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Five New Ways to Explore Peru

Here’s a toast to your first pisco sour and the adventures that await, from dark nights passing through the Amazon jungle to an ascent of Machu Picchu.

March 1, 2022

By The UNCHARTED® editors · 2 min read
Five New Ways to Explore Peru
Five New Ways to Explore Peru

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Heir to ancient cultures and rich colonial tradition, experience the amazing and magical wonders Peru has in store for wide-eyed explorers. Peru is a melting pot of different cultures who, together, are forging the promise of a better future.

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While Peru inevitably evokes images of Machu Picchu and the Incan empire, the country is also riddled with other archaeological sites which are a legacy of even more ancient times. They show us a time when great civilizations bequeathed a legacy of their art, customs and rituals, as well as their wisdom and skill. Ten thousand years of history survive today in nearly two-hundred museums and historical places dotting the cities and towns of this complex country. By combining a cultural exploration with a hiking trek you can optimize the best of what Peru has to offer, all while engaging in genuine interactions with its people and landscapes.

PLAN YOUR PERU ADVENTURE

Beyond Machu Picchu: An Action Packed Adventure to Peru

LIMA | SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS | URUBAMBA | CUSCO

Exclusively designed for UNCHARTED this is our most action-packed, multi-activity trip in Peru. This adventurers delight blends the best of an active adventure with Peru's ancient cultures and rich colonial traditions. Experience the amazing and magical wonders Peru has in store for wide-eyed explorers. Peru is a melting pot of different cultures who, together, are forging the promise of a better future. Our trip offers a variety of activities and landscapes and gives you a Peruvian adventure like no other, and an experience you will never forget!

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Trek the Inca Trail with Luxe Outposts

LIMA | SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS | INCA TRAIL | AGUAS CALIENTES | CUSCO

Adventure through the the Andes and the wonder of Machu Picchu in the ultimate Peruvian holiday that hits some of South America's most endearing locales. Experience people, food, history, and landscapes in a journey that creates a truly unforgettable trip.

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Dine Your Way Through this Exquisite Country on the Great Peruvian Food Trail

AMAZON RIVER | LIMA | SACRED VALLEY | MACHU PICCHU | CUSCO

Here’s a toast to your first pisco sour and the adventures that await, from dark nights passing through the Amazon jungle to an awesome ascent to the unforgettable Machu Picchu. No trip through Peru is more perfect than this culinary adventure.

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Peru + Ecuador: Mountain Highs and Galápagos Magic

Explore two of South America's most cultural and wild locations for an unbelievable journey through history and the natural world—this is the Galápagos Islands to Machu Picchu.

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A Peruvian Adventure with a Family Focus

LIMA | SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS | CUSCO

Like all Latin countries, Peru places a big emphasis on the importance of family, and you'll immediately feel the locals’ warmth and appreciation for the fact that you’ve brought yours here to experience an unforgettable trip of a lifetime, witnessing this ancient and still vibrant culture together.

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