South America \ Peru Inside information
Getting There LAN (one of Latin America’s leading carriers) and several other European airlines fly to Peru. The flight time is typically between 15-16 hours. Upgrade to business class from just an extra £1225 from Madrid to Lima.
Best Time to Visit The most popular time to visit Peru is between May and October, when it is generally drier and clearer in the mountains. To see plant life at its greenest (and experience fewer crowds), visit in the wetter months.
Combine it with... Peru is easily combined with Bolivia, one of South America’s more undiscovered countries. Talk to one of our Americas Regional Specialists to create your perfect itinerary.
islands where customs have remain unchanged over centuries. Traditional lakeside stone lodges are a peaceful place to stay and enjoy exceptional views across the lake, especially at sunrise. Activities: sea kayaking, dinner with a local family
Amazon The Amazon is a cacophony of jungle sounds and colours. It is home to about 30% of the world’s animal species: millions of insects, thousands of birds and the enigmatic jaguar. It’s also home to several native communities, including the Indians, Conquistadores, Mestizos, Aborigines and Gringos. Friendly local guides are on hand to lead you into the most beautiful parts of the jungle. Activities: explore by dug-out canoe, on foot or along a canopy walkway
Arequipa and the Colca Canyon Arequipa is one of Peru’s prettiest cities. It’s nicknamed La Ciudad Blanca (the White City) because of its fine Colonial-era Spanish mansions, which are built from white volcanic rock. Early morning is the best time to visit the Colca Canyon to
watch huge Andean condors rising from the depths of the gorge. Activities: traditional villages, hiking trails, traditional thermal baths
Northern Peru Not many venture to Northern Peru, but those that do are rewarded with views of the Andes at their highest and most dramatic. You can explore a land of ancient Inca sites and also visit the coast to see working fishing villages. If you feel energetic, you can join the fishermen in their age-old tradition of pushing boats out to sea. Activities: trekking, village visits
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