Luxury Adventure & Active Peru

Visiting Iconic Landmarks

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu remains one of the world's most sought-after treks for good reason. Walking the same stone paths used by the Incas centuries ago and ascending to the Sun Gate to witness Machu Picchu emerge from the morning mist is a bucket-list experience that lives up to its reputation.

For those seeking alternatives, we also offer the Salkantay Trek, which trades ancient stonework for dramatic glacier-clad peaks, or the lesser-known Lares Trek, where encounters with traditional weaving communities become as memorable as the landscapes. Your travel specialist will arrange private permits and expert guides for your trip, ensuring you experience any route with personalized attention. The Salkantay Trek can also be done with lodges for more comfort, compared to the Inca Trail, which is done with tents.

Lake Titicaca, Peru’s other famous landmark and the world's highest navigable lake, offers a different kind of adventure. Kayak across its deep blue waters, trek to remote communities on the Capachica Peninsula, or visit families on the floating Uros Islands for an immersive cultural experience. The combination of high-altitude trekking and water-based activities makes Lake Titicaca an essential component of any adventure-focused Peru itinerary.

Authentic and Unique Experiences

Move from the well-trodden tourist trail and take part in quieter activities, like hiking the Colca Canyon. Located near Arequipa, it’s deeper than the Grand Canyon and the area itself is packed with off-the-beaten-path experiences. The city of Arequipa is also worth a stay, taking time to explore its unique architecture that’s been influenced by its colonial history and surrounding volcanoes.

Join a private archaeological expedition to sites still being excavated or walk through cloud forests with naturalist guides tracking rare endemic bird species. Partnering with local communities, learn traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations and experience a version of Peru that most miss.

Exploring the Rainforest

In the Peruvian Amazon, glide silently along tributaries at dawn when wildlife is most active, spotting capybaras, caimans and river dolphins. Hike through the rainforest, learning to identify medicinal plants used by indigenous communities for centuries. Climb canopy towers for bird's-eye views of the forest, where toucans, macaws, and countless other species make their home.

We’ve handpicked Peru's finest Amazon lodges, where comfort and sustainability coexist. After exhilarating days in the wilderness, you'll return to accommodations offering plunge pools, rainforest-to-table gourmet cuisine, and open-air decks where you can watch the rainforest thrive with a pisco sour in hand.

Trekking with the Best Local Guides

The best guides are the ones who transform a good trek into an unforgettable journey, which is why Scott Dunn works exclusively with Peru's most knowledgeable and experienced local guides. Our privately-led guided tours aren't simply trail leaders, they're storytellers, naturalists, cultural ambassadors and wilderness experts who help tailor your adventure itinerary to your unique interests.

Many of our guides are from the communities you'll pass through, providing authentic insights and ensuring your visit benefits local people directly, and with their attention focused entirely on your group, they'll adjust the pace to your abilities. Take detours to viewpoints other groups miss, arrange meaningful interactions with communities along the route and connect more deeply with Peru's landscapes, history and people than you would on standard group tours.