Aqua dining in the Amazon, Peru
Aqua dining in the Amazon, Peru A family-owned Peruvian business has turned “best practice” tourism on its head in the Amazon region. Skillful vessel design gives travellers an insight into an ancient world of endless tributaries and dense rainforest. Two luxurious river cruisers and comfortable launch boats allow guests to experience sights such as pink dolphins, giant water lilies, sharp-toothed piranha and brilliant birds. Expert guides explain... Read More
Holiday to Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu has the most spectacular setting of any ruin in the world. This Lost City of the Incas is a place everyone must see at least once. Capping the end of the ridge is Huayna Picchu, a soaring peak that offers a challenging climb—and a bird’s-eye view of the complex as a reward. Once atop Huayna Picchu, linger for a view of the surrounding misty green-clad mountains and you’ll understand why the last Incas chose to hide there. Machu... Read More
Holiday in Lima, Peru
Modern skyscrapers stand beside pre-Incan pyramids The City of Kings, Lima, Peru, is a dynamic, vibrant city full of contrasts. Modern skyscrapers stand beside pre-Incan pyramids that cover entire city blocks. Formerly just a stopover en route to the tourist mecca of Cusco and the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, visitors to Lima are now spending more and more time soaking up the cosmopolitan atmosphere in Peru’s capital city, where fine museums... Read More
Holiday in Cusco, Peru
Cusco is the ancient capital of the Incas high in the Andes and about 600 km southeast of Lima. As the most-visited city in Peru, Cusco serves as the centre of the tourist trade, with more than a million visitors annually. Some of the most important sights in Cusco include ancient Inca ruins, such as the Tambomachay ritual bath, the Q’enqo (amphitheatre of sacrifices) and the fortresses of Pucara and Sacsayhuaman (its three ancient central towers—a... Read More
Inca Hiking Trek, Peru
Inca Hiking Trek, Peru This hiking tour offers an intimate introduction to Peru’s culture and geographic treasures. Trace the path of an ancient civilization, beginning in Cusco. Suggested Itinerary: Days 1-2: Cusco Meet in Cusco, which rests at 3,415m. Take a guided walk through the cobbled stairways of the historic city centre and view the remains of Coricancha, once the Inca empire’s grandest temple. Hike in the hills above Cusco to Tambomachay.... Read More
Inca Trail Trek, Peru
Inca Trail Trek, Peru In these high valleys beneath towering peaks and icefields, you will see traditional Quechuan highlanders tending herds of alpacas. Porters carry your gear, so you walk with just a daypack and your camera. We recommend that before setting off on any Andean Trek, you have 2 or 3 nights in Cuzco. This time at leisure will allow you to acclimatise to the high altitude and ultimately make your trek more enjoyable. Suggested Itinerary: Day... Read More
Glimpse of Peru Tour
Glimpse of Peru Tour This Peru tour, a perfect introduction to this destination, includes cocktails in a restored 16th C mansion, the sights of the colonial city of Cusco, the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, the market towns of the Sacred Valley and your choice of accommodation. One of the hotels on offer in Cusco is the Libertador Palacio del Inka Hotel Cusco that has an enviable position in the historical heart of the city. The hotel is decorated... Read More
