Some of Our Peru Holiday Ideas
Wonders of Peru Holiday
Our Wonders of Peru tailor-made tour encompasses the key highlights of a holiday to Peru and is the perfect in depth int...
14 nights from £4,795 p/p
Peru Express
For those short on time or just seeking a taste of Peru’s most famous sights look no further than Peru Express. Starting...
9 nights from £3,495 p/p
Ultimate Peru Adventure
Are you an adventurous traveller? Then discover a dream bucket list destination in Peru, a wonderful country with a rang...
13 nights from £5,195 p/p
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Quick Country Facts
Time Zone:GMT -5 hours
Capital:Lima
Currency:Peruvian Nuevo Sol
Why visit Peru?
There are numerous wonders to discover when you explore Peru. With a tailor-made itinerary, you can see bucket list highlights, such as Machu Picchu and the Peruvian Amazon, as well as lesser known historic and natural wonders. Combine your trip with other Latin American countries for a longer adventure - you could include Peru with Bolivia and a journey across Lake Titicaca, the Iguazu Falls in Argentina or Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Kerry Cook
Travel Specialist
Explore mysterious Incan ruins
Most holidays to Peru either start or finish with Machu Picchu, Peru’s most spectacular archaeological site. Skip the crowds on the Inca trail and instead head for the high altitude ruins via the Salkantay Trail. Not only will enjoy a little more solitude but you’ll pass through lowland jungle and vaporous cloud forest, as well as enjoying views over the immense, snow-capped peaks of the Vilcabamba Range. The best part? There are so many, but it’s hard to beat the thrill of catching a glimpse of this ancient wonder amid the towering green peaks for the first time. Machu Picchu grabs the headlines but Peru is thick with lesser explored Incan ruins. Don’t miss a trip to Sacsayhuaman, a colossal complex just outside of the ancient Incan capital at Cuzco.
Lakes, jungles and wildlife galore
The Peruvian Amazon, a vast mass of rainforests and wetlands, offers plenty of opportunities to have close encounters with local wildlife. Take to the Amazon River at Iquitos to find Peru’s famed pink dolphins dancing alongside your kayak and all manner of monkeys (capuchins, howlers, squirrels) in the canopy above you as wind through the water. Venture deeper into the forest on guided walks to villages for a glimpse of traditional life, learn about the medicinal value of indigenous plants or follow tributaries in dug-out canoes to spot sloth, rare birds, butterflies, snakes and pumas.
The best Peru holidays
To cover off Peru’s star draws and more besides, opt for Rainbow Tours’ Treasures of Peru tour with time spent in Lima, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. Embark on a jungle adventure on the Gourmet Peru and Amazon in Style tour to discover Peru’s diverse flora and fauna and learn about tribal traditions, all the while enjoying the exotic and indigenous flavours of Peru on your luxurious riverboat. If you want to see more than Machu Picchu, seek out some of the country’s lesser-known sites on the Northern Routes of Peru & Beach tour including vast abode city of Chan Chan and the Sun and Moon Temples of Valle de Moche.
Holiday types
Whether you want to explore the natural world with the whole family or encounter rare species with just a few other travellers, choose the tailor-made itinerary that’s right for you.
What Our Clients Say
We have had the most amazing time. I am delighted to say everything worked like clockwork and we had an amazing holiday. Thank you so much Rainbow Tours for fulfilling my dream of a 'holiday of a lifetime'.
Will certainly recommend your company to our friends. Thank you Rainbow Tours and all your staff for a memorable trip to South America. We have over 2,000 photos after several deletions!! Well done. .
Thanks for a great trip - very well organised. Both your partners in Peru & Bolivia were excellent.
Excellent holiday. Very grateful to Rainbow Tours who put the itinerary together. The guides in Peru & Argentina were excellent. .
In Peru, your local partner's complete attention to all aspects of my itinerary was beyond reproach. They were always on time, always at airports and hotels without question. In fact they were very very good. Even when our luggage was left in the Sacred Valley they had it transferred to our hote...
The representatives in Peru were amazing. The rep in Iguazu (Edber) was the best of the lot. He was informative, funny and arranged a fabulous night of entertainment for us. He also got out luggage checked in early so that we could go to the bird park rather than wasting time sitting at the airport....
Throughly enjoyed the whole experience. Naila took on board all of my requirements and fears and put together a good package. .
Your agents in Peru are absolutely fantastic, very reliable and efficient. The whole holiday was well planned and enjoyable. Overall, I would have no hesitation in recommending Rainbow Tours and will look forward to travelling with you again. .
A big thank you to all concerned with the most excellent arrangements for this adventure.
Wow.. Just wanted to say Peter and I had an absolutely brilliant trip to S America, and practically every day we had wonderful surprises and enjoyed all the various different experiences and adventures! Once again we marvelled at the amazing beautiful world we live in, and it was so good to experien...
Overall, a great holiday - lovely country and lovely people. Lots of interesting sites and great hotels! The local operators were excellent. .
The trip overall was excellent and the tour guides were very good. Your local partners were there every time to meet us and were knowledgeable and helpful. Could not fault the organisation. Peru is a great country and we saw some amazing sights!
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- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
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