An epic bike ride from the high Andes Mountains down to the Amazon basin. Along the way you see incredible wildlife, amazing views, and experience the diverse ecosystems and cultures of Peru. The bike ride is nearly all downhill, with few technical sections, so it's a total blast for anyone who can ride a bike and is up for an adventure! Trip Length: 7 Days Destination: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Cloudforest, Amazon (Manu) Lodging: Basic & boutique hotels, comfortable tent camping Activities: Mountain biking, wildlife viewing
E-mountain bike the highlights of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and Machu Picchu, exploring ruins, small towns, beautiful mountain valleys, and hot springs. You also hike the one day Royal Inca Trail, arriving at Machu Picchu on foot through the Sun Gate, just like the Incas did. This trip is a fun, active, low carbon way to explore the area. Trip Length: 8 Days Destinations: Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the Lares Valley, Machu Picchu Lodging: Boutique 3-star plus hotels Activities: E-mountain biking, hiking, Inca ruins, cultural experiences
Explore the best of Peru and Ecuador: Machu Picchu, the Amazon basin, and the Galapagos Islands. Travel to the Amazon basin in southern Peru, home to incredible wildlife. Experience this amazing ecosystem from the comfort of the Tambopata Research Center, a remote rainforest lodges adjacent to one of the largest parrot and macaw clay licks in the world, making for incredible wildlife viewing. Hike to incredible Inca ruins in Cusco and the Sacred Valley before hiking the one day Royal Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, arriving on foot through the Sun Gate just like the Incas did. Complete your journey with a 5 or 7 day cruise through the Galapagos Islands, the "Enchanted Isles." Living on board the luxurious first class Treasure of the Galapagos Catamaran, you travel from island to island observing the wildlife up close by kayak, foot, and snorkeling. Trip Lengths: 15 or 17 Days Destinations: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Amazon, Galapagos Islands Lodging: Boutique and charming 3-star plus hotels in Peru & Quito, a first class lodge in the Amazon, and a first class catamaran in the Galapagos Activities: Day hikes, Inca ruins, cultural experiences, wildlife viewing, naturalist walks, snorkeling, kayaking
Trek the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and then swim with the sea lions on a cruise through the enchanted Galapagos Islands. The trip begins with acclimatizing hikes to impressive ruins in Cusco and the Sacred Valley to help get you acclimatize, but also because these sites shouldn’t be missed! On this unique 5 day Inca Trail trek you begin hiking after the hordes have departed on the traditional trek, so you can hike and camp in relative solitude away from the masses of other trekkers. This schedule also gives you more time to explore ruins along the way and at Machu Picchu. In the Galapagos Islands, you board the Archipel I & II Catamarans for a cruise around the islands. You experience the unique ecosystems of each island and see tons of incredible wildlife by walking, kayaking, and snorkeling. Trip Length: 14 or 18 Days Destinations: Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, Sacred Valley, Cusco, Galapagos Islands Lodging: Comfortable camping, boutique 3-star plus hotels, and tourist superior cruise Activities: Trekking, Inca ruins, cultural experiences, naturalist walks, kayaking, snorkeling, wildlife viewing
See the amazing Nazca Lines from the air, and another geoglyph from the sea. Explore Ballestas Islands, known as a "mini Galapagos" for the incredible wildlife. Trip Length: 4 Days Destinations: Lima, Nazca Lines, Ballestas Island, Paracas Accommodations: Boutique hotels Activities: Pre-Inca geoglyphs, wildlife viewing
Experience the best Inca sites on day hikes around Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and Machu Picchu, then relax in in comfortable, local boutique hotels at night. You will experience Peru like no other tourists and you will even get to hike the last day of the Inca Trail to arrive to Machu Picchu on foot via the Gate of the Sun, just like the Incas did centuries ago. The 16 passenger Beluga Motor Yacht provides a first-class experience in the Galapagos Islands from start to finish. Enchanted Expeditions, operators of the Beluga, has operated in the Galapagos for approximately 30 years and consistently impresses clients with attention to detail and customer service. Sea kayaks on board make this a more active cruise. Trip Length: 13 or 15 Days Destinations: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, & Cusco, Peru; and Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Lodging: Boutique & charming hotels, and a first class yacht Activities: Day hikes, Inca ruins, wildlife viewing, snorkeling, naturalist walks, & kayaking
