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Embark on a journey through time with Adventure Life's 103 South American tours, where archaeological site visits are the cornerstone of an unforgettable 2026 adventure. Traverse the ancient landscapes of Peru and Ecuador, delving into the mysteries of bygone civilizations. Stand in awe as you witness the sunrise over Machu Picchu, hike along storied Inca trails, and marvel at Ingapirca's ruins amidst Ecuador's breathtaking highlands. Over a span ranging from 7 to 16 days, these tours offer activities such as local market visits and village explorations that enrich your cultural understanding while providing thrilling experiences like whitewater rafting or kayaking on Lake Titicaca. With prices starting at just $91, these excursions promise not only historical enlightenment but also an exhilarating connection with nature and tradition across various activity levels. To uncover ancient wonders while creating modern memories in South America, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Uros Island - Floating island at the Titicaca
from $4,939
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Panoramic Peru

16 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Peru's 'Little Galapagos'
  • View the Nazca Lines with a flyover
  • Explore Colca Canyon
  • Visit the shores of Lake Titicaca
Starts / Ends
Lima / Lima
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 16-day tour highlights the best of Peru, including Islas Ballestas and Paracas, the Nazca Lines, Colca Canyon, the islands of Lake Titicaca, Cusco and the Lost City of the Incas--Machu Picchu. From the coast to the Andes to the Amazon jungle, this tour has a little bit of everything!
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Local woman at Lake Titicaca
from $3,282
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Highlights of Peru & Bolivia

14 Day Itinerary
  • Tour Cusco's largest open market
  • Visit Sun and Moon Islands
  • Discover Machu Picchu
  • Climb El Calvario for great views
Activity Level
Relaxed
In two weeks, travel through both Peru and Bolivia. Begin in Peru, visiting markets and ruin sites as you travel through the Sacred Valley to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Discover the birthplace of the Inca on Lake Titicaca. Finish your journey in La Paz, Bolivia and Moon Valley seeing the curious way erosion has shaped the landscape.
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Hiking Machu Picchu
from $2,341
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Incas and Rainforest

Machu Picchu & Amazon - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Watch for wildlife as you canoe
  • Take a night hike though the Amazon
  • Discover the ruins of Machu Picchu
  • Observe traditional weaving
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Journey through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and explore the Peruvian Amazon in this 10 day tour. Spend 3 nights in the Amazon, observing the multitude of wildlife. Continue to Cusco and make your way through the Sacred Valley, exploring markets and ruins. Your trip culminates at Machu Picchu, one of the new seven wonders of the world.
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Watch the afternoon sunlight glow on the walls of Machu Picchu on your Peru tour
from $2,644
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Machu Picchu by Train with Luxury Hotels

7 Day Itinerary
  • Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
  • Explore Cusco with a local guide
  • Tour the ruins of Ollantaytambo
  • Visit a local textile market
Activity Level
Relaxed
Our mainstay Machu Picchu trip with luxury accommodations. We visit the most important Inca ruins such as Sacsayhuamán, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo, and we spend two days exploring the Lost City of Machu Picchu. This is an easy paced weeklong journey perfect for anyone with a sense of curiosity and adventure.
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Enjoying a mountain bike ride
from $5,125
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Sacred Valley & Lake Titicaca Multisport

12 Day Itinerary
  • Whitewater raft the Urubamba River
  • Bike past lakes, farms, & villages
  • Trek the Queñua Sundur Valley
  • Kayak around Lake Titicaca
Activity Level
Moderate
This active 12-day tour through Peru blends exhilarating multi-sport adventures like whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, trekking, and mountain biking around Cusco & the Sacred Valley climaxing in an unforgettable trip to Machu Picchu. Then, travel south to Puno and go sea kayaking on Lake Titicaca visiting Amantani and Ticonata Islands.
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A small family waiting for the bus
from $2,266
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Flavors of Peru

8 Day Itinerary
  • Savor Peruvian dishes in Barranco
  • Explore Chocomuseo and Pisco Museum
  • Witness Andean traditions
  • Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu
Starts / Ends
Lima / Cusco
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join this 8-day tour that takes you to Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the citadel of Machu Picchu. Explore the culinary delights of Peru in Barranco, where you can taste traditional dishes like lomo saltado and causa. This is a relaxed, cultural-focused trip with an emphasis on the flavors and gastronomy of Peru.
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Our guide as the sun breaks through the clouds
from $3,366
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Inca Pathways

Inca Trail - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Explore floating islands
  • Visit the highlights of Cusco
  • Tour pre-Colombian salt mines
  • Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Activities
Camping, Homestays
Activity Level
Challenging
This two-week trek explores the ancient and revered pathway known as the Inca Trail through the Sacred Valley of the Inca. Spend 4 days hiking the 26-mile Inca Trail, culminating in Machu Picchu at the Sun Gate. This tour also spends time before the trek acclimating and exploring Lake Titicaca and Cusco.
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from $2,288
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Machu Picchu by Train with 4 Star Hotels

