Things to do in Peru
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Rafting Río Majes from Arequipa: Class III-IV rapidsA full-day rafting trip on the Río Majes near Arequipa takes you through a 20–25km section of high white-water rapids, with a professional guide, all gear provided, and hotel pickup from the city. After 3 hours on the water, you eat lunch featuring the famous Majes River shrimp and visit the Toro Muerto petroglyphs carved into the valley walls. The river put-in is a 3-hour drive from Arequipa's center; children from age 10 are welcome, and no prior rafting experience is required.Is it for me?The rapids demand steady paddling and comfort in moving water, so this trip suits someone with at least moderate fitness who wants to be active on the water rather than watch from a boat. The full day—drive, 3 hours of paddling, lunch, petroglyphs and the return—means an early start and a late finish, which works if you have the time and want the valley experience built in, not just the rapids alone.
Lima: Plaza Mayor, Huaca Pucllana & Catacombs TourYou visit five major landmarks across Lima's colonial and pre-Inca history—Huaca Pucllana's adobe pyramids, Plaza Mayor's colonial core, the Cathedral, the San Francisco catacombs, and Parque del Olivar's ancient olive trees. Hotel pickup, an expert guide, and air-conditioned transport are included; the optional Pisco Sour class lets you learn to make Peru's signature cocktail if you want to. The tour returns you to your hotel at the end.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Lima's main historical sites—from pre-Inca ruins to colonial architecture and underground catacombs—without arranging their own transport or buying tickets separately. The fixed itinerary and included guide mean you move through the city's layers in order rather than figuring out where to go next.
Larco Museum Lima tour with transfers: 45,000 artifacts in one morningHotel pickup in Lima brings you to the Larco Museum, where a guide leads you through 45,000 pre-Columbian artifacts across five thousand years of Peruvian history. You see gold, silver, ceramics and textiles in an 18th-century mansion, including the museum's distinctive erotic pottery gallery. Entry, transport and the guide are all included; you return to your hotel when the tour ends.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand Peru's pre-Columbian history without spending your morning finding the museum, buying tickets separately, or navigating Lima's traffic — the guide and transport handle all three, leaving you free to focus on the objects and what they tell you.
Tambopata 4-Day Tour: Macaws, Otters & Clay Licks from Puerto MaldonadoA 4-day guided tour of Tambopata National Reserve from Puerto Maldonado combines canopy activities, wildlife spotting at Sandoval Lake, a visit to an Ese'Eja indigenous community, and observation of parrots and parakeets at clay licks. The tour includes accommodation at Amazon Garden Lodge, all park entrance fees, meals, and a live guide in English or Spanish; pickup is included. Moderate fitness is required due to zip-lining, suspended walkways, and forest trekking.Is it for me?This tour is shared and guide-led across all four days, which is what keeps the schedule, meals, and wildlife timing coordinated without you arranging transport or logistics between sites. Book it if you want the full rainforest experience—canopy, lake, indigenous community, and clay lick—without managing the logistics yourself, and if you're comfortable with moderate physical activity including zip-lining and forest trekking.
Lima Urban Bike Tour: Huaca Pucllana, markets and coastal parksA 3-hour guided bike tour of Lima starting from Miraflores that takes you through San Isidro's Parque el Olivar, the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site, Surquillo market for fresh fruit juice, and the Miraflores boardwalk, ending with coffee at a café overlooking the ocean. The tour includes bike and helmet, entrance to Huaca Pucllana (or Huaca Huallamarca on Tuesdays), a professional local guide in English or Spanish, water, and a non-alcoholic beverage. A minimum of two people per booking is required; children from age 3 are welcome with an accompanying adult.Is it for me?Choose this bike tour if you want to cover Lima's main neighborhoods—archaeological sites, markets, parks, and the coast—in one outing without the walking distance of a multi-day itinerary or the detachment of a vehicle tour.
Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour with TrainYou're picked up from your Cusco hotel and spend day one moving through the Sacred Valley's three main sites — weaving workshops, salt mines, and Ollantaytambo Fortress — before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. Day two starts before dawn with a guided tour of Machu Picchu at sunrise, followed by free time to explore or climb the mountain, then the train and drive back to Cusco. Hotel pickup, all transport, meals, entrance fees and one night's hostel stay are included.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see both the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu without arranging separate transport, hotels and guides — the fixed itinerary and included train mean you move through four major sites in two days without negotiating logistics at each stop.
Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip: Ballestas Islands Desert TourThis full-day tour from Lima combines three distinct Peruvian Coast experiences: a boat tour of Ballestas Islands to see sea lions and Humboldt penguins, a winery tasting in Ica, and time at Huacachina oasis where you can ride buggies across the desert or try sandboarding. Hotel pickup from central Lima neighborhoods is included, with return around 10 or 11 p.m. the same day.Is it for me?Book this if you have one full day and want to see three regions (coast, wine valley, desert) in a single trip—the 17–18 hour commitment lets you cover Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina without managing separate transport between each.
Nasca: Cahuachi Pyramids, Aqueducts & Chauchilla Cemetery TourYou’ll feel the silence of Cahuachi’s pyramids under your feet, cool off by the spiral Cantalloc Aqueducts, and walk among ancient mummies at Chauchilla Cemetery—all with a local guide who brings Nasca’s stories to life. Expect small surprises and moments that stick long after you leave.
Arequipa Walking Tour: Colonial Streets & Local CultureA guided walking tour of Arequipa takes you through the city's colonial heart and traditional neighborhoods on foot, with a professional guide in English or Spanish. The route covers the Plaza de Armas and its Cathedral, Andean Baroque religious architecture, a former colonial estate now housing artisan shops, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, and Mundo Alpaca Arequipa—a cultural center dedicated to alpaca textiles and Andean craftsmanship. The tour runs two hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Pick private if you want to set the pace and linger on details that interest you most; pick shared if you prefer the energy of a group and a lower cost.
Rafting in Arequipa: White water in Chilina ValleyRafting in Arequipa's Chilina Valley is a four-hour white water adventure where you navigate the rapids with a professional guide, private transport and basic snacks included. Children from age 12 are welcome; guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese. The operator's strength is river tourism with high safety standards and personalized service.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle the rapids yourself rather than sit as a passenger—the Chilina Valley is where you make the decisions about line and timing, which is what turns a boat ride into an activity. The four-hour window fits an afternoon free, and the volcanoes on the horizon mean you're not just looking at water.
Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip: Ballestas Islands & SandboardingA 12-hour day trip from Lima combines a guided boat tour of the Ballestas Islands—a reserve teeming with sea lions, penguins and seabirds—with dune buggy and sandboarding in Huacachina, a natural desert oasis. Hotel pickup and drop-off, the national reserve ticket, air-conditioned transport, and a bilingual guide are included; food and drinks are at your own expense.Is it for me?Book this tour for a first or middle day in Lima when you want to see wildlife and try sandboarding without arranging separate transport to the coast—the pickup, timing and guide handle the whole day so you only show up at your hotel.
Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis Day TripYou’ll pack three big adventures into one day: spot sea lions at Ballestas Islands, fly over ancient Nazca Lines, then race across Huacachina’s dunes by buggy and board. If you want Peru’s coast in all its wild variety—and some real stories to tell—this tour nails it.
Pisac & Ollantaytambo Private Tour: Farm Visit & Andean FoodIf you want to really get your hands into Sacred Valley life—not just snap photos—this tour is for you. You’ll explore ancient Inca sites at your own pace with a local guide, help harvest food on a family farm, learn to make chicha beer and cook Pachamanca underground, then see traditional weaving up close in Chinchero. It’s personal, authentic, and full of moments you won’t find anywhere else.
