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Lodge to Lodge Salcantay Trek
from $4,672
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Lodge to Lodge Salkantay Trek

Peru Small Group Tour - 11 Day Itinerary
  • Explore historic Cusco
  • Trek the varied Andean terrain
  • Stay in luxury lodges along the way
  • Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu
Activity Level
Challenging
This 11-day trip along the legendary Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu hosts you in luxury lodges as you visit such iconic archaelogical sites and towns like Colpa Lodge, Lucma Lodge, Wayra Lodge, Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), Cusco, and Lima, filled with adventure and trekking to take you through these breathtaking landscapes.
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Guanacos in Patagonia National Park
from $6,310
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Route of the Parks

10 Day Itinerary
  • See condor in Queulat National Park
  • Explore Cerro Castillo National Par
  • Discover Patagonia's ecosystem
  • Visit Queulat National Park
  • See the Marble Caves & Cathedrals
  • Admire the San Rafael Glacier
Starts / Ends
Coyhaique / Balmaceda
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Kayaking
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Aysen’s Route of the Parks in 10 days from Balmaceda. Hike Queulat’s hanging glaciers, trek Cerro Castillo trails, and spot guanacos in Patagonia National Park. Sail through General Carrera Lake’s marble caves and glide past icebergs in San Rafael Lagoon. Stay in remote lodges with guided hikes and scenic drives.
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Island of the Sun. Bolivia
from $3,546
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Discover Bolivia: High Deserts & Prehistory

Roundtrip La Paz - 11 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the history of La Paz
  • World's largest salt flat in Uyuni
  • Join a 4WD adventure
  • Travel to Cochabamba
  • Visit Torotoro National Park
  • Discover the picturesque Copacabana
Starts / Ends
La Paz / La Paz
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 11-day Bolivia trip begins in La Paz with a city tour, then flies to Uyuni for the world's largest salt flat and a 4WD adventure to lagoons and geothermal areas. Next, visit Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park to see dinosaur footprints, caves, and canyons. The trip concludes with a visit to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca and the Sun Island.
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Sun Gate and La Veronica
from $2,997
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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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Explore!
from $3,051
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Andean Multisport with Machu Picchu

9 Day Itinerary
  • Ride bikes through the countryside
  • Hike to a village and volunteer
  • Raft the Apurimac class III rapids
  • Explore the lost city- Machu Picchu
Activities
Camping, Biking, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Challenging
Perfect for the active adventurer, this tour takes you through the Sacred Valley of the Inca from Cusco to Machu Picchu. You'll bike, raft, and hike along the way, culminating with two days exploring Machu Picchu with your local guide. A perfect mix of history and adventure, this 9 day tour will delight young and old alike.
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Devil's Cauldron Waterfall in Banos
from $2,185
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Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary
  • Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
  • Visit bustling Otavalo Market
  • Explore Cotopaxi National Park
  • Enjoy various activities in Baños
Activity Level
Relaxed
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.
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Ship graveyard in Stanley, Falkland Islands
from $4,743
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Falkland Island Life

8 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about Falklands history
  • Visit a large working farm
  • Explore wildlife-rich Sea Lion Isl.
  • Tour Stanley battlefields & beaches
Activity Level
Relaxed
An ideal introduction to the culture and history of the Falklands! Visit historical sites, tour a working sheep farm, and explore several prime wildlife-viewing spots on this week-long Falklands exploration. A great overview tour adventure!
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Sacred Valley Adventure
from $3,152
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Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco with a local guide
  • Adventure through the Andes
  • Stay in luxury lodges along the way
  • Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu
Activity Level
Easy Active
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.
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Hear no evil, see no evil
from $3,397
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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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Canoe ride
from $2,164
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Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Observe Black Caimans
  • Walk Yasuni National Park
  • Encounter Amazon wildlife
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Fishing, Homestays
Activity Level
Moderate
One of the most remote, authentic, and adventurous Amazon tours! Travel by kayak deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle looking for tapir, monkeys, macaws, and other wildlife.
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View of Osorno volcano behind Puerto Varas
from $4,375
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Puerto Varas & Lakes District: An Active Hiking Adventure

Roundtrip Puerto Varas - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Lake Llanquihue
  • Explore Alerce Andino National Park
  • Observe endemic penguins at Puñihui
  • Calbuco Volcano exploration
  • Experience the El Solitario trail
Starts / Ends
Puerto Varas / Puerto Montt
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Hiking
Activity Level
Moderate
Plan your perfect 7-day hiking adventure in Chile’s Lake District, starting from Puerto Varas. Experience breathtaking views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, explore Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Lake Todos Los Santos, and Alerce Andino, and visit Chiloé Island. Finish your trip on the El Solitario trail before returning to Puerto Varas.
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Take a stroll through the beautiful courtyard at San Agustin de Callo
from $3,218
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Haciendas of Ecuador

Otavalo and Cotopaxi - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the famous Otavalo Market
  • Witness the condors flying
  • Hike through Cotopaxi to El Refugio
  • Tour nearby rose plantations
Activities
Horseback Riding, Hacienda Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 7-day tour of Ecuador's Avenue of the Volcano explores the history and culture of the Andes while staying in luxurious haciendas: Hacienda Rumiloma overlooking Quito, traditional Hacienda Zuleta near Otavalo, and the former Inca palace of San Agustin de Callo in the shadows of fuming Cotopaxi Volcano.
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