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Discover with us some of Peru's natural highlights and classic cultural sights

Peru Holidays

Peru is an incredibly diverse country full of incredible riches both in terms of wildlife from the coast through the Andes to the Amazon basin; and in terms of culture with the obvious Inca remains of Machu Picchu complimented by a host other historic sites from numerous different peoples.

 

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Our Holiday Ideas

As experts in arranging wildlife holidays in Peru and having travelled the country extensively ourselves are in the perfect position to design tailor-made holidays to this diverse country for you. Here are just a few of our holiday ideas.

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Scarlet macaws in Manu

Stunning bird watching from the Pacific to the Andes & Amazon basin

Experiential Travel

Supporting conservation & local communities

Top Experience

Psittacidae - Parrots & Macaws & Machu Picchu

Be sure to visit a colpa or mineral clay lick that attracts hundreds of parrots and macaws creating a raucous and colourful spectacle in the early mornings. On one morning we have seen 13 species of Psittacidae at Tampopata Research Center where there is one of the best clay licks in Peru.

Of course, we should also mention the Inca site of Machu Picchu which really is a world class site to visit and never disappoints.

Amazon adventures

Activities

Boat trips

Wooden long canoes

Canopy towers & canopy walkway

Guided walks

Night walks

Bird watching & hides

Piranha fishing

 

 

Nature Destinations

Top Locations

Manu National Park

Tambopata National Reserve

Andean cloudforest

Ballestas Islands

Altiplano & Lake Titicaca

Colca Canyon

 

Wildlife highlights

Special Species

Jaguar

Tapir

Spectacled bear

Giant otter

Primate species

Macaw & parrot species

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

Andean condor

Umbrellabird

Manakins, Hummingbirds, Tanagers, Toucans & Antwrens

Sea lions, fur seals, Humboldt penguins & Peruvian boobies

Wildlife & Wilderness delivering outstanding bespoke holidays

Peru Wildlife Holidays & Bird Watching

A holiday in Peru is probably not on first thoughts likely to include many natural experiences. The Spanish colonial culture of Cusco and the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo and Pisac in the Sacred Valley, among others are probably some of the first reasons for visiting Peru. And whilst on the cultural aspects, you should also consider visiting northern Peru to visit the fabulous Temple of the Moon outside the colourful city of Trujillo and the fantastic collections of gold in museums around Chiclayo. Further south, Lake Titicaca is also highly recommended and kayaking is one of the best ways to get out to the islands to meet the local peoples.

Now, you should also consider the wildlife and birdlife of Peru!  Tapir, giant otters, giant anteaters, a good number of primate species as well as elusive jaguar inhabit the forests of the Amazon basin which covers vast areas of eastern Peru beyond the Andes. The Tambopata River is a prime location that is accessible whilst Manu National Park is a remote location with simple accommodation but great for observing birds and wildlife, particularly if you have travelled over the Andes and down the road to Boca Manu. Daily activities from lodges are arranged including walks, climbing observation towers to the tree canopy, waiting out at hides and exploring ox-bow lakes by boat. River journeys in this region are the only way to go from A to B. 

Puerto Maldonado is easily reached with daily flights and there is a good choice of rainforest lodges on the rivers near nearby. Amazon rainforest holidays can start here and then journey by riverboat between lodges to reach, for example, Tambopata National Reserve and Tambopata Research Center. This remote outpost is located next to one of the largest know colpas or clay-licks in the Amazon. Each morning parrots and macaws, including many scarlet macaws, red-and-green macaws and blue-and-yellow macaws visit the colpa. It is a social meeting point for these and other parrot species and a true wildlife holiday highlight, making the journey there more than worthwhile. We have seen 13 parrot species here in a morning and it is not uncommon as they fly in from all over the surrounding forest to take on board the minerals that help neutralise the chemicals eaten in their diet.

Further north from Iquitos comfortable and luxury boats offer Amazon cruises and rainforest tours. Boats such as the M/V Aqua and M/V Aria offer complete luxury and optional guided daily excursions into the rainforest making this a civilised encounter with the wildlife of Peru.

The final region to consider is the Pacific coast south of Lima, a desert coast where whale watching is possible and up to 15 species of cetaceans have been seen. Paracas National Reserve is here too and there is a large colony of sea lions and Humboldt penguins that both feed in the rich waters. This park is also popular with bird watchers.

Whatever your interest in wildlife do consider visiting Peru and perhaps even combining it with a Galapagos cruise to enjoy a rewarding and diverse wildlife holiday. The more adventurous can combine rainforest holidays with trekking the Inca Trail or enjoying extended treks in other Andean mountain regions.

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