Skip cold nights in tents and instead end your daily treks in the Andes' newest small mountain lodges. Soak tired muscles in a Jacuzzi, dine first-class, go trout fishing in a glacial lake, or just watch the moon rise over one of the highest and most important sacred peaks in Incan mythology. After a four-day trek, you'll board a first-class train for the last leg to Machu Picchu. No crowds, no stress, no problem.

If you've already been to Machu Picchu and yearn to unearth more of the Incan culture, this quick get-away will satisfy your wanderlust. Remnants of ancient life left behind 10,000 years ago can still be found in Chan Chan, Trujillo, Chiclayo and Cajamarca. The warm winds of the coastal north uncovered hidden riches that wowed archeologists and will enchant the traveler who wants to go where few others venture.

Stand atop Huayna Picchu, the Lost City of the Inca thousands of feet below. Hike the Inca Trail, a mix of ruins, mountain scenery, cloud forest and subtropical jungle, and watch the day break over Machu Picchu. Bike back roads past tiny villages, raft class II & III whitewater of the Urubamba River and shop vibrant Indian markets. Savor fine regional cuisine and unwind in the comfort of an exquisite hotel.

A physical, cultural, and spiritual journey along ancient footpaths through the high Andes en route to the legendary ruins of Machu Picchu. Trek to Machu Picchu from lodge to lodge hiking along the Cordillera Vilcabamba, and visit the sacred Apu of local Quechua communities we encounter along the way.

After exploring Cuzco's lively streets and the Sacred Valley, you'll set out on a four-day trek along the Royal Inca Highway to Machu Picchu, stopping at hidden temples and fortresses along your route. Passing through a magnificent cloud forest and jungle-clad mountains, you'll absorb the Inca way of life, their beliefs and rituals.

Machu Picchu the name alone evokes images of beauty, serenity, and fascination. Explore this architectural marvel hidden away in the Andes and wander throughout Cuzco's cobblestone streets. With the popular Connoisseur Version, overnight at the hallowed Monasterio and listen as Gregorian chants echo within the ancient Incan walls. Stay at the exclusive Sanctuary Lodge, perched just steps away from Machu Picchu itself. Our Classic Version allows you to see the same sights by staying at moderate hotels.

Visit Lima, the Pisaq market in Urubamba, ancient archaeological sites and historic salt mines. Trek along the magnificent Salkantay Valley through nine different biozones, changing altitudes and varied terrain, lush bamboo forests, avocado orchards and coffee plantations. Soak up the beauty of Salkantay Peak, Salkantay Glacier and Humantay Glacier Lake. Learn the culture and traditions of local Andean families. Indulge in innovative cuisine, a dip in a natural hot spring and the comfort of an enchanting mountain lodge.

Discover monumental Inca stone temples, fortresses and agricultural terraces, and native Quechua culture in Cusco, Urubamba Valley and Machu Picchu accompanied by guides specialized in archaeology, history and Andean culture. Traveling along the wildlife-rich Las Piedras River we reach the remote Amazon Rainforest Conservation Center (ARCC) situated on the shore of pristine Lake Soledad in the Tambopata region of southeast Peru. The ARCC is an undiscovered gem in nature travel and the focal point for important conservation initiatives in the region with exceptional bio-diversity of rainforest animals and plants. We encounter a spectacle of wildlife here including a resident family of giant river otters, eight species of monkey and hundreds of bird species.

Browse the Sacred Valley's markets for handicrafts, hike the Inca Trail Express to Machu Picchu, then head over La Raya Pass across the Altiplano. Lake Titicaca's deep blue waters and its myriad of floating islands are yours to explore!

Machu Picchu and More - Visit vibrant and mythical Peru on this cultural holiday to the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Traveling with the celebrated artist and weaver Sra. Nilda Callaaupa Alvarez, you'll visit homes and studios, learn ancient techniques, and chat with the people who create the spectacular weavings, hand-loomed rugs, intricate wall hangings, ceremonial dolls, carvings, pottery, and jewelry.

Deep in Peru's Amazon jungle lies the Tambopata-Cadamo Wildlife Research center, where you'll find more than 500 bird and 1,000 butterfly species, giant river otters, tamarins, squirrel and capuchin monkeys, peccaries, and capybaras, the world's largest rodent. Sunrise awakens with a dazzling display of color red, blue, yellow and green as thousands of macaws, parakeets, and parrots roost on the river bank. Try your hand at landing a giant catfish, or climb the canopy tower for a spectacular bird's-eye view of the sunset.