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Off the Beaten Path Tours in Peru

Looking to explore more and avoid the more touristy areas? Our Off the Beaten Path Tours in Peru highlight some of our local favorites and much lesser-known destinations. As locals who live in and love Peru, we’ve traveled every corner of the country and love sharing the spaces and places where you can truly experience the best of Peru. Let us inspire you in our Off The Beaten Path Travel Style Guide. Dive deeper and we’re certain you’ll go back home with enormous appreciation for the people and environment in Peru!

If you’d prefer, we would be happy to create a custom itinerary for you instead. We’ve been crafting personalized trips for years and we love a challenge! There are truly endless possibilities here, so feel free to peruse our tours below or we can start working on your own custom plan.

Browse our tours below:

 

Browse our off-the-beaten-path day-tours in Peru

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Llamas grouped next to hut in beautiful mountain location
Visit an Andean Shepherd's house

Authentic Sacred Valley Experience with Llamas and Pachamanca

8 Hours
Availability : All year round
Get to feel the spirit of the mountains in the Sacred Valley, while exploring their beauty accompanied by a group of llamas.
FromUSD$95
One tandem and two single kayaks from the air in Paracas bay - RESPONSible Travel Peru
Paddle a greater distance!

Touring Sea Kayak in Paracas on a full morning

6 Hours
Availability : Restricted (see calendar)
Sea kayaking in one of the most emblematic and biodiverse reserved bays on the Peruvian coast. This is its longer version.
FromUSD$80
Two kayaks in open sea in Paracas | Responsible Travel Peru
Connect with nature

Short Sea Kayak tour in the Paracas Bay

2.5 Hours
Availability : Restricted (see calendar)
Sea kayaking in one of the most emblematic and biodiverse reserved bays on the Peruvian coast. This is its shorter version.
FromUSD$55
Meet local scallop farmers

Harvesting and tasting scallops directly from the Ocean

1 Hour
Availability : Year Round
Join us to witness our meticulous processes, from nurturing to harvesting, and savor the natural flavors of freshly shucked scallop shells.
FromUSD$95
Fishing boats anchored at Chorrillos bay | Responsible Travel Peru
An Unconventional Tour

The Fishing Culture of Lima

4 Hours
Availability : All year round
Visit a fish market, take a boat ride, meet locals, try the best ceviche of Lima and get an amazing view of the city.
FromUSD$70
Kené designs cover even the houses from the community
Exploring Cantagallo

A Journey into Peru’s First Indigenous Urban Community

5 Hours
Availability : All year round
Visit the first indigenous urban community in Peru! And learn about their Amazonian culture, knowledge of arts and craft techniques.
FromUSD$80
Upon arrival in Patacancha, you will be welcomed by the inhabitants with great cordiality and joy.
Wool-tastic experience!

Patacancha Weaving Experience

7 Hours
Availability : All year round
Visit the Patacancha community and learn to spin, dye and weave wool. Create unique pieces with the local artisans in a personalized way!
FromUSD$160
An offering will be given to Mother Earth to express our thankfulness for life, nature, and all that we have.
Spiritual Inca ceremonies

Spiritual Ceremony Experience in Cusco’s Mountains

4 Hours
Availability : All year round
Bring back the balance into your life with the guidance from an authentic Paqo Andean Shaman from the Apaza Family lineage of the Qeros community.
FromUSD$150
Man sitting on island floor while using hands and feet when making totora strands | Responsible Travel Peru
See a unique way of living

Chimu Floating Islands

4 Hours
Availability : All year round
Learn more about the Chimu people, their way of living, as well as the importance and many uses of the Totora reed in their day-to-day life.
FromUSD$57
Local man from Jayujayuni playing the charango - RESPONSible Travel Peru
A Unique Cultural Experience!

