Luxury Destinations you Must Visit on a Trip to Peru

Peru is one of the richest and most extensive countries in Latin America with a great number of tourist destinations to offer. The magnificent historical legacy left by the Inca’s civilization is mostly held in Cusco City and its surroundings like the Sacred Valley where you can find Ollantaytambo, Pisaq, Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines and of course Machu Picchu.

However, this country has many other destinations that will make your trip to Peru the luxury experience you are looking for. Also, you must not forget that Peru is, for the seventh consecutive year, the award winner as the best culinary tourist destination in the world.

Discover Some of the Tourist Destinations Peru Has to Offer

With PERU LUXURY TRAVEL you can arrange a trip tailor-made trip to Peru that suits your travel needs. We want to make sure your next holidays in Peru will get you to truly comprehend this enigmatic and magical land. Here is a small summary of sites you can look for while visiting Peru.

Lima “City of Kings”

This is the country’s capital and where you are most likely to arrive on your trip to Peru. The Jorge Chavez International Airport is the largest in the country and the one that receives 95% of the foreign income flights to Peru. Tours in Lima have a wide variety, as it is a quite large city with lots of history behind it. You must not forget to enjoy the extraordinary gastronomic tours, which may include a visit to a local market and preparing your own food. But don’t worry! If you are not your best at cooking; there are so many options, look for the best luxury restaurants in Lima, so you can enjoy the diverse Peruvian cuisine by the best chefs in the world, all while enjoying a tour into the Historical Center Of Lima, Barranco, Chorrillos, Miraflores or Callao neighborhoods, visiting the most beautiful landscapes of the city.

An interesting affair of the city is the number of museums and historical buildings you can find all around. Museums in Lima are delightful, each tour in Lima will take you to visit historical monuments, as well as ancient pre-Hispanic constructions perfectly mixed with the actual city trace. Huaca Pucllana and Pachacamac archeological sites are the most visited while a short visit to Lima. If, you prefer something more of an adventure, take a tour to Callao with a luxury yacht experience that can also include a tour of the Callao neighborhood.

Close to Lima Destinations

If you have more time while visiting Lima, some short trips depart from this city you’ll be interested in. You can take the tour to Caral, the oldest known civilization in America, without a doubt a place worth visiting.  Along the way, you can visit similar archaeological sites and marvelous beaches that will make this excursion an extraordinary addition to your trip to Peru.

If your travel style is more alike to nature and adventure, heading south you will find the Ica region, a place full of natural and cultural landscapes. This destination is filled with journeys that will expand your outlook on Peru. You can spend a great day visiting Paracas, Nazca Lines, or the wine cellars in Ica City. Take the Ballestas Islands Tour and embark yourself on a boat to head towards this island ecosystem filled with sea species for observation. Not far, you can visit the Paracas Natural Reserve, where the impressive and colorful beach landscapes and prehistoric rock formations show thousands of years of evolution on earth, ¡It will blow your mind! Paracas is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Peru, you can take a one-day tour or enjoy the full experience in 2 or 3 days.

Definitely, a tour in Ica is not completed without the overflight to the Nazca Lines, in the desert are carved gigantic enigmatic figures with several shapes that will surprise and intrigue you. An all-included tailor-made trip to Ica and Nazca Lines it’s for sure the best option.

Other destinations that you can visit in a short time from the capital of Peru are: Lunahuaná, Marcahuasi, Huaral, Huarmey, among others. Ask our travel agents, they will be happy to make a tailor-made trip through these amazing tourist destinations close to Lima.

Peruvian Main Cities

Peru has a wide variety of landscapes; from the main cities of Peru, such as Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, Puno, and Madre de Dios, just to name some, will have access to the best tourist destinations. Whether you prefer a tour in the mountains, visit the best beaches of Peru or share with a native community; we recommend you always start from a fairly large city. Here are some activities you should check-in.

