Tierras Vivas comes to diffusing without profit helping porters families and the communities of Pilcobamba and Rallan located in the Cusco, Peru.
The project starts when we really realize that ...
The HUHT (Help Us to Help Them) Project is for people interested in helping the Cacacoyoc community by purchasing their products made by themselves.
These products made by the Cacacoyoc ...
It had been a dream of ours to take the traditional Inca Trail route to Machu Picchu and we were recommended Tierras Vivas from a friend of ours in England. He couldn't have recommended a better company to choose. Vladi our tour guide was professional, courteous, entertaining, encouraging and always there to explain any of the Inca ruins or ... Alex Wilson and Dominic Smith, UK Inca Trail - Traditional
"Edwin and Tierras Vivas gave my friends and I a trip we will never forget. We trekked through the highlands of Peru, met locals, experienced some of their traditions. It was amazing. We were felt like participants not tourists. Edwin was an incredible guide and Carlos was our superhuman cook. Somehow, three days away from the nearest town and ... Billy Weber, EE.UU
When I visited Peru I didn’t imagine that I would experience something as great as the hike to Machu Picchu.
First I was a little bit disappointed that we couldn’t hike along the „real“ Inca Trail because it was so overcrowded with people. In the end I realised that was the best thing that could have happen to me!
We did ... Janine Iser, Germany
Cusco is considered one of the most ancient cities of the continent. The name Qosqo in quechua means "The earth's navel". There are many myths about the creation of the city. However, it is known that the city existed before the Inca Empire (5000 BC). The Spanish foundation of the city took place in 1534. Later it was the seat of the first Bishop of the South America and the center of a great cultural activity. In Cusco, had one of the most outstanding art school of the worls: the Escuela Cusqueña. The basic characteristic of the city is its perfect blend of the urban with the pre-colombian monuments. Among the most outstanding places, is the Koricancha temple, which is located near the Main Square. This was the center of the cult to the Sun God or Inti. On top of this temple. the Spanish built the Santo Domingo Convent. The Compañia de Jesus is considered the most beautiful churches of the continent. The Cathedral and La Merced Churches are some of the Spanish legacy. Walking along the streets of the city. there are wonderful things to visit as the craftsmen village known as San Blas. Its temple is a magnificent piece of colonial art. In and out of Cusco there are great things to see. For example, in the center of the city are the Sacsayhuaman ruins or the complex of Ollantaytambo and the towns of Pisac and Calca. And of course Machu Picchu, an awe-inspiring city. There are also religious festivities that you can enjoy such as the Procession of the Corpus Christi or the Inti Raymi. Come to Cusco. Nothing you have ever done is even close to a visit to Cusco.
Peru has a great diversity of cultures, climates and geographies, where travelers can find travel adventure with a lot of adrenaline, and Rafting in the Apurimac River, the mountain bike Malaga Cusco or the Volcan Misti in Arequipa, you can also find Andean culture that still endures, as enigmatic Machu Picchu, where the ancestors showed their impressive architecture and visit Lake Titicaca, where you can see even the Andean tradition. Visit Peru and do not expect that you have!!!
The Tropical Inca Trail is a new route, which involves biking, walking and just being. Our multiple terrain trips, includes recently discovered real Inca paths, visited only by our clients, archaeological ruins, an 80km bike downhill through the mountains from Abra Malaga to the green valleys below and the jungle base of Santa Maria. The four day, three night trip ends with a dawn view of the valleys below from Machu Picchu
13 days | CODE:
PAP | Region:
Lima, Cusco, Puno, Arequipa
Visit Peru it is an incredible experience, even more if you have the chance to visit the main places, such as the archeological sites in Cusco, the highest sailing lake in the world in Puno and its cultures, and one of the deepest canions in the world in Arequipa
This exciting whitewater rafting expedition is rated among the 10 best expedition Rafting trips in the world .The APURIMAC, in the native language quechua, meaning “speaker of the gods”.
Experience one of Peru’s most pristine landscape and hike around cusco’s most sacred and highest mountain peaks in the heartland of the Q'eros people and will provide you with amazing views of the Andean highlands. You will need a good dose of adrenaline as you hike up three passes above 4500 meters (15,000 feet). The trip is supported with horses for your convenience. To cope with the extreme climatic conditions of the area, we provide you with top quality camping equipment and a very balanced and energetic diet. If you want something different and challenging, the Ausangate Expedition is for you!!!
