Peru evokes strong and dramatic imagery. It has an ancient culture with strong influences of the many civilisations which have dominated over time. Its breath-taking and varied landscapes extend from the jungles of the Amazon to the dramatic Andes, from the high altiplano to the beaches of the Central Coast.

Specialised, tailor-made and personal service is what Vassa Holidays Pvt Ltd Peru does best. The 30-strong team is exceptional. All share a wealth of experience and are on the constant look-out for innovative ways to enhance the guest experience. In Cusco, Vassa Holidays guests have the opportunity to meet the grandson of Martin Chambi, the first indigenous photographer in the Americas, who took the earliest professional photographs of Machu Picchu.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL June: The Inti Raymi festival, a religious ceremony honouring the god Inti that marks the winter solstice, is the greatest Inca festival and the event of the year in Cusco.

Weatherwise: Peru is a year-round destination with rains December to March.