Peru Travel Insights
Lima, Cusco & Lares Trek to Machu Picchu - 6 Days
A shorter alternative to the Inca Trail, the Lares Trek offers an experience just as stunning. Despite the high altitudes, this trek follows a less rigorous route through local communities, making it ideal for those who are looking for something accessible, unique, and immersive.
Lares Lodge-to-Lodge Trek to Machu Picchu - 5 Days
The five-day Lares Trek takes you high up in the Andes, hiking during the day and overnighting in luxurious lodges along the way. Providing impressive views of snow-capped peaks and glacial lakes, it’s a relatively demanding hike that will test your fitness.
Lares Valley Trek & Short Inca Trail - 8 Days
Trek through the Lares Valley, where you'll pass between glacier-capped mountains where llamas and alpacas graze in the surrounding hills. You'll visit the town of Lares, a colourful traditional town in the heart of the valley. Combined with the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, this is a trek that combines two wonderful valleys & mountain ranges with very different ecologies & landscapes.
Best 10 Treks in Peru
Peru — a nation with abundant natural diversity, from coast, to mountains, to jungle — has long attracted lovers of the Great Outdoors. The Peruvian Andes, running like a backbone down the centre of the country, contain mesmerizing variations in landscape that make for some of the best trekking in the world. Cloud forests, 5000m+ cordilleras (mountain ranges), the world’s deepest canyon and the striking remains of ancient civilizations all await.
Salkantay Trek vs the Inca Trail: Which is Right for You?
Trekking to Machu Picchu is a dream for many travelers—but there's more than one way to get there. The classic Inca Trail lets trekkers walk in the steps of the Incas, while the more remote Salkantay route offers solitude and wildlife. Compare your options for getting to Peru's most famous place on foot, from distance and cost to overnight options.
Best Day Hikes in the Sacred Valley near Cusco
Peru is famous for the Inca Trail and other multi-day hikes, but if you are short on time, there are plenty of excellent day hikes throughout the Sacred Valley. These hikes are a great way to visit some of the rural communities and lesser-visited ruins throughout the Valley.
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Jimena Salazar
For me, traveling is about much more than just visiting places. It’s about opening new paths in your life—through the people you meet, the flavors you try, and the landscapes that take your breath...
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Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Peruvian food, culture, and history aren’t just things I love—they’re a part of who I am. As a proud Cusqueñian, I carry my roots with pride and love sharing my culture with others. I've lived...
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Io Gillhuber
Growing up in Germany, I was lucky to spend several vacations in different places in Europe. When I finished school, I started exploring the world on my own, and I couldn’t get enough of it....
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Anne Godoy
I fell in love with Peru's landscapes, culture, food, and people—not only because of what I learned in college but also because of what I had seen and lived my whole life. That passion and love...
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Trip Reviews for Peru
Amazing Peru Trip
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May 16 - May 22, 2026
Hi Krishna,
Thank you so much for your kind words 😊
I’m really happy to hear that you had such an amazing experience in Peru and that the proposal was such a special moment! It was a pleasure helping with some ideas and options along the way, and I’m so glad everything came together beautifully for you both.
I’ll also make sure to share your lovely message with Juan and William, they’ll be very happy to hear it as well.
Thank you again for trusting us with your trip, and I hope Peru welcomes you back someday.
Warmly,
Liz Karen
Great job!
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May 9 - May 18, 2026
Dear Carolyn
First of all, thank you so much for your kind review. We are very happy to hear that you felt our support throughout your journey. We understand that it is not always easy to adapt to the schedule and the constant activities, so we are really glad you were able to enjoy it and return home with beautiful memories.
I will make sure to share your kind words of gratitude with each of the guides, as they truly made this experience special with their knowledge, kindness, and assistance, especially with your husband.
I send you warm greetings from Lima, Peru.
Jimena
Our trip was magnificent! Our guides, Rony Ni...
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Apr 29 - May 17, 2026
Dear Ginny!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. It truly makes me happy to know that you had such a unique and unforgettable experience here in Peru.
It was a real pleasure to design this special journey for you and your travel group, and I sincerely hope you were able to enjoy many once-in-a-lifetime moments along the way.
Sending my warmest wishes from Cusco to all of you!
Io
