Peru adventure tours & trips
Forget what you think you know about Peru
Most travelers have one picture in their head when planning a trip to Peru…Machu Picchu. Though a breathtaking destination, the Incan ruins are just one piece of an entire country filled with endless possibilities and adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned historian hoping to discover the ancient capital of Cusco or a renowned “foodie” on a mission to savor every type of ceviche Lima is famous for, take comfort in knowing one thing – Peru is for YOU.
Let Us Plan Your Peru Adventure
You’ve already made the brilliant decision to check Peru off your bucket list. Congrats! Now it’s time for us to take over…
Here at River Explorers, we take great pride in offering the best in Peru adventure tours and Peru adventure trips. We’ve had the privilege of helping an ever-growing long list of happy world travelers make their Peruvian dreams a reality. We couldn’t be more excited to do the same for you.
We provide itineraries for every type of traveler so that you can focus on what really matters…having an amazing trip to Peru! Which Peru adventure tour will you choose?
Machu Picchu adventure trips
Machu Picchu is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking wonders in all of South America. After looking at pictures online and on your friends’ social media accounts, don’t you think it’s about time you saw it with your own eyes?
Whether your goal is to take incredible panoramas of lush landscape and make friends with Peruvian llamas along the way or you’ve been dying to go river rafting with one of the river expert guides, take your pick! Every trip to the beautiful “Lost City of the Incas” can be tailored to your preferences, making it a uniquely unforgettable time.
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu (4 days)Salkantay hike to Machu Picchu (5 days)Incredible Inca Trail Adventure Tours
Imagine for a second that you are stepping foot along a trail that’s perfectly perched among the clouds, surrounded by snow-capped mountains where friendly Peruvians smile and wave as they invite you to experience a culture that’s been the backbone of the Andes for centuries. Well, you don’t have to imagine much longer because that could be exactly where you are in the coming months.
Two, four or five-day Inca Trail hikes and memories to last a lifetime are yours for the taking with our incredible Peru adventure tours along the Inca Trail.
Machu Picchu Inca Trail (5 days)The Classic Tour (4 days)Unforgettable Cusco Tours & Activities
Not only the vibrant capital of Peru, Cusco also serves as your starting point and gateway before heading off on your journey to Machu Picchu. But before and after your departure, there are some things you simply cannot miss out on in Cusco.
Home to the glorious La Catedral located within the Plaza de Armas and some of the best crepes in South America, Cusco is a prime spot to relax and indulge in sightseeing and even better, people watching! Meet the friendly locals and discover what makes this capital city far from ordinary.
Hiking MTB and rafting to Machu Picchu 5 daysCusco, City Tour, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu (4 days)Off the Beaten Path Tour Packages
For seasoned travelers, it’s known that there is a time and a place for the “top tourist activities” right up until you decide to go off the beaten path and experience what true Peruvian life is like. You may be one of hundreds on the top of Machu Picchu for part of your trip; nothing wrong with that! However, we know you want to experience something unique – something different than what the traditional tourist desires. We hear you loud and clear!
With our off the beaten path tour packages we help you discover the hidden gems of Peru where you can see what life is truly like; away from the tourist activities. We would love to plan your Peruvian escape exactly to your liking.
Set yourself apart from the crowd and consider experiencing one of our many adventure options below…
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11-Day Tambopata Amazon River Rafting
Up for a true adventure of a lifetime? We thought so.
Start your Peru adventure trip down the Tambopata River in a secluded, remote area (1-2 hour drive from the nearest city) to take off on a bus ride elevating you 14,000 feet above sea level. Being so high up will allow for glorious views of an ecosystem comprising of a vast array of both flora and fauna unlike anything you’ve seen before.
The river banks of Tambopata are home to several rare species including the giant river otters, black spider monkeys, anteaters, the giant armadillo, pink river dolphin, the anaconda, jaguar and so many more. Not many travelers can say they’ve been amongst such magnificent creatures and even more stunning surroundings.
1-6 Day Apurimac Rafting Tours
The source of the mighty Amazon, cutting through Cusco and Apurimac regions for a total of 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) in depth, what more could you want from an adventurous river rafting experience? Many even dare call it the greatest in the world…decide whether you agree or not by embarking on what we deem one of the best rafting choices of them all.
Yavero River Tour
Are your camera batteries fully charged? Set out on a rare adventure among the majestic Yavero River where you’ll make your way through a 2,348-meter-deep (8,000 feet) rain-forest canyon right into the beating heart of the Amazon. World-class rafting on this Peru adventure tour will no doubt be one for the books…and your Instagram feed.
Passing by roaring waterfalls and Peruvian-native plants and animals before spending the night at Machiguenga Native Center of Matoriato, you may want to experience this Peru adventure trip all over again. Luckily for you, the experience isn’t quite over yet…spend the next part of your journey making your way through the Pongo Mainique Canyon to conquer the Amazon jungle before ending your trip at the great Incan wonder, Machu Picchu.
Top Destinations of Peru
There’s no denying that Peru has something for every type of traveler. From the very top of Machu Picchu to the foothills of the Andes, the coast to the teeming jungles of the mighty Amazon, Peru allows travelers to find themselves within the proximities if its borders.
Below, you can discover many top Peru destinations we are privileged to offer in several of our Peru adventure trips…
