Lost ancient Incan cities, the highest lake in the world, Amazonian rainforest; all this and more awaits you when you visit Peru. From its beautiful capital Lima, on the country's Pacific coastline, to colonial Arequipa in the south and Cusco, the former capital of the Incan empire and the gateway to the famed 'Sacred Valley'; there are cultural discoveries to be made at every turn in Peru.
Whether it's hiking along the Inca Trail to discover the lost city of Machu Picchu, puzzling over the mysterious Nazca Lines or spotting Condors in the Colca Canyon every day in each of our Peru Tours have been handcrafted to help you discover the best of this unique country has to offer.
Learn more about these amazing places to visit on your escorted tour of Peru
The second largest city in Peru and probably its most handsome, Arequipa maintains a distance from the capital Lima not only geographically but also culturally. Arequipinos feel themselves distinct from the rest of Peru, and resent the centralised power...
One of Arequipa's most famous sons, the novelist Mario Vargas Llosa, described the Colca Canyon as “The Valley of Wonders”. Reaching depths of 3,400m (11,150ft) it is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and possibly the deepest gorge in the world (no-one...
The capital of the Inca Empire and gateway to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Cusco (also spelt Cuzco) is one of South America’s undisputed highlights. With its beautiful natural setting, colourful festivals, amazing archaeological sites, gorgeous...
Still, serene, spiritual… this vast shimmering lake of blinding light and calm water is said in legend to be the birthplace of the sun. More certainly, Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable body of water in the world, its mirror-like deep blue water...
For visitors to Peru, Lima is on the way to everywhere and often overlooked in their hurry to get there. But with its gloriously messy history and equally glorious architecture, it deserves some attention. It is Peru’s largest city and its capital,...
Named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and declared one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World”, the lost city of Machu Picchu is, in many people’s eyes, one of the most thrilling and awe-inspiring sights in the world. Not surprisingly, it...
As you fly over the high desert of Southern Peru, distinct white lines and shapes start to form into geometric designs: giant trapezoids and triangles, straight lines and swirls. Some of the swirls and zigzags form into shapes of animals – a giant hummingbird,...
When you visit Peru, these are the facts and useful information you need to know…
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