South America Budget Relaxing Retreat Trips & Packages Self-guided / Independent Tours & Trips

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.

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.

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.

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

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