Best Time to Visit Peru | Destinations, Climate, and Seasons
So, when is the best time to visit Peru?If you're considering traveling to Peru, the…
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These Peru tours have it all: from the flourishing depths of the Amazon Rainforest to ancient ruins sitting atop mountain passes. Crafted with the adventurer in mind, you'll explore Peru's vast lakes, mountains, and jungle. Hike to Machu Picchu via the Lares Trek & Inca Trail on our Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure. Explore Cusco and its most renowned ruins, such as the Sacsayhuamán fortress and the Pisac ruins on a Classic Machu Picchu Adventure. When in Peru, it is only a short flight to the Galapagos Islands, so why not enjoy an Ultimate Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Adventure, combining a trip to enjoy the historical mountaintop sites of Peru, with a trip to the protected islands teeming with wildlife? There's no better way to experience this timeless part of the world than on a Peru hiking and adventure tour.
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Where else in the world can you trek for three days to arrive at a mystical Inca citadel perched on a mountaintop - one of the many things to do in Machu Picchu. Unique adventures are the everyday in Peru, where kayaking in Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, to a floating village made completely of reeds is a daily activity for locals. It's this convergence of discovering an alluring ancient culture, meeting fascinating people, and exploring the stunning natural landscapes that make our Peru hiking and adventure tours unforgettable.
With Peru's location in the Southern Hemisphere, high altitude and abundance of mountains, the country has anything but your standard four seasons. Top this with rainy and dry months, peak tourist dates, Peru travel restrictions and limited permits to hike the Inca trail, and you have a brainbuster of a puzzle deciding when the best time to visit Peru is.
The best time to visit Peru is in the months of May and October. On either side of the main tourist season of June through August, you'll have quieter trails, yet the weather is ideal for hiking the Lares Trek & Inca Trail with plenty of clear, beautiful days. The Amazon Rainforest experiences 250 rainy days per year, and the two seasons are determined by water levels. The warmer season of June to November has lower water levels when it's 'not so rainy', and hotter temperatures, and the high water 'rainy' season is December through to May. The good news is, wildlife is abundant all year round!
There are so many incredible activities to do in Peru, it's difficult to know where to start! From exploring the ancient streets of Cusco, the archaeological capital of the Americas, with all its temples, churches, and magnificent buildings, to paddleboarding through the waters of the Amazon Rainforest. Hiking the Lares Trek & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and riding the spectacular scenic railway through the Andes. If waterscapes are your preference, how about spotting pink dolphins, kayaking the waters of the Amazon River, and birdwatching the myriad of birdlife in the 'Jungle of Mirrors' in the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Whether it's heart-pumping hiking or serene cruising through the Amazon Rainforest, you will be spoilt for choice of things to do in Peru!
The dramatic contrasts in the landscapes of Peru, make it the perfect country to visit for a fun and varied trip like no other! The best places to visit in Peru include Macha Picchu, Cusco, the Tambopata Reserve, Lake Titicaca, and the Sacred Valley.
From high up in the Andes mountain range to the tropical rainforest of the Amazon jungle; from cosmopolitan cities on the shores of the Pacific Ocean to quaint villages nestled in the countryside; Peru offers tantalizing places to visit and experience, the difficult part is deciding where to visit first!
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