Things to Do in Peru

Mil Immersion Experience

Sacred Valley, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Peru

Explore Moray’s landscapes, history, and ingredients through ruins, farms, and local traditions, culminating in tastings of unique spirits and an exquisite eight-course menu at MIL.

Farming experience in the community of Huayllafara

Sacred Valley, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Peru

An immersive visit to Huayllafara in the Lamay Valley, where local farmers share ancestral agricultural knowledge, native crops and traditions, complemented by a seasonal lunch and insights into traditional textile artistry.

Monumental Callao with Graffiti Lesson

Lima and the Desert Coast, Peru

Explore Callao’s creative revival, where bold street art and murals have transformed a historic port district. Inspired by the Fugaz project, the experience ends with a hands-on graffiti session rooted in local culture.

Islands of Lake Titicaca Exploration at Titilaka

Lake Titicaca, Peru

Spend the day exploring the amazing man-made floating islands of the Uros people, as well as the island of Taquile on beautiful Lake Titicaca. Meet local communities and learn about traditional crafts on this full day excursion by boat.

Hike to Revash

Chachapoyas, Northern Peru, Peru

Follow a circular cliffside path of about four kilometers to the Revash mausoleums, where the Chachapoyas built funerary structures resembling small houses, with pitched roofs and facades decorated with red paint.

Hike to Gocta Falls

Chachapoyas, Northern Peru, Peru

Hike through cloud forest, across ravines and suspension bridges, to Gocta, a 771-meter waterfall in two tiers, setting out before dawn to look for the cock-of-the-rock in its courtship display.

Visit the potato fields of Manuel Choqque

Sacred Valley, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Peru

Step into the Peruvian highlands to meet Manuel Choqque, the visionary agronomist behind 300+ rare potatoes. Explore his mountain farm, taste vivid heirloom varieties, Oxalis wine and fiery uchucuta—ingredients coveted by the world’s greatest chefs.

Andean Drinks: Traditional corn beer and microbreweries

Sacred Valley, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Peru

Discover Cusco’s brewing heritage through traditional chicherías and modern microbreweries, sampling ancient chicha de jora alongside innovative craft beers made with local ingredients such as Sacred Valley quinoa.

Hike to Lake Humantay

Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Peru

Set out from Cusco for the village of Soraypampa, then walk beneath Salkantay, one of the highest peaks in the Andes, to Lake Humantay. Its turquoise water lies hidden at 4,200 meters, backed by snowcapped Mount Humantay and ringed by glaciers.

Inti Raymi Festival

Cusco, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Peru

Join Cusco's most spectacular living tradition, a full day of Inca ceremony moving from the Koricancha temple to the Plaza de Armas and the hilltop fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

Sacred Valley Horse Riding

Sacred Valley

Spend half a day riding through the beautiful Sacred Valley on some of the best horses in the area. This is a lovely relaxing way to explore the local tracks of this traditional rural area, away from the crowds of the main sites.

Chinchero, Maras & Moray (optional hike)

Sacred Valley

Lose yourself in a fascinating private guided tour to the local village of Chinchero renowned for its archaeological site and colorful market (best on Sunday), the Inca terraces of Moray and the astounding salt pans of Maras.

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