Experience the best Inca sites on day hikes around Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and Machu Picchu without the need for camping. Overnight in comfortable, local boutique hotels at night. You will experience Peru like no other tourists and you will even get to hike the last day of the Inca Trail to arrive to Machu Picchu on foot via the Gate of the Sun, just like the Incas did centuries ago. Then head to the Amazon to the Tambopata Research Center (TRC), one of the most remote rainforest lodges in South America. The lodge is situated inside an uninhabited area of the Tambopata National Reserve and next to the Bahajua-Sonene National Park. The surrounding rainforest ecosystem remains pristine, and the lodge is adjacent to one of the largest parrot and macaw clay licks in the world, making for incredible bird and wildlife viewing. Trip Length: 11 Days Destination: Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, & the Amazon Lodging: Charming & Boutique 3-Star Plus Hotels & Lodges Activities: Day hikes, Inca ruins, cultural experiences, wildlife viewing
Introducing our new 8-day Yoga and Wellness Experience to Machu Picchu—a combination of exhilarating hikes, wellness workshops, and focused yoga practices—along with unique, meaningful cultural immersion and interaction with our Andean neighbors for a holistic journey like no other. Length: 8 Days Destinations: Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the Lares Valley, Machu Picchu Lodging: Luxurious mountain lodges and hotels Activities: Yoga, meditation, wellness, hiking, Inca ruins, markets, cultural experiences
La Perla is a luxurious cruise along the Amazon River and its main tributaries. See the incredible wildlife of the Amazon region on foot and by boat, meeting with locals along the way. Trip Length: 4 or 7 days Destination: Amazon River and Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Peru Lodging: 28 passenger, first class riverboat Activities: Wildlife viewing, hiking, kayaking, fishing, cultural experiences
Hike the best trails around Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, plus a hike to Machu Picchu on the 1-Day Royal Inca Trail. Then explore three unique islands in the Galapagos by kayak, stand up paddle board (optional), snorkel, bike, and hiking on a 6-day land-based Galapagos adventure. A perfect 13 Day Galapagos and Machu Picchu adventure! Trip Length: 13 Days Destination: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Royal Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Santa Cruz Island, Isabela Island, San Cristobal Island Lodging: 3-Star Hotels in the Galapagos, 3-Star Plus Hotels in Peru Activities: Wildlife viewing, snorkeling, hiking, optional surfing or boogie boarding, optional Scuba diving, optional kayaking, optional stand up paddle boarding, Inca ruins, markets, cultural experiences
For those who want to see and do a lot, but don’t have a ton of time, this adventure combo is perfect. Explore the history of the Incas in Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas by whitewater rafting, hiking, and mountain biking before finally hiking the last day of the Inca Trail to arrive to Machu Picchu on foot through the Gate of the Sun. Hike, SUP, bike, kayak and snorkel your way across 3 diverse islands in the Galapagos Islands on this action packed 6-day multisport adventure, checking out the Galapagos’ iconic wildlife all along the way. Trip Length: 13 Days Destinations: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Royal Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Santa Cruz Island, Isabela Island, San Cristobal Island Lodging: 3-Star Hotels in the Galapagos, 3-Star Plus Hotels in Peru Activities: Wildlife viewing, snorkeling, hiking, optional surfing or boogie boarding, optional Scuba diving, optional kayaking, optional stand up paddle boarding, Inca ruins, markets, cultural experiences
Actively explore 3 islands in the Galapagos to see the iconic wildlife Unique 5-day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Hike off the beaten path to explore Cusco & the Sacred Valley Trip Length: 16 Days Destinations: Santa Cruz, Isabela, & San Cristobal Islands, Galapagos; Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, & Machu Picchu, Peru Lodging: 3-star hotels in the Galapagos, 3-star plus hotels in Peru, & comfortable tent camping on the Inca Trail Activities: Wildlife viewing, snorkeling, hiking, optional surfing or boogie boarding, optional Scuba diving, optional kayaking, optional stand up paddle boarding, multi-day trekking, Inca ruins Dates: Trips begin every Sunday, March to December
