Trips to Local Andes Mountains Markets

Discover Chile's awe-inspiring geographical and natural extremes on this upgraded 13-day, multi-destination trip. From the world's driest desert to the volcanic peaks, the wild Patagonian steppe, the country's vineyards, unique activities, and exclusive boutique accommodation, this trip has everything for a deluxe scenic Chilean adventure.

Hike the Inca Trail in style and comfort. This 10-day Inca Trail trek & exploration of Andean Peru is combined with an upscale camping experience offering comfortable cots, hot water showers, and fine cuisine served under a portable dining tent. Top-shelf service and highly knowledgeable guides assure your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Machu Picchu is perfect.

The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. This 8-day lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in remote of mountain hamlets.

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!

Join this 8-day Amazon safari adventure from the Andes to the lush jungles of Puerto Maldonado and the remarkable Manu Biosphere Reserve. Journey deep into one of South America’s largest protected areas and explore the remote Manu Wildlife Center. Complete your Peru adventure with two days in colonial Cusco, immersing yourself in rich Andean culture and history.

Begin and end your nine-day trip discovering the best of Ecuador high in the Andes where we'll explore the colonial capital city of Quito. Then, bargain with colorfully-dressed indigenous women in the Otavalo Market, visit the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Cotopaxi Volcano & National Park and the town of Baños on this tour of the best of the Ecuadorian Andes.

Spend a few days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley during the Inti Raymi Festival every June as we acclimatize for our trek by exploring ruins and bargaining at busy Andean markets. Then, we'll hike the Inca Trail on a 4-day pilgrimage to Machu Picchu, culminating this 10-day trip with a full day in Machu Picchu.

Extend your trip in Ecuador with a 3 night stay in a comfortable hacienda near the Cotopaxi Volcano and explore the Andean highlands on foot, horseback, and gliding through the forest by zipline during our multisport trip that is a short drive from Quito.

Explore the best of South America on this month-long adventure that begins in Ecuador and ends in Chile. This itinerary has it all from snorkeling, hiking, and searching for wildlife to cultural immersion, food tasting, and history. This itinerary takes you to the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, and Easter Island, just to name a few.

Experience the urban and rural environments of Bolivia on this combination tour! Take a city tour of La Paz, enjoy front row seats during the parade of dancers, tour a silver mine, and explore Lake Titicaca. These are just a few examples of what this adventure has in store for you!

Visit La Paz and experience the local Bolivian culture on this week-long journey! Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and home to the ruins of Tihuanaco and remnants of Inca temples at Sun and Moon Islands. This is the world's highest navigable lake.

Explore Chiclayo and the Tucume Pyramids and Sipan ruins before continuing into the cloudforest to the lost civilization of Chachapoyas. This trip in northern Peru features visits to the huge mountaintop temple and fortress of Kuelap, the Leimebamba museum with its collection of 200 mummies, and the Revash tombs. There is an optional hike to Gocta Falls, the world's third tallest free-falling waterfall.