Top Peru Nature Walks in 2026

Swap the crowds of Peru's famed Vinicunca ("Rainbow Mountain") for the serenity of the similarly multi-colored but far less-trafficked mountain of Palccoyo. In a small group, walk with alpacas on a short and easy hike up the mountain for incredible views of the surrounding Andean mountains. Hassle-free pickup from your Cusco hotel is included.

Discover two of Lima’s most popular and picturesque attractions on an exciting evening tour of the city. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, be transported back to pre-Colombian cultures with the ancient artifacts of the Larco Museum (Museo Larco), and then awaken your senses with a spectacular light and sound show in Lima’s Parque de la Reserva (Park of the Reserve).  Stop off to sample local delicacies and a refreshing pisco sour during your exciting excursion into the night.

Explore the amazing ecosystems of Peru’s Ballestas Islands during this 15-hour small group day trip from Lima. Scout for sea lions, tiny penguins, and a range of bird life during a visit to the Ballestas. Then head to the isolated Huacachina Oasis, located in the middle of the dessert surrounded by palm trees. Admire the sund dunes and have fun on a buggy or sandboarding!

Exploring Machu Picchu is far more rewarding in the company of a guide who can reveal the history and secrets of the ancient, UNESCO-listed citadel. This experience takes you to the top attractions inside Machu Picchu and helps you understand the history and significance of the ancient temples, terraced hills, and sacrificial sites. The guide will also take you to the spots to capture photographs and meet the resident llamas.

Experience one of Lima’s most magnificent museums by night during an evening experience of the Larco Museum with dinner. After the daytime crowds have departed, explore extensive collections of pre-Colombian artifacts with a guide who takes you beyond the info panels. Then, sit down to a gourmet dinner inspired by Peru's regional specialties. Sip sweet pisco sours overlooking the museum’s beautiful gardens.

Maximize your vacation time in Cusco on a half-day group tour. The adventure starts in the Sacred Valley city of Maras, followed by the nearby Maras Salt Mines. Next, have your camera ready for the experimental agricultural terraces in Moray. In Chinchero, check out the royal hacienda of an Inca ruler and explore the artisan market. Round-trip transportation enables you to complete this full itinerary and still get back to Cusco by lunchtime.

If you’ve only got one day to experience the ancient wonders of the Sacred Valley in Cusco, opt for a tour that helps you cover more sights in less time. You’ll travel between four archeological sites and two traditional Inca markets in air-conditioned comfort, with hotel pickup included, leaving you free to soak up the spectacular mountain scenery along the way.

Set out on a 4-hour tour from Chiclayo to explore the world of the ancient Sicán people, a Peruvian civilization that flourished from 750 to 1300 AD. Visit Batan Grande, an old sugar plantation and known archeological site where archaeologists discovered an important Sicán tomb in 1992. Take a guided stroll among the area's dozens of Sicán-built ancient pyramids. then head off to the Sicán National Museum in the town of Ferreñafe for a 1.5-hour guided tour. Here you'll see artifacts recovered from the 1992 excavation, including feathered funeral masks.

Experience a sound and light extravaganza to remember on this fountains tour with dinner and a show in Lima. Following pickup at your accommodation in downtown Lima, Miraflores, or San Isidro, transfer to the Magic Water Circuit—where enormous jets of water explode into the skies to music and lights. You’ll also have time for a delicious dinner inside a historic 100-year-old house museum.

Experience the technicolor wonders of Peru’s Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) on a full-day tour from Cusco that offers deeper insight into local Incan culture. Don't worry about navigating the hike to the viewpoint or getting lost as your guide leads the way and offers fresh perspective of the landscapes and their significance.

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.

Discover all that Lima has to offer, both modern and historic, during this 9-hour exploration of the top sites in the Peruvian capital in this small-group tour. Visit the pre-Incan archaeological site at Pachacamac, then head to Pantanos de Villa, a one-time family home that’s been converted into an eatery, for lunch and to learn how to make a Pisco Sour. In the afternoon, continue to Lima’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed downtown for a walking tour, see the historic neighborhood of Chorillos and admire the visual spectacle of the Magic Water Circuit park. This full-day Lima tour also includes a driver-guide, round-trip hotel transport, entrance fees and bottled water.

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.

