Top Peru Unique Experiences

Get hands-on experience preparing some of Peru’s most iconic dishes and shopping at a local market during this Lima cooking class. First stop by the market to pick out fresh meat and produce, discovering the incredible diversity of ingredients in Peruvian cuisine. Then head to the kitchen choosing to prepare a choice of fish, chicken, beef or vegetarian dish like ‘Ceviche’ learning the necessary steps in fun, relaxed atmosphere. Your cooking excursion also includes round-trip hotel transport (for most areas of Lima), professional chef instructor, snacks and either lunch or dinner.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

See Lima like a local on this private sightseeing tour of the city's historic center. Visit top attractions such as Plaza de Armas and San Francisco Church in addition to less-frequented attractions such as Chinatown and the Central Market. End your tour with a more complete understanding of the link between Lima's past and present through the personalized attention only available on a private tour.

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 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.

Very early we will move from your hotel to the train station, to start our Machu Picchu 1 day trip. In Ollantaytambo we will board the train that passes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes. In Aguas Calientes we will have time to get all ready and then we can take the bus that will take us to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The trip takes 25 minutes, we will finally arrive at Machu Picchu where you will recharge your energies and also enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of the mountain where our guide will begin the guided tour so you can better know the history and architecture of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Visiting Machu Picchu: After the guided tour and the guided walk through Machu Picchu you will have time until 12:00 p.m. to freely walk Machu Picchu. In the afternoon we will board the train back where we will pick you up from the train station and drop off in regocijo square near to main square.

Prepare classic Peruvian dishes in an open-air kitchen with a private Urubamba cooking class that goes beyond recipes to explore local ingredients and Peruvian cooking techniques. You’ll visit the Urubamba market, then cook alongside a passionate chef, making dishes such as ceviche, 'papa a la huancaína', local potatoes smothered in spicy sauce, 'tacu tacu,' rice and roasted beans, and 'lomo saltado,' marinated sirloin with onions and peppers.

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.

This off-the-beaten-path Lima experience is fun, educational and very Peruvian. It is perfect for those that need a break from archeology and architecture but still want to learn more about Peruvian culture and its diversity. On this Lima tour and cultural exchange, we visit an urban community of the Shipibo-Konibo, an indigenous Amazonian people. The Shipibo are known in Peru for their very recognisable art and handicrafts. In particular the Shipibo textiles are very popular Peruvian handicrafts. During the tour, we learn more about Shipibo art, culture and traditions, and their interesting but often tragic history and current efforts to keep their culture alive. We’ll also share with our host family and will see and try out Shipibo techniques for ourselves. If you’re more of an observer, that’s perfectly fine as well!

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.

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.

Step into the heart of Andean culture with our immersive 2-day homestay experience. Join a local family in their traditional home near Lake Titicaca and become part of their daily life. Share stories, savor homemade Peruvian dishes, and participate in age-old customs. This authentic encounter offers a genuine connection to the region's heritage and provides a unique opportunity to create lasting memories with a local family

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having your own guide and end-to-end travel support as you travel to Machu Picchu for the day on this private tour from Cusco. Breathe easier as you’re escorted from your hotel to Aguas Calientes and onto Machu Picchu, where you’ll take a guided tour of the citadel and enjoy some free time to explore independently.

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.

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.

Few places in the world are as picturesque as Humantay Lagoon. Witness the stunning natural beauty of the Andes in all their glory during this full-day round trip hiking adventure from Cusco. Enjoy an early morning pickup from your hotel then catch a few extra zzz en route to Mollepata for breakfast and the start of your trek. Reach the glacier-fed alpine lake by midday then relax, enjoy a snack, and test the waters before heading back for a well-deserved lunch and return trip to Cusco.

Explore the mysteries of Peru’s stunning Nazca Lines, without the hassle of navigating transportation, with this full-day excursion rom Lima. Board your Cessna plane at Paracas for an aerial adventure above the UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you soar above these intriguing works of art, capture photos and listen as your guide explains the puzzling questions about their creation.

You will experience local flavor and views of the Itaya River at the Malecón Tarapacá and Belen Marketplace, the most important market from Iquitos where local food and traditional medicine are sold. Then travel to our unique Floating City where you will see an entire city built on the water and witness how the local residents live and work. Afterward you will see the Amazon River itself where the Rio Itaya meets the Amazon.