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Ruins Tours in Peru

A number of important civilizations have existed in Peru. Today, the remnants of these cultures can be seen in the ruins they left behind. On these tours, you'll visit the country's best ruins, many of which have been conserved through careful restoration projects. Explore the temples, tombs, and pyramids to learn about the ancient people of Peru. Guides help you understand the meaning of structures and symbols to better grasp the significance of these amazing sites.

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Cultural tour to Machu Picchu

Cultural tour to Machu Picchu

From $364

This tour introduces you to local history and some truly stunning views. On this educational tour, your guide will point out the agricultural, residential, and religious buildings. Because we have so few written records left behind by the Inca, historians have had to make educated guesses about what purpose some of the structures served and much of the site remains shrouded in mystery.

Hiram Bingham Luxury Train Excursion to Machu Picchu

Hiram Bingham Luxury Train Excursion to Machu Picchu

From $1,023

On this luxury train ride to Machu Picchu you’ll get to speed through the pastoral beauty of the Sacred Valley. First you’ll take a 4-hour train ride, and then a 30-minute bus ride up the side of the mountain. On they train voyage you’ll get to eat, drink, and enjoy live music.

Full Day Trip to La Paz, Tiwanaku & Desaguadero

Full Day Trip to La Paz, Tiwanaku & Desaguadero

From $198

Passengers are picked up from their hotels to visit the epic city of Tiwanaku, the capital of an ancient civilization. Located 72 km away form the city of La Paz and near the south-eastern shores of Lake Titikaka.

Sacred Valley Excursion

Sacred Valley Excursion

From $100

On this tour you’ll spend a day exploring the great variety of attractions the Sacred Valley of the Inca has to offer. In the marketplace at Pisac you’ll have the opportunity to buy crafts made by Peruvian artisans. Then you’ll visit the valley itself, and hike through an Inca ruin in one of the nearby mountains.

Archaeology Highlights of Trujillo

Archaeology Highlights of Trujillo

From $88

This full-day combination tour offers travelers an extensive look at the culture, lifestyles, and history of Peru. You’ll tour the city of Trujillo and the UNT Museum, the Arco Iris Temple (El Dragon), the archeological complex of Chan Chan, and the fishing village of Huanchaco.

From $362

Temples, Ancient Cities & Museums of Trujillo

Temples, Ancient Cities & Museums of Trujillo

From $102

This tour packs a powerful punch. You’ll explore the city of Trujillo and the Universidad Nacional Trujillo Museum (UNT), and then head off to visit the Sun and Moon Huacas and the archeological complex of Chan Chan.

Civilizations of Trujillo

Civilizations of Trujillo

From $89

During this full day tour you’ll explore Peru’s Moche and Chimú civilizations. Along the way you’ll visit the Sun and Moon Huacas, Huaca Arcos Iris (Rainbow Temple/El Dragon), the archeological site of Chan Chan, and the traditional town of Huanchaco.

Trujillo Museums and Temples of Sun and Moon

Trujillo Museums and Temples of Sun and Moon

From $88

During this full-day combination tour you’ll explore the city of Trujillo, the University of Trujillo’s Archeology and History Museum, and the Sun and Moon Huacas. It’s a great introduction to the history and culture of this region.

Chinchero, Maras, and Moray Tour

Chinchero, Maras, and Moray Tour

From $36

The Cusco region has many of its most interesting destinations folded into the pockets of the Sacred Valley. Take a tour Chinchero, Maras, and Moray for a full day of sightseeing some of the most striking innovations of the native Andeans.

Pyramids & Museums of Chiclayo

Pyramids & Museums of Chiclayo

From $95

This tour includes visits to the ancient archeological site of Sipán, the Tumbas Reales Museum, and the pyramids of Túcume. As such, it provides travelers with an unparalleled look at both the Moche and Sicán cultures.

Full Day Mountain Bike Moray Maras

Full Day Mountain Bike Moray Maras

From $120

This tour takes you on a mountain bike ride to some of the top archeological destinations in Peru’s southern highlands.

Full-Day Horseback Riding Sacsayhuaman

Full-Day Horseback Riding Sacsayhuaman

From $137

See the ruins that surround Cusco on this full-day horseback riding tour. Your tour begins with a visit to Qenqo Ranch, which is where you’ll meet your horse.

Transfer from Trujillo to Chiclayo Via El Brujo Complex

Transfer from Trujillo to Chiclayo Via El Brujo Complex

From $398

This private transfer from Trujillo to Chiclayo includes a stop at the El Brujo Complex, a Moche pyramid that once housed Peru's most famous mummy, the so-called Lady of Cao.

Mystical Tour to Machu Picchu

Mystical Tour to Machu Picchu

From $406

To really bring the mystery of Machu Picchu alive, there’s no better way than our shaman-led Mystical Tour of Machu Picchu. While scholars may debate the reason behind the building of this amazing sanctuary, the shamans know that it had deep spiritual significance to the Inca people.

Half Day Mountain Bike Moray Maras

Half Day Mountain Bike Moray Maras

From $329

This tour takes you on a mountain bike ride to some of the top archeological destinations in Peru’s southern highlands.

El Brujo Complex Half Day Tour

El Brujo Complex Half Day Tour

From $49

Spend a half-day exploring the El Brujo Archeological Complex during this tour. El Brujo is considered one of the more important ceremonial centers along Peru’s northern coast.

Mountain Biking Yuncaypata

Mountain Biking Yuncaypata

From $82

This intermediate mountain biking tour takes you through ruins, a small village, and the valleys around Cusco.

Horseback Riding at Sacsayhuaman

Horseback Riding at Sacsayhuaman

From $107

This half-day horseback riding tour brings you to some of the Inca archeological sites that surround Cusco. Your tour will take you to Sacsayhuamán, an enormous fort that survived battles between the Spanish and the Inca.

City Tour and Nearby Ruins

City Tour and Nearby Ruins

From $83

Cusco is a modern city coexisting with an ancient and dramatic past. In the ruins surrounding the city, you’ll see the remnants of a complex belief system and highly-sophisticated engineering.

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This tour introduces you to local history and some truly stunning views. On this educational tour, your guide will point out the agricultural, residential, and religious buildings. Because we have so few written records left behind by the Inca, historians have had to make educated guesses about what purpose some of the structures served and much of the site remains shrouded in mystery.

From $364

Cultural tour to Machu Picchu

Cultural tour to Machu Picchu

This tour introduces you to local history and some truly stunning views. On this educational tour, your guide will point out the agricultural, residential, and religious buildings. Because we have so few written records left behind by the Inca, historians have had to make educated guesses about what purpose some of the structures served and much of the site remains shrouded in mystery.

Hiram Bingham Luxury Train Excursion to Machu Picchu

Full Day Trip to La Paz, Tiwanaku & Desaguadero

Sacred Valley Excursion

Archaeology Highlights of Trujillo

Temples, Ancient Cities & Museums of Trujillo

Civilizations of Trujillo

Trujillo Museums and Temples of Sun and Moon

Chinchero, Maras, and Moray Tour

Pyramids & Museums of Chiclayo

Full Day Mountain Bike Moray Maras

Full-Day Horseback Riding Sacsayhuaman

Transfer from Trujillo to Chiclayo Via El Brujo Complex

Mystical Tour to Machu Picchu

Half Day Mountain Bike Moray Maras

El Brujo Complex Half Day Tour

Mountain Biking Yuncaypata

Horseback Riding at Sacsayhuaman

City Tour and Nearby Ruins

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