Aqua dining in the Amazon, Peru

Aqua dining in the Amazon, Peru A family-owned Peruvian business has turned “best practice” tourism on its head in the Amazon region. Skillful vessel design gives travellers an insight into an ancient world of endless tributaries and dense rainforest. Two luxurious river cruisers and comfortable launch boats allow guests to experience sights such as pink dolphins, giant water... Read More

Holiday to Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu has the most spectacular setting of any ruin in the world. This Lost City of the Incas is a place everyone must see at least once. Capping the end of the ridge is Huayna Picchu, a soaring peak that offers a challenging climb—and a bird’s-eye view of the complex as a reward. Once atop Huayna Picchu, linger for a view of the surrounding misty green-clad mountains... Read More

Holiday in Lima, Peru

Modern skyscrapers stand beside pre-Incan pyramids The City of Kings, Lima, Peru, is a dynamic, vibrant city full of contrasts. Modern skyscrapers stand beside pre-Incan pyramids that cover entire city blocks. Formerly just a stopover en route to the tourist mecca of Cusco and the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, visitors to Lima are now spending more and more time soaking up the cosmopolitan... Read More

Holiday in Cusco, Peru

Cusco is the ancient capital of the Incas high in the Andes and about 600 km southeast of Lima. As the most-visited city in Peru, Cusco serves as the centre of the tourist trade, with more than a million visitors annually. Some of the most important sights in Cusco include ancient Inca ruins, such as the Tambomachay ritual bath, the Q’enqo (amphitheatre of sacrifices) and... Read More

Holiday in Peru

A country that leaves you breathless, unspoilt beaches, coastal desert, deep canyons and dense Amazon jungle. Lake Titicaca, which straddles Peru’s border with Bolivia, is the highest navigable lake in the world—and one of the most beautiful. The Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, which would be stunning anywhere, are truly spectacular in their Andean setting, high above the... Read More

Holiday in Central and South America

A region so diverse in cultures, scenery and climate Tiny on a map, Central America packs in more diversity than any similar-sized area on the planet. The region has been able to capitalize on the popularity of ecotourism. Considered by naturalists to be a “hot spot” of biological diversity, Central America’s jungles are home to spectacular birds such as the quetzal and the... Read More

Voluntouring: Giving back on holiday

Voluntouring: Giving back on holiday Sometimes, when you’re helping to change the world, you often find you’ve been changed yourself in the process. Voluntouring is a unique way to blend an exciting holiday with the chance to make a difference to others. If you’ve thought about visiting the Island of the Gods, Travel to Teach is a non-profit organisation that works in partnership... Read More

Vistadomes and Hiram Bingham B Trains – Cuzco to Machu Picchu

Vistadomes and Hiram Bingham B Trains – Cuzco to Machu Picchu This dramatic four hour trip seems to be over in a trice as one breathtaking vista is followed rapidly by another. The train nudges through switchbacks, strikingly terraced valleys and narrow gorges. En route passengers enjoy high altitude views of the Andes, the Urubamba River and rural villages. VISTADOME TRAIN... Read More

Inca Hiking Trek, Peru

Inca Hiking Trek, Peru This hiking tour offers an intimate introduction to Peru’s culture and geographic treasures. Trace the path of an ancient civilization, beginning in Cusco. Suggested Itinerary: Days 1-2: Cusco Meet in Cusco, which rests at 3,415m. Take a guided walk through the cobbled stairways of the historic city centre and view the remains of Coricancha, once the Inca... Read More

Inca Trail Trek, Peru

Inca Trail Trek, Peru In these high valleys beneath towering peaks and icefields, you will see traditional Quechuan highlanders tending herds of alpacas. Porters carry your gear, so you walk with just a daypack and your camera. We recommend that before setting off on any Andean Trek, you have 2 or 3 nights in Cuzco. This time at leisure will allow you to acclimatise to the high... Read More