# Peru Cultural Activities: Discover Ancient Traditions and Modern Delights

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# Peru's Cultural Tapestry: Tradition and Nature

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[![Trek Lodge-to-Lodge to Apu Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/z36dyrldfjvr7dgsc7oc.jpg)USD 1,600/personTrek Lodge-to-Lodge to Apu Ausangate and Rainbow MountainCusco, Peru5 Days | Community Lodge, Cultural Activities, TrekkingA breathtaking five day trek in the Vilcanota's Cordillera, on a route called the Camino del Apu Ausangate. Along the way, you'll stay in comfortable lodges known as "Tambos" - that are manged by the shepherding communities of the high Andes. You'...](/en/go/rainbow-mountain-peru-ausangate-lodge/trek-lodge-to-lodge-apu-ausangate-rainbow-mountain)

[![Overnight Coffee or Cacao Tour in the Jungle of Cusco](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/j07feg8suruegsamsydu.jpg)USD 265/personOvernight Coffee or Cacao Tour in the Jungle of CuscoCusco, Peru2 Days | Cacao Farm, Coffee Farm, Cultural ActivitiesExperience the rich tapestry of Peruvian agrarian life with a local family deeply embedded in the coffee or cacao trade. Situated in the verdant jungles surrounding Cusco, your hosts are part of a distinguished local cooperative dedicated to susta...](/en/go/cusco-tours/coffee-or-cacao-tour-in-jungle-of-cusco)

[![Coffee or Cacao Tour in Jungles of Cusco](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ysc2sekzudnqlwemef1t.jpg)USD 170/personCoffee or Cacao Tour in Jungles of CuscoCusco or Ollantaytambo, PeruFull Day | Coffee Farm, Cultural Activities, Getting to Know LocalsAre you interested in learning more about coffee and cacao production? If so, we have the perfect tour for you! Join us on a visit to a beautiful Sacred Valley farm, where you'll have the opportunity to see the entire process from start to finish....](/en/go/cusco-tours/coffee-cacao-tour-cusco)

[![The Ancient Kingdoms of Peru](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/no5i4xpjmgcezetcw6q7.jpg)USD 350/tripThe Ancient Kingdoms of PeruLima, Peru7 Days | Archaeological Sites, Boat Tour, Class/WorkshopEmbrace the Enigma of Peru’s Rich Heritage Embark on a journey where history comes alive, and every stone tells a story. The Ancient Kingdoms of Peru tour is not just a trip; it's a plunge into the depths of time and culture. This seven-day expedi...](/en/go/the-ancient-kingdoms-of-peru)

[![Ultimate Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Native Guides](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/s6mskm188xngo3uu5pqm.jpg)USD 590/personUltimate Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Native GuidesCusco, Peru5 Days | Archaeological Sites, Camping, Class/WorkshopThe Ultimate Salkantay Trek is a five-day adventure to Machu Picchu led by experienced Peruvian guides. This challenging trek allows you to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Andes. Hike through diverse landscapes, from snow-capped mou...](/en/go/salkantay-trek-to-machu-picchu/ultimate-salkantay-trek)

[![The Lima Shanty Town Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/zwvukgwvnzp2ia3nfv89.jpg)USD 55/personThe Lima Shanty Town TourLima, PeruHalf Day | Community Visit, Cultural Activities, Getting to Know LocalsExperience the authentic Lima like never before with our UNIQUE anthropologist tour! Get a chance to immerse yourself in the daily activities of the locals and witness the rich cultural heritage of Lima. This tour strives to provide you with a gli...](/en/go/the-shanty-town-tour)

[![Sacred Valley, Cacao/Coffee Farm, and Machu Picchu Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/snbpfbkp8vvqgsqif2cp.jpg)Customize this trip!Sacred Valley, Cacao/Coffee Farm, and Machu Picchu TourCusco, Peru3 Days | Coffee Farm, Cultural Activities, Getting to Know LocalsEnjoy the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and discover the magnificent Incan constructions at Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Then visit a local coffee farm and family who will teach you about local agriculture, principally coffee production. You will get to...](/en/go/cusco-tours/sacredvalley-cacaocoffeetour-machupicchutour)