Start early on this day trip to Humantay Lake from Cusco, where your guide will take care of all of the logistics for you so you don’t have to worry about any of them. Breakfast and lunch are provided, too. You’ll trek about 4.3mi (7k) in the Andes and have amazing views over the Apurimac River and Humantay Lake, while learning all about Inca history.

Experience the top landmarks of Lima, all illuminated at night, during this 3-hour excursion led by a private guide. Travel by private vehicle on a nighttime exploration of the Peruvian capital, including stops to explore the many architectural gems in the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center, a visit to the top of San Cristobal Mountain for gorgeous panoramic city views and chance to walk among the many fountains of Lima's Reserve Park. Your nighttime private excursion also includes entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Get the lay of the land in Lima thanks to this 4-hour private shore excursion sightseeing tour. Explore some of the city’s best-known landmarks including the Miraflores neighborhood, Huaca Pucllana, Government Palace, Plaza de Armas, San Francisco Convent, and much more.

Explore Machu Picchu in the company of your own private guide who will give you their undivided attention and answer all of your questions. Your guide will take you to the most-important landmarks inside the UNESCO World Heritage site and explain the history and significance of the ancient temples, terraced hills, and sacrificial sites. They will also make sure you get the best photos and meet the resident llamas.

Admire the rainbow-colored hues of Peru’s mountains without having to trek for hours on a hiking trip to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain, a less strenuous alternative to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. In a small group limited to only 13 other travelers, you’ll be able to walk at a pace that suits your party, and delve deeper into local culture, history, and nature than you would alone.

Discover the extraordinary birdlife that resides in the wetlands just outside of Cusco. This small-group birdwatching tour takes you to the Huacarpay Wetlands in search of hummingbirds, herons, tanagers, and Peruvian endemic birds such as the rusty-fronted canastero and bearded mountaineer. Includes round-trip transfers from your Cusco hotel.

Get to know the city of Lima, Peru and some of the best nearby attractions during this well-rounded 2-day tour. Explore neighborhoods, cathedrals, markets, and food in the capital. Near the city, visit the Pachacamac archaeological site for a glimpse of Incan culture. Look for flamingos in the Paracas National Reserve and take a boat tour around Ballestas Islands, which some call a mini-Galapagos, to spot sea lions and penguins.

It is known in both ways "Rainbow Mountain " or "Montaña de 7 colores Vinicunca", the original name comes from two Quechua voices "Wini rumi" Black stone "Kunka" neck; Black stone due to the black stones that abound in the area, and neck by the narrow hill that resembles a neck. The study by the Office of Cultural Landscape and Muñoz details how each strip is composed according to its color: Pink: Combination of red clays, mudstones (muds) and sands. White: sandstone (quartz sand) and limestone. Purple or lavender: marl (mixture of clay and calcium carbonate) and silicates. Red: argillites and clays. Green: clays rich in ferro magnesium (a mixture of iron and magnesium) and copper oxide. Yellowish brown, mustard or golden brown: limonites, calcareous sandstones rich in sulfide minerals (combined with sulfur).

This full-day tour to Paracas from Lima lets you get out of the city and explore one of Peru's natural wonders. Look out for animals like penguins, sea lions, and dolphins in their natural environment, shred dunes on a sandboard, and enjoy a delicious lunch (own expense) paired with wine and pisco. Your tour includes hassle-free round-trip transport from your hotel or the port.

There are many ways to see Peru; however, if you’re a more active traveler, try booking this Salkantay Trek, Machu Picchu, and Humantay Lake 5-Day Experience instead of a tour by train. You’ll trek your way to Salkantay, Humantay Lake, and Machu Picchu over five days with stops along the way. Hotel pickup in Cusco, three nights of camping, and one night in a hostel in Aguas Calientes are included.

Uncover the natural splendor of the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest on a 3-day tour of the Tambopata National Reserve from Puerto Maldonado. Hike exciting natural trails alongside a knowledgeable guide, discovering diverse wildlife as you wander; sail over the secluded and serene Lake Sandoval in search of swooping birds; and ascend to the dense treetops on the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway tour, observing the canopy for languid three-toed sloths. Discover nocturnal wildlife on a twilight tour and enjoy the convenience of all-inclusive accommodation, food, and transportation on this spectacular small-group tour.