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Sun Gate and La Veronica
from $3,264
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Cachiccata Trek

Alternative Inca Trail - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Encounter local people as you trek
  • View the Urubamba mountain range
  • Explore the Inca stronghold, Cusco
  • Take in the ruins of Machu Picchu
Activity Level
Challenging
The Cachiccata Trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. This cultural hike explores Peruvian history, and also visits modern Inca communities and customs. This route was cultivated by the Cachiccata community and your local guides will delight in sharing their culture and history. Come and discover this hidden trekking treasure of Peru!
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At the Parrot Clay Lick
from $4,068
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Manu Explorer

8 Day Itinerary
  • See giant otters in oxbow lakes
  • Visit Macaw Clay Lick Project
  • Fall asleep to the forest sounds
  • Enjoy the changing scenery
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience Manu National Park, the most biologically diverse place on the planet, like virtually no one else can: camp inside the park at the Manu Wildlife Tent Camp. Delight in the sights and sounds of this 1.8 million-hectare jungle paradise.
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Take in the views of Choquequirao as you hike Peru
from $3,790
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Choquequirao Trek and Machu Picchu

12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco's markets & churches
  • Trek an Inca path to Choquequirao
  • Journey through the Sacred Valley
  • Tour Machu Picchu with your guide
Activity Level
Challenging
Explore the colonial town of Cusco, and trek to the ruins of Choquequirao. The ruins can only be visited by two days or hiking so you'll be enjoying them with few other visitors. Visit with locals, wander through local markets, and tour Machu Picchu on this 12-day exploration. This active trek is challenging and rewarding all at the same time!
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Putting on the new roof
from $920
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Sacred Valley Home Restoration

4 Day Itinerary
Activities
Village Visits, Homestays, Volunteering
Activity Level
Relaxed
Adventure Life's guides and partners has identified the poorest families in the Cachiccata community. The elements can cause damage to homes over time, and many families do not have the extra means to make renovations to their homes. During this 4 day/3 night trip, participants, side-by-side with the family members, will work on cleaning, repairing, and restoring their homes. We stay in the community campground each night to immerse ourselves in the village life. The trip ends with traditional Inca ceremony and offering as a time to reflect over the previous days' experiences.
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Panoramic view of Qorikancha during Inti Raymi, showcasing Inca stonework and the Santo Domingo convent in Cusco
from $20,836
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Galapagos by Catamaran, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina
  • Observe rare island wildlife
  • Kayak pristine coastlines
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
  • Visit historic Lima landmarks
  • Tour Sacred Valley sites
Starts / Ends
Ecuador / Lima
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Hiking, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day Galápagos cruise to Machu Picchu, combining wildlife encounters and legendary Inca landmarks. Cruise aboard National Geographic Delfina, visit iconic islands, and discover Peru’s Sacred Valley, Cusco, and ancient Machu Picchu.
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Trekking the Peruvian Andes
from $6,445
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Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu

12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco's markets and ruins
  • Kayak or bike at Piuray Lake
  • Hike through the Sacred Valley
  • Trek up Huayna Picchu Mountain
Starts / Ends
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport / Machu Picchu
Activities
Camping, Biking
Activity Level
Challenging
This 12-day Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu invites you to discover Peru's wonders. Explore off-the-beaten-path trails from Cusco to the iconic ruins. Trek through hidden mountains, villages, and ancient sites. Indulge in luxury camping, kayak pristine lakes, and savor traditional Pachamanca dinners.
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Chinchero
from $3,083
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Ancient Kingdoms

12 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the Lord of Sipan Tomb
  • Walk through the ruins at Chan Chan
  • Marvel at the Moches adobe pyramids
  • Tour iconic Inca ruin, Machu Picchu
Starts / Ends
Lima / Chiclayo
Activity Level
Relaxed
Most Peru travelers never have the chance to explore Northern Peru -- our remedy is this culturally-charged and history-filled Peru tour. Spend the first part of your trip exploring the ancient strong holds of pre-Incan kingdoms in Trujillo, Chan Chan and Chiclayo before catching a flight to Cusco and exploring the Incan masterpiece, Machu Picchu.
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Hear no evil, see no evil
from $3,865
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Manu Biosphere

