Peru Treks & Tours

Peru offers ancient Inca cities, dramatic Andean mountains and Amazon rainforest ecosystems, with the best regions to explore including Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, the Peruvian Andes, the Amazon Basin and the cities of Lima and Cusco.

Machu Picchu & the Inca Trail: The legendary Inca Trail leads through cloud forest and high mountain passes to the extraordinary ruins of Machu Picchu.

Sacred Valley of the Incas: Traditional villages, terraces and archaeological sites line the Urubamba River through the Sacred Valley, one of the cultural heartlands of the Inca civilisation.

Peruvian Andes: The Andes offer spectacular trekking through high mountain landscapes and remote communities across one of South America’s most dramatic mountain regions.

Amazon Basin Peru: Peru’s Amazon rainforest protects extraordinary biodiversity where travellers explore river systems, jungle trails and wildlife-rich ecosystems.

Lima & Cusco: Peru’s two great cities reveal the country’s cultural contrast, from Lima’s coastal capital and celebrated cuisine to Cusco’s cobblestone streets and remarkable Inca and colonial heritage.

Shop for colourful Peruvian handicrafts

The best time to travel to Peru for trekking and hiking is generally from late April to mid October, during the dry season when mountain views are often clear and high passes across the Andes are typically open. This period forms the main trekking season for classic routes such as the Inca Trail and other Andean treks.

Peru has a mountain-influenced climate where temperatures vary depending on altitude and season, typically ranging between 5°C and 25°C (41°F–77°F). Valleys can feel mild during the day while higher alpine regions remain cooler, particularly at night.

Outside the dry season, rainfall increases across the Andes and landscapes become lush and green. While some trekking routes can be wetter, travelling during these months can still offer rewarding experiences with vibrant scenery and fewer visitors in many regions.

Peru is -5 hours behind UTC/GMT

Peru is a country of great linguistic diversity. Spanish is the main official language, spoken by 84.1% of the population; Quechua is the second official language spoken by 13%; followed by the third official language of Aymara at 1.7%; then Ashaninka 0.3%; other native languages (including a large number of minor Amazonian languages) 0.7%; and Other 0.2%. Some English (and other European languages) is spoken in cities and major tourist areas, but attempts to speak basic Spanish will be well received.

Nuevo Sol (divided into céntimos/cents)

US dollars are easily changed.

Credit cards and ATM are available in most large cities and hotels, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Peru is 220 Volts, at 60 hertz. The most common pin types are A. (2 flat prong) or type C. (2 round prong).

A visa is exempt for passport holders from the following countries visiting Peru for short term tourism purposes:

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

For all other nationalities and longer stays please contact the relevant embassy.

If you are entering Peru from Bolivia, Ecuador, or any land border, please ensure you source a Peruvian entry stamp at the border. Take initiative at the immigration checkpoint, as they may not approach you. Failure to obtain an entry stamp requires applying for an exit or expulsion order at the Immigration Office in Lima. Without this order, air travel out of Peru is not allowed, and it may lead to a 10-year ban on re-entry. Please note however that passports will not receive immigration entry or exit stamps at any international airport in Peru. Instead, entry and exit from the country will be digitally recorded.

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Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.