Peru, a country rich in history, culture, and natural wonders, offers a diverse array of experiences for travellers. Start your journey in Lima, the capital, where you can explore colonial architecture in the historic centre, visit world-class museums like the Larco Museum, and enjoy the vibrant culinary scene in neighbourhoods like Miraflores and Barranco. Journey to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, to discover its well-preserved architecture, vibrant markets, and the impressive Sacsayhuamán fortress. From Cusco, embark on the iconic Inca Trail or take a train to the breathtaking Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, nestled high in the Andes.

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Lima
All Year depending on what you want to do
Privately Guided Trips, Trekking, Culture, Birding.
07 to 08 days
The Sacred Valley, with its picturesque landscapes and traditional villages, offers opportunities for hiking, exploring Inca ruins, and visiting local markets. In the south, the city of Arequipa, surrounded by volcanoes, boasts stunning colonial buildings made of white volcanic stone and the fascinating Santa Catalina Monastery. For a unique adventure, explore the Amazon Rainforest from Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado, where you can discover incredible biodiversity, exotic wildlife, and lush vegetation. Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake, offers a chance to visit the floating Uros Islands and experience the culture of the indigenous communities.
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Peru is so much more than just Machu Picchu take time to explore its living cultures. In the Sacred Valley, visit weaving cooperatives in Chinchero or Patacancha, where Quechua women still use natural dyes and backstrap looms passed down for generations. You’re not just buying a souvenir you’re helping preserve a heritage and way of life that predates the Inca.

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Hike the Ausangate Trek: Trek Ausangate for glacial lakes, rainbow mountains, and remote Andean villages. This high-altitude route offers solitude, color, and sweeping alpine beauty far from the tourist crowds.

Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Arrive at Machu Picchu the ancient way by foot. Trek stone paths through cloud forests and ruins, reaching the Sun Gate at sunrise for a truly unforgettable moment.

Explore the Ballestas Islands: Take a boat ride to the Ballestas Islands near Paracas. Spot sea lions, penguins, and seabirds in a dramatic, lesser-known coastal wildlife haven.

Visit the Nazca Lines: Fly over Peru’s mysterious Nazca Lines to view ancient geoglyphs etched into the desert floor. Aerial views offer a surreal perspective on this archaeological enigma.

Suggested Itineraries

Peru – From Andes to Amazon
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Hike the Ausangate Trek past lagoons and glaciers
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Brazil Culture & Heritage
10 nights, 11 days
See Rio’s icons—Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and samba streets
Explore Afro-Brazilian heritage in colorful Salvador
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Wild Brazil
13 nights, 14 days
Track jaguars and caimans on safari in the Pantanal
Spot golden lion tamarins in the Atlantic Forest
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Ecuador’s Wonders
14 nights, 15 days
Visit vibrant Otavalo and the stunning Quilotoa Crater
Stay in an Amazon lodge, spotting monkeys and caimans
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Chile’s Grand Exploration
16 nights, 17 days
Trek Torres del Paine’s glaciers and wild Patagonian trails
Wander the moon-like landscapes of Valle de la Luna
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Highlands & Seascapes of Galapagos
10 nights, 11 days
Visit the Charles Darwin Station and highlands of Santa Cruz
Trek Sierra Negra Volcano and kayak off Isabela Island
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Galápagos – Ultimate Wildlife Immersion
11 nights, 12 days
Walk with giant tortoises in highland reserves
See marine iguanas basking on volcanic shores
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