Hosts of the Great Inca Trail, the Qhapaq Ñan, on Lake Titicaca

4.5 Hours
Availability : All Year Round
A cultural visit led entirely by the local people. Enjoy walking in a beautiful natural environment and cultural landscape where families involve travelers in their daily activities.
FromUSD$132

Browse our off-the-beaten-path multi-day tours in Peru

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The dunes take shapes of great beauty and walking on them is a great experience | Responsible Travel Peru
Active and Unique Expedition

Tour the Magical Peruvian Atacama Desert

4 Days, 3 Nights
Availability : All year round
Enjoy off-the-beaten-path and unique places of the south coast desert, combining natural beauty, wildlife, communities, archaeology and history.
FromUSD$425
The traveler carrying his sand plate from the top of Cerro Blanco | Responsible Travel Peru
Active and Unique

On top of the Nazca desert

4 Days, 3 Nights
Availability : All year round
A demanding trekking in the Nasca desert with spectacular views and many cultural surprises. Enjoy a unique and challenging terrain!
FromUSD$220
Spectacular view of the snow-capped mountains of the Cordillera Blanca from the community of Vicos | Responsible Travel Peru
The perfect acclimatization tour

Short Immersion in the Andean Community of Vicos

2 Days 1 Night
Availability : All year round (Apr-Dec preferably)
This short visit to Vicos is perfect for acclimatization or when you're short on time. A unique and adaptable experience!
FromUSD$60
Rosbert with the indigenous team of Albergue Pankotsi in Shipetiari, Manu National Park. Community-Based and Sustainable tourism with RESPONSible Travel Peru.
Meet the people of Manu

Visit two Manu communities: Shipetiari and Shintuya

5 Days, 4 Nights
Availability : April-November
This tour provides a great balance between a nature tour and a cultural one, given the fact that Manu is diverse both ways
FromUSD$480
Tapir Tambopata
The most remote lodge

Tracing Wildlife in Tambopata National Reserve

5 Days, 4 Nights
Availability : All year round
This tour takes you to the only lodge that is located inside of the Tambopata National Reserve. Spotting rare animals is highly likely here!
FromUSD$1,466
Butterfly Tambopata
Spot your favourite animals

Posada Amazonas Cultural Experience in Tambopata

4 Days, 3 Nights
Availability : All year round
A great combination of wildlife observation and cultural experiences in the jungle of Tambopata.
FromUSD$972
Lake Morón in the desert by Ica is a true hidden gem and makes for a wonderful hike through the desert - RESPONSible Travel Peru
Active and Unique Expedition

Quick magical desert experience

2 Days, 1 Night
Availability : All year round
Get to know Peru's less-known, but not less wonderful, desert and spend an unforgettable camping night there.
FromUSD$224
Hot springs are channeled to man-made pools in Aguas Calientes Lodge, Shituya, Manu | Responsible Travel Peru
The cheapest Manu tour

Manu Community and Wildlife Experience

4 Days, 3 Nights
Availability : April-November
Visiting Manu despite being on a budget is made possible in this tour thanks to the use of public transportation!
FromUSD$545
Alternative Cordillera Blanca Experience

Cordillera Blanca Trek – Vicos to Ishinca

9 Days, 8 Nights
Availability : April-November
Get to know an alternative trek through the Cordillera Blanca far away from the crowds, while meeting a local community as well!
FromUSD$1,070
Way off the beaten path

River and Mountain Expedition in the Valley of the ‘Talking God’

2 Days, 1 Night
Availability : April-December
Go rafting, bridge jumping, biking, camping, hiking, and swimming on a 2-day off-the-beaten-path multi-activity tour near the Apurimac River.
FromUSD$220
Man and llamas against the impressive backdrop of the Cordillera Blanca in Northern Peru. | Llama Trek Olleros to Chavin with RESPONSible Travel Peru | Photo by Bjorn Snelders
A spiritual journey through the mountains

Llama Trek in the Cordillera Blanca: Olleros – Chavín

3 Days, 2 Nights
Availability : April-November
Like pre-Inca peoples you will hike on an ancient road of trade and knowledge-exchange route, accompanied by llamas,
FromUSD$270
©️ Maxime Aliaga
From the Andes to the clouds

Manu: Between the cloud forest and rainforest

4 Days, 3 Nights
Availability : All year round
Head down to the cloudforest and rainforest of Peru, discovering two different habitats and types of wildlife on one trip.
FromUSD$590

Looking for something else?

Can’t quite find the adventure you’re seeking? Don’t fret! Dive into our comprehensive collection of tours. With a handy filter function, you can easily find journeys tailored to your preferred location, activities, and duration.

But our quest to bring you Impactful Travel experiences doesn’t stop there. We’re perpetually expanding our horizons, adding fresh tours and even brand new destinations. If your dream journey is still eluding you, we invite you to reach out. Share your travel aspirations with us. We might just have that transformative itinerary waiting in the wings, ready to connect you with vibrant local communities and offer personal growth. Together, let’s make travel truly matter!

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