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The Best Peru Tours For Seniors
Travel is a popular pastime for retirees. About 44% of adults aged 50+ planned to take at least one trip abroad in 2025.
There are plenty of appealing destinations. Yet, Peru stands out. Discover what makes a Peruvian tour one of the best types of trips a senior can take.
Best Places To Visit As A Senior Traveler In Peru
Make room for five vibrant Peruvian destinations on your itinerary.
1. Lima
Lima, Peru’s capital, is one of the best destinations for a senior traveler. It’s one of the few Peruvian cities at sea level, so visiting can’t cause altitude sickness.
It’s also filled with spots earning rave reviews from older adults on trips. Activities highlighted by the 50+ crowd include:
Dining in the vibrant neighborhoods in the Miraflores district
Relaxing on Santa María del Mar beach
Touring the centuries-old neighborhoods of Lima’s Historic Center (a UNESCO heritage site)
Exploring Lima’s ancient Puclana site and Museum
2. Urubamba River & The Sacred Valley
The Sacred Valley is the lush region of the Andes mountains fed by the Urubamba River.
Horseback excursions, nature walks, raft tours, and guided explorations of the OllantaytamboOllantaytambo and Moray sites have been praised by senior travelers. On a retiree trip to Urubamba, Peru, there’s a little something for everyone.
3. Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. If you’re visiting Peru, then it’s a can’t-miss destination—no matter your age! The best way to experience the extraordinarily preserved, ancient Inca city is on a guided tour.
Yet, not all tours are created equal. Choosing the right one for your group is key.
Traits of Great Machu Picchu Tours For Seniors
Easy Travel Pace
Ideal tours don’t reach Machu Picchu solely by walking, nor do they include intensive hikes.
Seek out tours that move at an easy pace when traveling on foot. Prioritize those that break up the trek with travel by bus or horseback. Your joints will thank you!
Senior-Friendly Activities
The best Machu Picchu tours for seniors incorporate activities retirees are most likely to enjoy. Try a tour that includes a ride on one of the luxurious Machu Picchu trains, or one that ends with a relaxing soak in the Aguas Calientes hot springs.
Peru Tours for Seniors: FAQs
Learn the answers to some of the questions seniors ask most frequently about traversing Peru.
How Can Seniors Visit Peru Safely?
One of the best ways to stay safe in Peru is to stick to best practices when increasing elevation.
Many of Peru’s destination cities have an altitude above 10,000 feet in the Andes mountains. Check out “The Smart Traveler’s Guide To Altitude In Peru” for more details.
Follow the safety protocols of any international trip. Stick to guidelines set by health organizations and local authorities, and consider travel protection insurance.
Is A Peru Tour Affordable On a Retiree’s Budget?
It can be!
According to AARP, the average person age 50 or older in the U.S. spent $6,659 on trips in 2024.
Even if your own budget is lower, Peru is still an affordable destination. For example, Caravan’s eight-day Tour of Peru With Machu Picchu is only $1695.
As the price includes meals, overnight stays, transportation, guided tours, and experiences, many seniors find it an affordable rate!
Experience Peru With Caravan
Don’t miss Caravan’s Peru With Machu Picchu Tour! To book your spot on this eight-day Peruvian adventure, call 1-800-227-2826. Or, contact us at +1-312-321-9800 for more information.
2026 Hotels
2026 Hotels
Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are usually rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds.
Days 1, 2 • Lima
Marriott Courtyard Miraflores
Courtyard by Marriott Miraflores is a modern hotel set in Lima’s vibrant Miraflores district, known for its cafes, green parks, and scenic coastal views. The hotel has a restaurant and 24-hour fitness center. Free Wifi.
