andes of lima escape
From Lima’s Pacific coast, the road climbs nearly 10,000 feet into a world apart. In less than 100 kilometers, you’ll cross a stunning variety of ecosystems — from stark cactus-lined valleys to winding mountain paths and timeless highland communities. Best explored in the dry season, May to November, this journey reveals landscapes and lifestyles untouched by time, offering an authentic immersion into the Andes of Lima and in just one day!!!
a FULL photo DAY escape AT THE NEAREST ANDES FROM LIMA CITY. FROM SEA LEVEL TO THE 3,600 MASL. best season may to november
andes of lima escape​
From Lima’s Pacific coast, the road climbs nearly 10,000 feet into a world apart. In less than 100 kilometers, you’ll cross a stunning variety of ecosystems — from stark cactus-lined valleys to winding mountain paths and timeless highland communities. Best explored in the dry season, May to November, this journey reveals landscapes and lifestyles untouched by time, offering an authentic immersion into the Andes of Lima and in just one day!!!
a FULL photo DAY escape AT THE NEAREST ANDES FROM LIMA CITY. FROM SEA LEVEL TO THE 3,600 MASL. best season may to november
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
04:45 Pick up at the hotel. On the way we may do a short stop at a gas station for a last minute shopping, coffee or sandwich. Then we begin to leave the coast pointing to the Andes. Drive takes us to 3600mt/ in 6 hours counting stops for shooting mountain landscapes.
06:30 Shooting of the bed of clouds (usually best from June to September)
07:30 Brief stop at the bottom of the mountains.
09:30 Stop at Olleros village
11:30 Reaching the highest point of this day trip, heading down to Langui town in the main Andean Mountain Range.
13:00 Time to start our road way down to Antioquia,
14:00 A stop at the town for shooting its street art and continue the road back to Lima. Lunch at the village.
15:30 Depart from Antioquia
18:00 Back to Hotel.
what kind of photos we MAY take?
Landscapes, towns, birds, insects, flowers, people, and/or local activities.
what lenses are best for this trip?
A wide angle for landscapes (under 24 mm).
A tele if you want to shoot birds or some action (200 mm +).
A macro if you like to shoot flowers, textures and any kind of details.
A zoom 24-70 / 24-105 / 35-150 mm good for multi use.
An ND filter will be helpful, days at the top are very sunny
when is best?
The trip can be done from May to November, some years April to December. Rains in months of January to March are intense and don´t let us move safely in the highlands.Â
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO BRING?
Trekking shoes are recommended. Sunscreen and fresh clothes during the day.
A tripod or monopod.
Lima Andes temperatures are in average 18-21C.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This is a photo trip in natural and rural open areas, we will hike in some moments at nearly 10,000 ft. In case you have mobility or blood pressure issues or some kind of heart disease please tell us to modify the original plan. Is fully recommended to be aware of services are very limited in these lands. Food we provide is some basic to spend the day, extra food like main meals are limited to what local communities may offer. No fancy restaurants and services on the track.
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PHOTO DAY
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1 p
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2 p
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Andes of Lima
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580
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310
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Private service / Rates per person in US Dollars (USD)
INCLUDES: Pick up at Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco districts (other districts ask).
Private transportation. Water, snacks, fruits.
NOT INCLUDED: Main meals, entrance fees, local/official guides on sites, tips.
BOOK your photo DAY
BOOKING CONDITIONS at the bottom of the page
BOOKING CONDITIONS:
Booking procedure:
After pre-booking by the web form, or contact us by WhatsApp, chat or email, please send a list with names, passport numbers, tour date, meeting point and any request you think could be important, such as the kind of things you want to photograph, personal style, personal website, mobility issues, etc.
Remember we work only with small groups and private services.
Important:
Save the date with 50% of the price. This advanced payment is not refundable if no show or by any cancellation reason and the remaining balance will be due before or at the time of the scheduled tour.
At crowded places, for personal safety reasons is recommended to have a good backpack and never leave your stuff apart from you.
We allow any kind of camera.
The use of sport or very comfortable shoes is fully recommended.
We do not include main meals, drinks, personal expenses, also you should hire a travel insurance. Lodging is included on specified tours.
Additionals:
Trips outside Lima City include transportation.
Other timing on schedule or special arrangements for mobility handicaps under request and possibly extra cost.
Photography lessons and special requests available (ask).
Conditions:
1. For better chances to find an open date, requests and bookings must be done at least 72 hours before the tour date, better with a week in advance.
2. If cancellation occurs is considered as No Show and booking advanced payment is not subject to refund.