Motivations to travel in Peru

Mountains

The Andes mountain range runs through Peru from north to south. The highest point is the Huascarán with a height of 6768 m. The diverse altitudes with very different climatic conditions result in an unusual variety of fascinating landscapes.

Travel programs:


	PTW-PER001 Experience Peru 12 days / 11 nights Round trip: Lima, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Lima.

	PTW-PER002 Experience Peru + Cloud Forest of Manu 15 days / 14 nights Round trip: Lima, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Manu mountain forest, Lima.

	PTW-PER003 Experience Peru + Tambopata Rainforest 16 days / 15 nights Round trip: Lima, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Tambopata jungle, Lima.

	PTW-PER004 Experience Peru + Paracas and Nasca 15 days / 14 nights Round trip: Lima, Paracas, Nasca, Nasca lines, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Lima.

	PTW-PER005 Peru in a few days 7 days / 6 nights Round trip: Lima, Pachacamac, Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Lima.

	PTW-PER006 Northern Peru 13 days / 12 nights Round trip: Lima, Chiclayo, Chachapoyas, Karajía, Kuelap, Leymebamba, Gocta, Tarapoto, Lamas, Laguna Azul, Tarapoto, Lima.

	PTW-CHK001 Chachapoyas: History and Nature 5 days / 4 nights Travel to the mountains in the north of Peru, where the Chachapoya people once lived, to get to know witnesses of their culture and architecture (Kuelap, Karají) and to marvel at Gocta, the third largest waterfall in the world.

	PTW-CUS007 Via Salcantay to Machu Picchu 4 days / 3 nights An alternative route to Machu Picchu, which does not have as many archaeological remains as the Inca Trail, but offers wonderful landscapes in the transition from the snow-capped mountains to the lush mountain jungle. This route is only used by a few tourists.

	PTW-CHK005 Revash, Leymebamba Day trip The Revash mausoleums are burial buildings that housed several mummies at the same time. The museum in Leymebamba contains more than 2000 archaeological finds from northern Peru, including the mummies from Laguna de los Cóndores.

	PTW-AQP001 Arequipa, Citytour Half a day Guided tour through the city: main square, cathedral, Jesuite church, Santa Catalina Convent, Yanahuara observation point.

	PTW-AQP002 Arequipa, Surroundings Half a day Visit to the surroundings of Arequipa with the «Sabandía Mill» and the «Mansión del Fundador».

	PTW-AQP003 Arequipa, combined city and surroundings Half a day Guided tour of the city with the main square, cathedral, Jesuit church, Santa Catalina and visit to the surroundings of Arequipa with the «Sabandía Mill» and the «Mansión del Fundador».

	PTW-CAJ003 Thermal Baths «Baños del Inca» 1 day Even the Incas used the thermal baths of Cajamarca to relax in the «Baños del Inca». Today, its healing effects are accessible to everyone.

	PTW-CHK007 Yumbilla Day trip The Yumbilla Waterfall is located in the «Valley of the Waterfalls» in the municipality of Cuispes in the Amazon region. With a total height of 896 m, it is the fifth highest waterfall in the world and the second highest in Peru.

	PTW-AQP004 Colca valley 2 days / 1 night Drive from Arequipa through «Pampa Cañahuas», «Sumbay», «Vizcachani», «Chukura» and «Parapampa» to «Chivay». Overnight in Chivay. Observation of the condors and the Colca Valley from the Cruz del Conder viewpoint. Return to Arequipa or continue to Puno..

	PTW-CUS008 Cusco, Machu Picchu, Urubamba valley 4 days / 3 nights Citytour in Cusco; Full Day Tour Urubamba Valley with Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo; by train to Machu Picchu.

	PTW-CAJ001 Experience Cajamarca 5 days / 3 nights Citytour in Cajamarca, rock tombs of Otuzco, haciendas for horseback riding and tasting of dairy products, Cumbemayo, «Baños del Inca» thermal baths, Granja Porcón.

	PTW-CAJ002 Experience Granja Porcon 3 days / 2 nights The Granja Porcón cooperative shows how a small, remote village in the Andes can develop. Experiencing his daily life, work, animals, landscape and installations.

	PTW-CHK004 Inka-Trail 3 days / 2 nights The Inca-Trail through northern Peru offers a great mix of pre-inca archaeological sites, pre-hispanic trails and small colonial towns with wonderful views of the Andes.

	PTW-AQP006 Toro Muerto and Querullpa rock carvings 1 Tag Mit verschiedenen Techniken sind unterschiedliche Motive wie Pflanzen, Tiere, anthropomorphe Wesen und geometrische Formen in den Steinen eingearbeitet.

	PTW-CAJ004 Fundo El Chocho What remained of the «Fundo El Chocho» after several agrarian reforms was prepared as an idyllic place to enjoy nature. Ideal place to spend relaxing days outside the city with the whole family.

	PTW-CHK002 Laguna de los Cóndores 3 days / 3 nights 219 mummies were discovered at the inaccessible lake «Laguna de los Cóndores». Strenuous tour following a secondary Inca trail to a beautiful crystal clear mountain lake. The mausoleum on a rock face high above the lake.

