Extend your trip to Peru with a visit to Bolivia with its famous Salt Flats Salar de Uyuni

Extend your trip to Peru with a visit to Bolivia and its famous Salt Flats Salar de Uyuni. Amazing reflections when there is water!

During your visit to Peru, you’ll often see carnavals and people attired in the traditional, colourful clothes

There are trains to major tourist destinations in Southern Peru, it is possible to take the train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes for example where you can visit Machu Picchu

Walking down the cobbled streets of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire

You are rewarded with spectacular views on your Inca Trail journey, with majestic mountain ranges in the sun

Unforgettable sunset experiences on the inca trail from inca ruin viewpoints over the mountains

Beautiful and colorful Peruvian handicrafts are sold in markets in Cusco, Pisac and many other stoppoints on our journey

Stunning Inca ruins in Moray, an archaeological site in Peru near Cusco in the Sacred Valley. In a bowl-like depression, the Incas constructed a series of concentric terraces that looks like an ancient Greek amphitheater. It was used in agriculture and research.

In Peru the colorful handicrafts you can buy in several markets are usually made using a traditional weaving method. The weaving tradition also embodies a wealth of traditional knowledge, from techniques of spinning and weaving, to which plants are useful for dyeing as well as the range of symbols particular to a community and what they mean to that community.

Lake Humantay is a turquoise lake high in the mountains near Cusco, the perfect one day trip

In Peru the colorful handicrafts you can buy in several markets are usually made using a traditional weaving method.

Puyupatamarca or Phuyupatamarca is an archaeological site along the Inca Trail in the Urubamba Valley of Peru.

In Maras, in the Sacred Valley near Cusco, there is a Peruvian canyon filled with geometric salt pools that have been being harvested since the Incan empire.

A tradition well preserved still in Peru is the crafting of textiles through a special weaving method by hand

Shop Andean style in the many artisan markets of Peru, there you can find many excellent gifts or personal purchases. Be sure to fine-tune your negotiating skills.

Plenty of shopping to do at traditional markets in Peru with beautiful and colorful locally made handicrafts

Since pre-Inca times, salt has been obtained in Maras from over 3000 salt pools by evaporating salty water from a local subterranean stream.

Vinicunca, or Winikunka, also called Montaña de Siete Colores, Montaña de Colores or Rainbow Mountain, is a mountain in Peru with an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level, now a popular day trip from Cusco.

You’ll enjoy exploring the Lost City of Machu Picchu, incredibly well preserved and maintained inca ruin within its majestic mountain setting

Check a major item off your travel bucketlist with a selfie at one of the new wonders of the world Machu Picchu

The most-distinguishing physical differences between alpacas and llamas are their size, their hair, and their face shapes.

Llamas freely roam the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, you’ll often get to hang out with them when visiting!

Llamas freely roam at the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, they’re used to tourists and you can get some incredible shots with them!

The best place to see the majestic Andean Condors is in the Colca Canyon. As some of the largest, heaviest birds, they are often found in windy areas, that’s what makes this the perfect canyon for them at altitude. They can be seen at any time of the year, but the timing of the day is important (early morning, or late afternoon) - your guide will know the best times for the best chances, though it’s never 100% guaranteed with wildlife and nature!

The beautiful lagoon named Lake Humantay is a great one day trip from Cusco. It’s a full day including a 1 - 2 hour hike at 4200 m.a.s.l altiitude.

Puno, on the shore of Lake Titicaca on the side of Peru, is a town that is a perfect starting point to visit the Uros Reed Islands

The Amazon rainforest or jungle covers 60% of Peru, and is marked by a large degree of biodiversity.

Hiking the inca trail will be much easier with the right equipment such as walking sticks, good hiking boots, sleeping bag and a day pack. It is possible to hire equipment so you don’t have to carry everything with you throughout your entire travels. Papi’s Treks can help.

Llamas are native to Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina in South America and they are related to the camel. The llama was used both as food and as a pack animal by the Incas.

Statue at the plaza de armas in Cusco Peru - he is pointing towards the mountains–some say towards the fortress temple of Sacsayhuamán

Papi’s treks can rent you all the equipment you need for the Inca Trail. Make sure you have good backpacks, walking sticks and sleeping bags.

To help you figure out what size you need!

Hiking the inca trail with walking sticks makes your trek so much easier, you can hire them for the days you need them from Papi’s Treks

It can get cold at night during your hike on the inca trail, a sleeping bag will help - you can rent this from Papi’s Treks. You will simply love sleeping under the beautiful star-filled sky!

The team at Papi’s Treks is committed to making your inca trail and Peru experience your best and most unforgettable journey! Papi Mike has over 20 years of experience guiding, and he selects the best team to work with while also making sure they get paid fairly. They make this look easy!!

Machu Picchu in its incredible mountain setting is located deep in the high jungle or also known as the cloud forest. Often surrounded by clouds, it gives the place a very mystic look!

Machu Picchu in its incredible mountain setting is located deep in the high jungle or also known as the cloud forest.

Especially during rainy season it’s good to come prepared. We can help! In any kind of weather, Peruvian treks in the Inca heartland are stunning.

The Inca Trail can be a challenge as it is generally rated moderately difficult, it’s a 42km hike over 4 days at high altitude. But if you let it, this deeply personal journey might change you as you find yourself overcoming your fears, limits and inner demons. Slow but steady, we will make sure you enjoy not just the destination but the entire experience, as you find yourself immersed by beauty in the Cloud forest and mountains.

High quality, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and customized itineraries in Peru: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, and more!

Machu Picchu is iconic and has been photographed in many different ways - it looks exactly like all these shots and you will be amazed as the sanctuary folds out in front of you!

Located in the Peruvian Andes just 3 hours away from Cusco is Rainbow Mountain. It was only recently discovered due to the snow melting revealing the hidden gem and since then has been gaining more and more popularity. It is now listed in National Geographic’s “Top 100 Places To Visit Before You Die”.

Papi’s Treks prides itself to provide true experiences of the real Peru, and along the way we will make sure to interact with locals and expose you to our culture and daily life as much as possible

With our Peruvian Bucketlist Tour, travel from vibrant cities Lima and Cusco to the glorious natural and ancient wonders of the Amazon Rainforest and Machu Picchu.

You also explore traditional culture, spectacular views, and ancient landscapes in the Sacred Valley, the heart of the Inca Empire. This all inclusive, 4 star hotel Peru tour will help cross out many bucket list items, without hiking.