Adventure Tours in Peru

Peru’s array of ecosystems generate a plethora of adventure travel options throughout the country. Whether you prefer to spend time near water, mountains, desert, or forest, Peru has got you covered (in more than just bug spray and sunscreen).

Cusco and the Sacred Valley are some of the top places to travel in Peru for those seeking adventure. Cusco is more than just a mecca for vegetarians, hippies, backpackers, language-learners, and craft-lovers; it boasts hidden treasures (such as the Temple of the Moon, shhh) and hiking paths that lead all the way to Argentina. Not far away is Machu Picchu, one of the new seven Wonders of the World. Here as well are thousands of miles of ancient Inca trails to hike on, where you can go hopping between icy glaciers and tropical rain forests in a single day. Don’t forget about all of the other incredible, and less touristic, ruins around the Valle Sagrada, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, and Urubamba, too.

Peru’s capital city, Lima, is perches on the Pacific Ocean, making it an excellent destination for surf trips, paragliding, and skydiving, as well as a great jumping-off point to other destinations in the country. Visit Miraflores, a trendy neighborhood that boasts great ceviche, a typical seafood dish of the region, or check out Barranco for some traditionally-painted houses and street performances.

If you’re yearning for a remote destination surrounded by unique wildlife, check out Iquitos in the Amazon jungle. Motorcars outnumber any other type of vehicle here and riding in one can be an adventure in itself!

Top your adventure off in Puno by seeing the largest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca. Don’t forget to take a deep breath because it has a surface elevation of 3,812 metres (12,507 feet). If you feel that your dizziness and lightheaded feelings are caused by something other than the natural splendor in front of you, sip on some muña or coca tea, which is the locals’ magical cure for altitude sickness.