Peru
Trek for the view of a lifetime
Once you see the mystically enchanting Andean highlands of Peru, you will understand why the Incas considered this place the centre of their empire. Cradled by cloud-shrouded peaks they cultivated slopes of quinoa, built stone temples that stand without mortar, laid roads the length of the country and melted gold into every form imaginable. Over eight centuries later, we are still thrilled by the sun rising behind the ruins of Machu Picchu and the winding wonder of the Inca Trail.
This spellbinding country also has beaches where the desert meets the ocean, lush Amazonian jungle, magnificent volcanoes and cities both ancient and modern. Wander the vast adobe settlements that once enjoyed great wealth, feel the presence of colonial ghosts in the glorious Cusco cathedrals, fly over the mysterious Nazca desert drawings, visit the Uros people on floating islands in Lake Titicaca and feast on alpaca steak and ceviche in the avant-garde eateries of Lima. Looking for adventure? Hike a gorge twice as deep as the Grand Canyon spotting condors as you go, sandboard the dunes of Paracas and sail to the Ballestas, Peru’s own version of the Galapagos Islands.
You will love
- The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
- The floating Uros islands of Lake Titicaca
- The Peruvian Amazon
- Ancient empires and civilisations
- Fine dining in Lima’s avant-garde restaurants
- Deserts, dunes and the ‘mini Galapagos’
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Peru's diverse regions
from the Andes to the Amazon
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Unforgettable experiences in Peru
Taste Lima’s finest cuisine
Taste Lima’s finest cuisine
Lima is fast gaining a reputation as the culinary capital of South America. Discover a range of fascinating and often unfamiliar ingredients at the Surquillo Mercado, then join a chef for a practical masterclass to learn how to cr...
Horse ride through Peru’s Sacred Valley
Horse ride through Peru’s Sacred Valley
Follow ancient trails as you wind your way through the Andes on horseback. Visit remote Andean communities, witness everyday mountain life and enjoy the beautiful views that surround the Sacred Valley. Finally, you will arrive at ...
Traverse Peru in a luxury train
Traverse Peru in a luxury train
Enjoy the mysticism of the beautiful Peruvian Andean landscape aboard a luxury train with the pleasure of fine dining and the comfort of your own private en-suite cabin. Trundling peacefully through the Peruvian countryside you’...
Immerse yourself in the Amazonian jungle
Immerse yourself in the Amazonian jungle
Plunge into the pristine wilderness of Peru’s mighty Amazon. Hike through the pre-dawn clamour to see hundreds of macaws and parrots feasting on the world's largest clay lick, raft exciting rapids to the jungle’s remotes reach...
Trek to the magnificent Machu Picchu
Trek to the magnificent Machu Picchu
For many, a visit to the sprawling Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is the long‐anticipated highlight of their trip. This World Heritage Site is arguably the most important archaeological site in South America and has earnt a place ...
Visit the Uros people on their floating islands
Visit the Uros people on their floating islands
After travelling across the brilliant blue Lake Titicaca you’ll step ‘aboard’ the inhabited floating Uros islands and discover their secretive communities who have lived unchanged for centuries. These are a peculiar grouping...
Sail the highest lake in the world
Sail the highest lake in the world
The beautifully blue waters of Lake Titicaca are, quite literally, the stuff of legend. The Incas believed the creator god Viracocha rose from its waters to create humanity, the moon and the sun. Unsurprisingly, the idyllic island...
A selection of our favourite places to stay & journeys in Peru
Hotel B – Lima
Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado – Sacred Valley
Titilaka – Lake Titicaca, Puno
La Casona – Cusco
Cirqa – Arequipa
Belmond Monasterio – Cusco
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas Boutique Hotel – Cusco
Tambopata Research Centre – Amazon
A collection of journeys in Peru
Peru to Perfection
Peru Itinerary Inspiration | Authentic luxury all the way...
This supremely diverse Peru itinerary is a journey through spectacular landscapes, verdant ecosystems, fascinating cultures, ancient history and thriving cosmopolitan cities....Read More
Peru: Lares Adventure
Set Departure | Mountain Lodges Village Hike
This 5 or 7-day lodge-to-lodge Lares adventure explores of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and provides an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in the most-remote of mountain hamlets....Read More
Peru: Belmond Andean Explorer Luxury Train
Set Departure | Lake Titicaca Luxury train journey
Enjoy the mysticism offered by the beautiful Peruvian Andean landscape aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer luxury train. This spectacular 3-day rail journey traverses the highest plains of the Andes, travelling from Cusco to Arequipa....Read More
Peru & Ecuador: Amazon, Machu Picchu & Galápagos
Itinerary Inspiration | Peru & Ecuador
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Peru's Amazon jungle, an adventure amongst the Sacred Valley with the Lares journey, and viewing stunning wildlife and marine life in Ecuador's Galápagos. This three week journey is suitable for couples, friends and families with a range of activities to suit the style, pace, duration and length that you see fit....Read More
Peru’s Incan Empire
Itinerary Inspiration | Sacred Valley & Cusco
Peru is full of culture and landmarks to be explored. On this journey start off in the metropolis of Lima before heading to the Sacred Valley, visiting the Moray and Maras along with an adventure to bucket list Machu Picchu. Walk about the Pisco markets, people watch, admire the colours, traditions and cuisine of this part of Peru - perfect to combine with exploration elsewhere in Peru or in South America....Read More
Peru: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Set Departure | Hiking Lodge to Lodge
This 7 day lodge-to-lodge trek to Machu Picchu gives the opportunity to experience the essence of adventure with creature comforts and culminating with a visit to the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the modern world....Read More
Peru’s Amazon & Incas
Itinerary Inspiration | Jungle wilderness & heritage
Peru is a nation with a multitude of areas to explore. On this itinerary, explore colonial Lima and its world-class cuisine, the Amazon and its wildlife, flora and fauna, the Sacred Valley and its culture, people, traditions and landmarks including the iconic Machu Picchu. Finish up in Cusco, a place of cobble-stoned streets to people watch, meander about, explore its shops, markets and to get lost in its beauty....Read More
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