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This barren and largely inhospitable landscape is carved by the powerful Rio Colca as it snakes its path through an enormous volcanic…
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Peru Holidays
Discover the home of the Inca Empire, a land steeped in ancient culture but also teeming with wildlife. Journey with our experts to explore Peru, from the Amazon basin and arid coastline to the snow-capped Andean peaks.
Peru brings together all that makes South America special, from colourful textiles and dense rainforests to colonial architecture and Andean communities. In the highlands you will find soaring snow-capped mountains and Inca remains. In the Amazon, a plethora of remarkable species.
To say that it is diverse is an understatement. Peru has 84 of the planet’s 104 recognised ecosystems and contains more than 20% of the known plant and animal species in the world. The coast is home to the capital city of Lima with its mix of colonial buildings, pre-Inca ruins and world-class cuisine. Further south is a desert landscape with huge sand dunes and the famous Nazca lines. Probably no other country in the world has such an astonishing archaeological heritage as Peru.
The sights of the south – Arequipa, Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley– are well known, those of the north much less so. Yet there is much in northern Peru well worth visiting – the historical city of Trujillo with its churches and colonial homes, the impressive ruins of Chan Chan, the mighty fortress of Kuelap and two of the most famous sites for pre-Columbian art.
Lake Titicaca
At 4,000 metres altitude, Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, it is also one of the most beautiful…
Machu Picchu
Both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is one of the most…
Sacred Valley
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a fertile valley that follows the Urubamba River from Pisac in the east to Ollantaytambo…
Arequipa
Perched spectacularly on the flanks of El Misti, Chachani and Pichu-Pichu Volcanos and beneath the predominantly blue skies of southwestern Peru, Arequipa…
Cusco
Cusco is a stunning combination of ancient Inca and colonial Spanish influences. Attractive churches, monasteries and convents are interspersed with perfectly preserved…
Huaraz & Central Mountains
The city of Huaraz is known as "the Switzerland of Peru" due to the beauty of the spectacular Cordilleras Blanca and Negra…
Lima
Founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro, in colonial times Lima was considered the City of Kings, and UNESCO designated it as a…
Nazca & Southern Coast
Tucked away on the southern coast of Peru and overlooked by the enormous Cerro Blanco sand dune, this sleepy town was hastily…
Northern Peru
Northern Peru is a fascinating area of the country that very few tourists visit. It is rich and varied in terms of…
Peruvian Amazon
The sparsely populated Peruvian Amazon Rainforest blankets more than half of the country in northern Peru and is quite literally teeming with…
Explore Peru
- Colca Canyon
- Lake Titicaca
- Lima
- Machu Picchu
- Sacred Valley
- Arequipa
- Cusco
- Huaraz & Central Mountains
- Nazca & Southern Coast
- Northern Peru
- Peruvian Amazon
Experiences
Discover some of our suggested activities to include on your Peru holiday
Places to stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
Can I walk some of the Inca trail? Is this the most beautiful walk?
If you wish to walk a stint of the best known part of the Inca trail, permits are required. These get booked up very quickly so let us know as early as possible. There are many other treks within the Sacred Valley and other parts of the Peruvian countryside. It’s hard to choose a favourite but we will happily advise on what might suit you best depending on how long you would like to be trekking for and whether you are happy with basic camping or would prefer a lodge to lodge option.
How long will I need to acclimatise?
This varies from person to person, generally though it is 24 to 48 hours. We always plan
our Peru itineraries to allow for acclimatisationnaturallyif possible, starting at lower altitudes andworking up. Do let us
know if you have had difficulties in the past or have specific
concerns with altitude; we can incorporate additional time to adjust and include suitable activities.
I have heard about some great train rides. Can I include these in my trip?
Absolutely. There are some incredible train journeys such as the Andean Explorer between Puno on the edge of Lake Titicaca & Cusco, or the journey from Cusco & the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. We will give you advice about the timetables, classes of travel and luggage restrictions, so that you are prepared for you journey.
What can I expect travelling in Peru?
Travelling involves moving around quite frequently with a number of early starts and long days, but you will be rewarded with fantastic food, culture and incredible scenery.
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Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Paul Bird
Reaching the sun gate and marvelling over Machu Picchu unveiled one of the most impressive landscapes that Paul has seen in his global travels. Talk with our experts
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James Armitage
Having walked the full Inca Trail and arrived at the Sun Gate, it is in looking down over the mist-shrouded Machu Picchu ruins that James experienced the magic of the Incas. Talk with our experts
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