Lima The City of the Kings

 
The City of the Kings
Peru’s capital, Lima, is the main gateway to Peru, a city bustling with living history and activity. It is an ethnic melting pot, with a heritage that features pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern elements. With more than 8.5 million inhabitants, Lima is also the country’s largest city. In 1988, Lima was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a symbol of the cultural diversity that distinguishes Peru.

Lima

Titicaca Lake

 
Exploring the World’s Highest Navigable Lake Extending from south-eastern Peru to western Bolivia, Titicaca Lake is the cradle of Incan civilisation and is the highest navigable lake in the world (approx. 3,810 meters or 12,500 feet) – and the largest lake in South America. The lake is 196 km long (122 miles) with an average width of 56 km (35 mi) and an average depth of 107 meters (351 feet). The lake’s waters are cold and blue making a beautiful contrast to the parched Altiplano.

Titicaca Lake

Ica

 Ica is located on the Ica River, about 300 km south of Lima, along the desert coast of southern Peru on the Panamericana Highway. Ica is the capital of the Ica region. The area was long inhabited by various cultures of indigenous people before the Spanish conqueror Geronimo Luis de Cabrera claimed its founding in 1563.

Ica

Ballestas Islands

 
The Natural Paradise The Ballestas Islands are a group of small islands located off the Paracas peninsula. They’re also known as the “poor man’s Galapagos” or “the mini-Galapagos of Peru” because of their prolific wildlife and the astonishing scenery they offer to visitors.

Ballestas Islands

Colca Canyon

 The Home of the Mighty Andean condor Hastened by the erosive forces of the Colca River, the Colca Canyon is 180 km (111 miles) north of Arequipain the department of Chivay. The canyon runs for about 70 km (43 miles), and with a depth of 3,191 meters (10,500 feet) it is the second deepest canyon in the world– second only to its neighbour, Cotahuasi Canyon (160 meters or 525 feet deeper).

Colca Canyon

Arequipa The White City

 
The White City Rooted in the Andean traditions of the Altiplano, Arequipa is located in the south-western part of the country and is the second largest city of Peru. Sitting at 2,335 meters above sea level (7,661 feet), Arequipa is surrounded by three volcanoes: the cone-shaped El Misti (5,822 meters or 19,100 feet), the always snow capped Chachani (6,075 meters or 19,900 feet) and Picchu Picchu (5,425 meters 17,800 feet). The three volcanoes range in elevation from just under 18,000 feet to approximately 20,000.

Arequipa

Sacred Valley of Incas

Exploring the Majestic Valley of the Incas El Valle Sagrado (the Sacred Valley) of the Incas is located 15 km (9miles) north of the Inca capital of Cusco at 2,800 meters. The Sacred Valley was once the Inca Empire’s main point for the extraction of natural wealth, and one of the most important areas for the production of corn in Peru.

Sacred Valley

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

 
The once-in-a-lifetime experience! The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous trekking routes in the world, built by the Inca more than 500 years ago! The Classic Inca Trail tour starts in the Sacred Valley and finishes in a cloud forest region where Macchu Pichu, the lost city of the Inca, sits.

Inca trail

Cusco, the “Archaeological Capital of the Americas”

Cusco, the “Archaeological Capital of the Americas” Cusco sits at 3,300 meters (10,826 feet) in the Watanay Valley, once a gigantic glacial lake, the “Ballivian Lake”. The centre of the city retains many buildings, plazas, and streets from pre-Columbian and colonial times and as such is of great importance in the antiquity sense. Cusco was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983.

Cusco

Machu Picchu - La Città Perduta degli Incas

La Città Perduta degli Incas – Pensa l’inimmaginabile: scopri Machu Picchu! A 2.430 metri, Machu Picchu (“Vecchia Vetta” in lingua Quechua) è uno dei luoghi culturali più importanti dell’America Latina. Nel 2007, in riconoscimento delle sue origini, Machu Picchu è stata votata una delle nuove Sette Meraviglie del Mondo. Il sito è uno dei grandi esempi al mondo dell’utilizzo di materie prime naturali nella creazione di un’architettura eccezionale. Le sue pareti giganti, terrazze e rampe sembrano naturalalmente tagliate nelle scarpate rocciose intorno al sito.

Machu Picchu

Peru Luxury Tour

The sights, sounds, tastes and smells of Peru are yours! From the moment you step out of your plane, we will make sure that you enjoy a first class Peru Luxury Tour. We have planned a combination of luxurious hotels, museums and historic monuments to introduce you to modern Peru and its Inca cultural heritage for the next 10 days.

The bustling, cosmopolitan city of Lima awaits you with its fascinating mixture of the old and the new. The natural world takes centre stage in Paracas and you will agree that the name Galapagos of Peru is well earned after your visit to the Ballestas Islands. Mystery and perhaps a touch of the supernatural is your next experience as you fly over the “other-worldly” Nasca Lines. And then it is on to the “Seventh Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu. From the moment you arrive in Cusco, the presence of the Incas will surround you in the living architecture, arts and artisans, ruins and monuments. You will marvel at Ollantaytambo with its ruins and Pisac with its picturesque market during your private tour to the Sacred Valley of the Inca.

