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View through stone doorway in Machu Picchu, Peru (Nathan Borchelt)

Peru Travel Guide

Peru is legendary among world travelers looking for exciting new experiences. Stunningly endowed in both natural and man-made attractions, Peru offers much more than most trips can even hope to take in: charming Andean highland towns with colonial architecture, remote jungle lodges in the Amazon basin, soaring snowcapped mountains and volcanoes, a 3,220km (2,000-mile) Pacific coastline, and, of course, Machu Picchu and the stunning legacies of the Incas and other sophisticated pre-Columbian civilizations. Peru is a place of brilliant hand-woven textiles and exuberant celebrations, exotic animals, and fascinating peoples. It is a country bursting with opportunities for memorable travel experiences and outdoor adventure. These listings describe some of my favorite places and activities, from hotels and restaurants to outdoor experiences and festivals. But the fun of traveling to a fascinatingly diverse country like Peru is compiling your own unforgettable list. Read More

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I will be traveling from Cusco to Puno by train this October. Does Peru Rail still provide backpacker services and what days of the week are the services offered? Also, can you suggest a low budget hotel or a hostel in Puno which is clean and safe and easy to find from the train station? Hopefully it can provide shared transportation services to Juliaca airport.
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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Peru - The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Boundless Journeys
from $4095, 8 days
Immerse yourself in Quechuan culture and hike into the lost city of Machu Picchu -- creating unforgettable experiences of a lifetime. ...
Peru: Land of the Inca
Austin Lehman Adventures
from $3948, 9 days
A rich tapestry of history, mystery, culture and natural beauty, Peru is a land begging to be explored. Ponder the ways of the Inca, who, with...
Peru: Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca Adventure
Austin Lehman Adventures
from $3998, 9 days
Venture off the tourist track and into the heart of Peru's rich culture, unique history and striking scenery on this 9-day adventure along the Cusco to Puno corridor. ......
Inca Rivers Trek - Choquequirau To Machu Picchu
World Expeditions
from $3060, 16 days
Pristine campsites, stunning views of giant snow-covered Andean peaks, ancient cloud forest, abundant wildflowers and the Inca ruins of Choquequirau...
Mystical Peru - From the Source of the Amazon to the Heights of Machu Picchu
O.A.R.S
from $4995, 16 days
The Mystical Peru journey offers a truly one of a kind adventure to the center of the Inca Empire - the Peru experience to which all others will be...