[![Cusco, Valle Sagrado and Machu Picchu Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/oqur7qvg2lfnzrqwpt7v.jpg)Customize this trip!Cusco, Valle Sagrado and Machu Picchu TourCusco, Peru5 Days | Coffee Farm, Cultural Activities, Getting to Know LocalsEnjoy the most visited spots in the city of Cusco, also known as the navel of the world! You will explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and discover the magnificent Incan ruins at Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Then stop by a local coffee farm and fam...](/en/go/cusco-vallesagrado-machupicchutour)

[![Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/cbzunrp9tszbp61qjlj0.jpg)USD 590/personLares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3NCusco, Peru4 Days | Cultural Activities, Curated Dinner, Historical SitesExperience the beauty and culture of the Andes in solitude on the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu with TreXperience Peru. This off-the-beaten-path trek takes you far from the crowds and into the heart of traditional Andean communities, where you'll hav...](/en/go/lares-trek-machu-picchu-cusco-peru-4days)

[![Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/visp925i31jd0wfdokty.jpg)USD 550/personClassic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3NCusco, Peru4 Days | Cultural Activities, Historical Sites, TrekkingThe Salkantay Trek is one of the more popular hike to Machu Picchu. It is listed among the 25 best hiking tours in the world by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine. Over four days, you will explore the high mountains, lakes, and lush clo...](/en/go/salkantay-trek-machu-picchu-cusco-peru-4days)

[![Choquequirao Trek 4D/3N](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/vj14moat9bnjfa0yag8e.jpg)USD 550/personChoquequirao Trek 4D/3NCusco, Peru4 Days | Archaeological Sites, Camping, Cultural ActivitiesChoquequirao has been nicknamed the “Twin Sister of Machu Picchu.” This Incredible Citadel was built by the Incas on an incredible mountain top, overlooking the beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. If you prefer non-crowded places, the Choq...](/en/go/choquequirao-trek-cusco-peru-4days)

[![Discover the Best of Peru's Highlights](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/mreqfsb6rvoexznmijkg.jpg)Customize this trip!Discover the Best of Peru's HighlightsLima, Paracas, Cusco, Puno, Peru11 Days | Archaeological Sites, Class/Workshop, Community VisitYou have probably heard of Peru’s southern highlights… but not like this… Join us on a journey of rediscovery. Connect Machu Picchu and Peru’s main highlights with the absolute best of our country’s hidden jewels. Andean villages, beautiful lakes,...](/en/go/discover-the-best-of-perus-highlights)

[![Inspiring Aventure in Southern Peru](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ehvfwsqfkjx7iharpmpr.jpg)Customize this trip!Inspiring Aventure in Southern PeruCusco, Quiswarani, Aguas Calientes, Peru8 Days | Archaeological Sites, Cultural Activities, TrekkingExplore Peru in a differently, venture into impressive and unforgettable experiences that will allow you to discover the soul of our country. Admire impressive mountain landscapes, learn about the culture, and much more in this wonderful journey a...](/en/go/inspiring-adventure-southern-peru)

[![Off-The-Beaten-Path Adventure in Peru](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/nox7h9uavj8qrv2fgdhr.jpg)Customize this trip!Off-The-Beaten-Path Adventure in PeruLima, Cusco, Three Tambos, Lake Titicaca, Peru15 Days | Archaeological Sites, Biking, Class/WorkshopDiscover Peru from a fresh perspective, immersing yourself in extraordinary and unforgettable experiences that reveal the very essence of this captivating country. Embrace the thrill of exploring breathtaking landscapes, whether pedaling through p...](/en/go/off-the-beaten-path-adventure-peru)

