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Discover a part of Lima that most travelers miss on a small-group walking tour. Begin in a shanty town to learn about the lives of the city's residents and gain a deeper understanding of the current economic and social landscape. Later, see significant landmarks such as the Plaza Mayor and the Cathedral of Lima. The tour includes lunch and a local guide who will enhance your understanding of Lima's past and present.

Feast your senses on Peru’s rich culinary culture on a full-day city tour and cookery class in Lima. Under the guidance an expert chef, create classic Peruvian dishes before sitting down to feast on the fruits of your labor. Then, embark on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, visiting key attractions like the San Francisco Monastery and the Archbishops Palace. Gain valuable insight into the intriguing history of Lima from your expert guide and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off on this enriching tour.

On this cultural immersion tour, you will delve deep into the world of real Andean mountain communities to learn about their customs, traditions, and beliefs — a unique experience from the heart of Peru. Our cultural immersion tours allow you to explore native Andean villages rich in tradition, history, and daily life. You'll have the opportunity to connect with local families, observe their inspiring and tireless work to preserve their culture, beliefs, and spiritual practices. Visit these communities and learn how they combat environmental pollution, advocate for better health and education, and work towards sustainable development — all while actively supporting their efforts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spend a full day experiencing the wonders of Machu Picchu with this tour that starts with a pickup from your hotel. Board a train to Aguas Calientes, where staff will be waiting for you, and travel to take a scenic bus ride up to Machu Picchu. As you enter the park, allow your guide will join you for a guided tour of the most important areas of this site.

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.

Experience one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, on this exciting 2-day adventure from Cusco. Get a private transfer to Ollantaytambo where you board the train to Aguas Calientes and enjoy free time to explore. On day 2, head to Machu Picchu where you enjoy an in-depth guided tour of the Inca citadel before climbing Huayna Picchu mountain, for unparalleled views of the area.

THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN or better known by the locals as: CERRO COLORADO CUSCO, located south of the city of Cusco - only in our region and one in Peru, shows us an impressive scenic beauty, is a geological formation through different minerals shows different nuances of colors in this mountain Also called Seven Colored Mountain, this area is little explored and little known. This trip will please all the most demanding tastes of nature on the part of visitors, having fond memories of unique views of High Mountain, where we can also appreciate the camelids in their natural habitat. The inhabitants of this area still maintain customs and traditions since ancient times. Make Rainbow Mountain a very cultural place to learn a lot and come home with very nice memories. Visiting Rainbow Mountain is really worth it and our company is proud to offer such natural beauty to visitors.

The hike up to Machu Picchu can take even an experienced hiker up to an hour. Bypass the hike with this Machu Picchu Tour by Train from Cusco. This round-trip tour first picks you up from your Cusco hotel to take you to the Ollantaytambo train station where you’ll hop on a train for Aguas Calientes. Then, ride a bus up to Machu Picchu, where you’ll go on a guided tour.

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.

Our tour guides will take you through the azure landscape called the mountain of 7 colors, we are a certified company that complies with all the protocols for this wonderful experience.

Visit the magical site of Machu Picchu from Cusco on a private day tour , enjoying the view of sacred Valley with a vistadome class train and show on board- CONTACT US FIRST TO MAKESURE THE AVAILABLE TICKETS FOR MACHU PICCHU

Take the road less traveled in Lima for a unique learning experience about some of the citizens of one of the largest cities in the world. After visiting a cemetery with more than one million interred, meet the employees of a nongovernmental organization fighting poverty and inequality in Peru. Spend the rest of your tour visiting one of Lima’s most impoverished neighborhoods and eating lunch with a local entrepreneur trying to make a difference in her community.

Explore the idyllic floating islands of Lake Titicaca on an exciting full-day tour from Puno. Visit Uros and Taquile to gain insight into the indigenous inhabitants of the unique islands; ride the gentle waters of the world’s highest lake on a boat; and enjoy an authentic experience of a culture untouched by mainland modernity. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this tour.

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.

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.

Spend the day learning to surf on the great Pacific Ocean. Head to the beach and learn the basics of surfing from the instructor and try your luck on the waves. The lesson includes all necessary equipment and is great for beginners and more experienced surfers. The tour also includes a full-day bike rental, so you can pedal around the streets and boardwalk of Lima.

This full-day guided Cusco excursion to Machu Picchu is the ideal way to experience Peru's must-see UNESCO site without missing its captivating history. With round-trip transportation from Cusco, this tour ensures a stress-free visit so you can focus on exploring. Once there, your guide will share insights into its fascinating past as you discover landmarks like the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacred Solar Clock, and the Circular Tower.

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!

No trip to Peru is complete without a visit to Machu Picchu. See the iconic Incan ruins from both on the ground and in the clouds on this guided small-group tour from Cusco. Explore the ruins before ascending Huayna Picchu with a notoriously hard-to-get ticket for views from above. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cusco and standard train tickets.

Explore one of the New7Wonders of the World at your own pace on a private tour of Machu Picchu from Cusco. You’ll travel in a private vehicle to Ollantaytambo, from which you’ll take the train to reduce the time of your journey and admire the scenery of the Inca landscapes. Plus, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site with your own guide means that you can stop for as many photos as you like.