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.

When we found a cheap flight to Peru, we pretty much only knew Machu Pichu was there and were pretty clueless about everything else. Aspiring Adventures asked thoughtful questions about what we like and put together an amazing itinerary that we loved. The food and locations they chose were great, and whenever we needed advice, they helped us figure out exactly what we needed, whether it was the right restaurant, how to find a real pure alpaca hat, or the history behind an architectural feature, they always knew. I'm so glad they were the ones teaching us more about their beautiful country.

– Paige L.

Our group by nature has very high expectations, and Aspiring Adventures exceeded them. From personalized and entertaining tours of various Inca ruins, to hands on community involvement in Patabamba, to a magical trek via the Inca Trail, and finishing with an Amazing Race through Cusco City, Aspiring Adventures took a very complex concept and morphed it into a world class experience for our entire organization. I'm very impressed with the entire team that served us at the highest level. FIVE STARS!!!

– Bob W.

Thank you again for a truly wonderful trip. We loved everything about it...the beautiful sights, delicious food, wonderful accommodations, fun activities that appealed to every age in my family and of course our phenomenal guide Aldo who went above and beyond always. The trip was beautifully planned and everything went smoothly. Appreciated Katy's brilliant insights. Best wishes to you and thanks again so much for the trip of a life time.

– Susan P

Our Peru trip was fantastic.Everyone had a once in a lifetime experience and we all appreciated your careful organisation and attention to detail. Every member of your team was skilled , pleasant and kind. Alex the chef is totally amazing. We were awed by the delicious meals he could create in very difficult conditions. Nestor and Luis were great guides. We appreciated your call in Aguas Calientes .Not many tour companies are so personally involved in their tours. We feel that we were very lucky to find you.

– Constance M

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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