Peru is a vast country and there are many things to see and do, so how do you fit it all into one vacation? As the third largest country in South America covering an area more than 3 times that of the state of California, Peru offers many different vacation opportunities from natural wonders through to incredible lost Incan cities.

The reality is, is that there are simply too many things to fit into a typical vacation period (unless you have a couple of months to spare), so your best option is to take a trip which combines all the best attractions in a compact and well-organized tour. Of-course there are many combinations possible so below we have listed three most popular Peru vacation packages for you to consider.

Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca
Starting in the heartland of the Inca Empire before travelling south to Lake Titicaca, this is probably one of the most popular Peru Vacations available. This route is perfect for all ages but at times can include a fair amount of gentle walking, so a certain level of fitness is required to fully enjoy this trip. What is nice about this route is that you will get to see all the best parts of the Inca Empire, including Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the mighty citadel of Machu Picchu, but at the end you get to see a totally different side of Peru on Lake Titicaca. A day trip on the lake is a magical experience, which often surpasses most people's expectations. A typical excursion includes a visit to the floating islands of the Uros Indians, a small village of islands made entirely from knitted tortora reeds found on the shore of the Lake. After you will travel to the remote island of Taquile, where time has stood still for hundreds of years, and the ancient tradition of hand weaving (by the men of the island) still continues today.

Machu Picchu and The Amazon Jungle
The entire eastern side of Peru is covered by pristine Amazon Jungle and is considered to be one of the most bio-diverse regions on the planet. Both the Manu and Tambopata National Parks are easily accessible from Cusco, so combining the best Inca archaeological sites with a trip to the Jungle is a popular choice. The Jungle is packed full of great lodges which cater for all levels of tourism, from back-packer lodges through to luxury accommodations. Jungle trips include an exciting variety of activities including nature trails, night-time river trips, canopy towers walks, jungle farm visits and unique animal spotting opportunities. 10 days is the minimum amount of time you need to fully appreciate Machu Picchu and the Amazon Jungle.

Machu Picchu, Arequipa and The Colca Canyon
South from Lima close to the border of Chile and Bolivia is Peru's second largest City - Arequipa. It is here that you can access another region of Peru that is popular amongst nature lovers. Arequipa known locally as the €White City' is culturally rich and visitors can easily spend a few days touring the cities attractions. A half day drive from Arequipa is the Colca Canyon, a remote region of Peru boasting incredible natural beauty and a canyon that is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon (USA). Early risers at the canyon will be afforded the treat of seeing the flight of Peru's magnificent giant condor.