Discover a mysterious land of ancient Inca ruins, snow-covered mountains and lush, lowland jungles with spectacular fauna and flora. Visit the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, 3353 metres above sea level in the Andes mountain, with its original Inca stonework and Spanish colonial architecture. Travel by train along the beautiful Urubamba River valley to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, or follow in the footsteps of the Incas and trek the Inca Trail. Three-fifths of Peru is jungle and Peru has many protected areas and national parks such as magnificent Manu National Park.
Our selection of programs in Peru includes city stays, tours of Machu Pcchu, hiking, overland tours, amazon cruising and rainforest eco-lodges. To find our more about our range of programs in Peru, please download the Peru section of our South America brochure
Highlights of Peru include:
• Machu Picchu, “Lost City of the Incas”
• Captivating Cusco
• Famous Inca Trail
• Ancient civilisations of the Northern Kingdoms
• Mysterious Nazca Lines
• Wildlife rich Ballestas Islands
• Amazon Rainforest Lodges
• Lake Titicaca
• Andean scenery of Colca Canyon
When to Go
Peru's climate varies considerably by region and altitude. The best time for trekking is Jun - Sep, when days are sunny but nights are cold. The Inca trail is often closed during the wettest months of Jan - Mar. The coast is quite hot and humid during those months, becoming cooler during the rest of the year. As one moves up into the mountains, night-time temperatures become colder. The eastern slope of the Andes, like the Amazon basin, experiences very heavy rainfall during the wet season, so best time to visit would be Apr - Oct.