In the Andean region lies the legendary citadel of Choquequirao, resisting the passage of centuries in the midst of the mountains' sharp boulders and wild vegetation, which still covers almost 80 percent of its surface. Its panoramic view is simply majestic. Imposing snow-peaked mountains and hills covered with the lushest vegetation are located at over 9000 feet, under and intensely blue sky eternally dotted with white clouds, in the realm of the condor and of history.
In the Andean region lies the legendary citadel of Choquequirao, resisting the passage of centuries in the midst of the mountains' sharp boulders and wild vegetation, which still covers almost 80 percent of its surface. Its panoramic view is simply majestic. Imposing snow-peaked mountains and hills covered with the lushest vegetation are located at over 9000 feet, under and intensely blue sky eternally dotted with white clouds, in the realm of the condor and of history. Larger than Machu Picchu, the citadel of Choquequirao represents the latest archeological destination in southeastern Peru. Located 140 km from the Inca capital of Cusco, Choquequirao is a jewel lost in the midst of time, surrounded by imposing snow peaks and deep valleys.
In the time of Tahuantinsuyo, the Incas communicated from town to town resorting in the famous rock based road that endures to this day. Famous examples like the Inka Trail, where walking from km82 will allow you to pass the archaeological remains Llactapata, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca and Wiñayhuayna not to mention the world famous Machupicchu, where the Incas demonstrate wonderous stone based construction. The Inka Trail and Machupicchu, await your visit!
Manu is located in the south east of Peru in the province of Manu in the department of Madre de Dios. It includes part of the Peruvian sierra or mountain area as well as tropical rainforest. It has an area of over 2 million hectares and is rich in flora and fauna and has a great variety of habitats including high andes, cloud forests and tropical rainforest. You will see photos of some of the animals and plants here.
Give yourself a splurge of Andean and natural history and visit the best two archeological Inca sites near Cusco !!! The Combo Expedition will take you to the Citadel of Choquequirao, the latest archeological destination in southeastern Peru, and to the world famous Inca Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. We propose you a 9-days expedition in the midst of time, vegetation, imposing snow-peaks and deep valleys.
It is impossible for a person not to be fascinated by the spirit of the Machupicchu Sanctuary. How can simple archeological remains have so much attraction power!. Since it was first known to the world until the current days this extraordinary heritage of the Incas Cultures continues to be admired by all the visitors coming to the place.
Although ecological was an unknown term in those days- almost one thousand years ago- it can be perceived that the Incas had special interest in conservation as they maintained a perfect harmony between the shaping and the architectonic concept of their buildings and the physical and natural characteristics of the Location, Machupicchu it wait for your visit!!!
The landscape is always a surprise, such as the orchids that grow in an infinite variety of colors and shapes in places where the birds fly low thus amazing the scientists daily ; or trying to guess what else can be behind that mysterious forest of clouds that early in the morning hides the face of the mountains around the Sanctuary. There is not yet a photograph or a film capable of transmitting this emotion, unknown for those who have never included in their travel dreams the call that comes from Machupicchu.
Peru is a country with many cultures and folklore, which remain in our times, as in Lake Titicaca, where you can appreciate the lifestyle of man Tiahunaco and customs. Uros is a clear example where we can see Tiahunaco culture and the people of that place built floating island to live, love and Takile are places where tradition and folklore still remain. Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire, where you can see the Inca culture, a clear example, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, where the Inca buildings showed a stone base, El Peru hopes your visit!.
21 days | CODE:
PCP | Region:
Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado
Get to know Peru as noone else in this 3 weeks trip through this ancient country full of mystical cultures.
This is an incredible tour where nature will show us the different and unpredictable microweathers. During the next three weeks we will do an incomparable trip through the most beautiful regions of Peru, and will have the privilege to know the ancient cultures, inkas and pre-inkas and get in contact with the different andean cultures.
21 days | CODE:
PEP | Region:
Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Lima
Get to know Peru as noone else in this 3 weeks trip through this ancient country full of mystical cultures. This is an incredible tour where nature will show us the different and unpredictable microweathers. During the next three weeks we will do an incomparable trip through the most beautiful regions of Peru, and will have the privilege to know the ancient cultures, inkas and pre-inkas and get in contact with the different andean cultures.