	PTW-TAR003 Tarapoto + Chachapoyas 7 days / 6 nights Combination of two important tourist centers in the north of Peru: jungle area around Tarapoto + Andean mountains with historical sites around Chachapoyas.

	PTW-CBL001 Huaraz and Excursions 3 or 4 days Drive through Callejón de Huaylas and Lake Llanganuco, Pastoruri Glacier, Monterrey Thermal Baths, Chavin de Huantar. Bus ride from Lima to Huaraz and back.

	PTW-PUN003 Island of Uros and Taquile 1 day Boat trip to the floating islands of the Uros and visit to the island of Taquile, characterized by the spectacular landscape and whose inhabitants still cling to the ancient traditions.

	PTW-CAJ005 Kuntur Wasi 1 day Full day tour to Kuntur Wasi archaeological site at La Copa mountain in San Pablo Province (2300 m).

	PTW-CHK006 Huaylla Belén and Karajía Day trip Huaylla Belén, an exceptional valley surrounded by cloud forest and lush nature. The Karajía sarcophagi are a burial site of the Chachapoyas culture.

	PTW-CUS011 Humantay Lagoon 1 day Hike from Soraypampa to Lake Humantay.

	PTW-CBL002 Lamatrek to Chavin 3 days / 2 night Trekking and with llamas as pack animals. Crossing the Cordillera Blanca at the Yanashallash Hapay Pass (4700 m). Combination of enchanting landscapes with the traditions of the local rural population. At the end point the ruins of Chavin de Huantar.

	PTW-CUS003 Maras, Moray, Chinchero Whole day Maras: salt is extracted from saline spring water in a terraced system by evaporation. Moray: Inca agricultural laboratory in the form of a circular terrace that deepens towards the centre.

	PTW-AQP005 Sillar Quarry 1 day Using hammer, iron rod and chisel, blocks of Sillar stone are broken out of the 30 m high cliff.

	PTW-CHK003 Gran Vilaya 4 days / 3 nights Hike in the northern Andes through impressive landscapes with small rural villages and archaeological sites belonging to the Chachapoyas culture.

	PTW-PUN002 Sillustani Half a day The burial towers of Sillustani, on the shores of Lake Umayo, are round towers where, in pre-Inca times, the nobles of society were buried.

	PTW-CUS001 Citytour in Cusco Half a day Sightseeing of the city and its surroundings: Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Qenko, Puca Pucara.

	PTW-PUN001 Citytour in Puno Half a day Guided tour of the city: main square, cathedral, the house of Conde de Lemos, Arco Deustua, «Casa del Corregidor», Huaisapata hill.

	PTW-CUS009 Tipon, Pikillaqta, Andahuaylillas Half a day In the valley south of Cusco there is a multitude of sites, villages and landscapes, old farms and noble mansions.

	PTW-PUN004 Uros, Amantani and Taquile 2 days / 1 night Boat trip to the floating islands of the Uros. Continue to Amantani Island. Overnight on Amantani. Drive to the island of Taquile.

	PTW-CUS002 Urubamba valley Whole day Visit to the market in Pisac, drive through the Urubamba Valley to Yucay, the city of Urubamba and on to Ollantaytambo. Return to Cusco via Chincheros.

	PTW-CUS006 Vinicunca – the rainbow mountain Whole day Hike from Pitumarca to Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca. View of Ausangate's main peak, which is almost entirely covered in snow.

	PTW-CAJ006 Birds of Cajamarca and Chiclayo 7 days / 6 nights Bird watching in Cajamarca (San Marcos, Canyon de Sangal, Laguna San Nicolás, Cruz Conga, Hacienda Limón, Bosques secos de Balsas) and Chiclayo (Chaparrí, Bosque de Pómac).

	PTW-CUS015 Bird watching – Machu Picchu 1/4 day Bird watching for guests of the «Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel» in the early morning accompanied by a knowledgeable guide in the hotel facilities.

	PTW-CBL003 Santa Cruz Valley to Llanganuco 4, 5 or 7 days Classic trekking tour in the Cordillera Blanca. Starting from the Santa Cruz valley, passing Alpamayo, Punta Union pass (4750 m), Colcabamba to Portachuelo (4767 m) with a great panoramic view of the most important peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. Finishing at Lake Llanganuco. Also including climbing the Pisco.

	PTW-CUS010 Hike to Choquequirao 4, 5 or 8 days Choquequirao (3033 m) was an important center of the Incas and the center of exchanges between the coast and the province of Convención. For more than 40 years it served as a refuge for the resistance of the Incas against the Spaniards.

	PTW-CUS005 Inkatrail to Machu Picchu 4 days / 3 nights Instead of taking the comfortable train to Machu Picchu, walk like the ancient Incas did, through impressive landscapes and past many archaeological witnesses of the Incas.

	PTW-CUS004 Train ride to Machu Picchu Whole day First by train to the Urubamba Valley and then along the Urubamba to Machu Picchu, by bus up to the ruins, guided tour, return by train to Cusco.

Motivations to travel in Peru

Mountains

Experience Peru

Experience Peru + Cloud Forest of Manu

Experience Peru + Tambopata Rainforest

Experience Peru + Paracas and Nasca

Peru in a few days

Northern Peru