Budget Peru map & highlights
Our Peru budget Holidays
Peru adventure holiday, small group
Experience coastal deserts, mountains and the Amazon Jungle
Inca Trail adventure holiday
Discover Cuzco and the Sacred Valley on this Incan adventure
Northern Peru holiday, off the beaten track
Get off the tourist trail and explore the beauty of Peru
Peru in 11 day itinerary
Whisk through the highlights of Peru in just 11 days
Peru, Bolivia and Chile holiday
Action-packed short tour of Peru, Bolivia and Chile
Lima to Cusco holiday in Peru
Cultural small group tour of Peru including the Inca Trail
Inca Highlights, adventure tour
Allow yourself to absorb the magic of Peru
Hiking the Inca Trail, Peru
An authentic trek through the land of the Incas
Peru in two weeks holiday
Adventure tour of Peru including the Inca Trail and Amazon
Peru on a shoestring, tailor made
Explore the Inca heartland in the Andes
Peru to Chile small group holiday
From Peru’s capital on the Pacific coast into the high Andes
Peru & Bolivia small group holiday
Reveal some of the secrets lying in South America
Peru cultural holiday, small group
Cultural small group tour visiting the highlights of Peru
Inca Trail trekking holiday, alternative route
Discover the beauty of the Inca Trail in a different way
Bolivia and Peru tour
Explore the Amazon Andes and Inca trail
Peru on a shoestring holiday
A great way to see Peru on a shoestring
Andes and Amazon tour in Peru, Lima to Lima
Small group tour encompassing the best of Peru.
Overland tour to South America, Andes to the Amazon
Action packed South American overland tour
Incas & the Amazon holiday in Peru
See Machu Picchu and the Amazon Jungle on this 8 day tour
1. Amazon rainforest
2. Bolivia
3. Cuzco
4. Inca Trail
5. Lima
6. Puno
Peru budget holidays advice
Budget bites
Rosanna Neophytou:“Keep your eyes peeled for picarones, delicious deep fried doughnuts made with pumpkin and sweet potato, and anticuchos which are barbecued sliced beef hearts. They taste way better than they sound. The absolute must try food in Peru is ceviche, which can be fish or mixed seafood marinated in lime juice and served cold with a touch of spice. The best option to eat cheap especially for lunch is to look for restaurants that have a ‘menu del dia’; depending on the city you can find a two to three course lunch including a drink for as low as 8 soles. Approx: $2.50 USD.”
Hattie Seal:
“The food was a personal highlight for me, trying so many new and unusual dishes from alpaca steak to guinea pig (not the one for big animal lovers – it comes out looking like road kill).”
Taxi!
Rosanna Neophytou:“In Lima the Uber and Beats apps are a very safe and efficient way to hail taxis, they are very cost effective and they take the guess work out of haggling. In Cusco however, even though Uber is available, it is much more expensive than hailing a taxi, but with the taxis you just need to negotiate! For example an Uber from the Cusco airport to the main plaza costs about 25 soles, but if you walk just outside the airport to the main road and hail a taxi (and negotiate), you could find one for as low as 7-8 soles. In many places in Peru you can also find “mototaxis", basically very similar to the tuk tuks seen in much of Asia, and they cost even less than taxis.”
Livin' la Vida Local
Hattie Seal:“We only use local guides in Peru so you can trust in their knowledge and expertise of each area. The majority of our guides have been working with us for over five years. In some regions we use specialist guides that are local to the region for example for the Inca Trail/ Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley. When the guides are talking you get a real feel for their passion as you can see that they really want you to see and experience their home country as much as possible.”
Read our Inca Trail travel guide for tips and advice on hiking the Inca Trail.
Our top Peru budget Holiday
Peru adventure holiday, small group
Experience coastal deserts, mountains and the Amazon Jungle
2021: 29 Mar, 10 May, 5 Jul, 23 Aug, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2022: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Budget Peru travel tips from our travellers
We have selected some of the most useful Peru budget travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.


“This is an excellent company who look after their travellers. Peru is not an easy option and requires some support on a first visit in terms of organising long distance travel to different sites etc. all within (for me) a reasonable budget.” - Valerie Featherstone
“Making the Inca Trail and seeing Machu Picchu was my most memorable moment. Bring clothing for a variety of weather. Be prepared for early mornings and the possibility of altitude sickness. The more in shape you are, the more you will get out of the trip! Also, I think the homestays were great and the trip encompassed ecotourism, especially in the Amazon.” - Rachel Carbonell
“Pack well, all types of clothing are necessary and be prepared for the unexpected.” - Michelle Zammit

