If you are planning a trip to Peru, talk to a travel agent online or in store about your options. They can recommend a variety of different Peru tour packages to meet your interests. These can range from intensive cultural treks to destinations like Machu Picchu or adventurous forays into the Calca Canyon. Consider your opportunities carefully and plan accordingly.
Peru Tour Packages Cultivate Culture
Peru is a mecca for those who want to see examples of both the country’s ancient and modern culture. Lima, the capital city, combines the various flavors that make Peru modern and ancient. The food is incredible. You can also enjoy the ocean views of Miraflores or visit the archeological sites scattered throughout the city, including the pre-Inca temple found in San Isidro (Huaca Huallamarca). There are busy markets and churches crafted in the Lima Baroque style. Museums and ancient Palacios round out any visit to Lima.
However, if you want to experience the past, consider a trip to Chan. Here you can see the mud cities built by a pre-Colombian society between 850 and 1470. The ruins consist of 10 walled citadels housing a variety of burial chambers and ritual rooms. Alternatively, head to the “Lost city of the Incas.” A trip to Machu Picchu is a must for anyone visiting Peru.
Peru Tour Packages Bring Adventure
For those who want adventure, sign up for Peru tour packages that include treks to Machu Picchu – e.g., the Lares Trek, and not the classic Inca Trail. You should also consider making a stop in the Calca Canyon. Twice as big as the American Grand Canyon, this Peruvian example is twice as deep. It is about three hours away from Arequipa and is the home to white water rafting. You can also hike along the canyon, stopping to admire the views at a mirador – the Cruz del Condor. With any luck, you will glimpse the flight of an Andean condor.
