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Embark on a journey through the heart of the Andes Mountains, where each step is a stride back in time to the days of ancient civilizations. Our 71 archaeological site visits invite you to uncover the mysteries and marvels of South America's illustrious past during 2024. Traverse paths once walked by Inca royalty, witness sunrises that illuminate Machu Picchu in golden hues, and engage with living cultures that maintain centuries-old traditions amidst bustling local markets. Over 5 to 17 days, these tours offer not just hiking but an array of activities including village visits and market explorations, starting at just $1,250 to $29,561. To weave your own story into the tapestry of history with Adventure Life's expertly guided experiences through awe-inspiring landscapes and remnants of empires long passed, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Island of the Sun. Bolivia
$3,208
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Discover Bolivia: High Deserts & Prehistory

Roundtrip La Paz - 11 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the history of La Paz
  • World's largest salt flat in Uyuni
  • Join a 4WD adventure
  • Travel to Cochabamba
  • Visit Torotoro National Park
  • Discover the picturesque Copacabana
Starts / Ends:
La Paz / La Paz
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 11-day adventure through Bolivia starts in the city of La Paz with an immersive city tour that showcases the rich culture and history of the region. Witness the expanse of the world's largest salt flat in Uyuni. A riveting 4WD adventure follows, taking explorers through enchanting lagoons …
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Flamingos in Bolivia's Salt Flats
$4,082
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Classic Bolivia Adventure

14 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the history of La Paz
  • Explore Santiago de Okola
  • Tour Sun Island on Lake Titicaca
  • Explore Torotoro National Park
  • Witness Uyuni Salt Flats
  • Visit Potosi and Sucre
Starts / Ends:
La Paz / La Paz
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 14-day adventure through Bolivia's diverse landscapes and cultural treasures begins in La Paz, where travelers explore the city's highlights including the government palace, San Francisco Church, and the Moon Valley. The trip continues with a visit to Lake Titicaca, where travelers …
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Laguna Colorada
$3,585
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High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lake Titicaca
  • Uyuni Salt Desert in depth
  • Visit altiplanic lagoons
  • Discover the beauty of Atacama
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the mystical beauty and inspiring geology of the High Deserts of Bolivia and Chile. Travel from Bolivia's capital city, La Paz, to Sun and Moon Islands on Lake Titicaca. Explore Lake Titicaca, South America's largest and the world's highest navigable lake. Then journey through …
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The Moon Valley, near La Paz
$2,759
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Bolivia Backroads

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the City of La Paz
  • Try your wits at Tarabuco Market
  • Explore the mines of Potosi
  • Journey to the Salt Desert of Uyuni
Starts / Ends:
La Paz / La Paz
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 10-day tour, immerse in the vibrant culture and history of Bolivia as travelers explore the city of La Paz. Upon arrival, join a half-day tour of the city. Visit the main square, and admire the government palace and the National Congress. Step inside the San Francisco Church and be awed by …
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Explore Bolivia's high country
$1,766
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Cordillera Real Trekking

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore La Paz
  • Visit the Titicaca Lake
  • Trek along high alpine lakes
  • Admire unique Andean views
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping, Hiking
Activity Level:
Ultimate
Begin your trekking adventure in Bolivia's capital, La Paz. Spend a day acquanting yourself with this city of contrasts, which features both ancient and modern structures. Spend the rest of your tour trekking through Cordillera Real, part of the Andes Mountains. Trek past high alpine lakes, …
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Fresh produce at a market
$2,089
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Flavors of Peru

8 Day Itinerary
  • Savor Peruvian dishes in Barranco
  • Explore Chocomuseo and Pisco Museum
  • Witness Andean traditions
  • Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu
Starts / Ends:
Lima / Cusco
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
What better way is there to learn the culture of a country than meeting its people in the markets and tasting its specialties? Enjoy this 8-day Flavors of Peru tour, one of the best culinary tours in Peru while visiting Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Savor traditional dishes like …
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Chinchero
$2,694
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Ancient Kingdoms

12 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the Lord of Sipan Tomb
  • Walk through the ruins at Chan Chan
  • Marvel at the Moches adobe pyramids
  • Tour iconic Inca ruin, Machu Picchu
Starts / Ends:
Lima / Chiclayo
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
The coast of Northern Peru is home to one of the most archaeologically rich regions in all of the Americas. This area was once home to the empires of Moche, Chimu and Sican - master artisans, celebrated for their metal-work, jewelry and pottery. These impressive empires created adobe metropolitans …
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Hiking to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail
$2,195
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Short Inca Trail Hike To Machu Picchu

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco
  • Watch the sunrise at Machu Picchu
  • Visit Sacsayhuamán
  • Hike the Inca Trail
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
Experience the wonders of Peru's ancient Incan Empire on this popular highlights tour that includes one day on the famed Inca Trail. Wander Cusco's cobblestone streets, bustling markets and enchanting temples, experiencing the vibrant traditional culture of this Andean city. Visit the …
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Machu Picchu Clouds
$1,656
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Machu Picchu by Train

7 Day Itinerary
  • Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
  • Explore Cusco with a local guide
  • Tour the ruins of Ollantaytambo
  • Visit a local textile market
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the great ruins of Machu Picchu and wander through village markets where ancient traditions live in the hearts of the Andean people. One of our most popular Peru tours, the journey also includes the important Inca ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo. Spend two days …
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Explore!
$2,849
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Andean Multisport with Machu Picchu

