Peru

If you are looking for a mix of culture and wildlife, we can put together an exciting itinerary for you arriving in Lima and featuring Reserva Amazonica, only accessible by boat and located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. From there, we would suggest a short flight to the beautiful town of Cusco, the starting point for some breathtaking treks through the Sacred Valley and of course the gateway to the iconic Machu Picchu which surely has to feature on any first time visitor’s itinerary. Watching the sun rise over this stunning ancient citadel is a sight to behold and something that will remain etched in your memory long after you’ve returned home…

If you have longer to linger in this fascinating country, don’t miss the colonial-era town of beautiful Arequipa and the raw beauty of Colca Canyon, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, with its majestic condors soaring on thermal currents over fertile terraces created long ago.  You can also learn about the traditions of the local inhabitants of the Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca, who still live today in floating huts made from reeds.  Nazca is of course famous for the lines on the land only visible by air, whilst the lesser known Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Park are the Peruvian version of the Galapagos Islands, home to penguins, sea lions and whales.

Whichever corner of Peru appeals to you, there are some truly lovely character hotels and lodges to tempt you to explore this unique destination.