Iconic Machu Picchu, a dream that’s on the bucket list of most adventure travellers and with good reason! But there are also so many other amazing places to see in Peru including Cusco, Lima, Nazca Lines and Rainbow Mountain – book your trip today.
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Highlights
- Ballestas Islands
- Huacachina Oasis
- Chauchilla Cemetery
- Arequipa
- Condors at Colca Canyon
- Cuzco
- Inca Trail, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
- Lake Titicaca
- Floating Reed Islands
- Rainbow Mountain
- Amazon Rainforest
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So you want to discover the heart of Inca country? Book a small group adventure tour and head down the coast, dotted with oases towards Nazca – discover geometrical figures etched into stony desert. Admire the city of Arequipa, built from pearl-white volcanic rock and watch condors from the rim of world’s deepest canyon. Learn about Aymara and Quechua peoples, climbing higher still to Cuzco, a great spot to indulge in shopping and partying! Cross the Inca Trail’s mountain passes en route to fabled Machu Picchu, then it’s across the altiplano to La Paz’s folk shows and witches market.
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See Machu Picchu
Nestled amongst the clouds in the Andes, the archaeological site of Machu Picchu holds many secrets of the Inca Empire. The breathtaking ruins are the final reward for completing the Inca Trail, a 43 km trek through lush Peruvian scenery, passing remote villages, grazing llamas and varying terrain throughout. A challenge, yes, but the sense of achievement will stay with you forever.
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Best Time to Visit Peru
May through to September, which is Peru’s winter, is generally the best time to visit Peru. Temperatures are cooler but the area around Machu Picchu usually experiences less rain. July is therefore a popular time to head to this UNESCO World Heritage Site for the best chances of unspoilt views.