itineraries

The Inca Trail is the most famous trek in South America and deservedly so, what with three major sets of Inca ruins reachable only on foot along the way to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu. From cloud forest to puna grasslands, you reach the mythical citadel with…

The sites you will visit are among the most important in the Americas and visited by few. Long before the Incas in Machu Picchu, the Moche, Chavin, Chimu and Chachapoyas populated Northern Peru as far back as 3000bC. You will visit -led by archaeologists—  their ancient cities, pilgrimage sites, burial…

I’m passionate about travel but I really can’t stand crowds and tourist traps. I also love to travel with my young son so incorporating educational opportunities and adventure is important. Marisol’s Favorite itinerary will take you to visit Peru’s top destinations as an insider, staying at the best properties with…

Lush vegetation, mountainous terrain, impressive hidden waterfalls and archaeology of tremendous cultural significance hidden amid the undergrowth – Chachapoyas is truly ‘Indiana Jones’ territory. A junction of the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes mountain range and the coast, Chachapoyas sits off-the-beaten path. Flying in and out of Jaen or Chachapoyas airport,…

Peru is a country steeped in history. Before the well-known Incas, there were a multitude of important civilisations stretched across the country, all leaving their mark with the structures they built and left behind. This 11-day itinerary takes you on an incredible journey of discovery from the iconic ruins of Machu Picchu…

The Cordillera Blanca is a hiker’s paradise, boasting dramatic snow-covered peaks and sparkling turquoise glacial lagoons. It lays claim to being the highest tropical mountain range in the world and its concentration of high peaks are considered by many as second only to Annapurna in the Himalayas. Basing yourself at…