The ancient Incan capital of Cuzco, the mysterious Nazca Lines and Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, need little introduction; and there are surely few experiences as memorable as emerging, after days of trekking along the classic Inca Trail, to the breathtaking views of the 'Lost City' itself - Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Adventure travellers often talk of 'the moment' in each of their expeditions, and there are surely few as exceptionally memorable as this.

Explore runs a rich and varied programme of tours to Peru, catering for the culture condor who likes a few creature comforts, as much as for the octane-burning traveller up for a high altitude challenge. All Peru trips visit Machu Picchu (either as part of the itinerary or as an optional extension) and many also offer an extension in a jungle lodge on the Amazon.

If visiting Machu Picchu is your main objective - along with the highlands, deep jungles and other classic attractions of Peru - there are several itineraries for you:

Sacred Land of the Incas, for a non-trekking adventure

Peru Inca Trail, a 3-week classic trekking exploration, graded moderate to strenuous

Heights of Machu Picchu, similar but over 2 weeks

High Trail of the Incas, for the keen trekker - an extended route of the Inca Trail, with exceptional vistas

Few have heard of Choquequirao, the 'other' Machu Picchu, and The Inca Pathways to Choquequirao is a challenging trek taking in both of these intriguing sites.

To discover the immense richness and culture of little visited northern Peru, why not consider Lost Cities of the Cloud People? This tour can be extended to include Machu Picchu.

Based around Peru's Sacred Valley, the Active Andes & Lares Trek is what it says on the can: all of the above, all the atmosphere and colour of Pisac market, plus white-water rafting, mountain biking and the Lares Trek.

Peru can also be combined with:

Ecuador for a 7-day cruise around the fabled Galapagos Islands on Incas, Amazonia & the Galapagos. All the sites, plus a 3-day exploration of the Amazon jungle.

Bolivia, taking in La Paz, the world's highest capital, and the Inca Pilgrim Way on Machu Picchu & Titicaca

You can also take your family on holiday to Peru! Take a look at our Family Adventures to Peru on our Andes and Incas tour. You can also add an extension to the Amazon too!