers leads you to one of the most authentic regions of Peru’s northern Andes. The small mountain city of Huamachuco is situated in an inter-Andean valley and makes an ideal starting point for visits to high altitude lakes, natural hot springs, rural countryside and impressive pre-Inca ruins. During this tour you travel through the dry coastal strip of Peru and high up into the Andes Mountains.

The journey starts in the friendly fishing village of Huanchaco, where the residents still fish in the graceful reed fishing boats, a tradition that goes back many centuries. In Huanchaco you’ll have the opportunity to get used to the Peruvian lifestyle. You can relax on the beach or take some surfing lessons. You can also have a look at the various attractions in the area, like the largest pre-Columbian mud city of Chan Chan, the former capital of the Chimu Empire or the various pyramid temples of the Moche culture.

In Huanchaco you will also meet the FairMail teenagers and see how they live their daily life.

After two days of acclimatizing in Huanchaco we travel with the entire group from the desert to Huamachuco, in the heart of the Andes. The small city is situated in a lush green valley and apart from the remains of the pre-Incan and Spanish architecture it also serves as a hub to visit nearby the mountain lakes. After that we travel on to the smaller village of Curgos to visit the thermal baths and work on some photography exercises in this typical Andean setting. This place has an authentic beauty and that is just what we need for our pictures!

During our hikes we will learn more about the nature and the people who live there. Because the residents of this area are hardly in contact with tourists, you will soon be touched by their genuine friendliness and hospitality.

Read the full trip discription here (pdf)

Questions? Just ask us!

Interested? Book your trip here

Included:

- Dutch and English speaking guide (founder of FairMail)

- All overnight stays in a shared room in hostels.

- All meals, except the first, second and last day in Huanchaco

- Transport during basic program

- Entrance fees during basic program

- Bus station or Airport pickup in Huanchaco

- Lunch meeting with the FairMail teenagers before departure

- Preparation Package

- Project contribution (€ 165)

 

Not Included:

- Flight to Peru (from Europe from 850 euro)

- Transport by bus or airplane from Lima to Huanchaco (from 20)

- Airport pick-up Lima (from 10 euro)

- 1 overnight stay in Lima (from 15 euro)

- Any (taxi) transport besides the basic program

- Food en drinks besides the 3 daily meals.

- Photography equipment

- Tips

- Optional tours around Huanchaco