Peru Holidays

Introduction to Peru

The cultural and geographical variety 'The Navel of the World' offers, fascinates every tourist, anthropologist, archaeologist and zoologist alike. The cities and temples of the Inka, the mysterious lost city of Machu Picchu, the remains of other highly advanced pre-Columbian civilisations, such as the Nazca, Paracas, Chimu, Moche, etc, each of them are testimonies of high technological wonders, that remain shrouded in mystery. Cities such as Cusco and Cajamarca and Paddington Bear's Lima, preserve the legacy of the Spanish Conquistadors, colonial churches and mansions covered with dazzling ornaments. The Peruvian Andes is home to the highland Indians, the Quechua and Aymara, who still speak their ancient tongue and preserve much of their traditional way of life. Many of the glacier-clad mountains have peaks over 6000 meters and are world famous among hikers and mountaineers. The high Andean valleys are home to many rare animals, such as Vicuna, Viscacha and naturally the Condor. Along its entire coastal strip, is a desert of bare rock and sand. Rivers from the Andes flow through this desert, creating small oases, that have supported many pre-Columbian civilisations. More than half of Peru lies in the verdant Amazon Basin, where exotic plants and animals amaze and intrigue the observant visitor. Much of it unexplored and untouched, it is a naturalist's paradise as well as a giant laboratory. These are just some of the many fascinating features of the most intriguing of all Andean countries: Peru!

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

As you may know the government issued a law regarding the Inca Trail circuit. The Total Capacity of the Circuit per day is a maximum of 500 people including passengers, guides, porters, coockers and other helpers and the National Institute of Culture is in charge of the reception and control of the bookings. The issuance of permits is on a first come first served basis and it is therefore of the utmost importance to book the Inca trail as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, especially if you would like to hike it during June to October.

Journeys and Adventures in Peru

Below a selection of some of the journeys we offer. Please remember this is only a selection and that we are specialised in tailor-made holidays. If you would like to do something or explore a region not featured, please ask as 99% of the time we can organise it for you.