PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 9 national parks tours worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
4 days from Cusco into Manu National Park: cloud forests, Amazon wildlife spotting, parrot clay licks, hot-spring swim, and a zipline.
“BE WARNED: THIS IS NOT A COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE You will have an incredible guide (ours, Cyril, was an absolute legend and could spot a tiny animal a hundred yards away in the dark) and you will go to places most people will never seRead more”
4-day Manu jungle tour from Cusco: private guide, Manu River boat, birdwatching, hot springs, eco-lodge, and meals.
“absolutely amazing experience. We had never done anything like this before so was a little nervous, but there was no need. The food was amazing, the cabins were as good as can be expected, the jungle hikes, boat trips, look out spots all amazing. Best of all was our guide Symond, incredibly knowledgeable, eye of…”
Sandboarding and 4×4 dune driving in Lima’s Lomas de Ancón desert reserve, with gear, instruction, and hotel pickup for a smooth day trip.
“My husband and i had the best time. Our Private tour offroading/sandboarding was exhilarating. They were always ready to snap some great photos. Conductor was very sweet and knowledable. Sandboarding instructor was very patient and fun. Driver was impressive. They were on time to pick us up. They were down to earth and easy going.…”
4-day Manu National Park tour from Cusco with cloud forest stops, parrot clay licks, caiman night eyes, and jungle basic lodges.
“What is advertised here and what actually happened on the tour, didn’t quite match up. The drive there was way longer and steeper than anticipated, some 13 hours through steep mountains. Okay for those who can handle it, but terrible for those with a scare of hights. The first night in the lodge was nothing…”
Three days in Manu from Cusco: cloud-forest tombs, boat rides on the Madre de Dios, rafting, night walks, and wildlife watching.
“Miguel was a knowledgeable, great guide. He made sure everyone was taken care of and the tour ran smoothly. Katia was the best cook I have ever had on a tour! I would definitely recommend this tour!”
A smooth, all-inclusive Paracas day: Ballestas Islands by speedboat, Humboldt penguins, plus a guided jeep walk through the Paracas Reserve.
“La prise en charge a été parfaite avec un guide et un personnel très accueillant, souriant et accommodant. Nous avons fait la visite des îles ballestas et celle de la réserve naturelle et nous n’avons pas du tout regretté. Super explication du guide qui a d’excellentes connaissances. On a ensuite eu Manuel pour une visite…”
Three days from Cusco into the Manu rainforest with Basic Hostel, boat rides, oxbow lakes, jungle hikes, and early-morning and night wildlife time.
“Tour ben organizzato! Abbiamo visto il parco del Manu ….guida molto disponibile. Il nostro gruppo era formato da 4 persone 2 italiani e 2 francesi: una guida, un autista, un cuoco. Abbiamo fatto passeggiate mattutine notturne con canoe zattere e abbiamo visto tantissimi uccelli, scimmie fiori piante ….inoltre una ragazza e un ragazzo ci hanno…”
3 days from Cusco into Manu’s cloud forest and river world. Learn bird courtship, kayak rivers, and watch parrots eat clay.
“Taking the three-day tour to Manu National Park was one of the best decisions of my trip to Peru. From the very beginning, the organization was impeccable: the punctual pickup in Cusco, the comfortable and safe transportation, and the warmth with which our guide greeted us made all the difference. During these three days, we…”
5 days from Cusco into Manu: lodge stays, Amazon wildlife walks, parrot watching, and a night safari with hot springs time.
