Laughing, traditionally dressed women and children play tug of war

Man herds llamas through high Andean landscape

Nilton and Jose welcome us to Irene’s homestay at Huchuy Qosqo

Guest on a Peru bike tour smiles at local children in the Lares valley

Peru adventure tour guest jumping for joy on Machu Picchu mountain

Trumpet player in a street parade we watched on a Peru adventure tour

Peru tours that delve deeper

You’re a thoughtful traveller, seeking an experience that’s as authentic and out of the ordinary as you are. You want to be part of the picture – not just another tourist snapping a photo through a bus window. You seek to transcend the obvious, meet real people and get a taste of local life.
You’ve come to the right place.

Age, fitness, available time, and past travel experience are irrelevant. You aspire to a real experience: that’s what matters.

Guest on one of our Peru adventure tours embraced by three locals dressed as bears

We create life-changing travel experiences.

Intimate group tours that take you beneath the surface. Custom private trips limited only by your imagination. Personal service that exceeds all expectations.

Aspiring Adventures allowed me to experience Peru in an authentic, non-obtrusive, bold, adventuresome way. It wasn't a run-of-the-mill "tour"... it was an experience that truly changed me and my life. I cannot recommend Aspiring Adventures enough.

– Deanna B.

So..........what can I say........Really was one of the best trips ever!!! I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you, Elder and everyone else for a really amazing trip. I have to say you have a really great bunch of people over in Peru who have helped us experience a trip of a lifetime. Once again thank you and keep in touch!

– Sally Y.

Absolutely 5-star. I didn't know what to expect, but Aspiring Adventures exceeded my wildest dreams. Great guides, great biking, great scenery, great encouragement, great mini-connections with natives. Loved biking downhill in the Andes the most. I also enjoyed the two nights we camped. And of course Machu Picchu.

– Susan S

Absolutely the trip of a lifetime. I was stunned by the diversity of Vanuatu. Why are there not more tourists? Mountains, beaches, jungle, caves, waterfalls. Snorkeling with tropical fish in perfect clear water. Working up a sweat with a jungle hike then diving into a waterfall to clean up! Staying with locals in a jungle village! I can’t think of anything you could have done differently, or any way this trip could be improved on. Just, thank you!

– Keren W.

South America's best adventures start here:

Classic Peru

14 days

Cusco, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Arequipa and Colca Canyon

Classic Colombia

14 days

Bogota, Medellín, Cartagena, Tayrona and the Coffee Zone

Classic Bolivia

11 days

La Paz, El Alto, Sucre, Potosí and the Uyuni Salt Desert

Classic Galápagos

7 days

Santa Cruz and Isabela

We have what you’re looking for

If there is one word that describes us, it's 'personal'. All our trips are custom adventures, tailored to you, and we're there with you every step of the way.

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