Best time to go to Bolivia & Peru
May-Oct are the chilliest but driest months - bringing clear air and sapphire skies to the Andes, and more pleasant temperatures in the Amazon.
Nov-Mar are incredibly soggy, and the Inca Trail closes for renovation during the Feb downpours; however, Machu Picchu remains open for those arriving by train, so you’ll find it wet but crowd-free. The dry season means a better chance of clear mountain views as well as better wildlife watching in the Amazon, as the wildlife clusters around shrinking rivers, and mosquitoes dissipate. Just be sure to pack for cold weather as nights dip to freezing at high altitude. Do book well in advance if traveling during peak season (Jul-Aug), Inca Trail permits are limited and can sell out months in advance.
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Our top Bolivia & Peru Vacation
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Explore the Amazon Andes and Inca trail
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2019: 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 23 Jan, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct ...
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Things to do in Bolivia & Peru
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Bolivia & Peru travel advice
Why combine?
Why combine Bolivia and Peru?
Georgia Philactides, from our leading supplier Intrepid Travel, shares her top tips with us about traveling to both countries:
“The main reason many people do combine these two countries is due accessibility. Peru and Bolivia border each other and traveling overland from Peru to Bolivia or vice versa is pretty straightforward. As much as there’s similarity between Peru and Bolivia there’s diversity. Both countries offer an abundance of culture along with jungle and the Andes. Peru lies on the coast whereas Bolivia is a landlocked country.”
Alternatives to the classic Inca trail
Alternatives to the classic Inca trail
“I’ve visited Peru multiple times (the first time in 2007) and my highlight was recently hiking the Inca Quarry trek, which is an alternative trek to Machu Picchu. It’s a remote trek in the Sacred Valley area. For three days we didn’t see any other tourists, we did however trek through some small communities and shared some very special moments with some of the local people. In Bolivia my highlight was heading out to the very remote Uyuni Salt flats, exploring the very dramatic landscapes and taking lots of ‘perspective’ photos due to the lack of visual reference points.”
The best time to visit
The best time to visit
“If you are planning on hiking in Peru then I would recommend traveling from May to October, as this is the dry season meaning the most pleasurable time to trek. It’s also a great time to visit the salt Flats as they won’t be flooded so you’ll have full access to explore (From December to March the Salt Flats are likely to flood). Despite there being some benefits when the flooding happens, like the mirror effect the water creates, you will generally see more of the Salt Flats when it’s dry. Make sure you research the time of year you are visiting and pack accordingly; the weather can vary dramatically even if you’re just visiting one country.”
More about Bolivia & Peru
Delve into our Bolivia and Peru travel guide to see how combining these two countries couldn’t be easier. You’ll discover a variety of Andean cultures – with Inca and Aymara communities dotted along your route, and experience two of South America’s greatest sights: Machu Picchu and the Salar de Uyuni.
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