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.

The trip was wonderfully organised by Steve and Katy. The excursions chosen had mountain biking and sightseeing combined and were truly wonderful. I would not hesitate to go on another Aspiring Adventures trip and would heartily recommended them.

– Susan T.

It has been my first experience with a pre-planned trip, and I must say I really enjoyed every minute of it (and have already recommended it to my parents). The biking was well thought and gave the option for more difficult and challenging terrain to the more skilled bikers while still giving me, a first time rider, the ability to learn the 'trade' on the fly. The archaeological sites were wonderful too, and built up from simple to Machu Picchu in a great way that introduced us to Incan style and history.

– Will F.

A great introduction into the life and environment of the Peruvian people and their history. Machu Picchu was also amazing, and having Aldo get us to the best spot for the sun to rise over the mountain and light up the alter in the sun temple was something I will remember forever.

– Jill C.

The scenery was stunning and the places we visited exceeded my expectations. The staff and guides from Aspiring Adventures were First Class, making our trip to South America a wonderful experience full of culture and history.

– Wayne and Pam L.

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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