Peru Trips Hotels Tours Travel Information

Looking for a new, exciting and affordable destination? Welcome to Peru, the archaeological, cultural and ecological jewel of Latin America. From the Inca splendor of Machu Picchu, to the verdant jungle waterways of the majestic Amazon River, to the rich artistic expressions of its people -- Peru has something for everyone.

1. Peru General Information Because of its geographic position and its tropical location, the presence of the Andes and both the Humboldt and El Niño currents, Peru is the earth’s most ecologically diverse country. Eighty-four of the one hundred and four ecosystems in the world, and twenty-eight of the thirty-two climates on the planet can be found here. Additionally, it is one of the world’s leading countries in terms of variety of species and habitats.     2. Essential Peru Program (6 days) Tour the heart and soul of one of the most fascinating South America civilizations: the Incas. Travel from the coastal city of Lima across to the soaring Andean mountains to Machu Picchu and Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire and on to the vast altiplano with its unique island tribes on Lake Titicaca.     3. Peru Classic Program (6 days) Take an adventure into the richness of Peru . This itinerary is for travelers who wish to experiment the cultural, archaeological and ecological diversity of the country. The program includes sites such as Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes and the Lost City of the Incas.     4. Specialized Peru Trekking program (8 days) An special journey for trekkers who would like to re trace the steps of the Incas and share their sense of adventure. Enjoy outstanding sightseeing and landscaping through the different trail roads built for communication and trade during the Inca Empire, many of which are still in use today...     5. Special Northern Peru Program (3 days) Visit Peruvian pyramids currently in research, walk through the largest mud city in the world, stay at a surfers´ paradise and house of the longest wave in planet, all within one same area     6. Arequipa Classic City Tour This is a leisurely full day private tour that highlights the most impressive and interesting sights of Arequipa. This beautiful city is practically completly built out of sillar, a kind of white volcanic stone, hence the nickname, “The White City”.     7. Cusco Classic City Tour Cusco is believed to be over 3000 old and to be considered as the oldest existing city of America. Its cultural and geographical diversity has endured different periods throughout the centuries that have turned it into a historical research center and the most important tourist epicenter of the country.     8. Inca Trail (2 Days) This adventure will take you on one of the nicest parts of the Inca Trail entering Machu Picchu by way of "The Gate of the Sun" at sunset, the way the ancient Incas did. This is a great alternative for people who do not have the time to do the classic 4 day route.     9. Titicaca Lake Tour (2 days) Lake Titicaca is a very sacred place when it comes to Inca religion and mythology. It was in this area that the first Inca king, Manco Capac, was conceived by the sun god, Inti. Manco would create the kingdom of Cusco, thus establishing the Inca Empire.     10. Lima Classic City Tour This is a leisurely half day private tour that highlights the most impressive and interesting spots in the “City of Kings”. It provides an ideal combination of pre-Columbian, colonial and modern era culture that allows the visitor to become familiar with Lima's complete history.     11. Lima Full Day Culinary Tour This is a full day culinary tour that will expose you to the amazing gastronomy of Peru. Once relatively unknown on the global gastronomic scene, Peruvian cuisine has emerged as one of the top food choices.     12. Nazca and Paracas Tour (3 days) Nazca is a unique place due to the mysteries of its astonishing lines and figures, drawn with spectacular perfection. The beauty and magnitude of the lines must be observed from the air.     13. The best of Peru, small group departures 11 nights This comprehensive 12 day itinerary will expose you to the best destinations that southern Peru has to offer. Guaranteed departures through Dec. 2010, Price $1,630 per person in double room, see details. Price from: 1,630.00 USD /