11 days | CODE:
PIE | Region:
Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco
Explore this andean country, visitng the capital city and its growing progress, stay at a jungle lodge in the amazon to spot incredible wildlife, hike through their ancient ruins around Cusco and immerse yourself into the colorful local markets.
This new route is considered one of the more beautiful and complete alternating routes to arrive at Machupicchu. Because it’s flexible and is one of the less explored and we will be able to make long walks of 4 days or the option to do the first day the tour in Mountain bicycles.
What else can be said about this famous and most popular hiking trek in the world??? Discover one of Peru's most pristine landscapes and experience an Andean journey to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Hike through high passes, highland meadows and tropical cloud forests to enter this Inca Sanctuary through the famous Sun's Gate ("Intipunku" in Quechua language). Be one of the many adventurers from around the world to successfully hike this moderate to difficult trip. Enjoy the many archeological ruins along the way and travel in full contact with Mother Nature ("Pachamama" in Quechua language) revealing to you its surrounding snow-peaked mountains, its amazing flora and fauna diversity. This 4-days journey is considered the traditional trek to Machu Picchu. Join the group and tie up your shoes!!
Manu is located in the south east of Peru in the province of Manu in the department of Madre de Dios. It includes part of the Peruvian sierra or mountain area as well as tropical rainforest. It has an area of over 2 million hectares and is rich in flora and fauna and has a great variety of habitats including high andes, cloud forests and tropical rainforest. You will see photos of some of the animals and plants here.
The time of Tahuantinsuyo, Cusco was the center of the beginning of the Inca culture, which spread throughout South America and showed the architecture of stone, such as Ollantaytambo at that time was a military, religious and also the urban or citadel of Machu Picchu "old peak", is undoubtedly the most famous architectural achievement of the Incas, located about 122kms from the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and its roads and made the famous Inca trail, which still endures and awaiting your visit
20 days | CODE:
PKP | Region:
Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco, Puno, Arequipa
Visiting Peru is an extraordinary and unique experience especially if visiting the main places architectural, archaeological and natural and contain the ancestors who left to admire and get excited with so much beauty and majesty together on this trip will appreciate places that are breathtaking within the Peruvian city of Cusco, Arequipa and Puno, where there are fabulous places that are no longer quite as impressed: Machupicchu, Sacred Valley in Cusco, El Misti, Colca Canyon in Arequipa, and the stunning lake with great culture and folklore in Puno.
A scenic and rugged mountain route, this trek leads you to Machupicchu through the unspoiled Andean highlands where the local farmers and villagers continue their way of life as they have for the past 500 years. Among the lakes, peaks, and passes, these regional peoples have learned to live and farm in the extremes of the Peruvian landscape. Wearing the vivid colors of their traditional ponchos, these high altitude farmers wander and work in their markets and villages of thatched stone and adobe houses. This trail offers a unique insight to the ingenious methods that these mountain people have developed over centuries to raise corn, potatoes, llamas, alpacas, and other products among these steep and spectacular peaks.
This tour is unpredictable by the various microclimates that nature brings us, but during the week will take a unique journey through the regions of Peru, will have the privilege of knowing the history and legacy that still lingers archaeological cultures of the Inca and pre-Inca As. Machu Picchu and be able to stay in touch with nature and the mystery of several Andean cultures
For trekkers wanting to get off the well beaten tourist path and escape to a part of Peru that has changed little over the last 500 years then a trek through the spectacular scenery of the Lares Valley is a must. This remote and rarely visited region offers the trekker an insight into the real lives of the Andean farmer, dressed in their traditional brightly colored ponchos. You’ll have the opportunity to see thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas. Inside the houses you’ll see guinea pigs running loose.
15 days | CODE:
PPE | Region:
Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco, Puno
The magic of this ancient country will allow us to see the Inka’s dream. We will be transported to the main cities of the ancient Tawantinsuyo to meet their people and millenary culture.
Visiting Peru is an extraordinary and unique experience especially if visiting the main places architectural, archaeological and natural and contain the ancestors who left to admire and get excited with so much beauty and majesty together on this trip will appreciate places that are breathtaking within the Peruvian city of Cusco, Puno and Arequipa, where there are fabulous places that are no longer quite as impressed: Machupicchu, Sacred Valley in Cusco, El Misti, Colca Canyon in Arequipa, and the stunning lake with great culture and folklore in Puno.
