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  • Trekking in Peru

Why is Peru a great place for an active and adventurous vacation?

South America is a paradise for active and adventurous travellers but Peru specifically= has a lot to offer. The well-developed infrastructure that easily connects the whole country with multiple flights, railroads and bus routes along with almost infinite options for activities of varying difficulty levels will exceed the expectations of the pickiest travellers. Try everything from soft adventure activities in urban centres to the extremely challenging summits of the snow-capped Andean mountains. 

What are the top active and adventurous activities to do in Peru? 

Hiking the Inca Trail. is definitely at the top of the the list for adventure travel in Peru. However, for those travellers that want a little more comfort on the way or want to discover a route that is not as well-known, there are many other high altitude treks in the Peruvian Andes, for instance, Salcantay and Lares Treks that offer an insight into local history along with breathtaking views of the mountains. Taking a flight over Nazca lines and sand boarding in Ica is another exciting activity that adventurous clients will enjoy. Of course, taking a hike with a local guide in the Amazon Rainforest to spot exotic animals is certainly an adventure for a true globetrotter. 

Active & Adventurous

  • Highlights of Peru and the Galapagos

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Escape to South America and explore two iconic countries on one amazing, tailor-made itinerary. Start your journey in Peru where you’ll venture into the Sacred Valley of the Incas and later explore Machu Picchu. Soon after, you’re off to Ecuador where you’ll first tour historic Quito before enjoying four nights on land in one of nature’s greatest playgrounds, the Galapagos Islands.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,665
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Classics (Bestsellers), Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Best of South America Small Group Tour: Machu Picchu, Iguassu, Rio & More

    This South America tour takes you from the ancient ruins of Peru to Rio’s fabulous beaches. Along the way, marvel at the incredible Iguassu Falls, and tango the night away in Buenos Aires.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,206
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Classics (Bestsellers), Small Group Touring
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  • Mountain Lodges to Machu Picchu: 7 Day

    Follow the alternative Inca Trail along the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. Earn your comforts as you hike through the Andes Mountains each day and then dine and relax in luxury each night. Stay in enchanting mountain lodges, dine on innovative local cuisine, and savour the breathtaking mountain trail.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,990
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Luxury and Beyond, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Peruvian Landscapes

    The former Inca Capital and Spanish colonial city of Cusco is our base for this great expedition, letting a city rich with culture, history, good restaurants, and active nightlife take centre stage your Peru vacation.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,503
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Single Friendly, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Traditional Inca Trail

    Trekking the Inca Trail is the best way to appreciate this amazing trail whilst avoiding the busiest campsites. Enjoy a day in Machu Picchu and explore Aguas Calientes.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,180
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Small Group Touring
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  • Baby Inca Trail

    Trekkers short on time should try the Baby Inca Trail. Enjoy the authentic trail and see the ruins of Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate without the physical exertion of the traditional trek.
    Duration:
    2 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,232
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Family Vacations, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Best of Bolivia & Peru

    See the highlights of Peru and Bolivia on this great-value combo vacation. Start in Peru, where you’ll venture into the Sacred Valley of the Incas and explore Machu Picchu. Then connect to Bolivia to explore the capital, La Paz, and marvel at the stark flatness of the Uyuni Salt Flats.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,510
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Full Day Trek

    The Rainbow Mountain Trek is a fantastic and less travelled trek than the Inca Trail and does not require permits. Walking through the sacred Andean mountains, with the Apu Ausangate an ever dominating presence, you arrive at the multi-coloured hills that give the trek its name. All combine to create the stunning Rainbow Mountain.
    Duration:
    12.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Day Trips
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  • explora Sacred Valley Peru

    Spend 2 nights in the Sacred Valley at a lodge complete with a spa. Explore the Sacred Valley with visits to Moray with its sunken Inca amphitheatre and to Maras with its unusual salt flats.
    Duration:
    3-5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,610
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Single Friendly
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  • Incan Explorer

    See the best of the Incas’ legacy on this one week Peru tour, focused on Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and peerless Machu Picchu.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,848
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Family Vacations, Single Friendly
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  • Iquitos: Treehouse Lodge: Stay of Distinction

    Enjoy an once-in-a-lifetime experience as you stay in the treetops of the Peruvian Amazon. On this stay of distinction at Treehouse Lodge near Iquitos, you’ll explore the Amazon Rainforest and spot incredible wildlife like sloths and pink dolphins while staying in a comfortable treehouse pitched amidst the jungle canopy.
    Duration:
    3-4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 887
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Stays of Distinction
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  • Lares Camping & Hotel Trek

