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written by Rough Guides Editors
updated 23.10.2020
Rough Guides authors and editors have made some pretty unconventional journeys over the years, but crash-landing in the steamy Peruvian jungle is a new one on us. That said, for an adventure as epic as the one you’re about to take, it’s an entirely appropriate beginning. For from the moment you set off from the crash site, your senses tingling and on high alert, you’ll be moving from one increasingly eventful encounter to another. To put it another way, you’re not going to be short of things to write about on the postcards you send home…
So what exactly will you be doing on this trip of a lifetime? Well, there’ll be everything from rum-soaked Day of the Dead festivities and excursions to remote outposts rarely visited by outsiders to poignant explorations of Croft Manor and an unforgettable trip to the legendary lost city of Paititi. Oh and don’t forget the raids on some particularly choice doom-laden tombs along the way.
But it’s a jungle out there in more ways than one. So keep your head down (like, become-one-with-the-forest keeping your head down) and enjoy the ride. This is new territory for us, too. We have a book, The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget, which is invaluable to those who want to get about the continent on a relative shoestring. Well, here we go with The Rough Guide to South America on an Absolute Mission.
Peru: into the Incan Empire
Who were the Incas? What did they do? What happened to them? Discover the answers, and much more, with this unique trip into the heart of the former Inca Empire.
customize ⤍Female Empowerment Tour
From meditations in Miraflores over visits to craftswomen in Chincheros to gratitude rituals in the Sacred Valley. This itinerary will allow you to reconnect with your feminine energy and learn more about women's lives in Peru.
customize ⤍Culture, Nature and Adventure in Peru
Get to know Peru through its locals and breathtaking trails- full of history. Hop aboard a motorboat to get to know the local way of life of the Uros people, before you start the great Inca trail, where beautiful landscapes, archaeological sites and fresh air are waiting for you.
customize ⤍The Inca Empire and the Nazca Culture
Peru has a rich history and culture, this itinerary will give you a taste of just how special it is. Take a flight over the mysterious Nasca lines, head to Cusco for some brilliant archaeological sites and discover the Inca cities. This trip will leave you wanting more!
customize ⤍Peru - the modern, the iconic, the wild
Spend 12 days in magnificent Peru - famous Machu Picchu, legendary Titicaca Lake and the wild Amazon await. This tour is great for foodies with amazing Peruvian delights, for history and culture lovers in the Sacred Valleys as well as wildlife enthusiasts in the Amazon. Something for everyone!
customize ⤍Best of Peru & Galapagos Islands
Split your South America trip into two fascinating countries: Peru with Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, as well as ocean-facing capital Lima. Afterwards, proceed to the Galapagos Islands. You will stay on 3 different islands and explore many more.
customize ⤍Best Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands Tour Package
Explore a trio of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in this Machu Picchu and Galapagos tour package! Your journey begins in Quito, home to the Middle of the World. Afterward, fly on over to the Galapagos Islands the best biodiversity hotspot and following with the sublime Machu Picchu in Peru.
customize ⤍Peru Express
Soak up some Peruvian culture on a whirlwind tour of Peru. See the capital Lima, pretty Cusco and the Sacred Valley before you acclimatise to the high altitude of Machu Picchu, the greatest mountain city on earth and the gateway to the Incan Empire.
customize ⤍Culinary Peru
Discover the taste of Peru on this unique culinary trip. Starting in Lima, and then travelling on to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu and later Cusco, this trip includes all the essential destinations, and adds a unique culinary dimension to each, giving a real flavour of the country.
customize ⤍Peruvian Inca Domains
Ideal for everyone wanting to explore the Inca history and combine it with today's culture and traditions. Fly over the mysterious Nasca lines, visit the penguins on Ballestas islands, sail the Titicaca Lake and discover the stunning Sacred Valley with Machu Picchu.
customize ⤍Derelict it may be, but that doesn’t dim this holy spot’s spirit-lifting atmosphere of history and community.
Church of San Juan
2. Kuwaq Yaku
Backs of beyond don’t get much beyonder than this, yet Kuwaq Yaku remains an invaluable stop to stock up on supplies.
3. Peruvian Jungle Crash Site
It really might have been better all round if you did miss this one… Still, there’s always a silver lining and here it is in the form of a supernaturally charged tomb.
4. Paititi
A “lost city” that you’ll be very, very glad you found. The views from up above are simply unforgettable.
5 Cozumel Town
Enjoy festivals? Then Cozumel, where every day is the Day of the Dead, is the town for you.
6. Croft Manor
The childhood home you always dreamt about, complete with hidden nooks and crannies – yours to explore at your leisure.
Croft Manor looking eerier in the evening
7. Porvenir Oil Fields
A flame-spewing oil refinery amid lush, tropical forest – what’s not to like?
written by Rough Guides Editors
updated 23.10.2020
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