5 Best Tour Companies in Peru (Updated 2025)

Peru is one of the most popular destinations in South America, as it is home to bucket list favorites and the Wonder of the World Machu Picchu. About 500,000 people visit the ancient Inca capital each year – a number that would be much higher if it weren’t for the overcrowding regulations in place.

But there is more to Peru than just Machu Picchu. And there is more to the Andes than the Inca Trail.

Peru is very diverse geographically and culturally (the third largest country on the continent) so there is more to offer here than most travelers expect. From the restaurants of Lima to the floating islands from Uros to the Peruvian Amazon to the towers and tombs of Batán Grande to the desert of Huacachina, there is much to see in this South American nation that limits itself to the Holy. Valley would be a missed opportunity.

For the intrepid traveler with plenty of time, many of these places can be explored on their own. However, getting around Peru can be challenging and budget travelers with limited time should consider opting for an organized tour. And there are many reliable and affordable tour companies in Peru that can make your trip smooth, allowing you to focus your attention and energy on the sites, people, culture, and history of the area.

To help you save money and make the most of your time, I’ve compiled a list of the best tour companies in Peru. From hiking tours to multi-day tours to guided tours full of adventure, these trips may not be as expensive as traveling alone but will absorb the headaches that often come with traveling to a foreign country (especially a large and slow-to-navigate one like Peru).

Here are the best tour companies in Peru:

1. Walking Boldly

Intrepid runs tours in all corners of the world and is always a solid choice due to its focus on sustainability and sustainable travel. I’ve been on a few of their tours over the years and they never disappoint. And although Intrepid offers tours of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, it also emphasizes other parts of this beautiful country.

Their classic Peru tour ($2,057 USD), for example, lasts 9 days and circles the country, covering many of the highlights, including Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lake Titicaca.

Intrepid is one of my go-to companies for multi-day trips. Whenever I book a multi-day trip I go with them. It should. I can’t recommend them enough!

2. Alpaca Expeditions

This Cusco-based company is owned and operated by local Peruvians. Calling themselves “The Green Machine,” Alpaca Expeditions is committed to being a completely sustainable travel company. The hikes are tough on Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail—because the Alpaca is very limited to them—but it also offers “alternative trips” to some off-the-radar places like hiking in Salkantay. You can spend five days there, hiking around the Humantay Blue Lagoon, for example, or if you don’t want to commit, they even offer a day trip.

There are also tours to the seven lakes of Ausangate, and other places around the Sacred Valley. Their classic four-day Inca Trail tour costs $795 USD per person while their five-day Choquequirao tour is $700 USD.

3. Choquequirao Trek

The Lost Incan City of Choquequirao can be reached in a two-day trip from Cusco. And this local tour company specializes in hiking to the ruins of the 15th century city which is an alternative to the heavily trafficked Machu Picchu (fewer than 10,000 people visit each year, compared to the 2,500 people who visit Machu Picchu each day).

You can do a classic four-day trek to Choquequirao for $520 USD or you can mix things up and take a longer eight-day trek from Choquequirao to Machu Picchu for $1,250 USD, or you can combine it with Incan fun. A clue. There are tons of affordable options!

4. Colca Tours

Based in the city of Arequipa, Colca Tours specializes in hiking and bus tours to the Colca Canyon, a deep and spectacular canyon with ancient villages. One of the deepest canyons in the world, it is home to the Andean condor and boasts amazing (and challenging) hikes and views. In addition to hiking, they also run bicycles and horses. Most tours last one to four days and some tours include new features such as rafting and rock climbing. Their standard four-day tour is only $150 USD.

5. Amazon Explorer

Amazonas Explorer is a private tour company operating in the Sacred Valley and the Amazon. They organize private group tours and will not only take you to Machu Picchu but to many different places around the region. They also do non-touring activities such as ebikes and white water rafting. Their guides are really nice, they speak good English, and they are so knowledgeable that you feel like you are learning from a professor. (They are featured in the book Turn right at Machu Picchu. They are a great option if you want to do something solo, get more off the beaten path, or a large group of people looking for a tour that fits your needs.

Peru is such a diverse place in terms of geography and culture, it will take a lot of time, energy, and money to see it all in one trip – especially if you plan on hiking. If you’re short on time, consider visiting on one or all of your trips. After all, the money comes back; there is no time.