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Sun Gate and La Veronica
$3,018
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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
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping, Hiking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
The Cachiccata Trek is a great alternative to the famed Inca Trail hike. The Cachiccata Trail was built by the Incas and used for hundreds of years to access local communities and transport goods. This trail is not as well known as the classic Inca Trail, so expect far fewer crowds and a more …
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Llamas in Machu Picchu
$3,052
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Classic Salkantay Trek

Via Hidroelectrica - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Travel the Salkantay Trail
  • Visit local communities
  • Explore Machu Picchu
Starts / Ends:
Cusco / Cusco
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Camping, Hiking, Land
Activity Level:
Challenging
This 5-day trekking route leading to Machu Picchu is a less traveled alternative to the Inca Trail. The Incasconsidered Salkantay to be one of the main deities controlling weather due to its location.The stunning views of Salkantay and Lake Humantay are highlights on this trek. Start hiking from …
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Take in the views of Choquequirao as you hike Peru
$3,813
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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
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping, Hiking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
The ancient city of Choquequirao is often referred to as Machu Picchu's sister city. Choquequirao, meaning "cradle of gold" in the Quechua language, is only accessible by foot. After two days of stunning hiking, travelers explore the ruins at leisure during the day, and camp near the …
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Atacama Desert
$183
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Atacama Archaeological Tour

Starts / Ends:
Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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A magnificent sunset over Atacama's Valley
$353
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Rainbow Valley & Yerbas Buenas

Starts / Ends:
Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Laguna Colorada
$3,555
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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:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the mystical beauty and inspiring geology of the High Deserts of Bolivia and Chile. Travel from Bolivia's capital city, La Paz, to Sun and Moon Islands on Lake Titicaca. Explore Lake Titicaca, South America's largest and the world's highest navigable lake. Then journey through …
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Uros Island - Floating island at the Titicaca
$333
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Islands of Lake Titicaca

3 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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.
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$2,106
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Machu Picchu by Train with 4 Star Hotels

7 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Our mainstay Machu Picchu trip with 4 star hotels. Tour the great ruins of Machu Picchu, and wander through village markets where ancient traditions live on in the hearts of the Andean people. We visit the important Inca ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and we spend two days …
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Hummingbird, Nazca Lines
$1,172
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Paracas and Nazca

3 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land, Village Visit, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Visit the small town of Paracas where desert literally meets the ocean. From here, you can choose to take a over-flight of the mysterious Nazca Lines that were etched into the desert many years before the Incas ruled. On the following day, you will visit Paracas National Reserve and the Islas …
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Paddling through rapids
$3,478
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Sacred Valley Multisport Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Camping, Hiking, Homestays, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level:
Moderate
This is a Peru tour that includes whitewater rafting the Urubamba River, mountain biking Chinchero, and hiking out-of-the-way Inca Trails near Machu Picchu. This shortened version of our Peru Manco Multisport trip is a great choice for active travelers who are short on time. Go behind the scenes of …
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Puerto Natales, Patagonia
$11,500
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Exploring Patagonia’s National Parks From Puerto Montt to Tierra Del Fuego

17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Discover Chiloé's culture
  • Explore Pumalín Park
  • Spot wildlife in Golfo de Corcovado
  • Journey through Coyhaique
Starts / Ends:
Puerto Montt / Santiago
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set sail on a 17-day cruise, exploring Patagonia's National Parks from Puerto Montt to Tierra Del Fuego aboard the National Geographic Resolution. Embark in Puerto Montt. Experience Chiloé's culture and visit the UNESCO World Heritage wooden churches. Explore Pumalín's …
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Machu Picchu train
$914
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Machu Picchu by Train

4 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits
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 …
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Mirador de los condores, Colca Canyon
$962
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Arequipa & Colca Canyon

4 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore Peru's highlights during this extension to Arequipa and the Colca Canyon for a rich cultural experience and visit to one of the world's deepest canyons.
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Horseback riding tour in Mendoza, Argentina
$151
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Andean Horseback Riding

Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Horseback Riding, Land
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Meet your Andean horse and embark on your two and a half hour ride through fields, small villages and Incan sites. You will enjoy a wonderful view of Cusco on your way to the Temple of the Moon, where you will leave your horses and return to Cusco. While it is not allowed to visit the …
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Nuestra Senora de Copacabana
$454
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Lake Titicaca - Sun Island & Copacabana

2 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Inca sites on Sun Island
  • Explore Copacabana
  • Boat on Lake Titicaca
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Two day extension with an overnight on Sun Island. 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. Tour the Incan ruins on the islands and climb the 200 stairs of Yumani.
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We made it!
$231
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Vilcanota-Urubamba River Whitewater Rafting

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level:
Moderate
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View from Pachacamac ruins
$184
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The Pachacamac Citadel

Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Transfer from your Lima hotel to the South on thePan-American Highway toward Pachacamac, located thirty minutes from LimaCity. This archaeological complex, built-in 200 AD, is one of the mostimportant Pre-Inca religious centers on the Peruvian coast. It originallybelonged to the Ichma culture …
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The Sunken Temple
$139
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Tihuanaco Ruins (Tiwanaku)

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Step into the intriguing world of the Tihuanaco Ruins through this captivating tour in Bolivia. Explore the ancient mysteries and rich history of this archaeological wonder, where the remnants of a once-powerful civilization await your discovery. Engage in immersive cultural experiences as you walk …
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