This document provides information about planning a trip to Peru. It discusses destinations to visit such as Lima, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon jungle, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. For each destination, one to two sentences are provided about attractions to see and activities to do. The document also mentions that luxury destinations and tours are available throughout Peru for those interested in traveling luxuriously.

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4. What is involved in planning a trip to Peru? There is so much involved and you
may just want an agent to handle all the details for you. If you do plan to go with
an agent there are still the destinations that you want to see that need to be
considered. However, if you want to be involved with the planning of your tour
than where to start.
Peru is a country with many unique and fascinating destinations to explore. The
country is divided into three parts, the coast, the highlands and the jungle all with
exciting and different places to see. Most would have heard of the ancient history
of Peru and the many cultures that inhabited the country for many centuries,
some of which left wonderful places for us to visit.
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5. Lima
You will without a doubt arrive into the capital of Peru, Lima. The city has much
to offer on one of many Peru luxury tours. Most people stay in the modern
Miraflores district of Lima. Here you will find many wonderful hotels, restaurants
and nightlife. Lima is known internationally for it food and fine dining restaurants
all of which are waiting for you to sample.
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While in Lima you should take a
tour to the historic center of the
city, where you will find many
Spanish Colonial building including
churches and the government
buildings.

6. Arequipa
From Lima you can travel to all parts of Peru, there are domestic flights to all the
major cities in the country. You might for example decide to travel
to Arequipa from Lima, which is only a short flight away. In Arequipa, which is
considered Peru´s second city, you will find great food, a lovely climate and
some wonderful historical buildings. What you must not miss in Arequipa is the
Santa Catalina Monastery, which is an interesting look into the religious past of
Arequipa.
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From Arequipa travel around five
hours and you will arrive to
the Colca Valley, here you will find
the spectacular Colca Canyon. The
canyon is one of the deepest in the
world and is set in a magnificent
location. What attracts people to
the canyon is the Condors and
how they soar in the skies above,
seeming to have no fear.

7. Take Titicaca
From Lima, you can also travel to the Southern town of Puno. Puno and Lake
Titicaca should be on your list to see, the lake is one of the highest inland lakes
in the world, but the thing that most people visit the area to see is the famous
Uros Islands. These islands are home to the Uros people who made the Islands
centuries ago to escape the mainland and the warring tribes.
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Today the people depend on
tourism to make a living and you
are able to visit a few of the forty-
eight islands.
The Uros Islands are necessary to
visit, as there is not anywhere else
on the planet equal.

8. Amazon Jungle
If you love nature and the prospect of seeing animals you can and you should
visit the Amazon basin in Peru. There are many great lodges and places to stay
in the jungle regions of Peru. These lodges feature fascinating jungle walks
where you will learn about some of the benefits of the jungle plants.
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The Amazon is a thirty minute flight
from Cusco or an hour and a half
from Lima.

9. Cusco
The city of Cusco is a short flight from Lima and worth a few days of your
holiday time. The city was the heart of the Inca Empire and featured many
amazing temples. When the Spanish arrived, they dismantled these temples and
built their churches on the foundations. Today you can visit the impressive
churches and the city of Cusco. The city will remind you of the old European
towns with Terracotta roof tiles and cobblestone streets and Spanish Colonial
churches.
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Cusco is known for its restaurants
and nightlife with many clubs to
dance the night away.

10. Sacred Valley
Not far from Cusco is the Sacred Valley of the Inca, a place where you will
experience some of the best natural beauty in South America. The sear size of
the Andes Mountains will amaze and the rivers that run through the Valley are
host to some adventure activities that you must try.
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The Valley has some pretty
impressive Inca Ruins to visit and
at the town of Pisaq there is a
market with some of the best
shopping in Peru.

11. Machu Picchu
On everybody´s holiday list is Machu Picchu; the Inca Citadel is one of the most
spectacular ancient sites that you will see in your lifetime. Getting to the site can
be an adventure in itself. There are several options, first you have trains and
there is a train for your budget. The trip takes around four hours from Cusco and
you will arrive relaxed and ready to visit Machu Picchu. The second way to arrive
at Machu Picchu is by hiking, there are many different treks that you can do that
all arrive at Machu Picchu.
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Do not get me wrong these treks
are hard work made worse by the
altitude but if you love to hike than
this is the way for you. Explore
Machu Picchu with a professional
guide to learn the history of this
fascinating place.

12. Luxury destinations in Peru are easy to come by. If you like to travel in luxury,
Peru is the place to go. Cruising down the Amazon is a luxury ship or staying in a
five star hotel at the gates of Machu Picchu or a Spanish colonial house with a
wonderful art collection you will not be disappointed in what is on offer in Peru.
So if you are planning a trip to Peru take our Peru travel advice and book your
luxury holiday today.
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