Experiential travel Peru: get to know the most amazing destinations living unforgettable travel experiences.
Contents
- 1 ¿What is experiential travel?
- 2 Experiential tours in Peru
- 3 Personalized tours to live the best travel experience in Peru
- 4 Machu Picchu, Tropical Forest and Lago Titicaca (Lake Titicaca) Tour
- 5 Puerto Maldonado in Peruvian rainforest
- 6 Machu Picchu, wonder of the world
- 7 Lago Titicaca (Lake Titicaca) in Puno
- 8 Experiential travel Peru: Camino Inca (Inca Trail) to Machu Picchu
¿What is experiential travel?
Experiential travel, also known as “immersion travel”, is a form of tourism in which people focus on experiencing a country, city or particular place by actively and meaningfully engaging with its people, history and culture.
There is a diversity of experiential travel in Peru, where you can have contact with local life, culture, history and nature.
Experiential tours in Peru
Through experiential tours you can learn about Peruvian traditions, enjoy its food, and also experience the routes by trekking, camping and tours. The purpose of all this is to capture the ancestral diversity of the rural aboriginals.
It is interesting to note that rural tourism is one of the most requested by tourists thanks to the growing environmental awareness.
Personalized tours to live the best travel experience in Peru
Thanks to its great culture, history and beautiful natural reserves, Peru is one of the most privileged countries in South America and the world.
The following benefits are included in all the travel packages at Trip Peru travel agency:
- Safe and environmentally responsible tourism.
- 100% personalized Trips to Peru according to your preferences.
- Assistance travel insurance.
- Quality, safety and comfort in all our services.
- Assistance available 24/7 and 365 days a year.
Machu Picchu, Tropical Forest and Lago Titicaca (Lake Titicaca) Tour
In this personalized tour you will get to know Machu Picchu, Cusco, the Andes del Perú (Peruvian Andean Mountains), the Lago Titicaca in Puno and the exotic Peruvian rainforest.
You will enjoy amazing landscapes and community villagers will show you their ancient traditions.
Puerto Maldonado in Peruvian rainforest
At your arrival in Puerto Maldonado, you will navigate the Tambopata river until the boat docks at your hotel in the middle of the jungle. Once in the tropical forest, you will be in contact with beautiful turtles, alligators, giant otters and long-legged birds.
Even at night you will visit the forest to observe, hidden, the inhabitants of the jungle, native plants and nocturnal creatures.
You will share moments with the native communities and learn about their daily customs. You’ll also get into the jungle to learn about how they use the forest, and the types of fruits and vegetables they eat. You can watch countless species of birds, monkeys, toucans and beautiful sloths.
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Machu Picchu, wonder of the world
You will also visit Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel, and take a tour of the Sacred Valley. You will have contact with the Incan natural beauty and history.
Moreover, you will have a nice tour of the principal attractions of Cusco, such as:
- Fortaleza Inca (Inca fortress) de Sacsayhuaman (chosen location for the Inti Raymi festivity).
- Kenko and Puca Pucara fortresses.
- Monuments with wooden carvings.
- You will visit Koricancha (Templo del Sol / Temple of the Sun).
- The Mercado de San Pedro (San Pedro market).
- The barrio de San Blas (San Blas neigbourhood), etc.
In Balcón Inca (”Inca’s Balcony”), in Chinchero, you will meet more families who still maintain their ancestral customs. You will also visit the Inca fortress (fortaleza Inca) Ollantaytambo and learn about the Inca city planning that has survived over the years.
Lago Titicaca (Lake Titicaca) in Puno
The next destination is the Capital of Peruvian Folklore, Puno. Here you will visit beautiful landscapes and the most important places of the city, such as:
- The Chapel of Andahuaylillas (”Sistine Chapel of America”).
- The Archaeological Center of Raqchi (sanctuary of the God Wiracocha), among others.
- Also, you will have lunch in a nature-surrounded place called Sicuani and in La Raya town you will enjoy breathtaking views.
In this fantastic tour you will also navigate along the beautiful lake and visit its most important islands. Starting on Los Uros Island to meet its inhabitants and their ancient traditions. Then you will visit Taquile Island and go up the hill to discover the village.
Experiential travel Peru: Camino Inca (Inca Trail) to Machu Picchu
The experiential tour of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is also one of the most requested, as it gives you an unforgettable travel experience.
The Inca Trail is a network of roads that were created to link the towns conquered by the Inca Empire, among which were several South American countries. The aim was to quickly mobilize its army and to make communication between the annexed villages easier.
Thus, in this personalized tour you will be able to experience the best trekking routes and live in your own flesh how Incas travel by this route; in addition, you will enjoy nature and the Inca culture in all its splendor.
On the way you will pass through the towns of Chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. You will also visit the town of Huayllabamba to camp for a night. There you will be able to see the Vilcanota mountain range and the Verónica snow-covered mountain.
Then, you will pass by the Warmiwañusca, a beautiful mountain pass and you will have one more day of camping in Pacaymayo.
You will discover Inti Punku (Sun Gate) and from there you will have your first view of Machu Picchu, and start the tour of the most important places of the Inca citadel. All this will always be accompanied by our specialist travel guide.
Experiential Travel will make you live unique traveling experiences and you will be able to deeply understand the Peruvian history.
We offer personalized tours available every day. Contact us now and we will be happy to give you the best advice.