While this splendid slice of South America is no longer a mystery package, Peru is still a country wrapped in mystique. Partly, this is due to the eternal allure of Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel which dreams upon its Andean mountaintop. But it is also down to the geographical diversity of a destination that comes shrouded in rainforest where the River Amazon curls through its south-east, yet is distinctly cosmopolitan where Lima (in chic Miraflores) and Cusco show off their food scenes. Peru is far more than its star attraction.
Less-known gem: Visiting Colca Canyon remains one of the highlights of my career. This geological wonder of southern Peru, often overlooked in the dash to Machu Picchu, is literally breathtaking. You feel the thinness of the oxygen in your lungs as you drive north from Arequipa over sky-high ridges, and gasp as you watch condors flying above it.
Avoid the crowds and trek in the stunning Lares region for three days before joining the Royal Inca Trail to enter Machu Picchu through the Iconic Sun Gate.
Our comprehensive journey through Peru. Discover Andean landscapes, ancient civilisations, stunning ruins and the magnificent islands of Lake Titicaca.
Truly breathtaking landscapes, amazingly well-trained horses, first-class Peruvian food, and accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable guide. This ride in the Sacred Valley is at the heart of the Andes between Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Trek the alternative 'Inca Trail' to the lost city of Choquequirao
Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic sights in South America, and the culmination of our magnificent Inca Trail trek through the Peruvian Andes. Join us as we trek this breathtakingly beautiful route through valleys and high passes, scattered with fascinating Inca ruins.
Join this small group escorted tour as we travel to the Northern region of Peru to escape the crowds and find the Peru hidden beyond the tourist trail. We discover advanced pre-Inca cultures, stunning colonial buildings and some of the highest mountains on the continent.
This comprehensive escorted tour of southern Peru is full of variety: from desert volcanoes ascend to the terraced hillsides of Colca Canyon and the snowy Andean mountains, visiting Spanish colonial towns and the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Plunge into the Amazon rainforest and pop into Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, via Lake Titicaca.
A fabulous lodge-to-lodge trek along a pre-Inca trade route through the Cordillera Vilcabamba.
Andes, Amazon, Altiplano & Ataca from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru. Available from 7 Oct 2019 to 25 Jun 2022 this 61 day trip costs from £3,265 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.
The Ultimate Tour of Peru leaves few stones unturned in Peru – it takes in all the highlights and more. Besides visiting all the essentials, such as Sacred Valley, Cusco and the mighty Machu Picchu, you will also visit Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon and Arequipa. The last 2 days, discover the Amazon to top off your grand tour of this wonderful country
