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About our Peru Tours

Peru's diversity, unique landscapes, and culture make this a top destination for any travel enthusiast. Any visitor can not help to be captivated by its awe inspiring beauty. From Machu Picchu, ancient Inca ruins, the Amazon, or the mysterious north, Peru has so much to see, you will find a new wonder around every corner.

Our tours in Peru are based on our Essential Peru Tour, which includes Lima, Cuzco, and an overnight at Machu Picchu. We have several tours built upon this with extensions to Peru's other exotic destinations and something to fit everyone's specific interests. If you have something different in mind, our specialists can personalize a trip to fit your needs. Choose from 3, 4, and 5-star hotels or Deluxe (Orient Express hotels and private services).

Book by August 31 and receive 2 complimentary dinners (per person) with folkloric show in Cuzco & Lima. Enquire with your travel specialist for details.

Essential Peru Tours

Tour the most important and essential areas of Peru - Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu. All of our tours included these highlights with an overnight stay at Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Essential Peru - 6 Days - from $1,990
Explore Lima, Cuzco, with an overnight stay in Machu Picchu.
Pisac Market Essential Peru with Sacred Valley - 8 Days - from $2,145
Typical Peru with an overnight in Machu Picchu. Plus a visit to the Pisac Market and an overnight stay in the Sacred Valley, which lies between Cuzco and Machu Picchu.
Colca Canyon Essential Peru with Arequipa & Colca Canyon - 9 Days - from $2,605
First visit the "White City" of Arequipa followed by the Colca Canyon with breaktaking views and condors
Nazca Lines Essential Peru with Nazca Lines & Sacred Valley - 9 Days - from $2,739
The Nazca Lines in Southern Peru are covered in mystery. See them for yourself from a birds eye view with a fly over. Then continue to Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, and end your trip with an overnight at the ruins of Machu Picchu.

 

Lake Titicaca

Visit the essentials of Peru ending with a visit to Lake Titicaca. Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world on the border on Bolivia and Peru. Also, by volume of water it's the largest lake in South America. We suggest 2 options - one ending back in Lima, or if you have the time and adventerous spirit, continue the trip, crossing to La Paz, Bolivia before returning home.

Lake Titicaca Essential Peru & Lake Titicaca - 8 Days - from $2,385
This journey takes you to the highest lake in the world with an unforgettable trip to the floating islands of Uros, which are made of totora reeds. Stay 2 nights at Lake Titicaca before returing home.
Lake Titicaca Essential Peru with Lake Titicaca Crossing to La Paz, Bolivia - 10 Days - from $2,707
After touring Cuzco and Machu Picchu, you continue towards Bolivia, crossing Lake Titicaca by an unforgettable catamaran ride visiting Sun Island and Inca ruins along the way. End with 2 nights in Bolivia, including a tour of La Paz.

 

Amazon Adventures

Combine the essential of Peru (Lima, Cuzco, & Machu Picchu) with a tour of the Amazon Rainforest. Options include basic to luxurious lodges and cruises along the Amazon River.
Reserva Amazonica Essential Peru with the Reserva Amazonica Lodge - 9 Days - from $2,985
This journey takes you into the Amazon Rainforest and the pristine Tambopata Reserve. Featuring the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge, this programs gives the perfect balance between nature and comfort.
M/V Aqua Essential Peru with the Luxury M/V Aqua Amazon River Cruise - 11 Days - from $5,215
Start off your Peruvian tour with a cruise along the Amazon River aboard the brand new, luxurious M/V Aqua. This riverboat caters to every guests needs and the expert guides aboard will show you a world you will not soon forget!

 

Peru Adventure & Trekking Tours

For those looking for a more active journey, we've combined hiking, trekking, rafting, and more with the essentials of Peru.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Essential Peru with The Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu - 9 Days - from $2,239
Follow the same path the Incas took from Cuzco to Machu Picchu. You will hike for 4 days, camping along the way, while exploring ruins that you might miss by taking the train.
Salkantay Mountain Essential Peru with The Private Sun Trail Trek to Machu Picchu - 9 Days - from $3,539
The Sun Trail is a new way to reach Machu Picchu throughout ancestral paths. Machu Picchu was a huge Inca province and was connected by a great network of roads, and this journey explores a lesser known path than the traditional Inca Trail.