For the adventurous family this is the ultimate active Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu adventure. Designed with families in mind, you will experience the best of Machu Picchu and the Cusco area by hiking, stand up paddle boarding, chocolate making, traditional barbecues, and Inca ruins, including arriving on foot into Machu Picchu on the 1-Day Inca Trail trek. Next you'll hike, sea kayak, and snorkel your way through three different Galapagos Islands, seeing all of the incredible wildlife up close. Trip Length: 14 Days Destination: San Cristobal Island, Isabela Island and Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands, and Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and the 1-day Inca Trail in Peru Lodging: 3-star and 3-star plus hotels Activities: Day hikes, sea kayaking, snorkeling, biking, Inca ruins, stand up paddle boarding, wildlife viewing
A challenging and rewarding lodge-to-lodge trek to one of the most scenic and sacred Andean peaks. A combination of demanding hikes, authentic cultural experiences, and diverse alpine scenery. The local operator is also committed to making this as socially and ecologically sustainable a trip as possible. Enjoy time in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu to sightsee and acclimate prior to starting your trek. Trip Length: 8-11 Days Destination: Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Ausangate, Peru Lodging: 4-star mountain lodges, 3 star plus hotels in towns Activities: Multi-day trekking, culture, ruins
Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in ultimate luxury and comfort Gourmet meals, portable showers, even your very own massage therapist ensure your comfort Visit the best sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley prior to trekking. Trip Length: 9 Days Destinations: Cusco, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Lodging: 5-Star Hotels & Deluxe tent camping Activities: Challenging multi-day trekking, visiting Inca ruins Dates: This is a private trip just for you and can start on any date (as long as Inca Trail permits are available)
The Salkantay trek is the classic alternative to the Inca Trail, traversing high along the flanks of snow covered Apu Salkantay, one of the highest peaks in the region, before descending into the cloudforest and high jungle near Machu Picchu. The scenery is dramatic, from high Andean peaks to a unique view of the backside of Machu Picchu, and then, of course, Machu Picchu itself. Length: 9 Days Destination: Machu Picchu, Salkantay, Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, Tambo Machay, Sacred Valley, Moray, Maras Salt Pans, Aguas Calientes Lodging: Comfortable camping, 3-star plus hotels Activities: Multi-day trek, day hikes, Inca ruins, cultural experiences
A quick, off-the-beaten-path multi-activity tour in the Machu Picchu area filled with exciting and challenging adventures each day. Trip Length: 5 Days Destination: Machu Picchu, Peruvian Cloudforest, Andes Lodging: Local hotels Activities: Hiking, whitewater rafting, Inca ruins
Posadas Amazonas is a 30-bedroom lodge located in a 200-hectare private reserve within the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve. Trip Length: 3, 4, or 5 Days Destination: Upper Amazon Basin, Peru Class: Basic Activities: Your choice of activities: wildlife viewing, bird watching, hikes, mountain biking, and more
One of the world's best whitewater rafting trips perfect for seasoned river rats or thrill-seeking novices; close to Cusco, but still very remote. Trip Length: 1, 2, 3, or 4 Days Destination: Apurimac River, Peru Lodging: Comfortable tent camping (for 2 or more days) Activities: Whitewater rafting (Class I & II or III-IV+), camping, optional kayaking, optional stand up paddle boarding
Why hike before seeing Machu Picchu when you can bomb down thrilling and technical singletrack for days on end? Trip Length: 9 Days Destinations: Cusco, Sacred Valley, & Machu Picchu Lodging: 3-Star Plus Boutique Hotels Activities: Mountain biking, Inca ruins, cultural experiences
Bike from the world's highest navigable lake to the Lost City of the Incas on this challenging cross country bike journey across the altiplano to Machu Picchu. Trip Length: 12 Days Destinations: Lake Titicaca, altiplano, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco Lodging: 3-Star plus hotels, homestay, and comfortable tent camping Activities: Mountain bike touring, Inca ruins, cultural experiences