Peru holidays : introduction

Peru is a diverse, unique and fascinating country. Witness to the rise and fall of ancient cultures and empires that left their mark on the landscape, this Andean country is endowed with an extraordinary richness in natural beauty. While first time visitors cannot miss the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the rest of the country offers everything from trekking and rafting to the enigmatic coastal cultures of the Moche and the mysterious Nasca lines.

It is easy to combine visits to Peru with Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador and the Galapagos, and Venezuela.

Climate and when to go

April to October is the dry season in the mountains, with hot days and cold nights, and is the best time to visit, especially if you are hiking. In the Amazon it is humid and hot year-round, with particularly frequent rainfall between November and April. On the coast summer lasts from December to April with hot dry conditions and temperatures between 25 and 35°C. Between May and November the southern coast suffers from the garua, a blanket of sea-mist.

 

“All the plans, connections and support from the partners in Peru and Chile went so smoothly as to be quite unreal.” - PD

“Just to say thank you for everything in Peru - it was a truly amazing experience.” - CA

“We had a superb vacation and your people in Peru were impeccable. Not one snag and fantastic guides in the jungle and on the Inca Trail trek. Well done, you guys are really good.” - YG

“It was defintely a 'holiday of a lifetime'. Thank you for all that you did to make it so special.” - AW