Peru Travel and Destination Guide

Peru Travel and Destination Guide
Highlights
  • Amazon Rainforest
  • Nazca Lines
  • Colca Canyon
  • Lake Titicaca
  • Sacred Valley
  • Machu Picchu
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Cradle to the vast Incan Empire, the largest in pre-Colombian America, Peru's power and gold attracted the Spanish conquistadores who used it to fund their own vast empire in the Americas. As a result colonial gems like magnificent Cuzco were built on Incan foundations, making for a fascinating hybrid culture. Peru is peppered with Incan sites, but none so famous as the lost city of Machu Picchu, whose breathtaking image seems to grace every brochure and travel book. Peru has been blessed with natural gifts as well: a huge chunk of Amazon rainforest falls within its bounds, and visitors can hike through jungle, trek in the Andes, and surf the northern beaches all in the same week. Cap it off with Lake Titicaca, one of the highest lakes in the world, and you've only just begun to scratch the surface.

To view interactive route maps, wildlife guides and photographs of these life changing trips, please visit our Peru Trekking & Inca Trail Page.


Travel Guide for Peru.

Featured Trips in PERU

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8 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
4

Inca Discovery(PID)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Sampling seafood in Lima, exploring ruins and haggling at local ...

Perfect for those looking to experience the region’s archeological and cultural treasures in a short amount of time, this adventure includes a four-day trek along the Inca Trail. This is one of the world’s best known hikes and will reward those willing to break a sweat with a stunning combination of mountainscapes, cloud forests and jungles. We run our own treks, which ensures the fair treatment of our porters and quality equipment. Our knowledgeable CEOs will work hard to make certain the first glimpse of Machu Picchu will burn itself into your memory.

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12 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
4

Classic Peru(PPC)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Feeling like a local at a Lake Titicaca homestay, climbing ...

This compact tour of the archeological highlights and culture treasures of the Andean highlands has it all. Cruise Lake Titicaca and immerse yourself in rural life with a homestay in a small village. Wander the cobblestone streets of Cuzco before breaking a sweat hiking mountain passes along the Inca Trail on your way to Machu Picchu. Because we run our own treks, we can ensure the fair treatment of our porters and the quality of food and equipment so that you’re free to enjoy the beauty of the region.

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Feb. 13, 2012 SAVE 30% $1999 $1399 USD
7 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
4

The Inca Trail(SPIT)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Exploring ruins and haggling at local markets in the Sacred ...

One of our most popular trips in the region for those looking to combine the cultural highlights of the Sacred Valley with the challenge of one of the world’s best known hikes. The four-day Inca Trail trek will reward you with a stunning combination of the region’s ruins, mountainscapes and cloud forests. Because we run our own treks, we can ensure the fair treatment of our porters and the quality of food and equipment so that you’re free to enjoy the beauty of the region.

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8 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
3

Machu Picchu Adventure(SPMP)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Exploring ruins and haggling at local markets in the Sacred ...

Get acquainted with the wonders of the Incas in this exhilarating introduction to Peru. Embrace cultures past and present in the hills surrounding Cuzco and delight in the amazing views of the Sacred Valley as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. Taking the train will allow you lots of time to explore ruins, museums and markets. With years of experience, we employ the best local guides, so that you’re free to enjoy the beauty of the region.

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15 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
4

Peru on a Shoestring(SPPS)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Conquering the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, feeling like a ...

Climb the legendary Inca Trail to the cloud forest citadel of Machu Picchu, dine the traditional way at a ceremonial Pachamanca feast or take an optional flight over the Nazca Lines—the adventure is your to choose! With the services of a CEO and your accommodation and transport taken care of, this trip offers great value as it introduces the region’s main sights, providing plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you'll never forget. Take a trip that's packed with just the essentials—fifteen days of maximum Peru at minimum cost. This is everything you imagined Peru would be—and more!

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Feb. 25, 2012 SAVE 20% $1599 $1279 USD
15 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
3

Inca Explorer(PEI)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Encountering wildlife in Paracas National Park and Ballestas Islands, experiencing ...

Spot wildlife, explore Inca culture and marvel at the mystery of the Nazca Lines. This tour of Peru’s highlights is perfect for those wishing to explore its cultural and historical treasures. Meet the vibrant local people of Lake Titicaca and delight in views of the Sacred Valley from the comfort of your coach as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. Taking the train will allow you lots of time to explore ruins, museums and markets. With years of experience, we directly employ the best local guides so that you’re free to enjoy the beauty of the region and its people.

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10 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
4

In The Shadow Of Machu Picchu(PSM)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Spotting wildlife in the Amazon, conquering the Inca Trail to ...

Big on comfort for those short on time, this journey offers an intriguing combination of natural wonders and local cultures. Whether you’re scanning the canopy for wildlife from the comfort of our intimate and exclusive 'G Lodge Amazon’, embracing cultures past and present in the former Inca capital of Cuzco or seeking the challenge of trekking the Inca Trail, this is the once-in-a-lifetime adventure for you! Because we run our own treks, we can ensure the fair treatment of our porters and the quality of food and equipment so that you’re free to enjoy the the majesty of Machu Picchu.

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Feb. 28, 2012 SAVE 25% $2399 $1799 USD