Machu Picchu

This is an itinerary with direct arrival to Cusco, where you will need some rest to get used to the altitude. In five days, you will live the Inca experience, visit Machu Picchu, learn more about Peruvian culture and traditionsand hike the path to the amazing Rainbow Mountain, hidden in the Andes.

A classic itinerary with moderate walking at elevation with a day tour in Lima. This is our mainstay program and in six days you will see the main sights in Peru. You will get a taste of Lima, live the Inca experience, exploring the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other sites around the city of Cusco, before reaching Machu Picchu. You will be taken care of from the moment you arrive in Lima to the moment you depart. This program is designed to give you a deep understanding of both the Pre-Inca and Inca cultures that have impacted Peru.

This is a classic itinerary which will take you into the heart of the Inca Empire, exploring Sacsayhuaman and other impressive sites surrounding Cusco, such as Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and finally Machu Picchu. We designed this program to be the perfect quick trip so you will have a chance to see the most important spots in Peru in the most efficient way on a short time basis.

In seven days you get a taste of Lima, live the Inca experience, explore the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other surrounding sites around the city of Cusco, such as Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, before reaching Machu Picchu. This itinerary is designed for those people with altitude problems, that is why you will flight to Cusco and go straight to the Sacred Valley, which has a lower altitude than Cusco so that you can easily adjust to the altitude. You will be taken care of from the moment you arrive in Lima to the moment you depart from Peru. This tour is designed to give you a deep understanding of both the Pre-Incan and Incan cultures and to learn more about Peru’s traditions.

This is a classic itinerary that will take you into the heart of the Inca Empire, exploring the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other sites around the city of Cusco, such as Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, before reaching Machu Picchu. You will then continue to the city of Puno, located on the Altiplano, or high plateau, a vast tableland lying at an average altitude of 12,124 ft above sea level and on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. This area is the ancestral territory of the Quechuas, Aymaras, Uros, Pacajes and Puquinas. This journey will take you from Cusco to Puno by bus so you can explore picturesque towns of Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Raya and Pucara.

A multi-destination excursion to Lima, Cusco and Puno – Lake Titikaka that will give you the opportunity to visit the majority of the touristic spots in Peru in the most efficient way. You will get a taste of the colonial city of Lima, visit museums and get in touch with local people. You will live the Inca experience traveling to Cusco, where .you will explore the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other surrounding sites around the city of Cusco, such as Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, before reaching Machu Picchu citadel. Finally you will get to Puno by a touristic bus and you will make four stops along the way: Andahuaylillas, Pucara, Raqchi, La Raya. The city of Puno is located on the Altiplano, or high plateau, a vast tableland lying at an average altitude of 12,124 ft above sea level and on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.

During this tour you will spend time in Lima and some of the most majestic sites of Peru. This is our mainstay program with additional excursions to Puno and Arequipa. You will also have two nights in Lima, which will give you the chance to start your trip with some general history of Peru. Then you will continue to Cusco, and other surrounding sites around the city of Cusco, such as Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, before reaching Machu Picchu. You will then head to Puno, located on the Altiplano, or high plateau, a vast tableland lying at an average altitude of 12,124 ft above sea level and on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Your final stop will be Arequipa, also known as the “white” city, built entirely with white lava stones and surrounded by volcanoes and marvel at the deepest canyon in the world. During the trip you will also have the opportunity to visit the Colca Canyon, the deepest Canyon in the world where you may have the opportunity to spot Condors and enjoy the beautiful sceneries.

Considered one of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (40 km or 25 miles in 3 days of travel) attracts thousands of adventurers every year who are seeking its special combination of history and nature. Walking the same paths that the Incas once traveled and gazing over the same landscape of incomparable beauty, you can easily imagine yourself transported into the past. The route is sometimes paved with stones and sometimes cut directly into the steep mountain slopes, and it offers ever-changing sceneries of amazing mounting ranges, thriving cloud forest, and mysterious Inca archaeological sites. The route winds its way through Machu Picchu, the ancient religious site of the Incas, and rewards hikers with the opportunity to see the sunrise with an unforgettable view of the city of Machu Picchu.

This is a classic Cusco itinerary with a quick hike to Machu Picchu. This journey will take you from one of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and give you the chance to visit Cusco, the ancient capital city of the Inca Empire, and the Sacred Valley. You will walk the very paths the Incas once traveled, and gazing over the same landscapes of incomparable beauty, you can easily imagine yourself transported into the past. This express version of the Inca Trail is tailored for travelers who wish to experience just the best of the Inca Trail and have only few days available.

This is an alternative itinerary to the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, this trek will involve crossing valleys and mountains before arriving at the “Lost City of the Incas”: Machu Picchu. The famous Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek offers a uniquely different route, full of solitude and quiet contemplation, amazing views and unique paths. If you are an avid hiker, and enjoy adventure and challenges, this is the trip for you. At the end of the trek you will reach Machu Picchu and continues back to Cusco.

This is an alternative trip to the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu; this trek will involve crossing valleys and mountains before arriving at the “Lost City of the Incas”: Machu Picchu. The famous Salkantay Trek offers a uniquely different route, full of peaceful and quiet contemplation, amazing views and unique paths. If you are an avid hiker and enjoy adventure and challenges this is the trip for you. This trek finishes in Machu Picchu and after the visit to the citadel you will go back to Cusco and spend a day there.

Our Taste of Peru program is one of our most popular itineraries as it is unique and includes exclusive culinary activities and cooking classes especially designed by us. Our company was the pioneer in providing culinary tours in Peru, and we have developed in-depth knowledge of the country’s culinary treasures. This tour mixes a taste of native “criolla” and traditional food with trendy fusion cuisine through demonstrations, cooking classes, and tastings. All of this is wrapped in a framework of history and culture that explains each part of the tour and helps our guests understand the origin of all the wonderful, distinct tastes. Depending on your budget and preferences, you can customize the program by adding or removing days or classes. We can create a Taste of Peru itinerary just for you.

