Classic Machu Picchu
8 Days/7 Nights from $1,569
Classic Machu Picchu, our Featured Peru Tour, is a great way to experience the most interesting destinations of the country. It includes Lima, Cusco, the…
Peru is a land of wonders. Machu Picchu, the mysterious Inca enclave high in the Andes, is the most famous among them, but the country’s incredible diversity also encompasses Spanish colonial architecture, treasure-filled pre-Colombian tombs, a network of Inca roads, and the biggest gastronomic festival in South America. Factor in the breathtaking beauty of Peru’s landscapes—from the lush canopy of the Amazon rainforest to the limpid waters of Lake Titicaca to the gorgeous colors of one of the world’s deepest canyons at Colca—and you have a travel experience whose memories will last a lifetime.
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Classic Machu Picchu, Arequipa, and the Colca Canyon
10 Days/9 Nights from $1,679
Arequipa is Peru’s second largest city and lies on the slopes of Misti Volcano. It was named a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, due to…
Classic Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
9 Days/8 Nights from $1,959
This tour is an extended version of our Classic Machu Picchu Tour. It includes Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and an overnight…
Classic Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
10 Days/9 Nights from $2,149
Appreciate Peru’s fascinating cultures and history in one of our most popular tours. It includes Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, an overnight…
Classic Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
10 Days/9 Nights from $2,179
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu should be on every adventure traveler’s “to do” list. While it is physically challenging, the rewards include spectacular…
Classic Machu Picchu and Nazca Lines
10 Days/9 Nights from $2,249
Experience the Inca and Nazca cultures in this amazing tour of Peru. Beginning in Lima, you will travel to the Ica Region for an overflight…
Machu Picchu and Easter Island – Short Version
11 Days/10 Nights from $2,269
Machu Picchu and Easter Island are two of the most amazing archaeological sites in South America. Machu Picchu served as a center of worship, an…
Classic Machu Picchu and Reserva Amazonica
11 Days/10 Nights from $2,359
Explore the cultural history of the Incas and witness the biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon on this incomparable Peru tour. You will begin in Lima…
Classic Machu Picchu and Posada Amazonas
11 Days/10 Nights from $2,459
Experience Peru’s culture, history, and amazing wildlife in this fascinating tour. You will begin in Lima, and continue on to Cusco, the Andean capital of…
5 Best Peru Tours for 2019-2020
| Tour Name | Price | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Machu Picchu | $1,569 | 8 Days | Classic Machu Picchu, our Featured Peru Tour, is a great way to experience the most… |
| Classic Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail | $2,119 | 10 Days | Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu should be on every adventure traveler’s “to do” list… |
| Classic Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca | $2,239 | 10 Days | Appreciate Peru’s fascinating cultures and history in one of our most popular tours. It includes… |
| Classic Machu Picchu and Posada Amazonas | $2,389 | 11 Days | Experience Peru’s culture, history, and amazing wildlife in this fascinating tour. You… |
| Peru and Machu Picchu Family Tour | $3,899 | 9 Days | Peru is one of the best family travel destinations in the world. It combines fascinating… |
Peru Travel Guide
The Best Places to Visit in Peru
Other South American countries may have their attractions, but only Peru was the capital of an empire—twice. From the time of the Incas in the 15th century to that of the Spanish viceroyalty in the 16th, 17th, and 18th, Peru was a place of imperial riches and splendor. With its Andean fortresses and colonial cathedrals, Inca stonework and Sevillian azulejo tiles, no wonder choosing the best places to visit in Peru is so difficult…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is the subject of fantasy and dreams and more than a few tall stories have been told about it. I did some research and discovered that most of the outlandish…
Quipu: Ancient Writing System Used By The Incas
The motorcycle taxi driver had my number immediately. Every time I stepped out of my hotel in Mancora, there he was offering me a ride. It took longer for me to figure out…
Letting Them Eat Cebiche: The Art Of Gastón Acurio
A chef for president? Don’t laugh: in Peru, it could really happen. Citizens of the Andean nation take food—and those who prepare it—very seriously. Last year, when rumors began…
Art And Artisans In Cuzco’s San Blas Neighborhood
Juana Mendívil has a story she likes to tell about her father, Hilario. As a young boy growing up in Cuzco’s arty San Blas district, Hilario early on was infected by his barrio’s…
Peru’s Great Banquet: Chowing Down At Lima’s Mistura
“¡Oye, maestro, más chancho rapidito!” The cook’s face gleams with sweat as he barks the order to the runner hauling slabs of raw pork to the grill. Spicy smoke rises from the coals…
Day Two At Machu Picchu: Four Top Options
So you’ve finally done it. You’ve bought your PeruRail tickets, your entrance pass, and your chuyo, and you’re on your way to Machu Picchu. Mission accomplished—at least the first stage….