Days 3, 4, 5 • Urubamba
Rustica Hotel Urubamba-Cusco
Rustica Hotel Cusco Urubamba is a brand-new boutique retreat nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. With just 32 spacious rooms, each offering panoramic views of the Andes, the hotel provides an intimate and serene experience. Resident alpacas freely roam the hotel grounds offering guests a chance to interact and take photos with these gentle Andean locals. Rustica Hotel Cusco Urubamba has a restaurant, bar, heated outdoor pool, and three jacuzzis. Spa services are available for an additional fee. Free Wifi.
Day 6 • Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
The JW Marriott El Convento Cusco is a luxury hotel housed in the beautifully restored 16th-century San Augustin convent, just three blocks from the Plaza de Armas. The hotel offers oxygen enriched rooms, two restaurants, and a boutique gift shop. Guests can unwind at the full service spa which features a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room - all available for an additional fee. Free Wifi.
Day 7 • Lima
Marriott Courtyard Miraflores
Courtyard by Marriott Miraflores is a modern hotel set in Lima’s vibrant Miraflores district, known for its cafes, green parks, and scenic coastal views. The hotel has a restaurant and 24-hour fitness center. Free Wifi.
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers
Arrival Transfers
Transfer on your own from the Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Marriott Courtyard Miraflores (Calle Schell 400, Miraflores) in Lima. Once you have exited customs and collected your baggage at the airport, proceed to the counters for official taxi companies such as Taxi Seguro and Green Taxi. Here you can request your taxi. You can book and pay at the counter before exiting the terminal. The driving time from the airport to your hotel, Marriott Courtyard Miraflores, is approximately 30 - 60 minutes depending on traffic. You can pay using U.S. Dollars, Peruvian Soles, or with a credit card. Taxi fares range from 90 - 130 Peruvian Soles, or $25 - $35 U.S. Dollars (depending on the exchange rate) plus tip. ATMs and a currency exchange are available at the airport. When you arrive at your hotel, please identify yourself as a Caravan tour member to the front desk personnel.
Departure Transfers
Caravan includes fixed departure transfers from your hotel to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), scheduled to arrive at 5:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. These transfers are only available at these set times on the day the tour ends. If you extend your stay in Peru or if you wish to go at a different time, you will need to transfer on your own, at your own expense. Please ask the hotel bellman to arrange a taxi. Fares are approximately $25 - $35 U.S. Dollars per taxi, plus tip. The driving time from the hotel to the airport is approximately 30 - 60 minutes depending on traffic.
Airfare is not included or sold by Caravan.
Passports & Visas
Passports & Visas
Peru requires a current U.S. passport valid for six months after your date of entry. Non U.S. citizens, please check passport and visa requirements. Note: If you are travelling with children under 18 years old without both parents or legal guardians, you should carry a notarized letter of authorization signed by the missing parent(s) or guardian(s). A notarized birth certificate showing only one parent, a parent’s death certificate, or a court order of child custody may also be permissible. Failure to have proper documentation could result in denial of boarding by the airline, due to international child protection laws.
