There are many sides to South America, from the energy of the cities, the beauty of the lansdcapes and the spirit of its people. Discover it all on this trip that winds through the Inca heartlands and jungles of Peru, the enigmatic cities and natural wonders of Argentina and the dynamism of Brazil's vivacious Rio. See animals, meet locals, traverse trails and marvel at all the contrasts of this very special corner of the world.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Sacred Val
Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Buenos Aires, Foz Do Iguazu, Foz Do Iguacu, Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve, Nazca, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, Puno
Hotels were good and except for the one in Cusco, they were very well located. Itinerary was great. I was met with friendly guides and drivers at each stage. City tours were excellent.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cusco, Lima, Galapagos Islands
Cusco, Lima, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Sacred Valley, Quito, Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora
This amazing tour known as La Ruta del sol Peru, connects two important touristic cities. Cusco, home of the world wonder Machu Picchu, and Puno where the fantastic Lake Titicaca is located.
The journey by tourist bus includes three main stops to visit such as the Sistine Chapel of America, Raqchi the temple of Wiracocha and the Museum of Pucara.
Discover this incredible tour from Cusco to Puno, or vice versa, and explore the south of Peru with us
Bus tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Peru wasn't love at first sight, but it became something unforgettable. Lima felt chaotic but I quickly fell into rhythm. Then the Amazon hit me like another world entirely. You don’t just see nature there. You hear it and feel it pressing in around you. The nights were humid and loud, filled with the chorus of life. It was wildly outside my comfort zone but I loved it.
Cusco had colonial charm and a sense of sacredness in every stone. Machu Picchu was, of course, the crown jewel. But what surprised me most? The way the guide told its story, not just facts, but legends, perspectives, reverence.
This trip didn’t feel curated to be “easy.” It was immersive. Real. A little demanding at times but that’s what made it stick. These guys handled everything greatly. I came home with stories I actually want to tell not just photos to post.
This epic multi-sport expedition explores the culturally rich region near Cusco, Peru. The expedition combines trekking, biking, rafting, and zip lining in an unforgettable experience. Get a unique view of ancient archaeological sites, beautiful valleys, and stunning mountain glaciers before making your way to Machu Picchu.
Join as a solo traveler or with friends to experience these amazing destinations with fellow travelers from all over. We guarantee all group departure dates even if only one person is signed up. We recommend asking how many people are currently in your group before booking.
Trekking and HikingRafting
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hostel, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
16-80 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Santa Teres
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes, Moray, Santa Maria
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Incas with this unforgettable journey to Machu Picchu. Begin your adventure in Cusco, travel through the scenic Sacred Valley, and arrive at the awe-inspiring Inca Citadel. With expert local guides, explore the ancient marvel, indulge in a gourmet lunch, and return with memories etched in time.
Trekking and HikingTrain tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Arturo was a fantastic leader and guide. Knowledgable, helpful, caring, experienced and amusing. This was my 11th Explore holiday and Arturo is up there with the best guides. The porters and cooks are heroes - we were very happy to tip them generously. The itinerary was perfect, though no one should underestimate the challenge of around ten hours walking on day three. Cusco hotel staff were fine but the layout around a central atrium means the rooms are very noisy. The hotel near Machu Picchu was lovely but the staff were rude, unhelpful and disinterested. Overall I’d fully recommend this trip - but be sure to get into shape beforehand and consider your kit carefully.
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Your tour starts with a walking tour to visit the principal local market, San Pedro. Then, walk around Cusco’s city center, visiting the beautiful main square and the Cathedral of Cusco, which holds many archaeological artifacts and relics. Among them is a famous painting of the Last Supper by Marcos Zapata, showing Christ and the apostles eating a guinea pig.
Continue your tour to the huge Inca ceremonial center of Sacsayhuaman, which overlooks the city of Cusco. Then visit another important Inca site known as Qenqo, which houses subterranean passages and a mummification site. After that, you will make a short visit to the archaeological Inca site of Tambomachay, a temple dedicated to the god of water.
We will have a lovely home-style lunch, in the heart of the traditional neighborhood of San Blas, in a picturesque, rustic courtyard surrounded by cherry trees and tumbles. Perfect for an outdoor lunch next to the wood-fired oven accompanied by a melodious Andean harp.
After lunch, we will return to the city center, where you will visit one of the most sacred Inca buildings, the Temple of Qoricancha. Within its walls religious ceremonies were constant, and offerings to the Gods and the Inca’s mummies were made each day.
After the city tour you will be dropped off at your hotel.
ExplorerWalking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
The best experience I?m so glad I did it with gadventures, especially accessing the home stays as that?s truly an experience I could never have got without them
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Hut, Home-stay, Camping, Hostel
Age Range
18-39 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Quito, La Paz, Mancora, Trujillo
Quito, La Paz, Mancora, Trujillo, Lima, Huacachina, Nazca, Arequipa, Tena, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Banos, Cuenca
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Travel by train from Cusco to Machu Picchu and explore the Lost Citadel of the Incas. Spend a night by your own in Aguas Calientes village at the foot of Machu Picchu, and enjoy the quietness of Machu Picchu early morning before heading back to Cusco. Our Machu Picchu 2 day-tour in Cusco will take you to discover this amazing place declared as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
The Manu National Park houses one of the most complete ecosystems in the world, and an invaluable wealth of flora and fauna. Named as the World Biosphere Reserve by Unesco, the Manu jungle still remains intact, with natural habitat and with the greatest biological diversity of the planet. This jewel of the Peruvian jungle will leave you speechless for 4 wonderful days
National parks
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
A great and very enjoyable trip with a very good guide / tour leader
(Daniel). Such varied culture, food and scenery too. I felt like I learned
and saw a lot. My one recommendation would be to make sure you read the trip
notes carefully before you go / book. You cover a lot of ground (long
distances) at times in order to and pack everything in. So there are some
long travel days and plenty of early starts. Loved it.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes
Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes
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Very professional services, excellent guides and with a lot of patience. All the operators of the agency are very attentive.
Despite all the bad circumstances of our trip, starting with the accident at the Lima airport that caused it to be closed for two days, they took very good care of us upon our arrival and then the closure of roads due to a national strike of carriers in the same week, they did everything they could to keep us safe and to at least be able to meet what they could after we missed many tours of our original itinerary. In the worst trip we've had in our lives, the agency did everything in its power to lessen the bad experience. I highly recommend them, I suppose that under normal circumstances, they must exceed the expectations of the tourist.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Lima, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calie
Lima, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Cusco
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Take a trip like no other with our 14-week expedition that takes you all the way from Peru to Brazil. This no-frills journey is not for the faint hearted and will see you travelling over tough terrains, tackling back to basics camping and cooking in extreme conditions. Along the way you will discover the true South America, taking in the striking landscapes and meeting people who you would not otherwise encounter. As the trip comes to an end relax and unwind afterwards by joining in with a New Year's Eve or Rio Carnival celebration, after all, you have earnt it!
Please note that the accommodation on this trip is predominantly camping, though there may be opportunities to upgrade this locally where rooms are available. Please see the trip inclusions for an approximate percentage of camping and room nights.
Note: From 2025 the itinerary will be extended slightly to 97 days and will include time travelling through both Uruguay and Paraguay
Overland Journeys
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Resort
Age Range
12-85 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Karnataka
Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Karnataka, Colca Canyon, Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Pantanal, Parati, Cusco, La Paz, Uyuni, Salta, Santiago, San Carlos de Bariloche, Ushuaia