The kids of Patakancha

We could not consider our tours of Peru, Bolivia and Galapagos to be of the highest calibre and authenticity without basing our operations in responsible and sustainable practices. We are devoted to promoting ethical travel in Peru, Bolivia and Galapagos, that is respectful of the environment and cultures that our guests encounter…

There aren’t many places in the world where the word unique is an understatement, but it barely does justice to the 35 volcanic islands (and counting) that constitute the archipelago of the Galapagos Islands set 1000km off the Pacific coast of Ecuador. With 43% of the wildlife species endemic to…

Luxury Amazon Cruises & Lodges

Huge swathes of rainforest cover almost two-thirds of Peru. The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s largest tropical rainforest and can be visited either with a luxury Amazon cruise accessed from Iquitos i the north, or basing yourrself in a jungle lodge in Tambopata reserve, accessed from Puerto Maldonado in the south of the country….

Feeding tortoises

Named after the shape of giant tortoise shells, the Galapágos Islands are a treasure trove of marine and animal life some 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) off the Pacific coast of Ecuador. A trip to this remarkable archipelago of 35 volcanic islands is a truly unforgettable experience, a real, close encounter…

The grace of the Marinera

We are starting a new section in our blog called Sights & Sounds of Aracari, where we will upload videos from all our trips. Starting with a charming capture of the grace of the Marinera, a graceful and romantic couple’s dance that uses handkerchiefs as props. The dance is an…

Aracari client testimonial Traveler Brian Hart shares their Aracari client testimonial following ther luxury travel Peru trip.  ”I would like to compliment Aracari for providing us with a wonderful trip and an experience of a lifetime. Your service and the quality of our total trip was excellent. Thank you for…