[![Peru at its Purest - Nature, Wildlife, Culture](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/x6wj13vuree78ml99enw.jpg)Customize this trip!Peru at its Purest - Nature, Wildlife, CultureLima, Paracas, Huancaya, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Peru15 Days | Archaeological Sites, Birdwatching, Butterfly FarmJoin us on this fascinating adventure towards amazing destinations, Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve, Imperial city of Cusco, and the Amazon Jungle, where you will get to admire beautiful sceneries with mountains, flora, fauna, as well as have ...](/en/go/explore-peru-nature-wildlife)

[![Discover Peru's Highlights](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/oxcmbmnalrrv28g0tgel.jpg)Customize this trip!Discover Peru's HighlightsLima, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Peru15 Days | Archaeological Sites, Community Visit, Cultural ActivitiesYou have probably heard of Peru’s southern highlights… but not like this. Join us on a journey of rediscovery. Connect Machu Picchu and Peru’s main highlights with the absolute best of our country’s hidden jewels. Lakes, forests, and sacred mounta...](/en/go/discover-peru-highlights)

[![Peru Experience - A Little Bit of Everything](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ifql8qwy3eslclbby6uj.jpg)Customize this trip!Peru Experience - A Little Bit of EverythingLima, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Peru12 Days | Archaeological Sites, Birdwatching, Boat TourExplore Peru in a different way, tasting a bit of all our country has to offer. Learn about our culture, nature, history, and much more in this wonderful journey along with a great selection of places that we are sure will be unforgettable! Arrive...](/en/go/peru-experience-little-bit-everything)

[![Adventure Through the Peruvian Highlands](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ymszaagteawzpf83jclq.jpg)Customize this trip!Adventure Through the Peruvian HighlandsLima, Peru12 Days | Archaeological Sites, Community Visit, Cultural ActivitiesExperience the unique nature and culture of the Peruvian highlands on this adventure through some of the country's most iconic destinations. You'll see the condors fly at the Colca Canyon, stay in a local house on Lake Titicaca and learn about the...](/en/go/adventure-through-the-peruvian-highlands)

[![Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/z6bzxyoc6rb5ikydwqnr.jpg)USD 690/personTrek the Inca Trail to Machu PicchuCusco, Peru4 Days | Archaeological Sites, Community Visit, Cultural ActivitiesExperience the incredible Inca Trail with native, local guides and unique cultural experiences along the way. On this 4D/3N trek you'll explore several archaeological sites and farming terraces that are part of the classic route to Machu Picchu. T...](/en/go/inca-trail-to-machu-picchu)

[![Lares Trek and Yoga Retreat to Machu Picchu](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ryppexkbblfjdjazdncg.jpg)Customize this trip!Lares Trek and Yoga Retreat to Machu PicchuCusco, Peru4 Days | Archaeological Sites, Birdwatching, Community VisitExplore some of the most remotes places in Peru on this tour that combines nature, native villages, yoga, meditation, spiritual ceremonies and trekking for a perfect combination of traditional adventure and cultural immersion. Taking you off the b...](/en/go/cusco-peru/lares-trek-to-machu-picchu-yoga-retreat)

[![Visit the Andean Shepherds of the Quishuarani Community](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/fxuqfjnjni5uz1xnlfgz.jpg)USD 354/personVisit the Andean Shepherds of the Quishuarani CommunityQuishuarani, Peru2 Days | Community Visit, Cultural Activities, Farm VisitSpend time with Andean shepherds from the Quishuarani communityto learn about why llamas, alpacas, and sheep play a central role in the Andean rural communities. You'll get to go along with the locals as they herd their animals, learn more about t...](/en/go/visit-the-andean-shepherds-of-the-quishuarani-community)

[![Ancasmarca Ruins, Maucau Community & Lares Hot Springs Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/swxswsq4mgbmwl0nrxyd.jpg)USD 178/personAncasmarca Ruins, Maucau Community & Lares Hot Springs TourCalca, PeruFull Day | Archaeological Sites, Cultural Activities, Getting to Know LocalsSpend a relaxing afternoon in the medicinal water of the Lares Hot Springs in this tour. The Lares Hot Springs are dark with minerals and therapeutic sulfur that naturally repair sore muscles, hydrate tired skin and hair, and replenish important m...](/en/go/ancasmarca-ruins-maucau-community-lares-hot-springs-tour)