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the Andean history of Cusco
  • Visit the lush cloud forest
  • Learn about the local ecology
  • View parrots at a macaw clay lick
Activity Level
Relaxed
The pristine Manu Biosphere Reserve is one of the largest protected areas in South America. This trip takes you into the remote Manu Wildlife Center, where the amazing biodiversity delights birders, botanists, and curious travelers alike. Two days in colonial Cusco infuse your trip with Andean culture and make this a complete Peru adventure!
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Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in the Andes
from $15,343
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Exploring Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
  • Encounter incredible wildlife
  • Experience the Galápagos undersea
  • See daybreak over Machu Picchu
  • Explore massive Ollantaytambo
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Link your 9-day small ship-based Galapagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.
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Whitewater Rafting in the Sacred Valley
from $525
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Urubamba River Whitewater Rafting

2 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience a 2 day/1 night whitewater rafting trip on the Urubamba River, the sacred river of the Incas. Raft through Class II-IV rapids on this trip that includes one overnight of camping and great food after your day's adrenaline-filled adventure on this great river.
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Uros Island - Floating island at the Titicaca
from $369
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Islands of Lake Titicaca

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this 3-day Peru adventure extension tour, 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. This extension spends two nights in Puno, giving you ample opportunity to see all the sites and learn about local cultures and ways of life.
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Horseback riding tour in Mendoza, Argentina
from $393
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Andean Horseback Riding

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Easy Active
Saddle up, partner, for this exciting half-day horseback riding tour from Cusco. Over the course of 2 1/2 hours, ride through fields, Inca sites, and small villages en route to the impressive Temple of the Moon, which you are welcome to explore on foot.
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Mountain Biking in Sacred Valley and Cusco
from $291
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Maras and Moray Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
Your bike is your ticket to adventure on this day tour of Maras & Moray in the Peruvian Andes. A 7-hour tour takes you to Maras Plateau, through the towering peaks of the Andes, to local villages, and even to an experimental agricultural terrace of the Inca at Moray. Be prepared for a high energy day!
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Rainbow Mountain hike in Peru
from $208
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Rainbow Mountain

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
Your day trip to the "7-color mountain" starts with a visit to the Quesoyuni community and the Japura community, followed by a hike to Kariawiri, where you will see the Rainbow Mountain, known as Vinicunca, ultimately reaching the towering altitude of 17,000 feet.
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Line 1 of 6
from $84
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Via Ferrata and Zipline

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
Easy Active
This full day tour of Peru is an exciting way for beginners to experience the adventure of the high peaks of the Andes - via a network of sophisticated braces and supports, the otherwise technical climb up Via Ferrata is made accessible to hikers of all skill levels. After the 400m climb, rappel & zip line to the valley floor to see it all from the sky!
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Trek in Peru
from $520
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Huallatakunka Trek

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
This full-day trek over Huallatakunka Pass is an exciting way to get to know the local communities here while immersing yourself in nature. You will have a chance to tour a bakery in Oropesa and stop in the Pinipampa community, known for their roof tiles. The maximum altitude you'll reach on this tour is 16,243 feet.
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Views from the Cachiccata Trek
from $231
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Ollantaytambo - Cachiccata Quarry Hike

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
Join this 1-day hike to the granite quarry at Ollantaytambo, featuring spectacular views of the Sacred Valley surrounded by the Andean peaks. Along the way, you will see ancient terraces and tombs en route to Apu Buena Negra and the quarry site from which the Inca sourced the massive stones for their impressive engineering.
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Rafting in Peru
from $308
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Upper Vilcanota-Chuquicahauna Whitewater Rafting

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
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