Top Peru Hiking Tours - page 4

Discover this unique and off-the-beaten-path tour that many are still unaware exists. A Private tour or 6 Small Group Avoiding the crowds and being one of the only hikers on the path exploring the beautiful landscape! This is the perfect alternative to the Classic Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). Why Visit South America? -This tour is a private or 6 small group adventure. -We connect with the communities. -Enjoy local gastronomy! Peruvian Buffet lunch.

The Colca Canyon (Cañón del Colca) is an adventure travel highlight of Peru with natural beauty, a ring of volcanoes, and natural hot springs. On this 2-day tour from the city of Arequipa you'll explore the culture and the trails of the so-called Grand Canyon of Peru. Stops during the journey to the Colca Canyon include canyon villages and the Condor Crossing (Cruz del Condor) viewpoint where massive Andean condors can be seen. The next day, tackle the challenging trek to the bottom of the canyon and back up again.

Travel just a short ways south of Lima to access the large complex of ruins, temples, and pyramids at the Pachacamac Archaeological Site on this half-day tour. This trip also includes a brief tour of important sites in the city of Lima and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Taste your way through historic Lima on an evening food tour that combines local landmarks with a series of food and drink tastings. Since Lima draws foods and traditions from all around the country, you’ll have the chance to try a wide range of treats, with a local guide to help find the very best versions among the overwhelming options in the city center.

Exploring Cusco’s most important ruins and historic landmarks on your own can be confusing, with sites spread out and little context to explain what you’re seeing—but this small-group, guided tour makes it simple. Travel between key archaeological locations—including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and the Temple of the Sun—and the historic center with a guide who brings the temples and colonial architecture to life. As you explore, learn about the history behind each site instead of simply passing by.

Get a comprehensive tour of the main Incan sites around Cusco on this half-day excursion. Visit all the highlights and landmarks, including Tambomachay, Puccpucara, Quenqo, Sacsayuaman, and Koricancha. Hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco available; travel via air-conditioned coach.

Moray archaeological park and the Maras salt mines rank among the top attractions outside Cusco, with a history dating back to the days of the Incas. On this tour, hit the gas and zoom through the Peruvian countryside, and explore both sites in one day—with safety kit plus pickup and drop-off at your Cusco accommodation included. With your guide to lead the way, enjoy outdoor adventure in Peru and learn how the Incas worked the land.

Journey back in time and discover the history of Cusco, the former capital of the Incan Empire. This small-group tour takes you from the Plaza, which the Incas believed to be the center of the world, to four archaeological sites on the outskirts of Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.

Uncover the fascinating architecture and culture of the ancient Incas during this full-day tour covering the highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley from Cusco. Check out the market in Pisac, stopping on Sundays to observe its famous mass. Then visit the Inca settlement at Ollantaytambo and explore the ruins of its fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysterious structure composed of giant 12-foot (3.5-m) stones. Choose between private or shared options with or without admission tickets.

Take away some of the hassle of traveling, with this private airport transfer service. By booking your transfer service in advance, you can relax and focus on your holiday. Avoid long taxi queues or navigating busy public transport. Enjoy being met at the airport by your own private chauffeur and receive door-to-door service to your hotel accommodation.

Experience the ‘hidden world’ of the Andes during this adventurous full-day trek to Peru’s Rainbow Mountain with a small group. Travel past picturesque mountain villages, herds of llamas and alpacas, and the sky-high Ausangate Mountain, eventually arriving at these colorful, multi-hued, mountains. Breakfast, Lunch, bottled water, and all entrance fees are included.

If you’re visiting Cusco for the first time, save yourself days of organization on a 6-day tour covering the city and its must-see sights. You won’t need to worry about arranging tours and transfers to top attractions such as Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and Humantay Lake—your guide handles everything, including 3-star accommodation each night and hotel pickup.