Arequipa City Tour with Santa Catalina MonasteryAn afternoon city tour of Arequipa with hotel pickup includes a guided walk through Santa Catalina Monastery, the Plaza de Armas, and viewpoints over the city. The tour runs about four hours, departing around 2pm and returning by 6pm. Your guide speaks English or Spanish and leads you through the monastery's cloisters and original rooms, then through the city's main square and surrounding neighborhoods. Meals are not included.Is it for me?The afternoon schedule means a 2pm start, so you can spend your morning elsewhere in Arequipa before the tour begins. The four-hour loop returns you by early evening, leaving time for dinner in the city.
Cusco: Sacred Valley Pisac & Ollantaytambo Private Day TripYou're picked up from your Cusco hotel at 8:30 a.m. and driven to Pisac, where you explore the temple ruins and agricultural terraces with a bilingual guide; then visit the artisan market in the town below. After a buffet lunch in Urubamba, you head to Ollantaytambo fortress for a guided walk through its main sectors, with the option to hike to the top. Private transport and guide are included; you return to your hotel by early evening.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see the two most important Inca sites in the Sacred Valley without renting a car, hiring a separate guide, or timing yourself around a group schedule — the private transport and fixed itinerary handle all three.
Arequipa city and countryside tour: Panoramic bus with guideA four-hour panoramic bus tour of Arequipa with a professional guide covers the Historic Centre, the Plaza de Armas, the Yanahuara viewpoint overlooking the city, and the rural Sachaca district. Transport and guide are included; the route moves by bus with stops at key squares, overlooks and landscape stretches of La Campiña countryside. Minimum age is 18.Is it for me?The bus does most of the moving, so this suits anyone who wants to cover a lot of ground without walking between sites—you see the city layout and countryside in four hours without arranging your own transport or navigating between stops.
Cusco: Pre-Columbian Art Museum & MAP Café DinnerYou're picked up from your Cusco hotel and guided through Peru's only pre-Columbian art museum, then seated for a five-course dinner at MAP Café with live music in a colonial courtyard. Transport, entry, guide, and the full meal are included; you return to your hotel when it's done.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Peru's pre-Columbian art and eat well the same evening without arranging two separate bookings and transport between them — the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Bike tour Lima: Miraflores and Barranco with beerA two-hour bike tour of Lima that covers Miraflores and Barranco, two modern neighborhoods known for street art and coastal views. You ride with a professional guide who speaks English or Spanish, and the tour includes a bike, water, and a beer at the finish. The route passes Love Park, the lighthouse, the boardwalk, Larco Mar shopping mall and Kennedy Park in Miraflores, then moves into Barranco to see the district's colorful graffiti.Is it for me?The tour moves at a steady pace on a bike for two hours, so it suits riders comfortable on two wheels and able to handle a moderate ride through city streets and parks. If you prefer walking or have concerns about balance or spinal strain, a walking tour of the same neighborhoods would be a better fit.
Sacred Valley tour Cusco: Ruins, guide, buffet lunchA full-day guided tour of Peru's Sacred Valley departing from Cusco visits the Pisac archaeological site and traditional market, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero, with hotel pickup at 7:40 am and buffet lunch included. The guide speaks English or Spanish and walks each ruin with you; the tour runs about nine hours and returns to Cusco around 7 pm. Travel insurance is not included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Cusco and want to see the valley's main ruins without renting a car or hiring a private driver—the guide handles the history at each stop, and the fixed schedule means you're back in town by evening. Small groups work well here because the guide can answer questions as you move through each site, and the buffet lunch gives you a break midday instead of hunting for a restaurant on your own.
Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip: Islands, Wine & Desert TourA full-day tour from Lima combines a 90-minute boat trip to the Ballestas Islands to watch sea lions and Humboldt penguins in their habitat, a pisco and wine tasting at Bodega Huarango in the Ica region, and desert adventure sports at the Huacachina Oasis. The guide speaks English or Spanish, pickup is included from your Lima hotel at 4am, and the group stays under 20 people per bus. Breakfast and lunch are included; lunch at the winery is your choice and paid on-site.Is it for me?Book this if you're connecting Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina in one day and need a set itinerary that coordinates boat times, winery hours, and activity slots—the schedule locks everything together so you move between regions without gaps or overlap.
