Luxury Private Tours in PERU
Ancient civilizations. World-class cuisine. Landscapes that take your breath away.
Our luxury itineraries combine expert local guides, curated cultural experiences and handpicked accommodations, from clifftop lodges above the Sacred Valley to eco-retreats deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Peru is a destination where ancient civilizations, dramatic mountains, vibrant cuisine and warm hospitality come together. Whether you’re seeking trekking, history, culture, wildlife or culinary discovery, Peru delivers a wide range of elevated private experiences for discerning travelers.
What makes Peru exceptional for the discerning traveler is the sheer variety it offers within a single journey. In a single week you can move from the Pacific coast and Lima's world-class food scene, through the Andean highlands and Inca ruins of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, to the cloud forests that descend toward the Amazon basin. Few destinations on earth offer this range of landscape, culture and culinary depth, and Peru remains genuinely warm and welcoming in a way that more heavily touristed destinations often no longer are.
Many travelers combine Peru with nearby destinations such as Chile, Ecuador or Bolivia for a multi-country South America experience.
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WHY VISIT PERU?
Best Time to Visit PERU
Peru is a year-round destination, but the best time to visit depends on which regions you plan to explore.
May to October is the dry season across the Andes and the most popular window for visiting Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Cusco. Skies are clear, trails are dry, and the light in the highlands is extraordinary. This is peak season, particularly June to August, so advance booking for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entry slots is essential.
November to April is the wet season in the highlands, bringing lush green landscapes, fewer crowds and significantly lower prices. Rain tends to fall in the afternoons rather than all day, making morning excursions perfectly manageable. The Inca Trail closes entirely in February for maintenance.
Lima and the coast are best visited from December to April, when the Pacific fog lifts and the city enjoys its warmest, sunniest weather. Lima is compelling year-round however; its food scene, cultural life and coastal neighborhoods are independent of season.
The Amazon is accessible year-round. High water season (November to April) offers excellent wildlife viewing from boats as animals concentrate near waterways, while low water season (May to October) allows jungle walks on exposed riverbanks and beaches.
DISCOVER PERU’s REGIONS
From the Pacific coast to the Andean highlands and the depths of the Amazon, each region of Peru offers a completely different journey.
Lima & the Coast: Gastronomy, Culture & Pacific Landscapes
Peru's capital is one of South America's most compelling cities, with a world-class food scene, vibrant art districts, colonial heritage and dramatic clifftop ocean views. Lima is the perfect introduction to Peru and an unmissable destination in its own right.
Cusco & the Sacred Valley: Inca Heritage & Andean Culture
The ancient Inca capital of Cusco and the spectacular Sacred Valley form the heart of any Peru journey. Explore cobblestone streets, colonial churches built on Inca foundations, artisan markets, and luxury mountain lodges surrounded by some of the most dramatic scenery on earth.
Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Incas
The most iconic archaeological site in the Americas and one of the world's great travel experiences. A private journey to Machu Picchu, arriving by luxury train and exploring with an expert guide, is transformative in a way that few travel experiences match.
The Peruvian Amazon: Wildlife, Wilderness & Eco-Luxury
The Peruvian Amazon, accessible from Puerto Maldonado or Iquitos, offers extraordinary wildlife encounters, jungle hikes and canopy walks in one of the most biodiverse regions on earth. Luxury eco-lodges deep in the rainforest and private river cruises along the Amazon combine genuine wilderness with exceptional comfort.
Paracas & the Pacific Desert Coast
Where the Atacama Desert meets the Pacific Ocean, Paracas offers one of Peru's most striking and unexpected landscapes. Explore the Ballestas Islands by private boat, discover the dramatic coastal reserve and enjoy luxury oceanfront stays in one of South America's most unusual settings.
Arequipa, Colca Canyon & Lake Titicaca
The south of Peru. The colonial city of Arequipa, built from white volcanic stone and surrounded by volcanoes, leads into the dramatic depths of Colca Canyon where giant Andean condors soar overhead. Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, offers private boat journeys to the floating Uros islands and the traditional communities of Taquile, rich in weaving traditions and Andean spirituality.
Signature Experiences in PERU
Each journey through Peru is shaped by carefully curated experiences, combining private access, local insight, and moments designed to go beyond the expected. From ancient Inca trails and Amazon river expeditions to sacred valley encounters and Lima's world-class food scene.
The Inca Trail: A Private Trek to Machu Picchu
Walk the most iconic trail in the Americas with expert guides, breathtaking Andean views and elevated comfort throughout. Choose premium camping with private chefs or lodge-to-lodge options, arriving at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate at sunrise in a way that no other route replicates.
