Peru

Adventure holidays in Peru

A whole world of discovery awaits those who go on Peru Holidays in search of the ultimate adventure holiday. Peru is filled with interesting cultural sites and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities - none more so than at Machu Picchu.

The historic sanctuary is the main reason many people go on a trekking holiday to Peru - this breathtaking urban creation was built by the ancient Inca tribe and retains many of its original features today. Comprising giant walls, terraces and ramps, the lost city ruins stands 2,430 metres above sea level at the heart of a tropical mountain forest. Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1983, the best way to reach Machu Picchu on your trekking holiday in Peru is to trek the Inca Trail through the Andes Mountains. 

A train from Cusco, the capital of the Incan Empire, aids travellers along the toughest stretch of the route and allows them to take in the breathtaking sights and sounds of the citadel. Travelling along the trail is just as much fun as reaching the destination - for many people, the sense of achievement when reaching Machu Picchu on foot is an enduring memory of their Peru holiday adventure.
The Inca Trail consists of three routes, each offering a different challenge and scenery - which of them is chosen can depend on the ability of the hiker and restrictions put in place by the Peruvian government at the time. Peru holidays offer the chance to check out the Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca should not be missed - this is the fabled birthplace of the Inca tribe.

Such is the variety of what our Peru holidays offer that it does not need to be spent entirely in the mountains.  The bustling capital city Lima is worth a look and is often the starting point for those venturing on their Peru holidays.