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Peruvian Adventure Tours

Posted On: 21 May 2018 #TierrasVivas 288

There is an adventure peru and excellent scenarios for extreme experiences.

Multifaceted, that's peru. Its geography proves it: a warm desert coast, an imposing mountain range and an exuberant jungle invite you to live all kinds of extreme experiences, in which you can practice mountaineering in the andes mountain range, sandboarding in the coastal dunes, canoeing in rivers or trekking on the inca trail.

From surfing on the longest left wave in the world to walking through the andes through villages with living traditions, peru is the ideal place for adventure sports. More than 12,000 lagoons, snowy peaks that exceed 6,000 meters in height and the deepest canyons on the planet are also part of this offer full of adrenaline. Enjoy the best guided tours of Peru full of adventure.

 

When is the best time to visit Peru?

The best season is during the dry season, which covers the months April to the end of September. In October the rains begin and you can find Machu Picchu covered by clouds. If you travel in June, we recommend you to book the Inti Raymi 2024 Tour that takes place in June 24th, and also hike the Palcoyo Mountain Tour, which is an incredible Rainbow Mountain located in the Andes. 

 

Peruvian Adventures

Mountaineering, trekking, hiking, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing, sandboarding and tubular, paragliding, hang gliding, bungee, canopy, deep-sea fishing and off-road in 4x4 is part of an adventure Peru path full of outdoor sports that can be practiced in one of the best scenarios in the world.

The Andes Mountain Range is, after the Himalayas, the highest on the planet. The Peruvian Andes offer mountains of high, medium and low technical difficulty, and the opportunity to make first ascents and open new routes.

Peru is a true paradise for walkers. Virtually the entire mountain range, including valleys, plateaus and mountain ranges, hosts trekking circuits with varying degrees of difficulty. The impressive landscapes that make up the Valley of the Incas are ideal for Peru hiking tours thanks to its mountainous geography, snow-capped peaks and crystalline rivers.

Knowing ancient Inca and pre-Inca roads, archaeological sites, picturesque villages and the passage through different ecological levels in a few hours, are the attraction of touring Peru by bicycle. In Cusco the agencies specializing in adventure tourism have different routes that go from the city to the nearby archaeological sites. Near the area of Moray circular terraces, there is another very interesting route that goes through the Salineras de Maras to go down to the Urubamba Valley or Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Peru has more than a dozen rivers that exceed 600 km in length and only the 5 longest rivers total about 7,000 km of route in Peru. For boating in Peru, the best known rivers are Apurímac River Rafting (class II and V), Cotahuasi (class V) and Tambopata (class III and IV). In the different rivers of lesser degree of difficulty, where rafting or kayaking is also practiced, you can sail kayaks.

The beaches of Peru are known by experts to be the best in the world to run waves. The waves are permanent throughout the year with small waves, large, long, tubular, high peaks, bells and a large number of breakers very close to each other.

The best winds for the practice of Kitesurfing and Windsurfing are in the zone of the bay of Paracas (Ica) and in Máncora (Piura).

Sliding down a board on the great dunes is an adventure sport spread in several departments of Peru. The sandboarding started in Ica, then went to Nazca, in Cerro Blanco (2,078 m.s.), the highest dune in the world, special for experts.

 

Peru Adventure Tours

Hiking, sandboarding, trekking, mountaineering and kayaking are some of the must-see activities you can do in destinations such as Ica, Cusco, Arequipa or Huaraz. If you want your Peru adventure tour to be 100% adrenaline, there is nothing like knowing the best of our country and living an unforgettable experience.

Take a look at these ten Peru travel highlights and cheer up visiting them.

 

Oasis Ica

Due to its climate and topography, Huacachina is the perfect place for adventure sports. Taking a walk at high speed by the sandboxes, practicing sandboarding and sailing the lagoon in the middle of the oasis are three of the best activities that this destination offers.

 

Peruvian Amazon River Cruises

What better adventure than to navigate the largest river in the world. This tour will begin in the north of Peru, in Iquitos. If you enjoy ecotourism, going deep into the Amazon River will be perfect to know the variety of species of flora and fauna of this region and its virgin forest.

 

Paracas Peru tours

Located just two hours from Lima, in Paracas you can enjoy the incredible landscapes. Taking a buggy ride through the sandboxes of the Paracas desert at high speed is one of the best plans offered by this destination.

 

Puno Peru Lake Titicaca

Cruise by the imposing Lake Titicaca will be one of the best experiences for its unforgettable landscapes, its cool climate and the warm rays of the sun. There you will find the Uros Islands, artificial constructions made in totora and inhabited by the natives of the Uru tribe.

 

Machu Picchu Travel Tours

Passing the town of Santa Teresa, on the way to Machu Picchu, is the highest zip line in Peru and South America! Monkey tail has 2.5 kms of extension and pure fun. Start with a briefing of information and security, then a 20 minute walk, and finally there is no choice but to throw yourself to overcome your fears! You can spend the day or sleep in the cabins of the trees where you will have an unbeatable view. Enjoy this adventure in the Inca jungle trek to Machu Picchu.

 

Peru surf tours

In Piura you can find one of the most popular beaches for surfers: Máncora. In addition to this sport there are others such as kitesurfing; If you are not familiar with this sport here you can take basic courses to learn to ride while enjoying this incredible beach, the warm temperature and the crystal clear sea of this region of Peru.

 

Peru Hiking Tours

The Huascarán National Park is one of the most important forest reserves, where the highest peaks of the country are located, such as Huascarán and Alpamayo (5,947 masl), make this park a perfect destination for you and your friends to connect with. nature.

 

Top Hiking Tours in Peru

Many are the routes that take you to Machu Picchu, but none is like the Inca Trail Tours, the most famous pedestrian path in the Americas. After flying from the capital of Perú, Lima, you will arrive in Cusco to walk for four days along a path through forests and dense fog, millenary stone steps and discovering the ruins of ancient fortifications and Inca cities, and all the time enjoying majestic views. 

If you want to visit Machu Picchu, we recommend you to book your Machu Picchu Ticket in advance, so you will enjoy your Vacation in Machu Picchu without any problem.

  

Peru Lines of Nazca tour

From a small plane flying over the area, you will appreciate some figures of animals such as the whale, the spider and the hummingbird; and we say some because there are more than 800. If you or one of your friends are those who get easily dizzy, avoid eating before the flyby, it takes about 30 minutes.

 

Peru Adventure Tours Arequipa

The best of the Peru adventure tours Colca Canyon is that besides seeing the impressive flight of the condor, you can perform other activities such as mountaineering in the inactive Ampato volcano and enjoy the hot springs next to the Colca River. Colca Canyon Tour

 

Punta Sal Peru beach

This beach is the dream destination for lovers of diving, one of the best activities to do with friends when traveling. You do not have to be an expert to practice diving in this area, you can descend between 10 and 20 meters deep and appreciate the underwater life that includes corals, variety of fish, octopus and sea lions.

Edwin Caviedes Profesional guide

Edwin Caviedes is the founder and manager of Tierras Vivas, a company that benefits native people communities.