South America Relaxing Retreat Trips & Packages Tours & Trips

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• 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.

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• 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

• Stay in a cosy nature lodge lit by candles and kerosene lamps, where the sound of exotic birds will start your days.
• Learn from expert local guides who can share their knowledge of the region’s wildlife and plant life.
• Paddle the Amazon by canoe, searching for rare giant river otters in quiet waterways, as well as other jungle fauna.
• Visit the lodge’s medicinal garden or a local family farm to learn about traditional plant species and sustainable agricultural methods passed down through generations.
• Witness hundreds of brightly coloured macaws descend on a clay bank for their breakfast – a daily spectacle of nature.

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• 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.

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• Take in the faraway feeling of one of the world's most remote populated islands and ponder the mystery of the moai monoliths that weigh up to 50 tonnes.
• Learn about the heritage of the Rapa Nui people, the island's native Polynesians, from a local guide that will be by your side during all activities.
• Enjoy the warm hospitality of the local people, born from a mix of ancient travellers that arrived here from the Polynesian islands and from South America.
• Travel your own way, with heaps of free time to stroll along Hanga Roa's main strip, sample the delicious local seafood or explore the island by bicycle.
• Visit the beautifully located Orongo Ceremonial Village and Ahu Akivi for unparalleled ocean views.

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• Fall for Santiago’s charm as a local guide reveals its neoclassical plazas and historic neighbourhoods.
• Journey through the Casablanca Valley for a premium wine tasting at a top Chilean winery.
• Discover Valparaiso’s street art scene and explore the maze of hillside houses on a guided walking tour.
• Enjoy free time to dive into Santiago at your pace – whether it’s sampling Indigenous cuisine or exploring the lively nightlife.
• Spend a few days in the Chilean capital – the ideal springboard to explore more of the country after your getaway.