Celebrate the Easter Festival in the colorful streets Antigua. Journey to the highlands where modern Maya culture meets its past. Explore lively markets, lakeside villages, and the welcoming local hospitality. Discover the heart of Guatemala! The 12 day trip includes a visit to Tikal.
The Inti Raymi, "Festival of the Sun", is a religious ceremony in honor of the Inca god, Inti, and marking the summer solstice. With a week of festivities, the actual day of Inti Raymi is on June 24. Celebrate Inti Raymi with our expert guides during any itinerary that includes a stay in Cusco!
A new combination trip of our classic Bolivia Backroads and the new Oruro Festival trips. Visit the Salt Desert of Uyuni, Potosi, Sucre, and the Tarabuco Market after experiencing the Oruro Festival during the annual Carnaval celebration for a unique cultural experience. Spend two nights in Oruro during the weekend prior to Ash Wednesday to witness the triumph of good over evil displayed in the form of dances and music before exploring the Altiplano. Great trip to see the traditional cultures of Bolivia with the Oruro Festival and Tarabuco Market visits.
Experience Holy Week in Quito including the great and colorful procession of Good Friday with 90,000 participants winding through the streets of Quito's Old Town. During our two night trip, enjoy the best views of Quito's central square, Plaza de la Independencia. Explore Quito with a guide, including the Middle of the World Monument and the Pichincha Volcano.
Each June, thousands of Ecuadorians congregate in Pujili for the Corpus Christi festival which features the El Danzante parades. This fiesta is a fascinating mix of Catholic and traditional religious practices and is an exhibition for the region's dance, folkloric dance, music, cuisine, and art.
Visit Puno during the Candelaria Festival in February that honors the patron saint, the Virgin of Candelaria. Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable and South America's largest lake. Overnight on Amantani Island for homestay for cultural experience. Spend two full days in Puno witnessing this folkloric festival with its traditional dances, costumes, music, and story-telling.
