From surfing the longest left hand wave in the world to trekking through the Andes to visit villages where traditions
still live and breathe, Peru is the ideal spot for adventure sports. More than 12,000 lakes, mountains with eternal snows that rise over 6,000 meters (19,680 fasl) into the heavens and the deepest canyons on the planet are also part of the adrenaline rush that Peru offers.

The White Mountain Range (Cordillera Blanca) in the department of Áncash is one the most sought after mountain chains by trekkers and mountain and rock climbers. Likewise, you will find rivers surging with white waters for rafting, paths for mountain biking, updrafts awaiting you to tame them on hang gliders and paragliders, and perfect beaches for doing all sorts of water sports. Under the blazing sun or the starry night’s sky, Peru is the place you’ve been looking for to enjoy an unforgettable stay.

To trek Peru is to journey through incredibly beautiful Andean countryside with a backdrop of everlastingly white mountains and crystal clear lakes, to walk along the Qapac Ñan (Inca Trail), that network of roads built by the Incas to unite their empire, and to see the culture of communities that adorn the pathways. There are trekking routes that take you on adventures through the White and Huayhuash Ranges in Áncash as well as many others in the department of Cusco that will lead you to Machu Picchu.

After the Himalayas, the Andes are the highest mountains in the world. One of those mountains is Mount Huascarán, located in the White Range, which happens to be the highest mountain found anywhere in the tropics. Along with this record breaking mountain are dozens of others that surpass 5,000 masl (16,400 fasl). The Peruvian Andes feature mountains of different technical difficulty levels – from high to medium to easy – as well as the chance to
make first assaults and to open new climbing routes.

Part of the attraction to mountain biking through Peru is the opportunity to discover ancient Incan and pre-Incan trails, visit archeological sites and picturesque villages, as well as to ride through different ecological tiers in just a few hours. There is one route, starting in the town of Olleros, south of Lima, where you can descend 3,600 meters (11,808 feet) in a ride that is just 70 kilometers (113 miles) long. Pachacámac (Lima),

The Peruvian coastline is bathed by Pacific waves all year long. If you go north, the best surfing beaches are Cabo Blanco, Máncora, Lobitos, Chicama – which is famous for having the longest left hand wave in the world – Huanchaco, Pacasmayo, and Los Órganos. In the center of the country, great surf beaches are Punta Rocas, site of one World Qualifying Series surfing tournament, Pico Alto, whose waves are compared to those in Hawaii, Punta Hermosa, Señoritas, Caballeros and San Gallán Island.

Free flight lovers will feel overjoyed by what they can do in Peru. The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Cusco) provides flyers the experience of soaring over Incan ruins, and, in the Huaylas Valley of Áncash, they can float on winds that blow between towering mountains. Likewise, along the Costa Verde boardwalk in Lima, you can fly above the ocean waves and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city.

The Peruvian Andes and their plunging canyons turn this country into a magnificent stage for rafting and kayaking. The most renowned rivers are the Apurímac in Apurímac (class II and V), the Cotahuasi in Arequipa (class V), and the Tambopata in the jungle. For kayaking, the best place is Lake Titicaca (Puno), the highest navigable lake in the world.