Peru

Peru is a country with a 10 thousand year history and was the home of the fabled Inca Empire. But long before the Inca’s, other ancient civilizations bequeathed the world with superb vestiges of a glorious past such as Caral, one of the most ancient cities of the Americas and possibly of the entire world; the royal tombs of Sipan, the most lavish burial of America; the enigmatic Nasca lines; and the awesome fortress of Kuelap.
 
Peru is also one of the most bio diverse nations on earth, a country where you one can pass from an area of blazing desert mountains to a lush jungle in a single breath. It is a rainbow of sounds, tastes, and colours that manifest themselves in more than 50 still in use native languages, thousands of ancestral dances, and musical instruments used in major festivals and processions.
 
Through our expert Peruvian travel partners we are able to offer you the most incredible tours and excursions to another remarkable country in South America. Below is a description of the destinations and excursion that are possible to include in your own personal tailor made itinerary of a journey to Peru.
 
Here are some of the excursions in Peru that we include in out itineraries:

Cuzco and Lake Titicaca

Visit the must-see ruined citadel of the sacred Incan city of Machu Picchu and the Inca sites along the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba). Take the Orient Express class train from Cuzco to Puno and explore Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake.
 
Other tour highlights are Aguas Calientes, the closest access point to Machu Picchu; and the ruins of Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno.

Andes to Amazon

Stay in an authentic jungle lodge in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest and visit the wildlife haven of Lake Sandoval by canoe. The tour includes the must-see destinations of Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.
 
Other tour highlights are Aguas Calientes, the closest access point to Machu Picchu; Puerto Maldonado, a city in the Amazon forest near the Bolivian border; and the ruins of Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno.

Southern Peru - Machu Picchu

Discover the true highlights of Southern Peru, from Arequipa and the stunning canyon at Colca to Cuzco and the delights of the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba) and Machu Picchu. Then travel by Orient Express train to Puno and Lake Titicaca, experience an exciting boat trip around the Ballestas Islands wildlife sanctuary and fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines.
 
Other tour highlights are Ollantaytambo, a town and Inca archaeological site near Cusco; Aguas Calientes, the closest access point to Machu Picchu; the islands of Amanatani and Taquile on Lake Titicaca; the ruins of Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno; and Pisco, a city located in the Ica Region of Peru.

Northern Trail

Visit the stunning collection of artefacts at the Museum of Lord Sipan before travelling onwards to the traditional Andean city of Cajamarca, which saw the ransom and eventual execution of Atahuallpa Inca, bringing the Inca Empire to an end. The adventure will take you to the relatively undiscovered Fortress of Kuelap.
 
Other tour highlights are Trujillo, the capital of the La Libertad Region and the third largest city in Peru; Chan Chan, the archaeological site of the largest Pre-Columbian city in South America; Chiclayo, capital city of the Lambayeque region in northern Peru; the pyramids of Tucume; Cajamarca and Celendin, located in the northern highlands of Peru; and Tingo near the fortress of Kuelap.

Inca Heartlands

Journey through the Inca heartlands to Arequipa and the Colca Canyon before continuing onwards to Puno and Lake Titicaca. From here you will visit the sites around Cuzco including Machu Picchu as well as venturing into the Peruvian Amazon rainforest with a stay at a jungle lodge. Your adventure will come to an end with a relaxing beach extension in Bonaire, situated in the Dutch Caribbean.
 
Other tour highlights are the islands of Amantani and Taquile on lake Titicaca; the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba); Ollantaytambo, a town and Inca archaeological site near Cusco; Aguas Calientes, the closest access point to Machu Picchu; Puerto Maldonado, a city in the Amazon forest near the Bolivian border; lake Sandoval close to the city of Puerto Maldonado; and Lima.

Undiscovered Secrets of Peru

Journey through the Inca Heartlands to discover the real Peru of the Incas. This tour will take you to some of Peru's most interesting sites in the still little-known North of the country including the museum of Lord Sipan, the Pyramids of Tucume and the traditional Andean city of Cajamarca. The must-see sites to the South include Arequipa and the Colca Canyon, the Inca sites surrounding Cuzco including Machu Picchu, and no visit is complete without sailing on Lake Titicaca.
 
Other tour highlights are Chiclayo, a city in northern Peru near the Pacific coast; Cajamarca in the northern highlands: the capital Lima; Arequipa, the second largest city of Peru; the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba); Ollantaytambo, a town and Inca archaeological site in southern Peru; Aguas Calientes, the closest access point to Machu Picchu; the islands of Taquile and Amantani on lake Titicaca; and Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.