Kick off your Costa Rican journey with five days of discovery across two top destinations—Arenal and Monteverde. Begin in La Fortuna, where soaking in thermal hot springs and gazing at the majestic Arenal Volcano await. Then venture into the misty highlands of Monteverde for wildlife walks in the famed cloud forest. This 5-day Costa Rica itinerary blends scenic drives, guided nature hikes, and unforgettable views. Transportation and comfortable accommodations are included, making it a breeze for those who want an easygoing but immersive introduction to the country.
Nature and bush walks
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
2-79 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Fores
San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Arenal Volcano, Arenal Volcano National Park
Unrivalled, the staff, the group, the trek and the destination were all amazing. The chefs and their food as well were incredible, you felt very taken care of!
WildlifeTrekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
In this colorful tour, you will be able to enjoy the fantastic places that the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the southern part of Cusco have. This great cultural and adventure option, can venture to the most outstanding areas and preferred by the public, some of those are: Qoricancha, Saqsayhuaman, Maras, Moray, Chinchero and the Rainbow Mountain, the latter becoming a trend for all visitors that is in Cusco.
In addition to visiting Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world, the one that will envelop you with all its magic and charm. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Andes!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This 5-day 4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an excellent substitute for the Inca Trail — considered by most to be the best alternative route, and maybe even better!
This magnificent trail is perfect for adventurers who wish to become personally integrated in changing ecosystems from one day to the next. You will walk through sweeping, magical landscapes of a snowy mountain paradise to a tropical jungle where you will find a wide range of animals, medicinal plants and flower varieties. Witness with your own eyes a living but ancient culture in remote villages hardly ever seen by foreigners. End your trek at the famed Machu Picchu for an experience of a lifetime.
Let’s start exploring the mountains!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Tent, Camping
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Salkantay, Cusco, Soraypampa, Ch
Salkantay, Cusco, Soraypampa, Chaullay, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes
Salkantay Trek is a popular alternative to the very-crowded classic Inca Trail. It offers more distance, more mountains, more scenery, and a wider variety of landscapes, but still concludes with a visit to the iconic city of Machu Picchu. As the route does not have as many regulations as the Inca Trail, this also means that it can provide a “back door” trek to Machu Picchu when Inca Trail permits are sold out. This new itinerary, Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu via Llaqtapata, includes the highlights of the other Salkantay trek, but avoids many of the areas that are becoming crowded with other trekkers.
This trip is fully-inclusive, including a guide, accommodation, meals and transportation.
Duration: 5 days/4 nights
Distance trekked: about 50km
Elevation: 1900-4600m
Difficulty: Moderate
Crowds: Moderate
Trekking and HikingMountains
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Looking for a little bit of adventure blended with culture and history? Want to trek and get out in nature but only have a short time? Our amazing Lares Trek & Short Inca Trail 5-day trip is a perfect combination of adventure, natural landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich Inca history. It even includes a tour of the famed Macchu Picchu on the last day.
Start the trip from Cusco where we will drive to Pumahuanca to begin a 3-day, 2-night trek on the Lares Trail to Lares Valley. This alternative trek reveals the highlights of Peru from 600 years ago. While hiking, you will be surrounded by wild mountains, lagoons, and waterfalls and encounter indigenous people as well as llamas and alpacas in their natural habitats. Enjoy hot springs, a camping experience with your own personal cook, and stunning views.
Take time to explore Ollantaytambo before hitting the Inca Trail and trekking to Machu Picchu on day 4 and then end your trip with a guided tour of Machu Picchu before we bring you back to Cusco.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private and Group Tour Private Tour with a few fixed group departures available.
So glad that we took this trip now, a great way to connect with friends, nature and people from another country while learning about the Inca , their sacred ways and places
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Embark on a thrilling Caribbean Coast adventure that immerses you in Colombia's vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. Traverse scenic routes, explore pristine beaches, and delve into the lush Tayrona National Park. Experience rich indigenous heritage at a Wiwa community, and hike through mesmerizing jungle trails. Bask in the crystal-clear waters of Cabo San Juan and savor the local cuisine. Perfect for nature lovers and cultural enthusiasts, this journey offers an unforgettable blend of relaxation and exploration.
AdventureTrekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
If you did not manage to reserve permits for the Inca Trail, we highly recommend the Salkantay as an alternative. Apart from the classic Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek is without a doubt one of the most beautiful treks in the Andes. National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine listed it as one of the 25 best treks in the world. The trek is currently open to everyone and there are no limitations on spaces and permits.
The Salkantay Trek will take you through unique and varying landscapes with the scenery nothing short of breathtaking! Photographers will experience sheer ecstasy as we walk along ancient and solitary footpaths: from picturesque grassy highlands to flourishing cloud forests, where luxuriant tropical rainforests meet colossal snow-capped mountains. The Salkantay Trek is off-the-beaten path and authentic. You will be spirited away into a world of phenomenal beauty and abundance of nature, with sacred solitude and hours of deliciously quiet contemplation.
Since the ancient Incan times, the spectacular glacier-capped peak of Mount Salkantay has been considered as sacred and the protector of the local people and their crops. The name Salkantay or Salcantay is a Quechua word meaning invincible, wild or savage. Thus, Salkantay is often called "Savage Mountain". Salkantay (Nevado Salkantay), or Sallqantay in Quechua, is the highest peak of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, which forms part of the Andes Mountain Range, rising to 6271 meters above sea level (20,574 ft). Salkantay is located less than 50 miles from the city of Cusco.
We are looking forward to taking you on a great hike.
Trekking and HikingMountains
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Tent, Hostel
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, peruvian
Destinations
Salkantay, Cusco, Machu Picchu
Salkantay, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Colcapampa, La Playa, Aguas Calientes
We came away from this trip with a much better understanding of not only Machu Picchu, but Incan culture and the history of the region. All thanks to our kind and very smart guide, who took such good care of us over these 5 days. I would recommend this tour operator in a heartbeat, I have no complaints at all.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Salkantay, Cusco, Machu Picchu
Salkantay, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Soraypampa, Colcapampa, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes
Hike through Colombia's most famous mountainous terrain during this 5-day, guided trip. Enjoy the varied, stunning natural beauty of the region whose landscape dramatically changes from snowy mountains to lush, green forest within a small area. Climb to the top of a glaciated volcano peak, hike past a paramo and travel through a cloud forest.
Enjoy our private pickup service from Pereira's airport and drive to Potosi, a farming area just outside Los Nevados National Park. Start hiking from the the Nevado de Santa Isabel trailhead, which starts at an altitude of 4000m above sea level.
Climb to the top of the Santa Isabel Volcano. See glacier lakes along the way. Travel to Laguna de Otun, a lake fed by the Santa Isabel Glacier. Enjoy walking through the lush green landscape of a paramo, a variety of alpine tundra ecosystems known for being home to spongy species of plants with succulent stems used to store moisture. See frailejones (cactus-like plants), rabbits and Andean condors along the way.
Travel through a cloud forest whose lower parts are dominated by giant wax palm trees, the tallest palm trees in the world that shoot up to 60m into the sky. End your journey in the Cocora Valley. Visit the quaint, colonial town of Salento, known for its colorful, sprawling mansions, and drive to the airport for your departure flight.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-65 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Pereira, Cocora Valley, Los Neva
Pereira, Cocora Valley, Los Nevados National Park, Potosi, Colombia, Santa Isabel, Nevado Del Tolima, Salento
