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Everyone may know about the extraordinary ancient city of Machu Picchu in Peru. The Inca ruins that sit atop a mountain near the Sacred Valley<\/a>\u00a0are the star attraction of the country. A cultural experience is a huge part of visiting Peru<\/a>, but there are many experiences to be had that will turn your relaxing tour into an active adventure. We\u2019ve rounded out our favorite activities in Peru<\/a>\u00a0to inspire you to get moving.<\/p>\n

Sandboarding Huacachina<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know that Peru is home to the highest sand dune in the world? Cerro Blanco stands at 3,858 feet tall (1,176 meters) near Nazca, where you can also book a flight to view the mysterious Nazca Lines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While you can sandboard Cerro Blanco, our choice is to make your way to the oasis town of Huacachina and go surf the sand there. Surrounded by giant sand dunes, you can grab a board and hit the slopes located directly out the back of your hotel. After you are done, hop in the pool to cool off, or go on an excursion deeper into the massive desert to take on a few different dunes. Either way, you\u2019re in for an excellent adventure.<\/p>\n

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Our ride<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Dune-buggy tour of the sand dunes<\/p>\n

If sand surfing isn\u2019t your bag, you can still get the adrenaline pumping in the dunes by taking a dune-buggy tour. This heart-pounding adventure will take you up giant, steep walls of sand and spew you out on the other side as you plunge deep into the sandy cavern.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a roller-coaster ride to end all roller-coaster rides. We actually kissed the ground when our tour was over. Our nerves were on edge the entire time, but ask us if we\u2019d do it again? You betcha, baby!<\/p>\n

Paraglide in Lima<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the coastal district of Miraflores in Lima, you will see countless parachutes flying overhead. Walk down to a small, grassy launchpad overlooking the sandy cliffs of the coast and you\u2019ll find pilots itching to take out their next customer. What\u2019s special about paragliding in Lima compared to others flights we\u2019ve taken is that you not only fly over the city\u2019s skyscrapers, but also spiral over the sea. It\u2019s a thrilling and beautiful thing to do. Plus, you don\u2019t need any experience; all you have to do is sit back and enjoy while your pilot does all the work.<\/p>\n

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Wildlife tour of Islas Ballestas<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t had the chance to visit the Galapagos yet, you can get a taste of it in Peru. Islas Ballestas are sometimes called \u201clittle Galapagos.\u201d\u00a0A boat safari will reveal sea lions, penguins, blue-footed boobies, and fur seals. It\u2019s well worth the hour-long boat ride out to the islands.<\/p>\n

Hike the Inca Trail or Sacred Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are ancient trails throughout the country and a trip to Peru wouldn’t be complete without hiking to some ruins. The Inca Trail may be the most popular trek to Machu Picchu, but there are others. The Sacred Valley even has some great day hikes. We explored the ancient town of Ollantaytambo that dates back to the 13th century. If you have a longer amount of time, you must take the four days to trek to Machu Picchu; it will be a life-changing experience.<\/p>\n

Viewfinder Tip: Pack layers for Peru; the weather changes from cold in the Andes to hot and humid in the jungle.<\/p>\n

Amazon safari<\/strong><\/p>\n

So many people think of Brazil when it comes to traveling the Amazon<\/a>, but Peru has a massive portion of the rainforest. You need to hop on a flight to the town of Iquitos to\u00a0board a cruise<\/a>, but once you are there, you\u2019ll find yourself truly in the middle of a wild and untamed land. You can go hiking in the jungle, swimming with pink dolphins, fishing for piranha, and boating on the world\u2019s largest river. This is the ultimate adventure in Peru.<\/p>\n

So there you have it, our active guide to adventure in Peru. Peru is a massive country and we have just scratched the surface of all there is to see and do. So start planning your own adventure today.<\/p>\n

What activities do you love to do while traveling?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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