These trips to Peru are designed for travelers of all ages who crave experiences that focus on outdoor adventures and nature-based activities. The experts at Adventure Travel Trade Association report that adventure travel is higher on the bucket list than typical mass travel. Adventure-seekers of all ages will find something for everyone in Peru. Here's a spotlight on 5 of our best outdoor experiences in Peru. I included various examples from 1-day excursions to multi-day vacations.

Easy 1-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

 

This is a 2-day trip to Machu Picchu that includes 1 day hiking the last 7.5 miles of the Inca Trail
with an overnight in a comfy hotel. Then a guided tour of Machu Picchu on the 2nd day.
Tip: perfect trip for nature lovers who don't have a lot of time
Who: active travelers all ages
When: open 11 months of the year from March to January
Are permits needed? Yes, you need a valid passport
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Rainbow Mountain Day Trip

Explore the high Andes Mountains beginning with a 3.5 hour drive from Cusco. 
Choose from 2 routes: hiking or no hiking.
Tip: Save this excursion for the end of your trip to Peru due to extreme high altitude. 16,500 ft
Who: active travelers all ages
When: open year round but best conditions are found in dry season (April - December)
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7-Day Machu Picchu Walking Vacation

The perfect vacation for nature lovers who don't want to camp.
A combination of guided day hikes to explore Inca ruins with the option to include the 
easy 1-Day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu.
Who: active travelers all ages
When: year round but best conditions are found in dry season (April - December)
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Amazon Jungle Lodge Extension

A jungle lodge is the perfect hub for exploring the remote Amazon jungle.
Get off the grid, search for wildlife with a naturalist guide. And relax.
Private rooms with hot showers and occassional access to electricity to charge devices
Allow at least 4 days / 3 nights 
Who: active travelers all ages
When: best time is from April to December
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One Day Hike to Hidden Waterfalls and Inca ruins

 Our latest one day adventure is a short one and a half hour drive from Cusco to a small village in the
Sacred Valley where you begin your hike to 2 waterfalls and the Perolniyoc Inca ruins.
Who: active travelers all ages
When: open year round
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