7 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy stays in key Inca areas
  • Visit top sites in the Sacred Valle
  • Stay two full days at Machu Picchu
  • Explore Cusco’s witches’ market
  • Shop crafts in Pisac market
  • Walk quiet trails in the Andes
Activity Level
Relaxed
Machu Picchu mainstay trip with 4-star hotels. Explore key Inca sites like Sacsayhuamán, Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Spend two days at Machu Picchu, visit Cusco’s witches’ market, and browse tapestries in Pisac. A relaxed weeklong journey through Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the Andes for curious travelers seeking upgraded comfort.
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Lodge to Lodge Salcantay Trek
from $4,481
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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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Mt Veronica - It is a beautiful mountain!
from $4,215
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Salkantay & Classic Inca Trail Trek

12 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Lima / Lima
Activity Level
Challenging
This 12-day trek takes you along the legendary route of the Inca Trail, through the Sacred Valley and exploring the traditional colonial town of Cusco - hiking through mountain passes, glacier carved valleys, and ultimately leading to the renowned Sun Gate of Machu Picchu.
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Paddling through rapids
from $3,673
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Sacred Valley Multisport Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Cusco's largest open market
  • Enjoy Rafting on the Urubamba River
  • See beautiful Piuray Lake
  • Hike through famous Incan sites
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
This tour blends the most famous highlights of Peru with exhilarating multisport adventures including whitewater rafting, kayaking, trekking, and mountain biking. A great choice for first time Peru visitors and return travelers as well!
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Laguna Colorada
from $3,680
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High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lake Titicaca
  • Uyuni Salt Desert in depth
  • Visit altiplanic lagoons
  • Discover the beauty of Atacama
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Bolivia and Chile on this 10-day adventure tour revealing an extreme geography of deserts, mountains, canyons, and lagoons. Visit Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, and the Atacama Desert while viewing breathtaking landscapes every step of the way! Starting in La Paz, Bolivia you'll journey to Tatio Geysers, the Valley of the Moon, and more.
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Machu Picchu at sunrise
from $3,728
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Classic Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary
  • Trek the classic Inca Trail
  • Explore the highlights of Cusco
  • Visit several Inca ruin sites
  • Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
Activity Level
Challenging
Follow in the footsteps of the Inca on this classic 10-day Inca Trail Trek. Acclimatize for three days as you explore Inca ruins and bargain at busy Andean markets in Cusco and the Sacred Valley before embarking on the 4-day 25 mile (40km) trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Spend a full day-and-a-half in the ruins of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco on the train.
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Machu Picchu
from $4,329
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Lodge-Based Machu Picchu Multisport Adventure

Small Group Departure - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike from Cusco to Sacsayhuaman
  • Experience biking or zipline
  • Horseback ride in Sacred Valley
Starts / Ends
Lima / Machu Picchu
Activities
Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Biking, Horseback Riding, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking
Activity Level
Challenging
Join this 9-day tour for a Lodge-Based Machu Picchu Multisport experience. Discover Peru's treasures, from Lima's allure to Cusco's heritage. Explore Maras, Huacahuasi, and Lamay. Trek scenic trails, zip across valleys, and bike ancient routes.
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Camping along the Inca Trail
from $8,015
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Luxury Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
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.
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Hiking to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail
from $2,610
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Short Inca Trail Hike To Machu Picchu

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco
  • Watch the sunrise at Machu Picchu
  • Visit Sacsayhuamán
  • Hike the Inca Trail
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Challenging
This 7-day trip culminates in a one day hike on the Inca Trail arriving to Machu Picchu with a full day and a half to explore the ruins. Explore the Inca capital of Cusco, the Sacsayhuamán Ruins, and Sacred Valley before taking the train to marker 104 km and hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (no advance 4-day trail permit required!).
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Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador
from $2,004
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Ecuador North to South

8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike on Cotopaxi Volcano
  • Take a train over Naríz del Diablo
  • Explore the ruins of Ingapirca
  • Visit a unique mangrove forest
Activities
Urban Exploration, Hacienda Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
This tour of Ecuador offers visitors some of the most stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity on the continent. Wander the cobblestone streets of colonial Quito, experience indigenous cultures near Cotopaxi and Quilotoa volcanoes, ride the panoramic Nariz del Diablo train, explore Inca ruins and colonial Cuenca before finishing our trip in Guayaquil.
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Machu Picchu train
from $1,043
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Machu Picchu by Train

4 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
This extension allows our travelers to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu. Spend two nights in Cusco and one night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aquas Calientes). The days in Cusco are free to explore on your own, and a guide will accompany our travelers to Machu Picchu. There is one free day at Machu Picchu without a guide.
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