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Peru - Best Time to Travel

Experience Peru, an incredible destination steeped in rich culture and fascinating history. From the highlands of Peru in the colonial city of Cusco to the wonderful capital city of Lima, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Seek a South American adventure to Peru, contact us today using the provided enquiry form and one of our Personal Travel Experts will be in touch to help plan your itinerary.

Discover the wonders of Peru throughout the year and embark on an enthralling adventure, exploring the epic ruins of Machu Picchu on a challenging trek across the Inca Trail, or visit the renowned city of Arequipa, known aptly as the ‘white city’, featuring white volcanic rock architecture.

If you’re after year-round sunshine in Peru, visit the capital city Lima, which is warm and humid for most of the year. Lima is the perfect getaway for winter sun in January and February, with highs of up to 27 degrees. This city has a plethora of beach towns within its vicinity, ideal for sports such as surfing, kiteboarding and the opportunity to go dolphin and humpback whale watching between July and October.

A trip to Peru is not complete without a visit to Machu Picchu. A secret for centuries, Machu Picchu was ‘discovered’ by explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911 and today is the most visited landmark in Peru. The best times to visit the iconic citadel ruins is during the dry season between April and October.

The scale of Colca Canyon is a sight to behold, boasting one of the deepest canyons in the world. Home to soaring condors, hiking trails, waterfalls and hot springs, it is one of Peru’s unmissable highlights.

Explore the spectacular beauty of the Amazon rainforest between June and October and be at one with nature in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.

Whether you choose to go to the highlands of Peru in Cusco, the coast in Lima or the Peruvian Amazon, Peru has all the ingredients for an unforgettable holiday!

To help make planning your holiday to Peru easier, we have created pages for every month of the year so you can simply pick which month appeals to you the most and allow our Personal Travel Experts to handle the rest.

To get started, place an enquiry in the provided form or take a look at our Best Times to Travel pages for more information…

Peru - Best Time to Travel

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