Peru Trips

Once the center of the Inca Empire, Peru is the guardian of South America's most important pre-Columbian treasures. Its ancient cities of Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Paracas emerged from seemingly lifeless coastal deserts and Andean valleys.

The richness of Peru's history is matched by the incredible diversity of its vast rain forest, which blankets more than half the country. The Amazon Basin runs down the eastern flank of Peru, providing travelers different environments in which to cruise on the rivers, stay in jungle lodges and explore the rain forest. Iquitos is the main gateway to the Amazon in the north, and a departure point for jungle stays in comfortable lodges and cruises on the mighty Amazon river. Ecotourists seeking more remote primary rainforest seek out the southern Amazon basin, home to Tambopata Wildlife Reserve and Manu National Park. This area is ideal for wildlife lovers, birdwatchers, orchid fanciers, and nature lovers of all types, while conveniently close to Cusco and Machu Piccu.

Ultimate Wildlife - Amazon & Machu Piccu 13-Day $3,798 13 days 5+ Destinations

Our most value-packed itinerary emphasizing wildlife and bird watching "off the beaten path." It includes Tambopata Biosphere Reserve, the remote Manu Biosphere Reserve, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Piccu. Extend your trip to include Lake Titicaca, Puno, Colca Canyon, Paracas, the Nazca Lines and more. (read more)

Ultimate Wildlife - Amazon & Machu Piccu 9-Day $2,398 9 days 4+ Destinations

This shorter version of our Ultimate Wildlife itinerary is the same as our 13 day trip except for Manu Biosphere Reserve. It includes the world-famous macaw clay-licks at Tambopata, plus Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Piccu. You can extend either of these trips to include Lake Titicaca, Puno, Colca Canyon, Nazca Lines (read more)

Peru for Independent Travelers: Travel on your own. $300-$3,000+ Choose 15+Destinations

Choose your destinations. Go whenever —and wherever— you want.

Choose from any destination in the country and we can put your trip together for you for less cost than you can on your own, including accomodations, activities, and transportation. You can hike the Inka Trail, visit Machu Piccu, Tambopata, Manu, Lake Titicaca, Puno, Paracas, the Nasca Lines and much more, all with Wild Planet's expertise and special touches. (read more)

Which Tour is Right for You?

Most Wild Planet Peru travelers choose either our renowned 13 day Peru Ultimate Wildlife eco-tour or their own Independent tour with a departure date of their own choice. If you prefer traveling with a group of like-minded folk, then our Ultimate Wildlife itinerary is for you. If you prefer the flexibility of traveling on your own, then our Independent tours allow you to custom design your own itinerary with our expert help at no additional expense.