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Ecuador: Amazon Jungle Short Break
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Ecuador: Amazon Jungle Short Break

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$2,005
4 days From$1,485

Highlights

  • Enjoy lunch as you journey to the lodge along the mighty Napo River – and look out for different shore birds, like herons, kingfishers, spoonbills and ospreys.
  • Explore the rainforest your way – whether it’s jungle treks, dugout canoe safaris or simply relaxing in a hammock.
  • Learn from a local guide about why the rainforest is so important to local communities – and maybe even spend some time with an indigenous family of the Quichuas del Oriente community.
  • Spot wildlife with expert guides, including caiman, otters, sloths, parrots, monkeys, hoatzin, monkeys, capybaras and anacondas.
  • Get off the beaten track by staying in the depths of the Amazon Jungle – a truly one-in-a-lifetime experience.
26% OFF$2,005
4 days From$1,485
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Inca Trail Extension
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Inca Trail Extension

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$1,674
6 days From$1,240

Highlights

  • Cosmopolitan, scenic and steeped in Incan heritage, Cusco is a dream to walk around. Marvel at the cathedral, explore art and architecture or explore the incredible ruins nearby.
  • Cusco's central market is a great chance to meet Quechua-speaking descendants of the Incas and browse for weird and wonderful Andean specialties.
  • Hike to the mother of all Incan cities, magical Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins, plus free time to explore at your leisure.
  • Whether it's the classic Inca Trail* or the quieter Quarry Trail you hike, you'll be treated to incredible sunrise views over misty Machu Picchu – just cross your fingers for clear skies!
  • With a cook to prepare meals and porters to carry your equipment, you can focus on the walk and get the most out of your experience.
26% OFF$1,674
6 days From$1,240
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Machu Picchu by Train Short Break
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Machu Picchu by Train Short Break

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$1,087
3 days From$805

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu with a local guide – this is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and an absolute must-see!
  • Immerse yourself in the culture of Cusco while you adjust to the high altitude – see the local sights with a local guide, then sample a hot chocolate from the Chocolate Museum.
  • Experience traditional Andean life in the Sacred Valley – known as Wilcamayo by the Incas.
  • Visit the Pisac ruins in the Pisac Valley and get a great view of the town below.
  • Wander around the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo – one of the few living examples of a city plan that has remained the same for centuries.
26% OFF$1,087
3 days From$805
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The Salkantay Trek
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The Salkantay Trek

By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$5,265
14 days From$3,900

Highlights

  • Enjoy a remote full-service camping trek through the beautiful Vilcabamba range
  • Connect the Salkantay Trail and classic Inca Trail for the ultimate inca trail trek
  • Marvel at Mount Salkantay and its glaciers
  • Experience two unique visits to Machu Picchu for photos and fully guided exploration
  • Spend four nights in Cuzco, the old Inca capital
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26% OFF$5,265
14 days From$3,900
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Inca & Amazon Adventure Family Holiday
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Inca & Amazon Adventure Family Holiday

By Exodus Adventure Travels
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$7,088
14 days From$5,250

Highlights

  • Trek the classic Inca Trail
  • Experience two unique visits to Machu Picchu for photos and fully guided exploration
  • Rest and refresh after your trek with overnight in charming Aguas Calientes
  • Take jungle walks and boat rides to explore the Amazon Rainforest
  • Visit the markets and museums of Cuzco
26% OFF$7,088
14 days From$5,250
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Mexico’s Baja Tip to Toe: Landscape, Heritage, People & Whales
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Mexico’s Baja Tip to Toe: Landscape, Heritage, People & Whales

By Road Scholar
preferred
4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
13 days From$3,499

Highlights

  • I like to spend much of the day exploring
  • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
  • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
13 days From$3,499
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Beyond Antarctica: South Shetlands, South Georgia & the Falklands
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Beyond Antarctica: South Shetlands, South Georgia & the Falklands

By Road Scholar
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
24 days From$14,999

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  • I like to spend much of the day exploring
  • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
  • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
24 days From$14,999
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4 Days Cartagena Highlights
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4 Days Cartagena Highlights

By BnB Colombia Tours
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Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
4.9/5 Excellent
61 reviews
Private Guided
26% OFF$338
4 days From$250

Highlights

  • Cartagena City Tour
  • Restaurants Cartagena
  • Sunset Catamaran Cruise
  • OPTIONAL TOUR - Rosario Islands - Relax in a Tropical Paradise.
  • Getsemaní and Bazurto Markets
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26% OFF$338
4 days From$250
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4 Days Santa Marta, Tayrona and Minca, Taironaka, or Tayku Indigenous Village
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4 Days Santa Marta, Tayrona and Minca, Taironaka, or Tayku Indigenous Village

By BnB Colombia Tours
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4.9/5 Excellent
61 reviews
Private Guided
26% OFF$338
4 days From$250

Highlights

  • Restaurants Santa Marta
  • Cabo San Juan in Tayrona Park
  • Minca - fresh mountain air!
  • Taykú Indigenous Village
  • The Lost City of Taironaka
26% OFF$338
4 days From$250
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17 Day Off the Map Colombia
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17 Day Off the Map Colombia

By BnB Colombia Tours
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4.9/5 Excellent
61 reviews
Private Guided
26% OFF$5,531
17 days From$4,097

Highlights

  • Monserrate, La Candelaria and The Bogotá Gold Museum
  • Gate of Orion and The Red River or The Black Lagoon
  • Cerro Azul
  • The Pink Dolphins of the Nare Lagoon
  • Nuevo Tolima
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26% OFF$5,531
17 days From$4,097
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Ice, wine & estancias in Argentina
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Ice, wine & estancias in Argentina

By Audley Travel
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
13 days From$5,628
13 days From$5,628
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Classic Brazil
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Classic Brazil

By Audley Travel
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
13 days From$4,767
13 days From$4,767
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Uruguay self-drive
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Uruguay self-drive

By Audley Travel
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
15 days From$4,614
15 days From$4,614
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Sep 2015

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Ecuador: Amazon Jungle Short Breakby Intrepid Travel

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This trip was simply amazing!

This trip was simply amazing!

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels
The Salkantay Trekby Exodus Adventure Travels

Awesome Adventure over the Andes

My husband and I had a great time on this trip with a great group of people, including Tour guides, and support crew. Despite the high altitude conditions on the ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels
The Salkantay Trekby Exodus Adventure Travels

A truly incredible experience!

This holiday really is a trip of a lifetime! It's the perfect mixture of outdoor adventure and history/culture. The trekking days are not mostly very long but the ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels
The Salkantay Trekby Exodus Adventure Travels

The High Inca Trail - 7 day hike

Overall the trip was fantastic and surpassed our expectations. During the acclimatization, we explored Cusco and found it a wonderful and vibrant place, full of c...

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