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.
Most Popular“Hands down the best day trip I did in Peru! Spectacular views and an amazing guide who made the experience even better. Highly recommend!”
A long, well-paced day from Arequipa to Colca Canyon for condors, alpacas and vicuñas, plus breakfast and a hearty Andean buffet lunch.
“Scenery was amazing. Our guide was terrific (Nelson).”
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.
“It’s must if you are in peru in lima or cusco , don’t skip it , totally worth it. Thanks to celicta and driver who I forgot his name for being accommodating.”
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.
“Interesting site and great guide. Be prepared for very bumpy ride but otherwise nice tour.”
Sunrise at Machu Picchu, a classic Wiñay Wayna hike, and a guided circuit—sleeping in Aguas Calientes with train scenery included.
“Richard and Walter were amazing. Walter literally transported us back to Inca times with his vivid storytelling. Richard ensured everyone complete the track with safety.”
Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco by train and bus, with hotel pickup, a guided circuit tour, and lunch in town.
“Knowledgeable guide. Spectacular views best I've seen in my life. The guide new exactly what vantage points to take us to. The pick up person provided an envelope with all our tickets and explained everything very well. The train ride was terrible. There was a strong odor of gas all the passengers in our car…”
Small-group Machu Picchu tour from Aguas Calientes with photo help, clear explanations, and a focused 2.5–3 hour walk in the citadel.
“Together with my wife, we had an amazing Machu Picchu experience thanks to Julio. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable, able to answer all our questions and provide information in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. Julio was also super friendly and funny, with a very positive attitude that was especially appreciated during the early-morning tour,…”
Half-day Cusco tour with expert-guided Inca ruins and Qorikancha, plus Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
“Amazing tour, was very helpful with education. Couldn’t have been better truly.”
4-day Sandoval Lake tour from Puerto Maldonado: monkey island, night caiman search, canopy walk, zip-line, kayaking. Small group $300.
“Great food, lovely team and guides. They taught us so much. Remember long sleeves and repellent.”
A private, native guide brings Machu Picchu’s history and top photo viewpoints to life, with easy pickup and flexible hike options.
“Our guide Roberto was great. He met us at our hotel and walked us through the citadel. He was very informative and showed us best views and helped with group pictures. We highly recommend Roberto. He knew the history well and was able to keep us informed of what we were seeing. We were also…”
Guaranteed Machu Picchu Circuit-2 entry with an English or Spanish guide for a 2.5-hour on-site walk, plus easy timing support.
“Amazing site, the guide was knowledgeable and proud of the history around Machu Pichu and the Incas. he tailored the tour to our needs and helped make this day memorable for us. A fantastic experience!”
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.
“Thank you very much to Julio for an unforgettable tour! We had a lot of time to get to know and admire the place, we learned a lot about the Inca culture and took very nice pictures.Auto-translated”
Belén Market and La Venecia Loretana boat ride in Iquitos with local guide Marlon Ashanga. Tastings, daily life, and real questions.
“If I could rate this experience an 20/10, I would. Marlon is an amazing/incredible tour guide, he literally handles everything for you, all you have to do is enjoy. His English is excellent, is very accommodating, and is very knowledgeable about the area. I was planning on going to Belen Market by myself and I’m…”
From the Inca heartland to the coast and the cloud forest, and every way to reach it.