9 Day Itinerary
  • Ride bikes through the countryside
  • Hike to a village and volunteer
  • Raft the Apurimac class III rapids
  • Explore the lost city- Machu Picchu
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Camping, Hiking, Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level:
Challenging
The land of the Incas near Cusco and the Sacred Valley is a great destination for active adventures, especially when you combine the trip with a visit to Machu Picchu. With deep canyons cut by beautiful rivers and backroads and trails in the shadows of the impressive Andes, explore the countryside …
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Machu Picchu at sunrise
$2,961
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Classic Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary
  • Trek the classic Inca Trail
  • Explore the highlights of Cusco
  • Visit several Inca ruin sites
  • Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping, Hiking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
Walk in the footsteps of the Inca on one of the world's oldest pilgrimages on our classic Inca Trail tour. This 10-day trip which spends 4 days hiking the 26 mile long Inca Trail trek is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You'll hike up to 13,800 feet in altitude passing Inca ruins and …
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Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador
$1,957
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Ecuador North to South

8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike on Cotopaxi Volcano
  • Take a train over Naríz del Diablo
  • Explore the ruins of Ingapirca
  • Visit a unique mangrove forest
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hacienda Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Ecuador offers visitors some of the most stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity on the continent. Wander the cobblestone streets of colonial Cuenca, tasting new foods and bargaining with local vendors. Spend three nights discovering the cultural diversity of the highlands from Cotopaxi to …
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Enjoying a mountain bike ride
$4,064
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Sacred Valley & Lake Titicaca Multisport

12 Day Itinerary
  • Whitewater raft the Urubamba River
  • Bike past lakes, farms, & villages
  • Trek the Queñua Sundur Valley
  • Kayak around Lake Titicaca
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Camping, Hiking, Homestays, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level:
Moderate
Whitewater raft the Urubamba River, mountain bike Chinchero, hike out-of-the-way Inca trails near Machu Picchu, and kayak Lake Titicaca on this 12-day trip. Sacred Valley & Lake Titicaca Multisport adventure offers the chance to visit the famous sites of Peru while satisfying your craving for …
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Local woman at Lake Titicaca
$3,275
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Highlights of Peru & Bolivia

14 Day Itinerary
  • Tour Cusco's largest open market
  • Visit Sun and Moon Islands
  • Discover Machu Picchu
  • Climb El Calvario for great views
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the best of the Inca culture on this main highlights tour of Peru and Bolivia. Wander through Cusco markets, explore the Sacred Valley, and take part in a Machu Picchu tour before continuing on to Lake Titicaca for a taste of Bolivia travel. This is a leisurely-paced culturally-focused trip …
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Uros Island - Floating island at the Titicaca
$5,114
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Panoramic Peru

16 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Peru's 'Little Galapagos'
  • View the Nazca Lines with a flyover
  • Explore Colca Canyon
  • Visit the shores of Lake Titicaca
Starts / Ends:
Lima / Lima
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Homestays, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Tour the best Peru has to offer on this 16 day holiday traveling along the desert coast, up to the altiplano and down to jungle clad ruins. From your first sip of a Pisco Sour to your last cup of corn chicha, you're sure to be charmed by the smiles, laughter and generosity of this Andean …
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Hiking Machu Picchu
$2,409
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Incas and Rainforest

Machu Picchu & Amazon - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Watch for wildlife as you canoe
  • Take a night hike though the Amazon
  • Discover the ruins of Machu Picchu
  • Observe traditional weaving
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore Peru's vast jungle with a 3 night stay in the Peruvian Amazon. Next explore Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the great ruins of Machu Picchu on a fully guided Peru tour. Wander through village markets where ancient traditions live on in the hearts of the Andean people. Visit …
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Llama at Machu Picchu ruins
$6,894
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Islands and Incas

Galapagos & Machu Picchu - 15 Day Itinerary
  • Explore magical Machu Picchu
  • Visit the Inca terraces of Moray
  • Photograph iguanas & sea lions
  • Wonder at volcanic landscapes
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu and the the enchanted islands of Galapagos on one amazing all-inclusive tour. While in Peru, tour Machu Picchu, exploring the massive ruins then wander through village markets where ancient traditions live on in the hearts of the Andean people. Visit the …
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Watch the afternoon sunlight glow on the walls of Machu Picchu on your Peru tour
$3,040
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Machu Picchu by Train with Luxury Hotels

7 Day Itinerary
  • Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
  • Explore Cusco with a local guide
  • Tour the ruins of Ollantaytambo
  • Visit a local textile market
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Our classic Machu Picchu trip with luxury accommodations. Tour the great ruins of Machu Picchu, and wander through village markets where ancient traditions live on in the hearts of the Andean people. Visit the important Inca ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and spend two days …
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Belize adventures I've worked with Adventure Life before in planning trips and appreciate the quality of trips they put together. They use knowledgeable local guides, comfortable lodgings, and assist with transportation. I find trip planning stressful, so am happy to turn it over to them. They work within our parameters of time, budget, activity level, and types of activities to give us great experiences!
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We have been working with Adventure Life for 5 years now and it is very easy to plan out our trips. Our holidays include customization of activities and side trips along with the standard packages available on the Adventure Life website. Kevin, Jess, Mary Rose and their teams have many recommendations that have enhanced our travel.
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We went to the Patagonia on the Chile side and Perito Moreno in El Calafate, Argentina. Eric of San Diego handled our trip with expertise. The preparation went smoothly, despite some changes on our part with scheduling conflicts. He offered great advice which made us feel at ease with all decisions on the trip. It was truly a great experience.
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