11 days | CODE:
PPM | Region:
Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco
The magic of this ancient country will allow us to see the Inka’s dream. We will be transported to the main cities of the ancient Tawantinsuyo to meet their people and millenary culture.
11 days | CODE:
PPA | Region:
Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco
A scenic and rugged mountain route, this trek leads you to Machupicchu through the unspoiled Andean highlands where the local farmers and villagers continue their way of life as they have for the past 500 years. Among the lakes, peaks, and passes, these regional peoples have learned to live and farm in the extremes of the Peruvian landscape.
This is one of the most interesting and important alternative treks to do, due to its wide range diversity in flora and different ecosystems, and its inca site laid on top of a mountain and just in front of the back of the Machupichu mountain, and this trail finally gets to Aguas Calientes located at the base of the historical and archeological site of Machupicchu, from where we take a early bus up there to see the sunshine and avoid crowds whilst doing Machupicchu with one of our English speaking tour and knowledgeable guides.
Peru are the different types of climate and culture, where different cultures live submerged, and a live and be seen, as the Peruvian jungle, home to large numbers of flora and fauna in the Sierra, the Incan culture and the amazing Machu Picchu , awaiting your visit !!!!!!
Peru is a country with many cultures and folklore, which remain in our times, as in Lake Titicaca, where you can appreciate the lifestyle of man Tiahunaco and customs. Uros is a clear example where we can see Tiahunaco culture and the people of that place built floating island to live, love and Takile are places where tradition and folklore still remain. Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire, where you can see the Inca culture, a clear example, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, where the Inca buildings showed a stone base, El Peru hopes your visit!.
15 days | CODE:
PIA | Region:
Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco, Puno
The magic of this ancient country will allow us to see the Inka’s dream. We will be transported to the main cities of the ancient Tawantinsuyo to meet their people and millenary culture.
This tour is unpredictable by the various microclimates that nature brings us, but during the week will take a unique journey through the regions of Peru, will have the privilege of knowing the history and legacy that still lingers archaeological cultures of the Inca and pre-Inca As. Machu Picchu and be able to stay in touch with nature and the mystery of several Andean cultures
For the ancient peoples of this country the Pachamama is Mother Earth and the sun is their father. That is why during your visit you will feel like you are amongst family. We will cross over mysterious deserts and the great Andes mountain range which includes Cusco city, the bellybutton of the universe.
20 days | CODE:
PTSP | Region:
Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco, Puno, Arequipa.
This country with routes accessible to everyone will allow us to discover its secrets in twenty days. We will stay in the Amazon jungle, visit the Sacred Valley of the Inkas, the legendary city of Machupicchu, stay in the homestay in Puno, visit the Colca Canyon, this spectacular country wait for you!!!
20 days | CODE:
PTAT | Region:
Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco, Puno, Arequipa
This country with routes accessible to everyone will allow us to discover its secrets in twenty days. We will stay in the Amazon jungle, visit the Sacred Valley of the Inkas, the legendary city of Machupicchu, stay in the homestay in Puno, visit the Colca Canyon, this spectacular country wait for you!!!
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Tierras Vivas comes to diffusing without profit helping porters families and the communities of Pilcobamba and Rallan located in the Cusco, Peru.
The project starts when we really realize that ... 
The HUHT (Help Us to Help Them) Project is for people interested in helping the Cacacoyoc community by purchasing their products made by themselves.
These products made by the Cacacoyoc ... 
It had been a dream of ours to take the traditional Inca Trail route to Machu Picchu and we were recommended Tierras Vivas from a friend of ours in England. He couldn't have recommended a better company to choose. Vladi our tour guide was professional, courteous, entertaining, encouraging and always there to explain any of the Inca ruins or ...
"Edwin and Tierras Vivas gave my friends and I a trip we will never forget. We trekked through the highlands of Peru, met locals, experienced some of their traditions. It was amazing. We were felt like participants not tourists. Edwin was an incredible guide and Carlos was our superhuman cook. Somehow, three days away from the nearest town and ...
When I visited Peru I didn’t imagine that I would experience something as great as the hike to Machu Picchu.
First I was a little bit disappointed that we couldn’t hike along the „real“ Inca Trail because it was so overcrowded with people. In the end I realised that was the best thing that could have happen to me!
We did ...