Beyond The Inca Trail: Walking The Capac Ñan, South America’s Ancient Superhighway
“Can you hear me?” My voice booms out unnaturally over the canyon. In Peru in general, and in rural Peru in particular, cell-phone signals tend to be sketchy…
The Condor Passes: A Guide To Peru’s Majestic Colca Canyon
On the ledge below the overlook, the three birds huddle: a slate-gray mass. One stands slightly aloof, gazing into the distance, while a second, officious, pecks…
The Animal Geoglyphs Of The Nazca Lines, From The Hummingbird To The Whale
The Nazca Lines geoglyphs vary greatly in terms of size, form and complexity. Simple lines and geometric shapes run all across the arid plain, which stretches…
Where To Stay In Lima? Miraflores Vs. Barranco For Travelers
Granted, it’s not an easy choice. Especially given the contenders: two equally posh, equally historic seaside barrios in the Peruvian capital, two totally different vibes…
The Great Peruvian Menu
With its varied regional cuisines and incredibly diverse array of platos típicos, Peru is a foodie’s paradise. El Comercio, the country’s chief newspaper, reports that nearly 40 percent…
Visiting Lima: Ten Must-Do Experiences
Lima, with its 10 million inhabitants, 49 sprawling districts, and world-class cuisine, may just be Peru’s least-known destination. True, all visitors to the Andean nation “know” Lima…
The Soul Of Black Peru: Lima’s Música Criolla
Three high double-stops from the guitar announce the song’s opening. Two trills and a rapid slide down the neck, and the crowd explodes into whoops and cheers. A series of…
Ollantaytambo: Temple-Citadel Of The Incas
Horror: That was the immediate reaction of the Spanish upon seeing Ollantaytambo. Given their situation, you can hardly blame them. At some 200 feet high, and made up of…
Pisac: Cuzco’s Most Mysterious Ruin
High above the Andean town of Pisac, carved into a rock face that looks out over a valley of soft green terraces, there is a tunnel. A slender, teardrop-shaped slit arrived…
Sex, Mayhem, And Snacks In Lima’s Pre-Colombian Museo Larco
Lima, Peru. It’s a quiet weekday morning at the Museo Larco, in the peaceful historic district of Pueblo Libre. Warm sunlight glints off the white manorial façade. In the café…
Seven Things To Do In Puno, Peru
Puno, Peru suffers from a case of bad PR. Ask most travelers about the windswept Andean town, and you’ll likely get a lot of blank stares. “Puno—where exactly is that?”…
A Guide To The Main Structures Of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu isn’t just an archaeological wonder: It’s also an architectural masterpiece. With more than 200 buildings that we know of, intelligently divided into urban…
Hiram Bingham And The Discovery Of Machu Picchu
On July 24, 1911, a Yale lecturer of South American history stumbled through the dense jungle on the saddle of a steep-sided mountaintop in Peru. Cutting through the undergrowth…
Seven Things To Do In Arequipa, Peru
Surrounded by volcanic cones and some of the world’s deepest canyons, the city of Arequipa is a must-see destination in southern Peru. With some 860,000 inhabitants…
Ten Interesting Facts About The Inca Empire
When people think of the Incas, they normally think of Machu Picchu. But the Inca Empire was a huge and powerful force in South America, far more so than even…
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