Tailor Made Holidays in Peru: Introduction

From the mighty Andes to the steamy Amazon and everything in between, Peru’s appeal to the visitor is manifold.

A fascinating history that spans thousands of years and countless civilizations from 2000BC to the bloody conquest by the Spanish in the 1500s has left the Peru of today with a myriad of fascinating ancient sites. These man-made wonders are set against a breathtaking backdrop of snow-capped mountains, sapphire lakes, terraced fields in all shades of green and gold, and forested emerald slopes that tumble down into the Amazon basin.

Whether your interest lies in ancient ruins, trekking, wildlife, discovering the joys of the welcoming and colourful Peruvian culture or all of the above, Peru is a place that will delight each step of your journey.

Selected Highlights

Our specialists have travelled the length and breadth of the country to research the best places to stay and things to do. Here they list a few of their favourite “unmissables”. Click here for more highlights

Explore Lake Titicaca and the Uros islands

The highest navigable lake in the world, most people have heard of Lake Titicaca in a geography lesson at some point. The lake itself is vast and...  [more]

Explore Machu Picchu

Whilst Machu Picchu is obviously going to come in as highlight number one for Peru, it really is a fascinating site and a memory that will stay with...  [more]

See the famous Andean condors in the Colca Valley

A traditional farming area, where you will find extensive terraces and colourful locals, the Colca Valley is also the best place in Peru to see the...  [more]