Peru

A melting pot of cultures, a trip to Peru will be sure to take you to one of South America's largest cities, Lima. With architecture that spans from pre-Columbian ruins to Spanish colonial palaces, here you can soak up a vast array of historical landmarks as well as mouthwatering cuisine – make sure you try ‘Ceviche’, a fresh fish dish that is one of Peru’s culinary highlights.

The incredible Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and is home to 10 million species and counting. Discover more about the Amazon’s biodiversity and feel immense privilege as you spot the amazing creatures that live here, such as the adorable squirrel monkey and the lovable three-toed sloth.

Cited as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu is undoubtedly a treasure in Peru’s crown. Easily accessible from the history city of Cusco, once the Imperial Capital of the Incas, this vast Incan 15th Century citadel is set up high in the Andean mountains with breathtaking scenery that will stay with you forever.

Located in Southern Peru, the Nazca Lines are a mysterious collection of pre-Columbian geoglyphs etched into the desert sands. They cover an area of nearly 1,000sqm and there are about 300 different figures and shapes that can be seen from the air or nearby hilltops, including animals, geometric shapes and plants.

These 120 floating islands are located in the expansive Lake Titicaca, one of South America’s largest lakes that straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia. The islands are home to the Uros, an indigenous people of both Peru and Bolivia that still practise their ancient traditions to this day.

Famed as one of the deepest canyons in the world, Colca Canyon is a mystical land of remote traditional villages, Incan agriculture terraces and the majestic Andean Condor. Within this remarkable area, you can discover the quaint Chivay Village and the vast plain of Tocra. Look out for the region’s native alpacas roaming through the canyon!

Located a remarkable 2,380 metres above sea level and Peru’s second largest city, Arequipa is framed majestically by the imposing Misti volcano.  The city is known as the gateway to the Andes and is known for its distinctive baroque buildings built from volcanic stone and an impressive gastronomical reputation.