Arequipa is known as the “White City” as much as its buildings are colored by the typical construction material of the area known as “sillar”. Arequipa has very pleasant weather, sunny during the day with drops-offs of temperature at night, here you will find natural, cultural, and archaeological destinations. Tours in Arequipa can go as far as you wish; the Colca Canyon tour is the most popular, it allows you to watch the flight of the condor and a variety of native flora and fauna. Among other activities in the city you shouldn’t miss, you can ask for the Sillar Route, City tour in Arequipa and if you are willing to more adventure, you can climb the Misti and Chachani, both volcanoes that surround this marvelous city. You will definitely not regret visiting Arequipa; PERU LUXURY TRAVEL has the best tailor-made package so you can enjoy a unique experience.

Further south and sharing a border with Bolivia await Puno City, it is located about 3800 meters above sea level, here you’ll find the Titicaca Lake, which is the highest navigable lake in the world. The tours in Titicaca Lake take you to visit their islands; you can choose a short one-day visit or spend the night on an island with a local family. The experience of visiting the islands of Titicaca Lake is exceptional; you will visit the Uros floating islands, a group of artificial islands made of sustainable materials; and the communities that inhabit Amantani and Taquile Island. In addition, you can enjoy other tours in Puno such as visiting the Sillustani Chullpas, the Amaru Muru portal, or exploring the town with the Puno City Tour.  Book an all-inclusive package to Puno and leave details on PERU LUXURY TRAVEL hands.

On the other hand, if you prefer warmer weather, north of Peru the cities of Trujillo and Lambayeque preserve the legacy of pre-Incas cultures of great importance such as the Moche, Sican, and Chimu, here you will be able to visit temples, ancient cities and wonderful museums that guard great art pieces. There are many choices you can take in this region, here you have the ones highly recommended: Chan Chan citadel, the Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum, “Huacas del Sol y la Luna” or Sun and Moon Temples, Tucume Museum, Cao Museum, Pomac Dry Forest and many more. These cities are also very popular for their great cuisine, fresh ingredients, and the amazing traditional seafood dishes of Peru. Let us show you the best choice!

The Peruvian Jungle

A trip to Peru is not complete if not visiting the Amazonian jungle. Peru has one of the greatest wild jungles in the world; as we said before, it’s always better to get started in a big city, each one with its own very specific features. Iquitos has no easy access; you can get by plane or take a 5 to 7 days boat. Luxury cruises depart from this city and you can voyage the Amazon River on an exclusive cruise, these luxury boats will take you to do activities in the middle of the jungle and get close and personal with their native communities.

Other way to go is reaching Puerto Maldonado, a city near Cusco City that approach you to another side of the jungle experience, from there you can make tours to the Tambopata National Reserve or depart on an experiential tour to Manu National Park, these excursions will take you to areas of incalculable wealth and biodiversity with countless species of butterflies, birds, monkeys, reptiles and different flowers and medicinal herbs.

Beaches in Northern Peru

If you are looking to relax and get away from the noise of the cities let PERU LUXURY TRAVEL prepare a trip to your measure through the beaches north of Peru, reaching the border with Ecuador we can find the most beautiful and secluded beaches of the country. The most visited town is Máncora, here you can find restaurants, shops, banks, and all the necessary services, from this point you can go along the shore to the north and visit others such as Punta Sal, Zorritos, Puerto Pizarro and many more. You can decide to stay overnight in the resort of your choice, whether you want a party night out of fun in Máncora or the tranquility and quietness of Vichayito or Las Pocitas.

Are you Ready for you Next Vacations?

Undoubtedly your next vacation to Peru will be the adventure you are expecting, PERU LUXURY TRAVEL specializes in tailor-made trips, whether you need a short visit or want to extend your stay and visit all the destinations mentioned in this article. Our agents are prepared to provide you with the best advice for your traveling needs to Peru and our staff will be helpful to you 24 hours during your stay.