Peru is a colourful and diverse country in the heart of South America.
It is famous for being home to the sacred archaeological site of Machu Picchu. Visitors travel from across the globe to view this magnificent ancient Incan city set high in the Andes Mountains and explore the age-old ruins.
Nearby you will discover the Sacred Valley and the vibrant city of Cusco, referred to by the Incas as ‘the centre of the world’.
Using Cusco as a base – and if you are keen for some walking – set off on a journey along the Salkantay Pass, which joins on to the end of the renowned Inca Trail before arriving at Machu Picchu. Discover amazing Inca sites as well as hiking, rafting and mountain-biking adventures.
Not to be missed are the exotic reaches of Peru’s Amazon Rainforest and Amazon River – best explored onboard a luxury river cruise. Look out for pink dolphins, a multitude of monkeys, sloths and remote village communities along the way. For something different try piranha fishing!
Add on a stay at the glittering, mountain-ringed waters of Lake Titicaca, or explore the capital city of Lima with its superb restuarants, exquisite architecture and effervescent nightlife.
Peru is the gateway to an amazingly intricate culture and ancient civilisation – and it is waiting to be explored!
May- September
12- 14 Days
Sample Itineraries
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10 Nights Essential Peru
This itinerary takes in all the icons of Peru, with the exception of the upper Amazon (which can be easily added). The bulk of the time is spent in the foothills of the Andes taking in the Inca kingdom and its iconic locations of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. It is topped and tailed with stays in Lima and Lake Titicaca respectively.
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8 Nights Peru & Amazon
To discover The Amazon, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Nevado Salkantay, and Cusco
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10 Nights Salkantay Trek & Machu Picchu
This is the ultimate active Peru itinerary. The Salkantay is a luxury lodge to lodge trek that follows the road less travelled to Machu Picchu. It is much less trammelled than the Inca Trail. You start the adventure in the Sacred Valley and Cusco before commencing the trek. You will be accommodated along the trail in small 6 roomed lodges complete with all the modern conveniences. The trip culminates with a visit to the fabled Inca city of Machu Picchu.
This can also be combined with a visit to the Amazon and some other destinations in Peru, time permitting.
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