 

Ultimate Combinations

We've combined our most popular tours into an in-depth exploration tour of this diverse country. These include the essentials of Peru and some of the more "off the beaten path" highlights. Perfect for those who want an unsurpassed tour of Peru.
Ultimate Peru Tour - 14 Days - from $4,075
The ultimate Peruvian Adventure - a combination of Arequipa, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and the Tambopata Reserve in the Amazon Rainforest.


 

Peru General Information

Peru is a diverse country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru's landscapes vary greatly from the arid Pacific coast, to the deserts in the south, the Amazon River in the north, pristine Amazon Rainforest to the east, the majestic Andes in central and east, and of course, Machu Picchu. Peru has some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire continent, and many of its native people still speak Quechua and follow traditional lives.
While planning your trip to Peru, keep in mind that Peru's three geographical regions - coast, highlands, and jungle - each has distinct attractions and climate. Also remember that most visitors will arrive to the capital city of Lima, located in the center of Peru's long, narrow Pacific coastal region. From there, travel itineraries are generally directed to the south, the north, or the eastern jungle region.

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Lima

Lima, is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, on a coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Lima was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535, as the City of the Kings. It became the most important city in the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru and, after the Peruvian War of Independence, the capital of the Republic of Peru. Today around one-third of the Peruvian population lives in its metropolitan area.

Tours including Lima

  • All of our Peru tours include at least 2 nights in Lima

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Cuzco & Machu Picchu

Cuzco, is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley (Sacred Valley) of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region as well as the Cusco Province. The city has a population of about 300,000, triple the figure of 20 years ago. Located on the eastern end of the Knot of Cusco, its altitude is around 3,300 m (10,800 feet). The historic capital of the sun-worshiping Inca Empire, Cusco was found in 2006 to be the spot on Earth with the highest ultraviolet light level.
Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca site located 2,400 meters (7,875 ft) above sea level. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 km (50 mi) northwest of Cuzco. Often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu is probably the most familiar symbol of the Inca Empire. It was built around the year 1450, but abandoned a hundred years later, at the time of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. Forgotten for centuries, the site was brought to worldwide attention in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, an American historian. Since then, Machu Picchu has become an important tourist attraction. It was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. It is also one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Tours including Machu Picchu

  • All of our Peru tours include at least 1 over night stay in Machu Picchu
  • Recommended trip: Essential Peru with Sacred Valley - 8 Days - from $2,145

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Puerto Maldonado (Tambopata Reserve in the Amazon Rainforest)

Puerto Maldonado is a city in Southeastern Peru, capital of the Madre de Dios Region, founded originally by Carlos Leon-Velarde Valcarcel for the collection of wild rubber. It is in the Amazon forest, 55 km west of the Bolivian border, on the confluence of the Tambopata and Madre de Dios River, a tributary of the Amazon River. This area is also famous for the Macaw Clay Lick.

Tours including Puerto Maldonado and the Tambopata Reserve

  • Essential Peru with the Reserva Amazonica Lodge - 9 Days - from $2,985
  • Ultimate Peru Tour - 14 Days - from $4,075

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Iquitos & The Amazon River

Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian rainforest and it can be reached only by airplane or boat. It is generally considered the most populous city in the world that cannot be reached by road. It is located on the Amazon River and is important hub for Amazon River tours and accessing remote Amazon lodges.
The climate is hot and humid, with an average relative humidity of 85%. The wet season lasts from around November to May, with the river reaching its highest point in May. The river is at its lowest in October. Keep in mind the wet season can be one of the best times to go as the river and its tributaries are higher and this makes for a more adventurous tour option.

  • Essential Peru with the Luxury M/V Aqua Amazon River Cruise - 11 Days - from $5,215

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Iquitos


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