Language and Culture
Peru’s culture is a mix of Spanish, Incan, and other indigenous influences. The Incas are the best-known … (read more)
Food
Peruvian food is varied, tasty, and filling. Areas along the coast are known for ceviche and throughout the … (read more)
When to Go
Peru is close enough to the equator that its seasons are predominantly wet and dry, instead of summer and winter, and as a geographically diverse country its seasons are different throughout the country. In the popular travel destinations of Cuzco and Machu Picchu, May through September is the dry season, and therefore the most popular time to visit. May and early June, soon after the wet season, afford clear days with views of snow-clad mountains from the Sacred Valley. The Amazon rainforest is much wetter than the highlands, with the wet season more pronounced and rain possible throughout much of the year. The coastal desert, in which Lima sits, is dry but has a low-hanging cold fog during much of the year.
Country Overview:
Peru
Peru boasts one of the most spectacular ruins in the world—Machu Picchu—reason enough to journey to this incredible country. But Peru offers so much more to the adventurous traveler. Cuzco is South America’s oldest continually inhabited city, with narrow, lively streets and foundations of original Inca stonework. The Sacred Valley of the Inca has popular markets and ruins, and hides several lesser-known, but equally wondrous, ruins and towns. Lake Titicaca, sitting at over 12,000 feet, is spectacular. Manu National Park protects some of the most remote and pristine Amazon jungle, a vast wilderness unparalleled anywhere on the planet.
Our Discover Peru adventure vacation journeys to several of Peru’s highlights, including Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca. Along the way we hike, bike, raft, and kayak, with plenty of time to visit ruins, shop in markets, and wander the fascinating streets of historical towns and cities. Highlights include:
- Exploring Cuzco and nearby ruins on foot or by horse
- Biking to salt pans of Maras
- Rafting the Urubamba River through the Sacred Valley
- The ruins of Ollantaytambo
- Hiking the Royal Inca trail to Machu Picchu
- Kayaking Lake Titicaca and exploring Isla Taquile
- The floating islands of Uros
If our Discover Peru itinerary isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, let us work with you to create your ideal Peru adventure vacation! We specialize in private and custom trips, and will tailor the destinations, lodges, and activities to your desires and interests. Examples of destinations and activities include:
Manu National Park in the Amazon: experience one of the wildest, most remote places anywhere...
The four day Inca trail hike: hike among incredible mountains, cloud forest, and Inca ruins that most tourists never see...
Lake Titicaca: the worlds highest navigable lake is known for the floating islands of Uros...
Cuzco: The ancient city is a beautiful and fascinating destination in itself, not just a stop on the way to Machu Picchu or the Amazon…
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