PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 3-day experiences worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
Three days in Peru’s Tambopata reserve with canopy ziplining, river caimans, Lake Sandoval wildlife, night walks, and a clay lick bird show.
“Ivan was a fantastic tour guide, we saw loads of amazing animals and experienced a once in a lifetime trip.”
A fast Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu in 3 days, with altitude, jungle paths, one hut night, and guided Circuit 2 entry.
“Salkantay Trekking does a great job in ensuring all the conditions are set for this hard challenge to be doable for everyone.”
3 days all-inclusive with guided Amazon jungle outings from Iquitos, with Monkey Island, pink dolphins, caimans, and Maniti Eco-Lodge.
“I had the most amazing English speaking guide named Edwin..my group was greeted and treated like family.we had clean accommodations and the food was amazing.the hikes and all the excursions were so informative..the staff was outstanding and friendly. I am sad to leave”
Small-group 3-day Amazon trip from Puerto Maldonado with Tambopata walks, Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake, and canopy views for $240.
“Our guide Fernando was brilliant, very nice man with good English and very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna and extremely good at spotting wildlife. The resort was also very good, with a nice swimming pool to relax at between excursions and really good food. 100% recommend.”
Private 3-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with hotel pickup, Andean condor views, Sangalle oasis swimming, hot showers, and vicuña reserves.
“I did a 3-day, 2-night trek with this agency, guided by Miguel, and everything went really smoothly. The service was excellent — the itinerary was carefully planned and perfectly executed, the schedule was well respected, the breaks were Read more”
Cusco to Sacred Valley sights plus the Short Inca Trail and sunrise Machu Picchu. 3 days, guided, trains included, tight but worth it.
“I hesitated about the score for this activity between 3 and 4 stars. You'll read and understand why.”
3 days in Tambopata from Puerto Maldonado: lodge nights, Sandoval Lake hike, giant otters, caiman safari, monkey island, canopy views.
“Great food and clean accommodations. Very easy pick up and drop off from the airport and all the transportation went very smoothly. We had wonderful weather and did everything on the itinerary. We saw plenty of birds monkeys Caymans. All in all was a very great experience. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get…”
3 days at Heliconia Lodge in Iquitos: Amazon cruise, Yanamono hikes, pink dolphins, fishing, night walks, and sugarcane tastings.
“Wonderful experience tour was amazing the food and the excursions during the days were excellent .Amazing”
3-day Iquitos to Loreto Amazon trip: boat, pink dolphins, sunrise/sunset, medicinal plants, and a night wildlife walk. Private guide.
“I loved everything about this tour: itbwas well organised, the lodge was surprisingly confrtable, i learnt a lot about local plants and animals, and enjoyed the veryvtasty and healthy communal meals. I was particulsrly pleased with our guide Miguel who was very attentionate and knowledgable about plants and the river and is a very good…”
Three days in Manu from Cusco: cloud-forest tombs, boat rides on the Madre de Dios, rafting, night walks, and wildlife watching.
“Very unique and delightful tour with a variety of activities to do. From bird watching to boat ride in the Amazon and walking in the middle of the jungle to see wild life, it was really something special and that I recommend.”
