Top Peru Unique Experiences

Experience local flavor at the Belen Marketplace then travel to our unique Floating City on the water.

Take this chocolate-lovers workshop and learn how to make your very own chocolate from start to finish. Learn about the chocolate-making process with this hands-on experience beginning with the cocoa tree and finishing with your very own chocolate creations. Discover the history of cocoa in Peru and learn why it is one of the top chocolate producers in the world.

Taste the delicious diversity of Peru’s thriving cacao industry during this 2-hour chocolate-making workshop at Lima’s ChocoMuseo. Learn about every step of the chocolate-making process, including roasting the beans, removing the husk, grinding the nibs and refining the paste in a ‘melangeur.’ You’ll then get to create your very own chocolate with your choice of ingredients, leaving with a delicious handmade dessert. This chocolate-making workshop includes all necessary ingredients, a chocolate drink tasting and a handmade chocolate souvenir.

Discover a different side of Cusco on this guided horseback ride into the surrounding countryside, where Inca history meets dramatic Andean scenery. Ride along quiet trails to reach lesser-known archaeological sites, including Chuspiyoc, the Temple of the Moon, and the mysterious X Zone (Lanlacuyoc). Along the way, your guide shares insight into the beliefs and daily life of the ancient civilization that once thrived here.

See a totally different side of Lima away from the usual tourist highlights during this visit to one of the city’s shantytowns. During your exploration, visit a local kindergarten, offering a chance to challenge the prevailing myths about poverty and the people it impacts. Best of all, a portion of your trip purchase goes to helping the community and its residents. Your tour includes round-trip hotel transport from Barranco, Miraflores, and San Isidro.

Try your skills at surfing in Lima, an increasingly popular spot for water sports. Receive a lesson from expert instructors, divided into three parts: stretching; learning basics such as popping up, paddling and balance; and heading into the waves to practice what you've learned. This small-group excursion includes equipment like wetsuits, wax, and surfboards.

The experience is about authentic cultural immersion and meaningful engagement with the place you visit, its people, cuisine, history, culture, heritage, lifestyle, and customs. You'll be surrounded by amazing Andean sights and viewpoints, and be able to visit uncrowded archeological sites and cave paintings. This is a great experience for adventure seekers, trekkers, cultural immersion travelers, and exceptional and off-the-beaten path trips.

Rather than simply feasting your way around Lima, learn to make classic dishes such as ceviche so you can recreate them at home. This market tour and cooking class helps you take a deeper dive into local culinary traditions than you would alone, and comes with a pisco sour (Peru’s national cocktail).

Learn to make traditional Peruvian dishes during this 2-hour cooking class in Urubamba. Head to a local B&B just a 90-minute drive from Cusco and whip up some of the country’s most delicious dishes like ceviches, tacu-tacu, lomo saltado, a chifa, and more. Get tips and tricks from your host on how to recreate the dishes at home and enjoy the fruits of your labor with an ice cold drink.

Witness one of the Amazon rainforest’s most spectacular natural displays during a 2-day tour that reveals the vibrant clay lick of macaws—when the bright birds gather to eat clay from a riverside face. Admire Tambopata National Reserve from land and water on boat rides and hikes, and heighten your chances of spotting rare flora and fauna as you explore with your guide.

Make your very own chocolate bar during a 2-hour workshop in the Sacred Valley. Head to the ChocoMuseo in Ollantaytambo and get a hands-on chocolate making experience from bean to bar. Learn about the history of cocoa in Peru and why the country is famous for its delicious chocolates. Prepare a number of different chocolate treats during the workshop and take home the fruits of your labor.

Maximize your sightseeing time in Peru with this convenient day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco. After a hotel pickup, travel through the Sacred Valley and rugged mountain terrain by bus and train before ascending by bus to the iconic Inca citadel. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of the site’s most important landmarks, to learn more about Peru’s ancient cultures. Ideal for travelers short on time in the country.