[![Exploring the Kingdom of Los Chachapoya](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/pacsckey4tfzdhwwkx5r.jpg)Customize this trip!Exploring the Kingdom of Los ChachapoyaChachapoyas, Peru4 Days | Archaeological Sites, Community Visit, Cultural ActivitiesExplore the mountainous areas of Chachapoyas and the Amazonas region. Along the way, see historic cities full of archaeological sites, diverse wildlife and natural wonders, and visit with people who value their traditional Peruvian cultures. You'l...](/en/go/exploring-kingdom-los-chachapoya)

[![Tambopata Nature and Indigenous Culture at Posada Amazonas Lodge](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/xfgxsj1wyc32eozmijes.jpg)USD 880/personTambopata Nature and Indigenous Culture at Posada Amazonas LodgeMadre de Dios, Peru4 Days | Community Visit, Cultural Activities, Eco LodgeBoat along the Amazon to a stunning rainforest lodge where you'll experience the culture of the native Infierno community and explore the natural wonders of the Tambopata Nature Reserve. Paddle out into an oxbow lake to spot giant otters, learn ab...](/en/go/amazonas-lodge-peru/posadas-amazonas-lodge)

Embark on a journey through Peru's rich tapestry of cultural experiences, from the awe-inspiring remnants of ancient civilizations to the vibrant traditions of local communities. Traverse the rugged trails of the Andes with the **[Ultimate Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu](/en/go/ultimate-salkantay-trek)**, where meditation with Andean healers complements the breathtaking vistas. Delve into the heart of the Sacred Valley with a [Coffee or Cacao Tour in Cusco](/en/go/coffee-cacao-tour-cusco), tasting the fruits of the land and learning from local farmers.

Savor the unique flavors of Peru on an **[Overnight Coffee or Cacao Tour](/en/go/coffee-or-cacao-tour-in-jungle-of-cusco)**, where you'll awaken amidst the lush jungle of Cusco. For a different perspective, ascend the majestic Apu Ausangate on a **[Lodge-to-Lodge Trek](/en/go/trek-lodge-to-lodge-apu-ausangate-rainbow-mountain)**, culminating in the surreal beauty of Rainbow Mountain.

Explore the echoes of the past with **[The Ancient Kingdoms of Peru](/en/go/the-ancient-kingdoms-of-peru)**, a multi-day tour that spans from the coastal Ballestas Islands to the enigmatic Nazca Lines and the iconic Machu Picchu. If you seek aholistic Peruvian encounter, the **[Peru Experience - A Little Bit of Everything](/en/go/peru-experience-little-bit-everything)** weaves together archaeological wonders with wildlife viewing and local customs.

For those drawn to spiritual and physical wellness, the **[Lares Trek and Yoga Retreat](/en/go/lares-trek-to-machu-picchu-yoga-retreat)** offers a harmonious blend of yoga, meditation, and trekking through the Sacred Valley. Connect with the heart of Andean culture with a visit to the [Andean Shepherdsof the Quishuarani Community](/en/go/visit-the-andean-shepherds-of-the-quishuarani-community), or embark on a **[Trek to Palomani Pass](/en/go/trek-palomani-pass)**, where community lodges provide a warm welcome.

For those captivated by the Inca Trail, the **[Trek to Machu Picchu](/en/go/inca-trail-to-machu-picchu)** offers an unforgettable journey through ancient sites and traditions. Discover the less-traveled path with the **[Choquequirao Trek](/en/go/choquequirao-trek-cusco-peru-4days)**, or immerse yourself in the Southern Peruvian landscape with an **[Inspiring Adventure](/en/go/inspiring-adventure-southern-peru)**.

Our in-country experts are ready to craft your perfect itinerary. To begin your bespoke adventure, [fill out a questionnaire](/en/qa/peru/explore-all-destinations-all-types-cultural-activities-custom-itinerary) today and explore Peru beyond the ready-to-book options below and tons that aren't listed.

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