Lima
Peru's unfairly overlooked capital



Many tourists arrive in Lima only to fly straight out to Cusco, Arequipa or other popular tourist destinations in Peru. But the country’s sprawling capital deserves a chance to impress, and travellers who stick around for a few days are rewarded with a fascinating mix of history, culture, food and drink in this metropolitan melting-pot of all things Peruvian.
Lima is increasingly recognised as the culinary hotspot of South America, and foodies flock here to dine at world-renowned restaurants owned by Peruvian celebrity chefs such as Gastón Acurio and Virgilio Martínez. The city is also packed with lively cafes, bars and nightclubs, spread across bohemian districts, chic upscale areas, and places where regular Peruvians grab a cold beer.
The city is also home to most of Peru’s best museums and art galleries, while the historic centre – all of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site – is packed with mansions, churches and palaces from Peru’s colonial period and the Republican Era. You’ll also find archaeological sites right in the heart of the city, such as Huaca Pucllana in Miraflores, as well as the vast complex of Pachacamac just south of Lima’s urban boundary.
When to go
The best times of year to go trekking in Peru
When timing a trekking trip to Peru you’ve got one basic choice: dry season or rainy season. The dry season (April/May to September/October) is generally considered to bring the best trekking conditions, but this is peak tourism season and the trails will be busy. Rainy season (November to March) brings less than ideal trekking conditions, but there are some advantages, not least quieter trails and lower prices...read more
6 days
Classic Peru & Machu Picchu
The classic route to Peru's most popular highlights
9 days
Machu Picchu & Amazon lodge
See Peru from rainforest eco-lodge to mountain empires
8 days
Active Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu trek
Explore Peru's grand route of the Incas
18 days
Northern Peru beyond Machu Picchu
Amazon river cruises and archaeological wonders
Lima Tours

Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines, and Lake Titicaca
In-depth discovery of Peru's culture and history
13 daysFrom $2,959Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Nazca | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Family, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Galapagos Cruise & Machu Picchu
See the two gems of South America
13 daysFrom $4,790Ecuador, Peru | |
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Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |

Machu Picchu & Galapagos 4 Day Cruise
Four days aboard the Galapagos Legend
12 daysFrom $4,079Ecuador, Peru | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |

Machu Picchu & Galapagos 5 Day Cruise
Five days aboard the Coral I & II
13 daysFrom $4,899Ecuador, Peru | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |

Galapagos and Machu Picchu 8 Day Cruise
Eight days about the Galapagos Legend
16 daysFrom $6,829Ecuador, Peru | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |

Galapagos, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca
The scenic gems of South America in one trip
15 daysFrom $4,899Ecuador, Peru | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Lima Travel Companies


Lost World Adventures
Custom tours to Latin America
Central America, South America | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |


South American Vacations
Custom tours to Latin America since 2002
Central America, South America, Antarctica | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |


Rainforest Cruises
Exotic Riverboat & Small Ship Cruises
South America, South Asia, Southeast Asia | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food |
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