The Peruvian highland is a frequented destination by the vast quantity of travelers which arrive every year to this country. Many tourists from all over the globe travel every year to Peru in order to visit its many locations throughout this land including the Peruvian highlands. It is usually part of a complete Peru vacation package which starts upon your arrival in the capital city of Lima.
The highland has some of the most enigmatic locations in the country such as Cusco which is the city you will arrive at before heading out on your Machu Picchu destination. Machu Picchu is a new world wonder and probably the crown jewel of the Peru highland tours. Getting there can be an adventure all on its own, during your tours of the Peruvian highland part of your complete Peru vacation packages you can include the Inca trail. This 3-5 day trail is the traditional way the Inca took in order to reach the lost and ancient city of Machu Picchu. You will get camp out in the Andean wilderness and sleep under the star lit highland sky; this Andean region is one of the best spots in the entire world to do some star gazing thanks to the total darkness that take over after the sun sets. At the end of this beautiful hike that takes you through majestic Andean landscapes and beautiful nature scenes you will finally reach the Inca city and start on your tour of Machu Picchu.
There are of course other places In the Peruvian highlands for you to tour; Arequipa and its Colca valley and canyon are a big attraction as well as Lake Titicaca which is the highest navigable lake in the world. It has manmade, floating islands where natives live their lives and you can visit them through a Lake Titicaca boat tour. For more information of these and the many other locations you can visit on your Peru highland tours as part of your Peru vacation packages contact us today and receive a free itinerary.