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.

If you are thinking Peru, think Aspiring Adventures for communication and professionalism; commitment and delivery; fun and success. We cannot rave enough about our two weeks exploring the amazing country of Peru. Our friends are getting sick of hearing, "In Peru....."

– Virginia D.

Biking in the Andes caused my heart to fly. Putting into words the magic of this trip is a challenge. The bike riding and the scenery were amazing (and I live 30 minutes from the Rockies in CO!). The magic goes deeper--- I learned about the local population, the Inca history, the natural world, the foods and more from our incredible guide, Luis. The other guides and staff were also amazing: Will, Josh, Walter, Ruben, Johan, Abraham....they all felt like family; we could joke them and totally trusted them.

– Sheryl G

Aspiring Adventures allowed me to experience Peru in an authentic, non-obtrusive, bold, adventuresome way. It wasn't a run-of-the-mill "tour"... it was an experience that truly changed me and my life. I cannot recommend Aspiring Adventures enough.

– Deanna B.

Amazing! I do think our guide really amplified the trip experience. Angela's passion for the Inka history and her ability to share the stories was unbelievable.

– Laura M (traveled in September 2022)

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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