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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.


From the very first email and phone call Steve and Katy were warm, reassuring, understanding, above all professional and obviously extremely well informed. A huge thank you to our guide Aldo who must be the kindest, most patient man on the face of the earth (and probably the best informed on the Inca empire too!) Everything on this trip was just wonderful, so much so that it has changed maybe forever my view on international travel I am already thinking about where our next family trip will be! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

– Kay L.

It was all fantastic - we loved it. Naty was just amazing. Aspiring Adventures know their stuff. The private family tour we took recently is a highlight in our family's holiday history! What a fascinating country and the experiences they wove into the itinerary were fabulous. Doing the private tour option was wonderful as it gave us a bit of flexibility along the way. Thank Katy and Steve for a superb adventure trip.

– Ruth H

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.

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

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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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