Peru tours

The Inca Explorer

Cusco – Inca Trail – Rafting – Cusco

11 days

Our first adventure takes us from Cusco through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing by the Inca town of Ollantaytambo, before embarking on the famous Inca Trail to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. This five day / four night trek involves spectacular Andean scenery along an ancient paved Inca trail visiting many ruins. The final night is spent in the colourful town of Aguas Calientes before spending a whole day exploring the awe-inspiring city of Machu Picchu. The return to Cusco is by ‘vistadome’ train and bus in plenty of time for a celebration meal. We then have one day of rest in Cusco to prepare for the next phase.

Our next journey takes to the start of the river deep in the heart of an impressive 3,000m deep canyon. From here all supplies are taken for three days of wild rafting. As well as being the true source of the mighty Amazon river, the Rio Apurimac is undeniably one of the world's hidden gems of white-water. The Granite Canyon of the Rio Apurimac is justifiably gaining a reputation as one of the world's top ten rafting rivers: it combines a perfect mix of exhilarating rapids and awesome scenery.

Even the most novice crews are expertly trained up to meet the challenges and thrills of this non-stop adrenaline-pumping roller coaster ride of a life time. Apart from world class rapids the Apurimac boasts pristine sandy beaches for camping, spectacular sun-bleached rock formations and rare wildlife including otters, puma and the ultra elusive Andean bear. It is an adventure-lover’s dreams come true.