Peru
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Few journeys on earth carry the weight of history and natural drama that the classic Inca Trail does. Over four days and 43 kilometers, trekkers wind through cloud forest, alpine tundra, and dramatic mountain passes before arriving at the Sun Gate — Inti Punku — where Machu Picchu is revealed below in a moment of breathtaking, emotional grandeur. The ancient Inca citadel, built in the 15th century at 2,430 meters above sea level, remains one of the most extraordinary archaeological achievements in human history. Walking into it on your own two feet, arriving the way the Incas intended, transforms a sightseeing visit into a profound personal pilgrimage.
Amazon & Andean Expeditions
Peru’s adventure offerings extend far beyond Machu Picchu. The country contains vast swaths of the Amazon Basin, accessible from the jungle city of Iquitos — one of the largest cities in the world unreachable by road. Multi-day river expeditions into the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve bring you face-to-face with pink river dolphins, giant river otters, black caimans, and an overwhelming density of bird life. High in the Andes, the Ausangate Trek circles a glaciated 6,384-meter peak through landscapes of extraordinary, otherworldly color — crimson valleys, turquoise lakes, and herds of wild
vicuña grazing against permanent snowfields