Cruising the Amazon: Wildlife & Wilderness by Water
Explore the Peruvian Amazon aboard a private river cruise, drifting through some of the most biodiverse waterways on earth. Spot pink river dolphins, caimans and exotic birdlife from the deck, and venture ashore for guided jungle walks, nocturnal safaris and canopy experiences deep in the rainforest.
Sacred Valley: Potato Harvests, Local Traditions & Andean Life
Go beyond the archaeological sites and into the living culture of the Sacred Valley. Join local farming families for a potato harvest in the fields where the Incas first cultivated hundreds of varieties, taste chicha de jora brewed from sacred valley corn, and discover the agricultural traditions that have shaped Andean life for thousands of years.
Lima: A Private Culinary Journey Through Peru's Food Capital
Lima is one of the world's great food cities, and a private culinary tour reveals why. Visit the kitchens of Central or Maido, explore the Surquillo market with a local chef, taste ceviche where it was born and discover the extraordinary fusion of Andean, Japanese and Spanish influences that has made Peruvian cuisine a global phenomenon.
PERU Sample Itineraries
Each journey we design is fully tailor-made, but these sample itineraries offer a glimpse into what a private journey through Peru can look like.
No two journeys are the same. Each itinerary is fully tailored to your preferences.
Experience the heart of the Inca world through a carefully curated private journey combining Andean culture, ancient ruins and world-class gastronomy. From the Sacred Valley and MIL by Virgilio Martínez to Machu Picchu and Cusco's colonial streets, this itinerary goes far beyond the expected.
7 – 10 days · Fully tailor-made
A journey through three of Peru's most contrasting worlds: Lima's extraordinary food scene, the Pacific wildlife and desert dunes of Paracas and Huacachina, and the Peruvian Amazon aboard the luxury Aqua Nera river cruise.
7 – 10 days · Fully tailor-made
Frequently Asked Questions About Traveling to PERU
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The dry season from May to October is ideal for the highlands, Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, with clear skies and stable conditions. Lima and the coast are at their best from December to April. The Amazon offers excellent wildlife viewing year-round. See our full seasonal guide above for a detailed breakdown by region.
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US, UK, EU, Canadian and Australian passport holders do not require a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Entry is straightforward and no advance visa application is needed. We always confirm the latest entry requirements for your specific passport before travel.
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We recommend a minimum of 10 to 12 days for a first Peru journey covering Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu at a comfortable pace. Adding the Amazon requires an additional 3 to 4 days. For those wanting to include Arequipa, Colca Canyon or Lake Titicaca, 14 to 16 days is ideal.
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Cusco sits at approximately 3,400 metres (11,150 feet) and altitude sickness, known locally as soroche, is a genuine consideration for visitors arriving from sea level. We always recommend arriving in Cusco via Lima first, allowing a night to acclimatize before heading into the highlands. Most travelers adjust well within 24 to 48 hours. We can also arrange private medical consultations and altitude medication where needed.
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Yes. Peru is a well-established and popular tourist destination with excellent infrastructure for visitors in its main travel regions. The areas covered on a private luxury itinerary, including Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Arequipa and the Amazon lodges, are all considered safe and visited by hundreds of thousands of international travelers annually. As with any destination, standard travel awareness applies.
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Peru is widely regarded as one of the world's great culinary destinations. Lima is home to several of the world's top-ranked restaurants, including Central, Maido and Kjolle, and a food culture that blends indigenous Andean, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish influences into something entirely unique. Ceviche, lomo saltado, causa and cuy are among the dishes that define Peruvian cuisine. We incorporate curated culinary experiences throughout all our Peru itineraries.
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Absolutely. Peru pairs naturally with Bolivia (Lake Titicaca and the Uyuni Salt Flats), Ecuador (the Galapagos Islands and Quito), Colombia (Cartagena and the coffee region) and Chile (Santiago and Patagonia) for a broader South America journey. We design all multi-country itineraries as fully tailor-made private experiences.
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The difference in Peru is significant. Machu Picchu entry slots and Inca Trail permits must be booked months in advance and are genuinely limited. Without the right booking strategy, you may miss out entirely. A private guide transforms sites like Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley from impressive sights into deeply understood experiences. The logistical complexity of moving between Lima, the highlands and the Amazon, with altitude acclimatization built in, is precisely what our travel designers handle for you.
Plan Your PERU Journey
Every journey we create is tailored to you. Share a few details, and we'll begin designing your personalized experience in Peru.
Whether you're dreaming of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lima's culinary scene or a deeper Andean adventure, we're here to help shape every detail.