Peru has it all; deserts, ocean, mountains and jungles; solemn ruins and swinging nightlife. Exotic food and friendly Peruvians will complement the sights and sounds that we have arranged for your pleasure.

The package includes:

• All Tours with professional, English-speaking guides
• Overnights in Recommended First Class Hotels
  • 3 nights at the Casa Andina Private Collection
  • 2 nights at the Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort
  • 2 nights at the Libertador Palacio del Inka Hotel
  • 1 nights at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
  • 1 night at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
• Food:
  • Breakfasts
  • Lunches:
    • Larcomar in Lima
    • Wayra Ranch in Urubamba
    • Buffet lunch at the Luxury Sanctuary Lodge Hotel
  • Tea-time at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
  • Dinner a la carte at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
• Nasca Lines Over-Flight from Pisco airport
• First Class Vistadome Train to / from Machu Picchu
• Flights: Lima-Cusco and Cusco-Lima
• All Private Transfers
• All Entrance Fees

Peru Luxury Tour

The Peruvian Andes offer the most appealing trekking trails in the world. Stunning views, different climate conditions, ranging from tropical to high snow-capped mountains, and historic Inca ruins that make trekking around Machu Picchu unique! Whether you decide to go on you own, with an agency or use a local guide, Peru InsideOut is offering some tips on how to make your trekking experience unforgettable!

Trekking in the Peruvian Andes

Peru travel information

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Peru travel information

Peru is located in the central western part of South America. To the north, it borders both Ecuador and Colombia; to the east with Brazil and Bolivia; to the south with Chile; and the Pacific Ocean lies to the west.

History of Peru

As a local Peruvian tourism company, we are committed to travelling in a manner that respects local cultures, local communities, and their traditions.
We understand that our activity has an impact on the environment. In this regard, we attempt to minimise our environmental impact on the cities and/or communities we visit. We operate without disrupting the way local economies function.

How we do that?

• In selecting our partners, we tend to choose local operators whenever possible. The goal is to ensure that members of the local community benefit from our activities. For example, in Amantani (Lake Titicaca) instead of contracting with a local agency, we seek to work directly with local community members who live on the island, even if this results in a slightly higher cost.
• We use local public transport whenever possible, as well as local guides.
• We personally monitor our travellers with respect to local customs, and we help you implement best practices to minimise our environmental impact.

To achieve these goals, we believe it is beneficial to travel in small groups. This ensures that you experience local cultures first-hand.

Responsible Travel in Peru

Expertise

We travel only to destinations we know well – and our expertise is in firsthand knowledge of Southern Peru. We have personally visited all the destinations that appear in our tours. We have also carefully organised each tour, eaten in each and every restaurant we recommend, and have a close personal relationship with each of our guides.

Reliability

We care more about our reputation than our earnings. Your security and your enjoyment of a very memorable trip are a must for us.

Innovation

Our ambition is to safely explore sites outside typical “gringo trails”, where many tourists spend most of their time. We attempt to show you the somewhat hidden side of Peru and the various traditions of this magical land.

Passion

Perú InsideOut is made up of people who love travelling. We want you to experience the soul of Peru.
Travel with us: we’re waiting for you!

Our Values

Perú InsideOut was born, oddly enough, in a coffeehouse in Arequipa, southern Peru! I had the idea of developing a tour company that focused on the heart and soul of Peru, but did so with European flair and expertise. And I wanted to focus on southern Peru, the area I know best. Choosing a name able to embody the spirit of the project was a daunting enterprise. I juggled names for days on end with a friend of mine, and … Voilà! Peru InsideOut was born.
My name is Roberto D’Amico, by the way. I’m Italian by birth but I’ve completed graduate studies in both Italy and France. I have worked and lived in London, Brussels, Rome, Paris, Perth, Sydney, and – since October 2010 – Arequipa, Peru! I speak four languages (Italian, English, French, and Spanish), though Italian is my mother-tongue. In addition, I have had the good fortune to travel extensively and have firsthand experience of Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
In setting up my tour company, I travelled extensively in Peru – completing months of research on the road. I visited all of the destinations to which Perú InsideOut travels. I have eaten in the restaurants, toured museums, taken copious notes, travelled by bus, travelled by air, travelled by rail, met with local tour guides, learned the customs, spoken with the locals, and now know Peru inside out on a close and personal level! It is this knowledge and experience that Perú InsideOut wish to share with you. I offer you the flair of a European, applied to travel in the often mysterious but always captivating … Peru.

Our Story

About PeruInsideOut

Perú InsideOut is a Peruvian tour operator owned, operated and run by a European owner and a European management. We are a dynamic, reliable and independent company characterised by a pioneering spirit.
We specialise in organising tours in Southern Peru, and only include destinations we know well – and which we visit on a regular basis.
To deliver on our promise, we recommend restaurants and utilise hotels which we have personally visited and inspected. In addition, we work with local experienced guides with whom we have close working relationships.
We do not compromise on quality or customer service and on all of our organised tours you are personally escorted by a Perú InsideOut tour leader.
Our hope is that you become our ambassador once you return to your home country.

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