Top 15 Experiences
- Experience Machu Picchu at sunrise — When the first rays of sun fall over the mountains and the clouds lift from the Inca city, you experience one of the most magical moments in the world. Getting up early is worth it! → Chap. Cusco
- Wander through Cusco's old town — Inca walls as foundations for colonial churches, the Plaza de Armas in the golden evening light, Pisco Sour in a bar with a view over the red roofs. → Chap. Cusco
- Eat Ceviche in Lima — Fresh fish, lime juice, Aji chili, red onions, and sweet potato — the Peruvian national dish in its capital is a revelation. → Chap. Lima
- Watch condors over the Colca Canyon — At Cruz del Cóndor, the world's largest flying birds with over 3 meters wingspan circle in the morning thermals just meters above your head. → Chap. Arequipa
- Hike the Inca Trail — Four days of trekking through cloud forests, over passes at 4,215 m, and past forgotten Inca ruins to the legendary Sun Gate with a view of Machu Picchu. → Chap. Cusco
- Visit the floating islands of the Uros — On Lake Titicaca, the Uros have lived for centuries on self-built reed islands. A visit is like a journey to another world. → Chap. Titicaca
- Drink Pisco Sour at sunset in Barranco — Peru's national cocktail in Lima's most colorful district, while the sun sets over the Pacific. → Chap. Lima
- Travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas — Ollantaytambo, Pisac, the salt terraces of Maras, and the circular agricultural terraces of Moray — every corner an archaeological sensation. → Chap. Cusco
- Discover the Santa Catalina Monastery in Arequipa — A city within a city: The 16th-century nunnery with its brightly colored blue and red alleys is one of the most photogenic places in Peru. → Chap. Arequipa
- Stay overnight in the Amazon Rainforest — Night sounds of the jungle, the call of howler monkeys, fireflies over the river — a night in a jungle lodge is incomparable. → Chap. Amazonas
- Marvel at Sacsayhuamán — The megalithic fortress above Cusco with stones weighing over 100 tons that fit perfectly together without mortar. How did the Incas do it? → Chap. Cusco
- Eat Lomo Saltado — The perfect fusion: Peruvian beef, Chinese wok, soy sauce, and fries. Peru's most popular everyday dish tells the story of Chinese immigrants. → Chap. Food & Drink
- Bargain at the Pisac market — Every Sunday, Pisac in the Sacred Valley transforms into a huge market with handwoven textiles, ceramics, and alpaca wool. → Chap. Cusco
- Experience the starry sky over Lake Titicaca — At 3,800 m altitude, far from any light pollution, the Milky Way shines with breathtaking clarity. → Chap. Titicaca
- Watch parrots at the clay lick in Tambopata — Hundreds of macaws in all colors gather in the morning at the clay walls of the riverbank — a natural spectacle like from a documentary. → Chap. Amazonas
