PERU
The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular guided tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
From Lima to Paracas and Huacachina in one day: boat wildlife at Ballestas, pisco tasting, and sunset dunes with optional buggy thrills.
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A long, well-paced day from Arequipa to Colca Canyon for condors, alpacas and vicuñas, plus breakfast and a hearty Andean buffet lunch.
Guided 2-hour walk in Trujillo: Plaza Mayor palaces, Pizarro sites, Muslim walls, castle and churches. Mobile ticket, great value.
“Visita muy amena y completa por parte de nuestra guía Ana. Nos hizo un recorrido por el casco histórico con multitud de comentarios.”
Early Lima day trip to Paracas and the Ballestas Islands plus Huacachina oasis for pisco tasting, buggy thrills, and sandboarding.
Half-day Lima tour that pairs Barranco’s Bridge of Sighs with guided Pachacamac ruins, Temple of the Sun ocean views, and a museum visit.
Sunrise at Machu Picchu, a classic Wiñay Wayna hike, and a guided circuit—sleeping in Aguas Calientes with train scenery included.
Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco by train and bus, with hotel pickup, a guided circuit tour, and lunch in town.
“Macchu Picchu was stunning! Guide was fun, informative, helpful and able to take reallly good photos”
Small-group Machu Picchu tour from Aguas Calientes with photo help, clear explanations, and a focused 2.5–3 hour walk in the citadel.
Half-day Cusco tour with expert-guided Inca ruins and Qorikancha, plus Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
A private, native guide brings Machu Picchu’s history and top photo viewpoints to life, with easy pickup and flexible hike options.
Guaranteed Machu Picchu Circuit-2 entry with an English or Spanish guide for a 2.5-hour on-site walk, plus easy timing support.
4-day Sandoval Lake tour from Puerto Maldonado: monkey island, night caiman search, canopy walk, zip-line, kayaking. Small group $300.
Guided sunset walk in Trujillo through medieval streets, with Santa María la Mayor entrance and small bites, great views for $11.61.
“No se me ocurre mejor forma de conocer y apreciar un conjunto monumental como el de Trujillo. Momentos mágicos en el atardecer.”
Private Machu Picchu guided walk with photo help, pickup in Aguas Calientes, and a full circuit tour in about 3–4 hours.
“Eric was our tour guide for the day and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the Inka Empire and Machu Picchu. He graciously waited several hours with us for the fog to clear to get the perfect picture at Machu Picchu. While at times we were pessimistic that the fog would clear, he…”
Belén Market and La Venecia Loretana boat ride in Iquitos with local guide Marlon Ashanga. Tastings, daily life, and real questions.
“Marlon was an excellent guide. He is from the area and knows the market inside and out. He speaks English well and took the time to explain the different fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, natural medicines and shamanic items. He also bought fruits for me to taste. The market was a chaotic warren but fascinating. I…”
From the Inca heartland to the coast and the cloud forest, and every way to reach it.
