By Jay Dy


Western South America is where you will find Peru on the map. The Andes Mountains are parallel to the Pacific Ocean and is home to the highest point in the country. The strip of arid land that runs along beside the Pacific turns into several rivers during the rainy season. The Amazon rain-forest takes up around 60% of the land and provides a wide range of Peru adventure tours that have several options for serious adventure seekers.

Visitors can sign up for tours from two days to 15 days duration. Most of the nights are spent in comfortable and first class accommodation hotels. Visitors have a whole host of tour itineraries including several activity choices, to pick from allowing them to tailor their tour to their interests.

Tour guides are generally local and are well acquainted with their countries history, culture and customs. They are often accomplished in several languages so that they can successfully work with guests from different countries. Adventure tours are always accompanied by a local guide.

Adventure tours all include hiking at some point in the excursion and can be very strenuous. The terrain in the different areas of Peru can cause difficulties for anyone with mobility problems or some other types of health issues. It is always advisable to check before booking a tour what you will need in terms of footwear and clothing.

A visit to the Inca market in Pisac is an excursion not to be missed. In addition to bartering with stall holders for gifts to take home, it gives visitors the opportunity to see and experience the real Peru. One sight not to be missed is the Mayors from the local area dressed in all the finery for mass on the Sunday. After browsing the market, most tours include a hike up to the ruins on the hill above the village.

One excursion takes visitors on a hike to Lamay, including a walk across the bridge at Lamay. That is followed by a quite strenuous hike of over two hours, up to ancient historical ruins on the hill above the village. The downward journey is past the ruins and the reservoir and on to the town of Calca.

The village of Pichingote is a unique and different excursion for another full day. The village is one known to be one of the smallest in the country, with the houses built into a rock wall. This excursion requires visitors to test their horse riding skills along the Rio Grande. The horse ride gives them the opportunity to see all the plants and flowers that are unique to this area. The scenery along the way provides excellent photo opportunities.

Tourists visiting this country will have no problem finding accommodation that ranges from comfortable to luxury. The food provided for tour guests also ranges from simple to luxury and receives rave reviews from visitors after they have been on a Peru adventure tours. For those who prefer a more energetic and adventurous break, there are tour options that build river rafting and mountain climbing into their packages.




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