    Journey through the ancient landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas on this guided hike from Cusco. Spend three full days hiking through mountain landscapes, visiting small farming villages, and experiencing the breathtaking Andean climate and wildlife. Cap it off with a visit to Machu Picchu, the lost citadel in the clouds.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,789
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Small Group Touring
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  • Lares Lodge to Lodge Trek

    Embark on an adventure through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, journeying to Incan ruins each day and staying in mountain lodges each night. Expert guides will tailor your hike to your interests as you visit Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and the mountain citadel of Machu Picchu.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,990
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Small Group Touring
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  • Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Your Way

    See two of the world’s greatest landmarks on this unforgettable itinerary that you can upgrade or customize to your preferences. After visiting Quito, head to the Galapagos Islands to see its bevy of animals in volcanic environments before connecting to Cusco and exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the citadel of Machu Picchu.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,694
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Peru & Chile explora

    Explore the Atacama Desert and the Sacred Valley of the Incas while enjoying luxury accommodations on this journey across South America. Staying in explora lodges, you’ll experience the best in hospitality as you venture through some of South America’s greatest natural and historical landmarks.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 6,774
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Classics (Bestsellers), Luxury and Beyond
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  • Peruvian Amazon Jungle Experience: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

    Discover the wonders of nature on this adventure into the Amazon Rainforest. Staying at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion, you’ll cruise along the Madre de Dios River and explore the jungle canopy in order to spot toucans, caimans, and sloths and experience the beguiling atmosphere of the jungle.
    Duration:
    3-4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 399
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Peruvian Amazon Jungle Experience: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

    Venture up the Madre de Dios River to discover the natural wonders of the Amazon Rainforest. Staying at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, you’ll enjoy your own thatched roof cabana as you head on excursions along the river and into the jungle to spot fascinating animals like sloths, toucans, and giant river otters.
    Duration:
    3-5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 629
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Peruvian Amazon Jungle Experiences: Posada Amazonas

    Get back to nature and discover the wonders of the Amazon on this adventure into the rainforest. Staying at Posada Amazonas Lodge, you’ll explore a massive communal reserve and spot fascinating wildlife as you cruise along the river, climb to the jungle canopy, and hike along trails through the verdant underbrush.
    Duration:
    3-5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 505
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Peruvian Rivers, Jungles & Machu Picchu

    Experience luxury and adventure on this journey along the Amazon and through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Start in Iquitos, where you’ll cruise along the Amazon aboard the luxurious Aria Amazon, before heading to the Sacred Valley to explore its Incan ruins while staying at the explora lodge.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 7,778
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Classics (Bestsellers), Luxury and Beyond
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  • Peru’s Pre-Incan Past: Gocta Falls, Kuelap Ruins & Revash

    Head to Peru’s north to explore lush rainforest and a pre-Incan world. On this Peru Vacation, you’ll see the third-tallest waterfall in the world, Gocta Falls, explore the Chachapoyas citadel fortress of Kuelap, and visit the Leymebamba Museum to see mummies and other relics of a pre-Incan world.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,479
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous
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  • Salkantay Trek Peru: Cusco to Cusco

    The Inca Trail may headline its share of Peru vacation packages, but the Salkantay Trek is more than just a Plan B. It offers a hike rich with Inca heritage, with spectacular snow-capped surrounds, fewer fellow hikers, and no special permit required.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,248
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous
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  • Sandoval Lake Lodge: Peru Amazon

    Sandoval Lake Lodge is a comfortable lodge on the beautiful Sandoval Lake, within the Tambopata National Reserve. The lake is an excellent place to view wildlife and especially Giant River Otters since a family of them lives on it. The lodge is set on top of a high bank overlooking the lake
    Duration:
    3-4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 441
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Single Friendly
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  • Sky Lodges Sacred Valley Tour

    Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies and spend a night suspended high above the ground on a mountain in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Staying in a Sky Lodge, you’ll experience a bird’s eye view of this incredible mountain range and enjoy one of the most memorable adventure accommodations the world over.
    Duration:
    2 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 664
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Romance & Honeymoon
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  • Trekking the Inca Trail

    Trekking the Inca Trail in a relaxed five days is the best way to appreciate this amazing trail whilst avoiding the busiest campsites. Enjoy a day in Machu Picchu and explore Aguas Calientes.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,256
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Wonders of Peru & Galapagos

    Explore two of South America’s most iconic destinations on this convenient 12-day vacation. Start your journey in Quito, where you’ll explore the colonial old town, before you connect to the Galapagos Islands to follow in the footsteps of Darwin. Finish off in Peru by exploring the capital of Lima and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, home to Machu Picchu.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,330
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Classics (Bestsellers), Single Friendly, Small Group Touring
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