For the first time, we are offering our week-long exploration of Peru’s Land of the Inca as a standalone journey. This expedition has been developed with the insight and depth we’ve obtained from decades in the region. You can be assured that the exhaustive attention to detail that goes into all our ship-based expeditions has gone into planning this exhilarating land journey. Your Peruvian expedition team will be of the same caliber as those on our ships. And your accommodations have been carefully chosen for their location, ambiance and comfort. Peru, of course, is primarily known for its Inca archaeological sites — Machu Picchu being the most famous and best preserved. But in our 30 years exploring the region, we’ve found that there is a contemporary living component to this rich cultural heritage that is Inca. [READ MORE]
Today’s Inca incorporate modern life while holding onto certain ancient values and ideas. In Peru we are immersed in history in so many ways, including the food, which is some of the world’s most diverse. Did you know that Peru alone has over 2,000 known species of potatoes? It is the ultimate fusion cuisine (its Quechua roots, the Spanish influence coupled with Asian flavors). You will feast on ceviche, tiradito, and papa rellena. The markets, alive with color, the mountains and rushing rivers all contribute to a country rich in wonder. Hike to ruins in the Urubamba Valley and examine pre-Columbian treasures at the renowned Larco Herrera Museum. Explore Lima — the city of kings and the ancient Incan capital of Machu Picchu, where we hike to the Sun Gate and watch day break over the ruins.
