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Sacred Valley Adventure
$2,537
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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
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Hiking, Land, Local Market, Village Visit
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 lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley and an intimate look at Andean …
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The Moon Valley, near La Paz
$2,759
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Bolivia Backroads

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the City of La Paz
  • Try your wits at Tarabuco Market
  • Explore the mines of Potosi
  • Journey to the Salt Desert of Uyuni
Starts / Ends:
La Paz / La Paz
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 10-day tour, immerse in the vibrant culture and history of Bolivia as travelers explore the city of La Paz. Upon arrival, join a half-day tour of the city. Visit the main square, and admire the government palace and the National Congress. Step inside the San Francisco Church and be awed by …
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The Sunken Temple
$1,489
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Ancient Cultures

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the city of La Paz
  • Tour Moon & Sun Islands
  • Climb El Calvario & enjoy the view
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land, Local Market, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the local Bolivian culture on this quick visit to La Paz and the surrounding areas. Visit Tihuanaco Ruins as well as Sun and Moon Islands on Lake Titicaca. Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau. This is South America's …
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Woman jumping! Salar de Uyuni
$2,520
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Uyuni and Colored Lagoons

4 Day Itinerary
  • View pink flamingos in the desert
  • See ancient mummies in the museum
  • Visit Uynui Salt Flats
Starts / Ends:
La Paz / La Paz
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Travel through the peculiar Salar de Uyuni terrain on this 4-day tour. Fly from Bolivia's capital, La Paz, to Uyuni, where the real adventure begins. The area is comprised of the world's largest salt desert and other unique geological formations such as caves full of petrified algae and …
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Dancing, music and wonder at the Oruro Festival
$2,542
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Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lake Titicaca
  • Enjoy the Parade of Dancers
  • Visit a working silver mine
  • Climb El Calvario to great views
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Festival Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 9-day trip combines a trip to Oruro with visits to Tihuanaco and Lake Titicaca. Oruro’s Carnaval celebrations have made this mining town a colorful destination at the beginning of Lent for Bolivians and international travelers who come here for a pilgrimmage of dance, music, and …
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Whitewater Rafting during Colombia Tour
$6,949
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Andes to Caribbean Multisport

12 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Las Cárcavas & Ráquira
  • Bike through iconic sites of Bogota
  • Raft on Rio Fonce
  • Learn about the ancient Tayrona
Starts / Ends:
Bogota / Cartagena
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Hiking, Urban Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
This Colombia multisport trip begins in Bogota where you hit the trails, both on foot and mountain bike, in the Santander region. Raft Colombia's best one-day river, the Chicamocha Gorge, and enjoy the turquoise water and lush rainforest of Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Colombia trip …
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The Cathedral in Cusco
$2,290
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Inti Raymi Festival

8 Day Itinerary
  • Tour the Sacred Valley
  • Enjoy a week of Inca sun god events
  • Explore Machu Picchu
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Festival Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people converge on Cusco from around the world to partake in the second largest festival in South America. Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, is a weeklong celebration marking the beginning of the Incan New Year. This tour focuses on the festival and the days …
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Pose with stunning Machu Picchu as your backdrop during your travels to Peru
$4,376
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Inti Raymi + Inca Trail

11 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping, Festival Visits, Hiking, Land Tours, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
Walk in the footsteps of the Inca on one of the world's oldest pilgrimages, the Inca Trail. The 4-day Inca Trail trek is an exciting, high mountain experience where we climb up to 4200 meters, passing glacier covered peaks and descending into lush, green cloudforest. To acclimatize for our …
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Folk dancers in the Oruro Festival
$4,381
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Bolivia Backroads and Oruro Festival

13 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy front row seats to the parade
  • Tour a working silver mine
  • Climb for views of the Salt Desert
  • Travel to the highest city, Potosi
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Festival Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Enjoy this new combination trip between our classic Bolivia Backroads and the new Oruro Festival trips.This is a great opportunity to see the traditional cultures of Bolivia with the Oruro Festival and the Tarabuco Market. Spend two nights in Oruro during the weekend prior to Ash Wednesday to …
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Copacabana
$454
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Lake Titicaca with overnight in Copacabana

2 Day Itinerary
Activities:
History, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Two day extension with an overnight in Copacabana. 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. According to legend, the son of Inti, the sun god, emerged as the first …
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Explore Bolivia's high country
$1,766
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Cordillera Real Trekking

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore La Paz
  • Visit the Titicaca Lake
  • Trek along high alpine lakes
  • Admire unique Andean views
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping, Hiking
Activity Level:
Ultimate
Begin your trekking adventure in Bolivia's capital, La Paz. Spend a day acquanting yourself with this city of contrasts, which features both ancient and modern structures. Spend the rest of your tour trekking through Cordillera Real, part of the Andes Mountains. Trek past high alpine lakes, …
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Get stunning views of historic Cartagena
$8,251
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Tropical Charms of the Caribbean & Beyond

Cartagena - Nassau - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Discover Cartagena
  • Discover Santo Domingo
  • Explore Samaná
  • Discover Exumas
Starts / Ends:
Cartagena / Nassau
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 12-day Caribbean cruise aboard the SH Diana, explore enchanting destinations from Cartagena to Nassau. Begin in Cartagena's Old City with historic architecture and coastal beauty. In Santa Marta, delve into history, surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountains and Tayrona National Park. …
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Get stunning views of historic Cartagena
$13,395
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Costa Rica & Panama Canal

Costa Rica - Colombia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Costa Rica's wildlife
  • Discover vibrant bird species
  • Learn about the Emberá tribe
  • Explore Cartagena de Indias
Starts / Ends:
San Jose / Cartagena
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars, Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Immerse in the coastal landscapes of Costa Rica and Panama on this 15-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer with travel photographerRichard I'Anson. Costa Rica stands as one of the world's most biodiverse regions, offering opportunities to explore lush tropical rainforests with a remarkable array …
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Local woman at Lake Titicaca
$240
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Copacabana and Sun Island

1 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the town of Copacabana
  • Tour Inca sites with your guide
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the charming town of Copacabana and the mystical Sun Island on one of this captivating tour in Bolivia. Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of Copacabana, nestled on the shores of Lake Titicaca, where traditions and spirituality converge. Journey to the fabled Sun Island, a place …
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Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa
$769
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Nayara Hangaroa Easter Island

5 Day Itinerary
  • See the superb Moai Stone Statues
  • Discover beautiful volcanoes
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Land Tours
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Travel to the world's most isolated bit of land - Easter Island. Nayara Hangaroa'sarchitecture was inspired in the Orongo ceremonial village, an iconic and revered place of Rapa Nui culture, where a religious celebration would take place every Spring hoping to collect the first blessed egg …
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The scenic Peruvian Andes
$213
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Huchuyqosqo Hike

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Hiking, Land
Activity Level:
Challenging
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