Don't let confusing public transit, overpriced taxis, or lack of time keep you from exploring the wonders of Lima. This Lima city tour is specifically designed for passengers disembarking at the Port of Callao and includes a private van and professional guide to help you see the city's highlights, from its UNESCO-listed center to its famous cafes.

The UNESCO-listed archeological site of Caral, first inhabited between 2600 BCE and 2000 BCE, is among Peru's most impressive ruins. Getting there, however, can be tricky. This small-group tour tour from Lima promises a hassle-free experience. You'll get picked up from your accommodation and taken directly to Caral where your guide will offer insights into its ancient civilization.

Explore Lima’s top highlights during this 4.5-hour introduction to the Peruvian capital’s wealth of historic landmarks. Tour the pre-Incan archaeological site at Huaca Huallamarca and explore the history of Lima’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed downtown. You’ll also check out the wealth of pre-Columbian art at Larco Museum, watch the changing of the guard at the Government Palace and visit the historic Convento de Santo Domingo. Your Lima highlights tour also includes round-trip hotel transport by minivan, a driver-guide, all entrance fees and bottled water.

Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure that combines white-water rafting with zip-lining and satisfies your need for speed. Depart Cusco for Oropesa, where you can ease your butterflies with a bite of the town's iconic bread before hitting the Vilcanota River. Tackle Class III and IV rapids and battle intense waves as you make your way downstream, enjoying the remarkable scenery of the surrounding Andes as you go. Afterward, soar through the sky on an exhilarating zip ride.

Discover the wealth of history and fascinating modern-day culture of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire, during this 3-hour walking tour with a private guide. Get off the tour bus and out into the streets of this amazing Inca city, following your guide on foot through the city’s main square and past its imposing cathedral. You’ll also check out the impressive ruins of the Incas’ Qorikancha temple and do some shopping for produce and handicrafts at San Pedro Market. This private walking tour also covers all site entrance fees.

The Ballestas Islands, located off the southern coast of Peru, are known for their range of diverse wildlife and surrounding beauty. See the best of the islands and the adjacent Paracas National Reserve on this private full-day tour from Lima, featuring informative commentary from your guide and including all meals and transportation.

Paracas is a favored weekend getaway for Limeños but even if you have only a day to spare, you can enjoy its highlights on this guided tour from Lima. You'll sail to the Ballestas Islands to see marine wildlife including penguins and sea lions; go sand boarding on the dunes of Huacachina, and enjoy some wine and Pisco-tasting at a local vineyard.

The guide will be exclusively for you or your group, the tour is along the circuit indicated on your ticket. The guide is patient with those who like photos and kind with information.

Get ready to spot all sorts of Amazonian wildlife on this three-day private tour in the Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve. You’ll be able to swim with dolphins, hike, canoe, and try more activities. You’ll be staying at the Curassow Amazon Lodge, so you’ll have a comfy place to lay your head each evening, and some deliciously prepared meals.

Golden shadow, a very light hike. Enter the very heart of the Paracas National Reserve and experience the beauty of the cliffs, the mystique and the energy of the Lord of the Golden Mountain (Kori-Apu), let your emotions be flooded with harmony and your eyes be delighted with the most beautiful sunset on the planet where even the shadows … will look golden. “

For those who can’t commit to the traditional 4-day Inca Trail, this 2-day excursion is the perfect solution. Join a small group and trek along a prominent portion of the trail, stopping at Chachabamba and Winay Wayna along the way. Stay overnight at the base of Machu Picchu and on the next day, take a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, before taking the train back to Cusco.

The rainbow mountain tour does immerse you in the Andes wildlife within an extraordinary landscape.  On rainbow tour, you will see arenaceous rock mountains, within the Vilcanota Andean range which is also well known for its concentration of snow peaks. The rainbow mountain hike,  is one of the best attractions on this kind that you will see in Peru because it give you an idea of the glaciers that were around millenia ago.  Hiking through an unknown and wild territory, snow-capped peaks, herds of alpaca, until you arrive to your top of the rainbow mountain destination.