Experience the extraordinary heritage and breathtaking landscapes of Peru with our expertly guided tours and travel packages.
Peru is one of the most archaeologically rich countries on Earth — a land where ancient civilisations left their mark on desert coast, Andean highland and cloud forest alike. From the royal Moche tombs of the north to the Nazca Lines etched across a coastal plain, from the colonial grandeur of Trujillo to the soaring peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, Peru offers far more than any single journey can hold. Its people are warm, its landscapes dramatic, and its history — layered across thousands of years and dozens of cultures — consistently astonishing.
Our small group Peru tours are designed to reach the parts that most visitors never see. Whether you're tracing the footsteps of the Chachapoyas through misty cloud forest, watching condors spiral over Colca Canyon, or standing beside the reed boats of Huanchaco on the Pacific shore, every itinerary is led by expert guides who bring the country to life.
Peru
Small-group departures led by local experts, plus private tailor-made itineraries shaped around your interests, pace and dates.
Peru was home to some of the earliest and most sophisticated cultures in the Americas — from Caral-Supe's 5,000-year-old pyramids to the Moche, Chimú and Chachapoyas cultures that flourished long before the Inca. Every region adds another chapter to an extraordinary human story.
In Peru, coastal desert, Andean highland and Amazonian cloud forest exist within hours of each other — each with its own archaeology, wildlife and way of life. No two days on a Peru tour feel the same.
While Machu Picchu draws the crowds, northern Peru — Chan Chan, Sipán, Chachapoyas, the Cordillera Blanca — remains almost entirely free of mass tourism. It is Peru as it was a generation ago: unhurried, generous and quietly spectacular.
From condors soaring over Colca Canyon to sea lions hauled out on Pacific islands, Peru's wildlife is as varied as its landscapes. The Paracas nature reserve and Islas Ballestas offer some of South America's most accessible marine wildlife encounters.
See itinerariesPeru rewards travellers who slow down — the best stories are found off the tour-bus route.
From the field
Sweet spot: May
Peru's climate varies enormously by region — the coastal desert is dry year-round, the Andean highlands have distinct wet and dry seasons, and the cloud forest operates on its own schedule of mist and sunshine. Broadly, the dry season runs from May to October across the highlands, bringing clear skies, cooler nights and ideal conditions for travel. The rainy season from November to April transforms the landscape — rivers run full, vegetation is lush, and the crowds thin considerably, though some mountain roads become challenging. Our Peru tour departures run in May and October, catching the highland dry season at its best — warm days, reliable skies, and roads at their most accessible.
Dispatches, field notes and practical advice from our specialists.
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Every one of our Peru journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.
We’ll build one around you.
Peru lends itself beautifully to a private itinerary. The country's geography means no two routes need look alike — you might spend longer in the cloud forests around Chachapoyas, add time in the desert at Caral-Supe, or pair the Colca Canyon with a few days beside Lake Titicaca at Puno. Private departures mean you set the pace: an extra afternoon in Cajamarca's colonial plaza, a dawn visit to Chan Chan before the heat of the day, or a detour through the Cordillera Blanca at a more leisurely tempo. Undiscovered Destinations arranges private transport, specialist local guides and a careful selection of characterful accommodation throughout. Talk to the team about building your own Peru travel package.
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Our Peru tours start from £3,595 per person, including accommodation, overland transport, domestic flights, guided visits and most meals. This starting price is based on our 14-day Peru — Beyond the Tourist Trail itinerary. For our longer Buenos Aires to Lima Rail Adventure, prices start from £8,850 per person.
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We constantly monitor official travel advice, including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Peru Travel Advice, and will always advise clients of any warnings before departure. At the time of writing, there are no specific warnings against travel to the parts of Peru that we visit on our tours.
Please contact us if you have any specific concerns or would like to understand what measures are in place to ensure your trip remains safe and trouble-free.
For additional official guidance, travellers may also refer to:
Please note this information applies primarily to British citizens — nationals of other countries should check the current position with their respective government travel authority.
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