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.

Tailor made our trip and got it just right. They listened to our needs and fulfilled them. Amazing sites and experiences, food and hotels all excellent. You listened to our needs and matched the trip very well. Many thanks!

– Nick M.

Aspiring Adventures is the best company to use when visiting Peru. Gear list was spot on. Bikes were better than expected. The FOOD was awesome. Your choice of places to eat is excellent. If only we could have done the cooks justice. I am ravingly happy. The combination of good organisation, warm hearted knowledgeable guides, awesome food and picturesque countryside is a winning combination. My workmates told me I was still on a high.

– Jo R

Aspiring Adventures really helped make my whole trip both exciting and relaxing. All the details were thought through and the guides were incredible.I had first considered bringing my own bike, but glad I didn't bother -- the rental bikes were solid machines, actually better than my own bike, and Ronald maintained them excellently throughout the trip too. I can't recommend biking in Peru enough, especially when you do it with an Aspiring Adventures crew.

– Ryan L.

If you are looking for a real insight into local culture and history, Peru Classic has it all. Something for outdoor adventurers, foodies, history buffs, shoppers and amateur anthropologists; as well as time to explore on your own. We had a ball. Thank you Steve, Katy and the team.

– Fiona P.

South America's best adventures start here:

Classic Colombia

14 days

Bogota, Medellín, Cartagena, Tayrona and the Coffee Zone

Classic Peru

14 days

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

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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