Lima

Peruvian travel begins and ends in the vibrant capital, Lima, where we're introduced to the country's architecture, museums, and the best food in South America.   

Elaborate balconies in a central
square in Lima

Paracas
Staying in Huacachina

We tour the Pacific coast and visit an important marine conservation center and regional museum. 

People in the sea grotto in Paracas

We'll jetty to Isla Ballestas to meet sea lions, dolphins, penguins and many other seabirds. 

Sea Lion relaxing on the red rocks of Ballestas Islands in Peru near Pisco, south of the Galapagos Islands.

Next we'll enjoy Peru's wine capital, sand dunes, and a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines.

The Peruvian Amazon is home to a rich variety of animal and plant species, including this squirrel monkey.

Cloister of the Santa Catalina
Monastery in Arequipa

Cañón del Colca
Staying in Arequipa

In Arequipa we'll explore a beautiful monastery with a fascinating story and one of the deepest canyons in the world. 

Peruvian fisherman at Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca
Staying on Isla Esteves

At magical Lake Titicaca we'll stay on a private island and visit the neighboring island of Taquile where weaving is a way of life. 

Woman overlooking llama and the beautiful ruins of Machu Picchu

The Sacred Valley and the Lost City of the Inca
Staying in Cuzco

For the highlight of our journey, we'll make our way to Cuzco and Machu Picchu.

Amazon Jungle Tour

The source of the Amazon is Peru's Andes mountains, near Iquitos.  The Amazon river system drains one third of South America.

It is home to more species of freshwater fish than any other part of the world and 540 bird species.  Over 3000 plant species have been discovered in just one square mile of the Amazon rainforest. 

Oct-Nov is the best time to visit.  During your jungle adventure you will explore river life, the rainforest canopy, and the unique eco-systems in between ... with the best jungle guide in Peru.