Huacachina Tours, Peru

Many Peru tours include Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, often featuring a scenic train ride through the Andes. Longer itineraries may also add Arequipa and Colca Canyon, Puno and Lake Titicaca, or Amazon stays near Puerto Maldonado and Iquitos.

It depends on the trip and the level of support built into the itinerary. Some tours are fully guided with a single leader throughout, while many use local guides for the main sights and then allow more free time between scheduled activities.

Yes, both options are available across a range of itineraries. Group tours are ideal if you enjoy a shared travel experience, while private tours keep transport and visits for your party only, which can feel more relaxed and adaptable.

Many trips visit Machu Picchu by train, which is a scenic and practical way to reach the site from the Sacred Valley. Train services and schedules vary by itinerary, and some tours also include a guided visit at Machu Picchu itself.

Some Peru tours include the Amazon, typically with stays near Puerto Maldonado or Iquitos. Depending on the itinerary, you may take river excursions, join guided jungle walks and look out for wildlife, with accommodation ranging from lodges to cruises.

Fitness requirements vary by route and activity level. Many tours are suitable for most travellers and focus on cities and heritage sites, while treks such as the Inca Trail, Lares Trek or Salkantay Trek are more demanding and involve long walking days, often at altitude.

Many tours combine guided visits with free time, particularly in places such as Lima and Cusco where it is easy to explore independently. The amount of free time depends on how structured the itinerary is, as well as whether the trip is fully guided or guided only in key locations.

Accommodation varies by tour and can differ significantly between itineraries. Some trips use hotels as a base, while others incorporate hostels, lodges, camping or overnight buses, and due to availability a similar standard may be used.

Some tours include Lake Titicaca, most commonly via Puno as the gateway town. A typical highlight is a boat trip to the Uros Islands, offering insight into local life on the lake.

Start and end points depend on the itinerary and the overall route design. Many tours begin in Lima or Cusco and may return to Lima, while others finish in Cusco, Puno or Juliaca, and multi-country programmes can end outside Peru.