Colca Canyon
This barren and largely inhospitable landscape is carved by the powerful Rio Colca as it snakes its path through an enormous volcanic…
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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