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Peru holidays
As a holiday destination Peru, just south of the equator, scores on mountains and lost civilisations. In Peru the Andes are probably the most spectacular mountains on earth outside of the Himalayas and the Inca archaeology is the most spectacular outside of Egypt.

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Peru's mountain areas
The Peruvian Andes form long ridges and deep valleys and the mountains are particularly shapely with remarkable wind carved ice flutes – Alpamayo has long held the accolade of being the world's most beautiful mountain. Trekking in Peru's mountains is varied and can take you along high valleys, across passes and longer treks can circle one of the massifs. One of the best known treks in Peru is the circuit of the Huayhuash – Footloose can arrange your Peru holiday to include a variety of mountain tours.

Inca archaeology in Peru
Inca buildings in PeruSeveral hundred years ago the Incas strode out from their capital, Cusco, to form one of the world's greatest empires. Their works still stand and are amazing in their scale and grandeur. Peru is the proud home of Machu Picchu, the lost city, the highlight of any Peru holiday. Machu Picchu is best approached on foot along the Inca Trail and we can offer several tours that do just this. Around Cusco and the Sacred Valley are many other outstanding archaeological sites well worth a visit.

Lake Titicaca
One of our popular tours takes the world's highest railway from Cusco and visits Lake Titicaca. There is an other-worldly atmosphere about this high lake, with huge blue skies and sparkling light. A boat will take you to the floating reed islands on the lake. See Peru holiday itineraries for details.

The lowlands of Peru
In the Peruvian lowlands there are many other places worth visiting, other ruins, cities and, of course, those fascinating Nazca Lines in the desert. See our Peru holiday itineraries for details of tours to these areas.

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Footloose Peru holiday itineraries – we have many interesting and exciting holiday itineraries in this land of the high Andes and the Amazon. The Peru holiday itineraries below have fixed departures, but we would be pleased to tailor a Peru tour just for you, departing on the day of your choice.

We are also happy to change our Peru holiday itineraries, combine them, suggest other Peru tours and generally create the holiday exactly as you want it. Please note that the prices quoted are for guidance only and do not include any internal flights. Please ask for a quote for your complete Peru or South American tour.

Footloose is also agent for Amazonas Explorer, organisers of adventurous rafting on the headwaters of the Amazon and other high rivers, and a variety of biking and trekking trips in Peru – ask for details.

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Peru tours: the Inca trail to Machu Picchu

The legendary Inca Trail takes you through the diverse wilderness of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, to the famed citadel of Machu Picchu. Please note that at least six weeks notice is needed for a booking because permits are in high demand.

Price: £495

Tour Ref: PE11

6 days - Small group departures every Friday and sunday

Private daily departures March - December.

International flight (not included) from £500.

Peru tours: the Inca Trail Express

A shorter version of the classic trek, but still arriving along the Inca Trail.

Price: £275

Tour Ref: PE12

2 days – Daily departures throughout the year.

International flight (not included) from £500.

Peru tours: Cordillera Blanca Trek

The most beautiful circuit of the world's highest tropical mountain range, passing below towering peaks.

Price: £3Peru 795

Tour Ref: PE13

5 days – Weekly small group departures

Private daily departures throughout the year.

International flight (not included) from £500.

Peru tours: Highlights with Cusco and the Sacred Valley

A two-day river trip on the Urubamba river with visits to archaeological sites along the Sacred Valley of the Incas, ends with a visit to Machu Picchu.

Price: £545

Tour Ref: PE14

7 days– Bi-monthly small group departures

Private daily departures throughout the year.

Interntational flight (not included) from £500.

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Peru tours: The Best of Peru

This three-week trip includes the best of trekking in Peru: the Cordillera Blanca, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and the circuit around Ausangate.

Price: £1955

Tour Ref: PE15

23 days – Monthly small group departures

Private daily departures throughout the year.

International flight (not included) from £500.

Peru tours: The Classic Peru Adventure

Lima and Cusco, with optional side trips to the Nazca Lines or the Amazon rainforest before a raft trip down the UrubambaÊ River and the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.

Price: £790

Tour Ref: PE16

13 days – Weekly small group departures

Private daily departures throughout the year.

International flight (not included) from £500.

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Peru tours: The Cordillera Huayhuash

The four-day trek takes us over high passes with panoramic views to campsites on the shores of sapphire lakes below the glaciers.

Price: £795

Tour Ref: PE19

8 days – Weekly small group departures

Private daily departures throughout the year.

International flight (not included) from £500.

Peru tours: Rafting the Apurimac River

Four days of exciting rafting through the gorges of the mountains beyond Cusco, with overnight camps on beautiful sandy beaches.

Price: £395

Tour Ref: PE20

4 days – Monthly small group departures

Private daily departures throughout the year.

International flight (not included) from £500.

Peru tours: Ancient Trails of Peru

This tour combines the Inca Trail and the Cordillera Blanca loop.

Price: £1185

Tour Ref: PE23

15 days – Weekly small group departures

Private daily departures throughout the year.

International flight (not included) from £500.

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Peru tours: Hiking the Inca Trails of Cusco

Trek and hike on Inca trails connecting sites in Peru's Sacred Valley of the Urubamba.

Price: £525

Tour Ref: PE24

7 days – Weekly small group departures

Private daily departures throughout the year.

International flight (not included) from £500.

Peru tours: Andes, Incas and Amazon

A visit to the Amazon and the Inca sites of Cusco.

Price: £750

Tour Ref: PE25

7 days – Weekly small group departures

Private daily departures throughout the year.

International flight (not included) from £500.

 

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Footloose Adventure Travel is a leading specialist for travel to Peru and Peru holidays. We can tailor-make all your trek, hotel, transport and tour requirements. We offer all the security of booking with a UK holiday company, together with extensive local knowledge of Peru.

Peru climate

Peru visas, health & security

Peru itineraries

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peru climate
The climate of Peru can be split into three distinct areas – the coast, the mountains and the rainforest.

Peru's mountain areas (Blanca, Huayhuah, Vilcanota, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and Cusco) are dry and sunny from May to September with increasing rain until the maximum in January/February.

The coast of Peru is dry and sunny from October to May. The rest of the year there is a damp mist. Temperatures are not high because of the cooling Humboldt Current sweeping up from the Antarctic.

The valleys and rainforest of Peru are pleasantly warm but there is often frost at the high camps. The rainforest is hot and wet most of the time.


peru visas, health and security
There is no requirement for visas for visitors to Peru from the UK and most European countries. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after your return.

There are no requirements for inoculations. All normal inoculations should be current.

Peru is generally safe to visit but there is some petty theft in cities and on public transport.

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