Peru is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina. It is made up of a variety of landscapes, from mountains and beaches to deserts and rain forests. Most people live along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, where the capital, Lima, is located.

The second highest mountain range in the world runs through Peru. These peaks, called the Andes, are so tall and forbidding that the ancient Inca people thought they were gods. They run from north to south and can be seen from Peru’s beaches 50 miles (80 kilometres) to the west. The highest peak, Mount Huascarán, is 22,205 feet (6,768 meters) high.

The Andes Mountains to the Amazon. Machu Picchu to the Pacific coast. Lush greenery, sandy deserts, and cobbled city streets. It’s marvelling at the Lost City of Machu Picchu and watching the sunset over the Andes. It’s exploring the Amazon Rainforest and taking a boat trip to meet the indigenous islanders of Lake Titicaca – the world’s highest navigable lake. It’s a day immersed in nature and an evening wandering the city. Peru has it all. And it captures the hearts of all those who travel there. Our escorted trips to Peru take in all the main attractions and plenty of hidden gems. From the historic city of Cusco and the incredible Amazon Rainforest to the northern highlights of Trujillo and Mancora.