Peru – A Trekkers Paradise
Abundant in jaw-dropping landscapes and iconic sacred sights, Peru is a unique and beautiful country that’s celebrated for its ancient cultural heritage, delicious cuisine and breathtaking scenery.
Offering some of the best trekking in the world, and home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Peru makes the perfect destination for adventure and outdoor lovers, the hardest part will be choosing where to start!
Here at Made to Measure Travel, we are passionate about creating your bespoke adventure to Peru, tailoring your trip to your individual pace, likes and budget, contact us to find out more!
Explore the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, once a thriving Incan city, it’s a true testament to the Inca’s advanced engineering and architectural skills. A sacred space that has captured travellers for centuries, the site is home to temples and intricate carvings, the eye is really in the detail. Perched high in the Andes, the site offers panoramic views that are nothing short of breath-taking.
Known as one of the best destinations for trekking, Peru offers everything from unique and diverse natural beauty to mysterious archaeological sites and a vibrant local culture. Venture through sub-tropical jungles and high-altitude mountains and marvel at the amazingly diverse wildlife and some lesser-known ancient ruins.
Adventure to one of the most bio-diverse areas in the world in the Manu National Park in the Amazon jungle. An un-explored paradise, this stunning National Park needs to have a local guide, and you’ll be rewarded with indigenous people, more than 4000 animal species including jaguars resting in the trees and unbelievable natural beauty few travellers will get to experience.
Get your adrenaline pumping white water rafting down streams starting in the Andes and head through the Amazon, carving through jagged mountains and amazing canyons, it truly is exhilarating and spectacular!
Wildlife lovers head to the Paracas National Park for islands teeming with colonies of sea lions, penguins and seabirds with the islands’ caves providing shelter and the seas providing a bounty of food, the animals here are thriving!
Indulge in delicious cuisine in one of the food capitals of the world in Lima. Pair traditional dishes such as Ceviche – fresh fish cooked with lime with the traditional South American Pisco Sour. Choose to relax in the cosmopolitan atmosphere or pack your itinerary full of visits to historic plazas and churches, there is something here for every traveller.
Peru has so much to offer for adventure travellers and wildlife lovers. Contact us today to find out more!
Peru Highlights
- Adventure to one of the Seven Wonders of the World – Machu Picchu
- Indulge in delicious local cuisine in Lima
- Trek through stunning scenery, ancient sites and the Amazon jungle
- Admire the thriving wildlife in the Paracas National Park
- Experience the thrill of a white water rafting adventure from the Andes
Why not combine your adventure to Peru with a visit to Argentina? Or explore the stunning countries of Brazil or Chile for the ultimate South America adventure?
When to Go
May – December is the dry season perfect for trekking
Visa Requirements
No visa required
Language
Spanish however English is spoken in tourist areas
Travel Time
15hrs indirect flight