Peru Tours & Trips

Machu Picchu stands as the crowning jewel of Andean experiences, where our travelers consistently tell us that photographs simply can't capture its true scale and majesty. The ancient Inca citadel reveals itself differently throughout the day as clouds drift past, creating an almost mystical atmosphere that leaves visitors spellbound. The Inca Trail journey itself has become legendary among our customers - it's a genuine mountain adventure with challenging ascents, ancient stone pathways and nights spent camping under star-filled skies. Our guides, who share deep knowledge of Inca history and local ecology, have earned particular praise for turning what could be just a tough trek into an enriching cultural experience. Travelers often describe how the changing ecosystems along the trail, from cloud forests to alpine grasslands, create a sense of walking through multiple worlds in just a few days.

The trek to Machu Picchu lives up to its reputation, with our travelers telling us it becomes one of those life-defining experiences they keep coming back to. You've got solid options for getting there - follow ancient footsteps on the Classic Inca Trail or take the quieter Quarry Trail, which gives you similar mountain scenery but with noticeably fewer people along the way. If time's tight, the train takes you straight to the site so you can focus on exploring the ruins. What makes these trips particularly special are the local guides who really know their history, and surprisingly, the food is remarkably good - even when camping, where skilled chefs cook up proper meals right there on the trail.

Immerse yourself in the Amazon Rainforest, a vast green sanctuary teeming with diverse wildlife. Navigate the winding rivers, hike lush trails, spot exotic birds and encounter unique flora and fauna. It's a nature lover's paradise.

The Inca Trail is Peru's most loved trek, where TourRadar travelers tell us again and again how much they enjoy the path through cloud forests, ancient ruins and also mountain passes on their way to Machu Picchu. Our customers often mention spotting wildlife - hummingbirds zip between orchids while llamas graze near the camping spots. The real magic happens at sunrise when hikers reach the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where Machu Picchu slowly appears through the morning mist - our travelers say this moment stays with them forever. The guides get lots of praise for their deep knowledge of Incan history, pointing out medicinal plants and somehow creating great meals even in remote camps. While Dead Woman's Pass tests your legs, our travelers say the sense of achievement and authentic Andean cultural experience make every step worth it.

The classic 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu gives you a proper mix of ruins and raw nature. You'll camp at 3,100m after exploring sites like Huillca Raccay and Llactapata, while the alternative Quarry Trail takes you off the beaten path through local villages and the hidden ruins at Qory Song'o. Want a real challenge? The Salkantay Trek pushes you over a 4,630m pass where you'll feel the dramatic shift from icy peaks to misty cloud forests. Our camp meals get tons of praise - travelers can't believe they're getting fresh-baked cakes up in the mountains and traditional pachamanca cooked in earthen ovens. The porters and guides really make the difference here; they know these trails inside out and have the camps warm and ready before you arrive each evening.

Peru's active trips mix up culture with physical challenges in clever ways. Our multi-day programs pair hiking with night walks to spot caimans and track howler monkeys in the Amazon, where local guides share their knowledge of medicinal plants. The Salkantay Nevado route kicks things up a notch with glacier lakes and high passes, though our guides know exactly how to help you adjust to the altitude. What our customers love most is how these shared challenges create real friendships - whether it's reaching that tough pass together or learning traditional coffee picking in mountain villages. You'll spend nights camping in remote spots but end up in comfortable lodges, which gives you the real outdoor experience without roughing it the whole time.

Take in the picturesque landscapes and remarkable sights on a guided Coach / Bus adventure of Peru. There are 16 vacation packages to choose from, that range in length from 6 days up to 24 days. The most popular month for these tours is May.

Peru's rich cultural heritage comes alive through our most requested tours that pair Lima's colonial sites with Cusco's Incan architecture. Our travelers tell us they really appreciate starting in Lima's UNESCO old town, getting to know the pre-Columbian pieces at Larco Museum before heading up into the mountains. The guides earn constant praise - they really know their stuff about Spanish colonial and Incan history, especially when explaining architectural features at places like Santo Domingo Convent which sits right on top of the old Coricancha temple. Most explorer itineraries take you through the Sacred Valley to see Moray's intriguing circular terraces and also the salt ponds at Maras, where locals still harvest salt using techniques from pre-Incan times.