Peru Tour Packages

The classic route runs through Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, often adding Lima's celebrated food scene, Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines or an Amazon lodge. Altitude means Cusco is best acclimatised to gradually.

A few practical notes make any Peru trip smoother. The currency is the Peruvian sol (PEN), and Spanish and Quechua, with English in tourism. Domestic flights cover the long distances, while the train to Machu Picchu and private transfers handle the highlights. Pack for the season and carry a little local cash for markets, tips and small vendors.

Peru sits on the Pacific coast of South America, spanning three dramatic worlds: the arid coastal desert, the high Andes mountains, and the vast Amazon rainforest that covers much of the east.

Peru's climate splits by region — a dry coast, a highland wet-and-dry pattern, and a hot, humid Amazon — rather than simple seasons.

The best time to visit the Andes and Machu Picchu is the dry season from May to September, with clear skies ideal for trekking and sightseeing. The wet season (November to March) is greener and quieter, though the Inca Trail closes each February for maintenance. The Amazon is a year-round destination.

Peru is the heartland of the Inca Empire, and its indigenous Andean cultures remain vividly alive alongside Spanish colonial heritage. Quechua is still widely spoken, traditional dress and markets endure, and ancient beliefs blend with Catholic festivals.

The classic route runs through Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, often adding Lima's celebrated food scene, Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines or an Amazon lodge. Altitude means Cusco is best acclimatised to gradually.

Whether you are after culture, scenery, food or simply time to relax, Peru rewards travellers who give it a little time. Our packages combine the signature sights with quieter corners most visitors miss.

Some of the best things to do in Peru:

• Explore Machu Picchu at sunrise
• Trek the Inca Trail or Rainbow Mountain
• Wander the markets of the Sacred Valley
• Cruise Lake Titicaca to its islands
• Discover Lima's world-ranked restaurants
• Venture into the Amazon rainforest

The best time to visit the Andes and Machu Picchu is the dry season from May to September, with clear skies ideal for trekking and sightseeing. The wet season (November to March) is greener and quieter, though the Inca Trail closes each February for maintenance. The Amazon is a year-round destination.

Because the seasons shape the experience so much, tell us when you can travel and we will tell you honestly what Peru will be like on those dates — and shape the route accordingly.

The places most worth your time in Peru:

• Machu Picchu — the iconic lost city of the Incas
• Cusco — the beautiful former Inca capital
• Sacred Valley — ruins, markets and Andean villages
• Lake Titicaca — the highest navigable lake and its islands
• The Amazon — rainforest lodges and wildlife
• Lima — one of the world's great food capitals

Peruvian cuisine is celebrated worldwide, from fresh coastal ceviche and stir-fried lomo saltado to Andean specialities and the national pisco sour.

Dishes to seek out: ceviche, lomo saltado, aji de gallina, causa, anticuchos, pisco sour. On our tours we are happy to steer you toward the best local food and to cater for any dietary needs — just let us know in advance.

Cusco's Inti Raymi festival of the sun in June is spectacular, alongside vibrant Andean religious celebrations, carnivals and harvest festivals throughout the year.

Many nationalities enter visa-free for short tourist stays; confirm the current requirement for your passport before travel. Visa rules vary by nationality and change from time to time, so always confirm the current requirement for your own passport before booking. If you travel with us, we will guide you through exactly what you need.

A little courtesy goes a long way in Peru. Acclimatise to the altitude before trekking, drink bottled water, ask (and often tip) before photographing people in traditional dress, and carry cash in smaller towns.

Do dress respectfully at religious and cultural sites, ask before photographing people, carry small change for tips and markets, and stay hydrated. Don't drink tap water unless it is confirmed safe, flash valuables in crowded areas, or rush — the best trips here are unhurried ones.