Weather & Clothing
Weather & Clothing
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Lima | Urubamba | Machu Picchu | Cusco | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | |
| Jan | 79/68 | 1.0 | 73/51 | 5.5 | 69/53 | 13.4 | 62/44 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 80/69 | 1.6 | 73/51 | 4.1 | 69/53 | 12.8 | 62/44 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 80/68 | 1.3 | 73/51 | 3.6 | 70/53 | 13.4 | 63/44 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 76/65 | 0.5 | 74/48 | 1.9 | 70/53 | 7.3 | 64/41 | 1.1 |
| May | 72/62 | 0.3 | 74/43 | 0.3 | 71/51 | 2.3 | 65/36 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 69/61 | 0.5 | 74/40 | 0.5 | 72/50 | 2.0 | 64/33 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 67/60 | 0.6 | 74/38 | 0.2 | 72/49 | 2.1 | 64/32 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 67/59 | 0.5 | 75/41 | 0.4 | 74/50 | 2.4 | 64/35 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 67/60 | 0.4 | 75/45 | 0.5 | 74/52 | 3.0 | 65/39 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 69/61 | 0.4 | 76/49 | 1.9 | 73/53 | 6.4 | 65/42 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 72/63 | 0.3 | 76/50 | 2.7 | 73/54 | 6.8 | 65/43 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 76/65 | 0.5 | 74/51 | 4.2 | 70/54 | 10.8 | 64/44 | 3.2 |
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | ||||||||||||
| temp | 79/68 | 80/69 | 80/68 | 76/65 | 72/62 | 69/61 | 67/60 | 67/59 | 67/60 | 69/61 | 72/63 | 76/65 |
| rainfall | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Urubamba | ||||||||||||
| temp | 73/51 | 73/51 | 73/51 | 74/48 | 74/43 | 74/40 | 74/38 | 75/41 | 75/45 | 76/49 | 76/50 | 74/51 |
| rainfall | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| Machu Picchu | ||||||||||||
| temp | 69/53 | 69/53 | 70/53 | 70/53 | 71/51 | 72/50 | 72/49 | 74/50 | 74/52 | 73/53 | 73/54 | 70/54 |
| rainfall | 13.4 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 10.8 |
| Cusco | ||||||||||||
| temp | 62/44 | 62/44 | 63/44 | 64/41 | 65/36 | 64/33 | 64/32 | 64/35 | 65/39 | 65/42 | 65/43 | 64/44 |
| rainfall | 4.2 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 3.2 |
Clothing Tips
This is a casual tour. Casual wear is suggested for sightseeing and daytime travelling. Dress code for evenings is casual. Suit jackets for men and dresses for women are never required.
Why Travel with Caravan?
Why Travel with Caravan?
Excellence Since 1952
You can trust our years of experience with tours of superb quality and excellent value. Caravan has enjoyed the same family management and ownership since 1952.
Caravan Care
For your safety, Caravan cancelled most 2020 and all 2021 tour departures and refunded 100% of all payments received. See Caravan’s Covid-19 Terms of Travel.
Caravan's Proud History
In 1965, Roger Mudd hosted a two-hour CBS TV special on Caravan Tours. This TV production took about one month to make and was so successful it inspired the 1968 romantic comedy movie “If it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium.” In the early 50’s the Mayor of Dublin presented Caravan with the Key to Dublin for bringing the first American tour to the city after WWII. Since then, Caravan has been recognized as a pioneer in travel. You can trust in our stability, experience and dedication to quality.
Great Hotels
Stay at park lodges, scenic resorts, and excellent hotels in great locations. See hotel descriptions on each tour page.
Meals
Most meals included within Latin America. For USA and Canada tours, included meals are listed on each itinerary page. Bottled water is provided on motorcoaches in Latin America.
Complete Sightseeing
Enjoy complete sightseeing with more visits, extra features, and local guides.
Fully Guided by Tour Directors
All tours conducted from start to finish by professional tour directors, who are fluent in English, experienced, and fun.
All-inclusive
Caravan includes all activities listed in the tour itinerary page. Caravan does not sell any optional activities which can add hundreds of dollars to your tour price. Your free time is scheduled in great settings where there is no need to buy additional expensive activities.
Shopping Freedom
Caravan will not bring you to overpriced shops in exchange for payments. Caravan gives you ample opportunity and time for great shopping, and the freedom to choose where and when to shop.
Great Value, Book Early
Caravan’s strong buying power gives you great vacations at prices much lower than you can find anywhere. Most of our tours sell out quickly. Book early for the date you prefer and the best airfare.
How does Caravan Tours sell these tours for such a low cost?
Caravan delivers volume to our suppliers, who in turn reward us with their very best prices. We in turn pass these savings on to you, and you reward us by buying our tours. As volume continues to rise, we then receive even better prices from our suppliers, and we pass even greater savings on to you. This year our tours are better than ever.
Trade Association Memberships
Caravan is a member of NTA (National Tour Association), ABA (American Bus Association), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), and ACMA (American Commerce Marketing Association).
