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What to do in Peru?

Many people traveling to Peru have only one aim: Cusco, seeing Machu Picchu, and maybe hiking the Inca Trail. For sure, Machu Picchu is worth a visit (or two or three), but there is so much more to see and do in this spectacular Andean nation. Let yourself be taken on a Peruvian journey and find out what the land of the Incas has to offer.

The Amazon

The Peruvian Amazon boasts one of the world’s highest concentrations of wildlife, including jaguars, pink river dolphins, and countless bird species. The two Amazonian regions in Peru around Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos are home to numerous indigenous communities offering in-depth knowledge of the rainforest and its flora and fauna.

Pachamama Ceremony

Participate in a Pachamama (Mother Earth) ceremony, an ancestral ritual of indigenous Andean cultures. The ceremony involves making an offering of native Andean cereals, grains and fruits and coca leafs to Pachamama – the goddess of fertility, planting and harvesting. It is believed that the ceremony is invoking the Apus, spirits of the sacred mountains and the four elements.

Andean Explorer Train Journey

The train journey from Cusco to Puno aboard the Andean Explorer is a luxurious 10-hour trip through the stunning Peruvian Andes. Enjoy panoramic views of lush valleys, high-altitude plains, and snow-capped peaks. Experience gourmet dining, live traditional music, and unparalleled comfort, culminating in the arrival at Puno, the gateway to Lake Titicaca.

Culinary Highlights Lima

All roads lead to Lima – at for foodies. Lima has been rated the world’s top culinary destination consistently over the past 13 years home to the world’s best restaurant – Central. The culinary capital of the world is a must-visit for anyone keen to experience Peru’s exceptional Nikkei cuisine.

Sky Camp Salkantay

Spend a night under the stars in a Sky Camp on the majestic Salkantay Trek. Located in Soraypampa, at 3,900 meters above sea level, you’ll sleep in of glass domes only surrounded by the Humantay and Salkantay peaks and the Andean sky allowing the perfect union of heaven and earth.

Colca Canyon

Hike scenic trails through the world’s second deepest canyon, watch Andean condors soar at Mirador Cruz del Condor, relax in the hot springs at La Calera and visit traditional villages for immersive cultural experiences and enjoy adventure activities like mountain biking and horseback riding. 

The Sacred Valley

Often seen as merely a gateway to Machu Picchu, La Valle Sagrada has so much more to offer. Besides being a trekking paradise, it’s also one of the most energetically chafged regions on earth and attracts lots of people looking for wellness, spiritual connection – the perfect place to reset, recharge and reconnect.

Peru Facts

Biodiversity

Peru is one of the world's 10 most biodiverse countries

Culinary

Lima is the world's top culinary hotspot

Inca Empire

Peru was the heart of the ancient Inca Empire

The Amazon

The Amazon River starts its journey in Peru

So what to do in Peru? From seeing the majestic Andean condors fly in the Colca Canyon, to participating in a traditional Pachamama ceremony, to eating yourself through the world's top restaurants in Lima or crossing Peru's vast plains on a luxury train to sacred Lake Titicaca to sleeping under the stars in a Sky Camp on the Salkantay Trek - the country offers endless opportunities for body, mind and spirit.

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Best time to travel to Peru

Nov-Mar

Rainy Season

May-Sep

Best time to visit!

Apr & Oct

Shoulder Season

Train Cusco Puno

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Featured Itinerary

  • Get to know Peru’s buzzing capital Lima and the world’s top culinary destination
  • Get captivated by Andean Astronomy in the old Inca capital of Cuzco and discover how the ancient knowledge of the cosmos is reflected in centuries old Incan temples and sites
  • Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Sacred Valley and visit the Maras salt pans and archeological terraces of Moray
  • Take a helicopter flight from Akagera to Nyungwe National Park to capture some of the most amazing aerial photographs
  • Walk the last part of the Inca Trail arriving at Machu Picchu for a guided tour of this magical Incan citadel
  • Relax at an awarded Retreat Center in the Sacred Valley and join a shamanic Pachamama (Mother Earth) ceremony
  • Enjoy one of the world’s greatest train journeys across Peru from Cuzco to Lake Titicaca on a luxury train
  • Experience the magic of Lake Titicaca and explore the Amaru Muru, thought to be an ancient multidimensional star gate

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