Peru

Once the capital of the greatest empire the Americas had ever seen, Cusco is a city unlike any other. Its historic center - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - layers Inca stonework beneath Spanish colonial architecture in a way that is endlessly fascinating. Wander its cobblestone streets, explore its markets and museums, visit the magnificent temple of Q'orikancha, and soak up the atmosphere of a city that has been at the center of Andean life for centuries.

Cusco is more than just a gateway - it is a destination in its own right, and one that deserves time to begin to understand. It is also our home, which means our knowledge of its best restaurants, its hidden gems, and its local rhythms is second to none.

There are very few places in the world that genuinely exceed expectations. Machu Picchu is one of them.

Perched at 2,430 metres above sea level on a ridge above the Urubamba River, this 15th-century Inca citadel is one of the most breathtaking sights on the planet. Its setting - surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks and swathed in morning mist - is almost impossibly beautiful, and its state of preservation is remarkable.

For those who wish to trek, we can arrange private guided walks along the classic Inca Trail or alternative routes such as the Salkantay or Lares treks - all designed exclusively for you.

Stretching between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a lush, fertile corridor of extraordinary archaeological sites, traditional Andean communities, and some of the most beautiful landscapes in South America.

Visit the dramatic fortress and town of Ollantaytambo, still inhabited today as one of the few surviving examples of Inca urban planning. Explore the market of Pisac and the terraced ruins that rise above it. Meet local weavers keeping ancient textile traditions alive. Take a private cooking class using ingredients grown in the very valley you are standing in.

The Sacred Valley is a place where the ancient world feels genuinely alive - and for travelers who take the time to explore it properly, it often becomes the highlight of their entire Peru journey.

Peru is home to one of the most biodiverse regions of the Amazon basin - a vast, ancient wilderness teeming with life that defies imagination. Jaguars, giant river otters, pink river dolphins, hundreds of species of birds, and countless plants found nowhere else on Earth - the Peruvian Amazon is a humbling and exhilarating place to be.

We work with a carefully selected range of lodges and operators deep within the rainforest, offering intimate wildlife experiences that go far beyond what the average jungle tour provides. Whether you choose the lodges of the Tambopata reserve near to Puerto Maldonado, the remote waterways of the mighty Amazon River from Iquitos in the north, or to Manu Biosphere Reserve - one of the most protected and pristine areas in the entire Amazon basin - we ensure your experience is extraordinary.

At 3,812 metres above sea level, Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake on Earth - and one of the most atmospheric places in all of South America. Straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia, its vast, silver-blue waters reflect the endless Andean sky in a way that feels almost surreal.

The lake is home to the Uros people, who have lived for centuries on extraordinary floating islands constructed entirely from totora reeds. Further into the lake, the island of Taquile offers a window into a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for generations, where traditional textiles are woven by hand using techniques passed down through centuries.

We arrange deeper cultural immersions that allow you to connect meaningfully with the communities who call this remarkable place home.

Lima often surprises first-time visitors. Peru's sprawling coastal capital is a city of enormous energy, creativity, and sophistication - and in recent years it has established itself as one of the great food cities of the world.

Home to several of the world's top-ranked restaurants - including the legendary Central - Lima is a destination that serious food lovers simply cannot overlook. But the city offers far more than extraordinary dining. Its Miraflores and Barranco districts are vibrant, walkable neighbourhoods lined with galleries, boutiques, and clifftop parks overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Its historic center, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a treasure trove of colonial architecture and pre-Columbian archaeology.

For most travellers, Lima serves as both the entry point and the final flourish of a Peru journey - and with the right guide and the right restaurants, it can be one of the most memorable parts of the trip.

Andean Encounters

Peruvian Pathways