Discover one of the New7Wonders of the World during this group excursion from Cusco to Machu Picchu, without the hassle of planning logistics. Experience the beauty of the Sacred Valley as you make your way by bus and train to the ancient Inca citadel. Once you arrive, take a guided tour of the “Lost City of the Incas” and enjoy free time to explore on your own before heading back to Cusco.

Discover the Rainbow Mountains of Palccoyo, a more accessible alternative to the famous Vinicunca (Seven Colors Mountain). Spread across more than 9,000 hectares, the landscape dazzles with natural rainbow like hues, creating a vibrant and mystical atmosphere. This tour not only lets you admire this unique geological wonder but also includes visits to other breathtaking sites nearby, making it a complete and unforgettable day trip from Cusco. Perfect for travelers seeking stunning scenery, photography opportunities, and a memorable adventure without the long trek or extreme altitude challenges of Vinicunca.

Mt. Vinicunca—or Rainbow Mountain—sits high in the Peruvian Andes, with rich mineral deposits lighting the rocky landscape in color. On this tour, delive into the rugged countryside and reach the remote peak on horseback with your guide to lead the way. With entry fees and round-trip travel from your Cusco hotel included, admire panoramic views over the colorful scenery and experience the Peruvian wilderness the natural way.

Taste the delicious diversity of Peru’s thriving cacao industry during this 45-minute chocolate-making workshop at Lima’s ChocoMuseo. Learn about the chocolate-making process before create your very own dark or milk chocolate with your choice of 15 different ingredients. You’ll leave the session with your very own delicious handmade dessert. This chocolate-making workshop includes all necessary ingredients and a handmade chocolate souvenir.

Prepare two classic Peruvian menu items—a Pisco sour and ceviche—at a Peruvian cooking class in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima. You’ll learn the secrets behind balancing the simple ingredients of a Pisco sour and achieving ceviche’s super-fresh flavor; it’s a fun, hands-on activity that you can recreate in your home kitchen.

Don’t let limited time in Cusco stop you visiting one of the New7Wonders of the World. Save yourself hours of transit time on a day trip to Machu Picchu that includes round-trip transfers by Vistadome train, which is equipped with panoramic windows to ensure the best views of the Andes mountain range.

Explore Quechua culture and society through its ancient wool-weaving traditions on this tour from Ollantaytambo. With round-trip travel from Ollantaytambo included, visit a Quechuan village and meet the locals with your guide. Savor a delicious home-cooked lunch in the Andean countryside, and gain insight into indigenous weaving techniques dating back to pre-Inca days. Learn how alpaca or sheep wool is hand spun into yarn, and give it a try yourself.

Get off the tourist trail and see a different side of Lima during this 7-hour exploration of the city’s lesser-known sights and working-class neighborhoods. Experience life as Lima fisherman during a 20-minute boat ride before heading to the Morro Solar viewpoint and visiting the second-largest cemetery in the world. Spend your afternoon with an upbeat, positive interaction with the city’s poorest residents in one of Lima’s hillside slums. You’ll learn about daily life in this harsh environment and hear about efforts by a local NGO to improve conditions.

Discover the local traditions of Peru as you explore the countryside of Arequipa on this private half-day tour. With a dedicated guide, visit the local market to learn about Peruvian gastronomy, enjoy scenic views, see a rock quarry where statues are made, and sample typical dishes in the Carmen Alto neighborhood; note that lunch is not included.

Add a touch of luxury to your Machu Picchu excursion on this premium tour, which transports you to the UNESCO-listed world wonder on the Belmond Hiram Bingham train—renowned for its 1920s Pullman carriages and comfortable seats. You’ll enjoy the journey just as much as the destination as you sail past the stunning scenery of the Sacred Valley, sip cocktails, and listen to live music onboard.

Lima has been dubbed one of the world’s best cities for food and this small-group cooking experience in Miraflores guides you through some of Peru’s best dishes. Follow along with your instructor and create a delicious meal with fresh, Peruvian dishes. Learn background information on your creations and then tuck into a 4-course meal with your group and instructor.