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This journey will take you into the heart of the Incan Empire, exploring the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other surrounding sites around the city of Cusco, such as Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, before reaching Machu Picchu. You will then continue to the city of Puerto Maldonado, from where you will take a boat to your lodge. You will be merged into an extraordinary diversity of flora and fauna, and will enjoy the huge biodiversity that the jungle offers. This is one of the richest natural areas on earth and it is known as the “biological capital of the world”. Although the city itself may have little of interest to tourists, it is the port of entry to some of the most beautiful forests in the country, particularly those in the Tambopata-Candamo Reserve.

This journey will take you into the heart of the Incan Empire, exploring the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other surrounding sites around the city of Cusco, such as Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, before reaching Machu Picchu and finalizing the trip with an amazing jungle adventure. We designed this program to be a great multi-destination trip so you will have a chance to see these Peruvian sites in the most efficient way in 7 days. The city of Iquitos is located on the shores of the Amazon River, the longest and widest river, with the greatest volume of water in the world. It is flanked on either side by the mouths of the Nanny and Itaya rivers. Even though it is the largest city in the Peruvian jungle, it can only be reached by air or by water, since there is no roads that can reach it.

This is our mainstay program with an additional excursion to Paracas and the enigmatic Nazca Lines. You will get a taste of Lima and then continue to the Ballestas Islands, surrounded by some of the richest ocean waters on Earth. Many species find refuge here, such as seals and sea lions, Humboldt penguins, sea otters or “chingungo”, dolphins and porpoises, and over two hundreds species of seabirds, both resident and migratory. After Paracas you will continue to Nazca, located in a fertile valley surrounded by some of the most inhospitable desert on earth where you will have the chance to see the Nazca lines. Etched over some 1,000 square kilometers on the San Jose pampas, or plains, and on some hillsides in the Grande River valley. These lines are some of the greatest archeological enigmas in the world; among them we have the bird, the spider and the monkey. After this wonderful excursion, you will head to Cusco where you will live the Inca experience, exploring the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other surrounding sites around the city of Cusco, Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, before reaching Machu Picchu citadel.

An adrenaline filled multi-activity, adventurous itinerary with a perfect blend of history and culture, especially designed for those adventures travelers. Enjoy Peru in a different way, trying different activities both in Lima and Cusco. This journey will give you a taste of the colonial city of Lima, and take you into the heart of the Incan Empire, exploring the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other surrounding sites around the city of Cusco, Ollantaytambo, in the Valley of the Inca, before reaching Machu Picchu. We designed this program to be a great adventurous tour which will definitely leave you with a great memory of your visit to Peru.

This is an activity-filled adventure itinerary perfect for family and kids. This itinerary is specifically designed for family travelling with kids, eager to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu. You begin your trip in Lima where you will visit the water fountain tour, which kids absolutely love as they can play and enjoy a great show with water and lights. You will then start your Cusco segment of the trip heading directly to the Sacred Valley. Located at a lower altitude than Cusco, the Sacred Valley is the perfect place for you and especially your children to adjust to the altitude. Here you and your kids will enjoy the hike to Maras, and the visit to the salt mines. Then you will visit Machu Picchu, and we allow time for the kids to play and explore. Finally you will take the train back to Cusco where you have the opportunity to visit the city and other surrounding sites.

This is our mainstay program, with an added excursion to the Galapagos, with its majestic beaches and charming wildlife. You will begin your journey by flying to Cusco, to begin the first portion of your trip, where you live the Inca experience and explore the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other surrounding sites, such as Ollantaytambo in the Valley of the Incas, before reaching Machu Picchu citadel. You will then flight to Ecuador and finally to Galapagos, in order to board your cruise through the. Galapagos islands. The islands are geologically young and famed for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin´s theory of evolution by natural selection.

This is a luxury itinerary with a mix of adventurous and culinary activities. This program combines comfort and authenticity in one of the most unique places in the world. This journey will take you into the heart of the Inca Empire, exploring the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other sites around the city of Cusco, such as Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, before reaching Machu Picchu. This itinerary also includes amazing culinary activities and optional special activities to choose depending on your interests. Enjoy this marvelous country in style!

This is our mainstay program, with an addittional cruise by the wonderful AmazonRiver. You will begin your journey in Cusco, exploring the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other surrounding sites around the city of Cusco, such as Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, before reaching Machu Picchu. After this you will continue with your cruise to the Amazon, which constitutes over half of the planet’s remaining rainforest. This excursion is very special as it is a less “traveled road”. It is an amazing opportunity to explore the Amazon and all its wonders in the comfort of a boat. You will see exotic plants and incredible animals as the pink dolphin, and learn about the native’s cultures and customs. The Amazon River is the life force of the forest, rising in the Peruvian Andes and winding its way east over the northern half of South America until reaching the Atlantic Ocean. During this cruise you will visit the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, the largest protected flooded forests in the world, making it one of the primary intact swathes of rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon.

This is our mainstay program, with an added excursion to the Galapagos, with its majestic beaches and charming wildlife. You will begin your journey by flying to Cusco to begin the first portion of your trip, where you live the Inca experience and explore the impressive sites of Sacsayhuaman and other surrounding sites, such as Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, before reaching Machu Picchu. You will then flight to Ecuador and finally to Galapagos, in order to board your cruise through the islands. Galapagos islands are geologically young and famed for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin´s theory of evolution by natural selection.