Peru

For those who prefer an active vacation, there are numerous sights and destinations to discover in Peru, with our Travel Guide being a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure. Enjoy browsing!

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Mountain Hike · Peru

On the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (guided tour)

Top difficult

84.7 km

38:30 h

4,945 m

6,075 m

A good alternative to the Inca Trail and a recommendation for all those who not only want to visit Machu Picchu but also want to do some hiking.

from Natalie Seelos, Outdooractive Editors

Hiking Route · Provincia de Urubamba

To the Lost City Machu Picchu

Top moderate

9 km

4:01 h

1,110 m

820 m

The ruined city above the clouds on the mountain Machu Picchu is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. The city in the middle of the ...

from Sebastian Stadler, Outdooractive Editors

Mountain Hike · Peru

3-day-tour Laguna Akilpo - Ishinca Valley

Top difficult

29.4 km

18:00 h

1,566 m

1,515 m

Challenging 3-day trip in the Cordillera Blanca near Huaraz. Perfect as an acclimatization indicator for longer tours (e.g. Huayhuash trek) or ...

from Steffen Bengel, Outdooractive Editors

Hiking Route · Provincia de Urubamba

Hike to Moray & Maras

Top moderate

11.8 km

3:30 h

17 m

673 m

Explore the agricultural laboratory of the Incas “Moray”, continuing along the Sacred Valley's stunning mountain range and colorful fields, to the ...

from Claire Peters, Macs Adventure Ltd

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Hike around Cusco

Top easy

7.4 km

2:19 h

219 m

261 m

short hike outside the city

from Franz Schubert, Trekking Chile - Tourismo El Chaminate

Alpine Route · Provincia de Yungay

CHOPICALQUI

Top easy

35 km

99:59 h

4,006 m

from Peak ATCHOU, Mammut

Hiking Route · Provincia de Cusco

Loop Walk to Sacsayhuaman

Top moderate

7.2 km

3:00 h

303 m

200 m

Today´s walk explores Cusco, the streets of San Blas and the backyard of Cusco, crossing the Archeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, where you will ...

from Claire Peters, Macs Adventure Ltd

Hiking Route · Provincia de Urubamba

Incan Trails to Ollantaytambo

moderate

14.1 km

4:30 h

625 m

972 m

Enjoy a full day hike all upon the ancestral Inca trail, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley, the hidden waterfall of Perolniyoc ...

from Claire Peters, Macs Adventure Ltd

Highlights

On the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (guided tour)

To the Lost City Machu Picchu

3-day-tour Laguna Akilpo - Ishinca Valley

Hike to Moray & Maras

Hike around Cusco

CHOPICALQUI

Loop Walk to Sacsayhuaman

Incan Trails to Ollantaytambo

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Departamento de Amazonas

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Departamento de Apurímac

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Departamento de Arequipa

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Departamento de Ayacucho

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Departamento de Áncash

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Departamento de Cajamarca

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Departamento de Callao

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Departamento de Cusco

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Departamento de Huancavelica

Departamento de Huánuco

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Departamento de Ica

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Departamento de Junín

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Departamento de La Libertad

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Departamento de Lambayeque

Departamento de Lima

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Departamento de Loreto

Departamento de Madre de Dios

Departamento de Moquegua

Departamento de Pasco

Departamento de Piura

Departamento de Puno

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Departamento de San Martín

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Departamento de Tacna

Departamento de Tumbes

Departamento de Ucayali

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Lake Titikaka

Big water region Lake Titikaka