Nature and wildlife
From the deepest canyon to the most biodiverse jungle, by way of a lake at 3,800 m.
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The World's Best Restaurant 2023. Virgilio Martínez takes Peruvian biodiversity to never-before-explored heights.
The world's highest tropical mountain range. Laguna 69, Pastoruri glacier and Huascarán National Park. Peru's high-altitude trekking paradise.
Kayak the world's highest lake at sunrise. The emerald waters of Titicaca reflect the Andean sky as the sun rises over the snow-capped peaks.
The dark sky at 3,400m altitude offers one of the world's best astronomical views. Professional telescope, Andean constellations and Inca astronomy.
The most remote and spectacular Inca citadel, reached only by the most adventurous travelers. 4-day trek through the Apurímac mountains.
The cloud fortress of the Chachapoyas and the mythical Karajía cliff sarcophagi. One of Peru's least-visited archaeological gems.
Pure adrenaline at the continent's only oasis. Slide down 200m sand dunes and explore the desert in a dune buggy.
Challenge the sacred Inca river's Class III rapids surrounded by Andean mountains. Suitable for beginners, includes guides, full equipment and lunch.
Immerse yourself in the world's largest rainforest. Wildlife watching, piranha fishing, native communities and Amazon lodge.
Award-winning eco-resort amid Andean cloud forests. 83 adobe and colonial tile bungalows with orchid gardens.
Ecological lodge in Tambopata National Reserve. Rooms with open wall to the jungle, macaw clay lick, caimans and over 600 bird species.
Visit the world's only floating totora reed islands. Discover the ancient culture of the Uros people and sail the sacred lake.
The "Peruvian Galápagos": sea lions, Humboldt penguins and thousands of birds. Boat tour and coastal desert excursion.
The only luxury resort facing the Paracas National Reserve. Bay views, infinity pool and direct access to the Ballestas Islands.
A countryside boutique hotel in the Callejón de Huaylas, facing the Cordillera Blanca. Gardens, pool, fireplace and local-produce cooking, half an hour from Huaraz.
Peru's most thrilling rapids in a 3,000m-deep canyon. Two days of extreme adrenaline with riverside camping among condors.
Luxury lodge on the shores of the world's highest navigable lake. 18 suites with panoramic views of the sacred lake.
The world's deepest canyon and the majestic condor flight. Departure from Arequipa, the White City.
Explore the Sacred Valley on horseback along Andean trails between Inca terraces and Quechua communities. The most authentic way to experience deep Cusco.
Dive into the waters of Paracas National Reserve to encounter sea lions, rays, parrotfish and the rich biodiversity of the Peruvian Pacific.
From July to October, humpback whales migrate off the coast of Máncora. Boat trip with specialized guide for a unique spectacle.
Pedal from Arequipa's volcanoes to the edge of the world's deepest canyon. Epic 2-day route through altiplano, terraced fields and condor flight.
Lodges high up in the treetops deep in the Amazon rainforest. The most immersive Peruvian Amazon experience on the banks of the Yarapa River.
The best Amazonian cuisine in Iquitos. Tacacho with cecina, grilled paiche, juanes and unique jungle flavors in a tropical wood setting.
Fly over the enigmatic Nazca Lines, UNESCO Heritage. The world's greatest mystery seen from the air.
The only hotel directly on the shores of Lake Titicaca in Puno. Sunrise with views of the world's highest lake, excursions to Uros and Taquile islands included.
Rent a car in Arequipa to reach Colca Canyon, Salinas lake and the volcanoes. 4x4 essential for routes outside the city.