# Engage with Locals on Peru&#x27;s Unique Experiences

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# Peru's Cultural and Local Connection

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[![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)

[![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)

[![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)

[![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)

[![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)

[![Cusco Women Today Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/k0mol7mkn0mdsa6zw16s.jpg)USD 110/personCusco Women Today TourCusco, PeruHalf Day | Class/Workshop, Community Visit, Getting to Know LocalsLive an unforgettable close-up experience with the teenage mothers and children living in Casa Mantay, located in San Jeronimo, Peru. La Casa Mantay is a transitional home for young mothers between the ages of 12 and 18, and their children, and pr...](/en/go/cusco-women-today-tour)

[![Machu Picchu and Cocalmayo Hot Springs Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/v1jl7obxodaalgckupxd.jpg)USD 524/personMachu Picchu and Cocalmayo Hot Springs TourCusco, Peru2 Days | Archaeological Sites, Getting to Know Locals, HikingEmbark on a transformative two-day journey to Machu Picchu, seamlessly blending ancient wonders with rejuvenating natural experiences. Begin with a cultural immersion in Andean communities, savoring local cuisine and insights into traditional life...](/en/go/machu-picchu-cocalmayo-hot-springs-tour)

[![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)

[![Arin Waterfalls, Urco Ruins & Andean Zipline Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/afe5wjkvmnbrczaie49m.jpg)USD 160/personArin Waterfalls, Urco Ruins & Andean Zipline TourCalca, PeruFull Day | Archaeological Sites, Getting to Know Locals, Historical SitesIn this full day adventure, you will have the opportunity to explore the Sacred Ruins of Urco and visit the Arin community, where you will visit a traditional Chicheria. From the Arin community, you will go on a small trek to a beautiful waterfall...](/en/go/arin-waterfalls-urco-ruins-andean-zipline-tour)

[![Incan Caves and Sacred Ruins of Urco Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/wrbgbgpm5ug7gjbfsbv8.jpg)USD 110/personIncan Caves and Sacred Ruins of Urco TourCalca, PeruFull Day | Archaeological Sites, Caving, Getting to Know LocalsExplore ancient Incan caves, hidden within the Pachar community. These caves were an ancient ceremonial site where you will be able to view incredible stone carvings. You will then visit the ruins of Pynkoylluna in Ollantaytambo, were you will be ...](/en/go/incan-caves-and-sacred-ruins-of-urco-tour)

[![Quechua Community Visit and Weaving Experience](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/wcawka3z5wjirg3ptyu2.jpg)USD 75/personQuechua Community Visit and Weaving ExperienceOllantaytambo, PeruHalf Day | Community Visit, Cultural Activities, Getting to Know LocalsTake a beautiful drive ascending nearly 1,000m from Ollantaytombo to the upper Andean community of Patacancha or Huilloc. Learn about weaving and its significance in Andean culture, see a demonstration of the entire process, then learn to weave fo...](/en/go/ollantaytambo-peru/quechua-journey)

[![Traditional Peruvian Cooking Class in Ollantaytambo](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/sur1p6z8zmvfa9jykzya.jpg)USD 75/personTraditional Peruvian Cooking Class in OllantaytamboOllantaytambo, Peru2-3 Hours | Cooking Class, Getting to Know LocalsGo for a bustling market tour throughout Ollantaytambo to the warmth of your local guide's home as you learn to cook some of Peru's most beloved dishes! Your tour will also directly support the non-profit organization Awamaki in its mission to emp...](/en/go/cooking-class-ollantaytambo)

[![Peruvian Soul](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/tlkicz4hplo0evndsji4.jpg)Peruvian SoulLima, PeruArchaeological Sites, Art, BeachWe offer authentic, sustainable and tailor-made trips throughout Peru. As a young and fresh company we are constantly exploring, so we can offer out of the box experiences to our customers. We have a strong commitment towards creating authentic hu...](/en/provider/peruvian-soul)

Discover the heart of Peru through a range of engaging experiences that bring you face-to-face with local communities, traditions, and the stunning natural beauty of the region. From the **[Ultimate Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Native Guides](/en/go/ultimate-salkantay-trek)** that combines breathtaking treks andAndean spirituality, to the **[Coffee or Cacao Tour in the Jungles of Cusco](/en/go/coffee-cacao-tour-cusco)**, where you can indulge in the rich flavors of local produce, Peru offers a tapestry of cultural and natural wonders.

Embrace the opportunity to learn traditional Peruvian cooking in **Ollantaytambo**, or find serenity on a **[Lares Trek and Yoga Retreat to Machu Picchu](/en/go/lares-trek-to-machu-picchu-yoga-retreat)**. For deepercultural immersion, the **[Lima Shanty Town Tour](/en/go/the-shanty-town-tour)** and the **[Cusco Women Today Tour](/en/go/cusco-women-today-tour)** offer unparalleled insights into the lives of local communities.

Whether it's **[trekking](/en/explore/peru/all-types/trekking)**, **[cultural immersion](/en/explore/peru/all-types/cultural-activities)**, or [wildlife viewing](/en/explore/peru/all-types/wildlife-viewing), our in-country expertsare ready to craft your custom itinerary. Choose from one of our ready-to-book experiences below, or **[fill out a questionnaire](/en/qa/peru/explore-all-destinations-all-types-getting-to-know-locals-custom-itinerary)** to begin your personalized adventure in Peru designed personally by an in-country expert offering many more options than what is shown below.

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