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Legacy of the Incas
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Peru:
Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
(11 days/10 nights)
Sacred Sites of the Incas
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Peru:
Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
(12 days/11 nights)
Empire of the Sun
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Peru:
Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
(14 days/13 nights)
Ancient Civilizations of Peru
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Peru:
Colca Canyon - Machu Picchu
Lake Titicaca
(16 days/15 nights)
Archaeological & Ecological
Treasures
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Peru & Ecuador:
Galapagos - Machu Picchu
Lake Titicaca (or Amazon)
(18 days/17 nights)
Grand Tour of the Inca Empire
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Peru:
Colca Canyon - Amazon
Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
(22 days/21 nights)
Ancient & Colonial Capitals
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Peru:
Machu Picchu
(10 days/9 nights)
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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Peru:
Machu Picchu
(13 days/12 nights)
Machu Picchu & Galapagos
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Peru & Ecuador:
Machu Picchu - Galapagos
(15 days/14 nights)
Galapagos & Machu Picchu
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Ecuador & Peru:
Galapagos - Machu Picchu
(18 days/17 nights)
Amazon Bio-Trip
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Peru:
Manu National Park
(8 days/7 nights)
Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos
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Ecuador:
Galapagos
(11 days/10 nights)
Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito
Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours
Ecuador:
Galapagos - Andes
(16 days/15 nights)
Galapagos & the Amazon
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Ecuador:
Galapagos - Amazon
(16 days/15 nights)
Historic Haciendas of the Andes
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Ecuador:
Cotopaxi - Antisana - Otavalo
(7 days/6 nights)
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Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours
Archaeological & Ecological Journeys
Festival of Candelaria, Puno, Lake Titicaca.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
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Stay in our small luxury inns and save about twenty-five percent on our tours of Peru.
If the art of travel were an opera,
Inka's Empire Tours would be one of its most moving arias...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, January 2005
Our Tour Portfolio comprises a selection of archaeological and ecological journeys. Most have longer and shorter versions to which you will find links at the top of each itinerary. Since our tours are private, you may depart on any day you wish, and any tour can be modified to meet your needs. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a guest room. Intra-tour air fares are additional. For a description of each of our destinations, discover the Wonders of the Empire.
Peru
Legacy of the Incas (11 days/10 nights), Sacred Sites of the Incas (12 days/11 nights) and Empire of the Sun (14 days/13 nights) all explore the essential destinations: the imperial city of Cuzco, fabled Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and mythic Lake Titicaca. Here, you will find the most important monuments and the birthplace of the Incas.
Ancient Civilizations of Peru (16 days/15 nights) adds the Colca Canyon, which preserves the Andean Condor, and Grand Tour of the Inca Empire (22 days/21 nights) further adds the Amazon Rainforest.
Archaeological & Ecological Treasures (18 days/17 nights) highlights the Inca Empire's most renowned wonders -- the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. If you prefer, choose the Amazon Rainforest instead of Lake Titicaca.
Other tours, such as Ancient & Colonial Capitals (10 days/9 nights), focus on the heart of the Inca Empire: Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. To that tour, The Lost City & the Temple of Gold adds Royal Class accommodations and the Hiram Bingham, Orient-Express' luxury train. Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (13 days/12 nights) adds the famous trek, while Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands (15 days/14 nights) and Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu (18 days/17 nights) add a cruise to one of the Empire's and the world's ecological marvels.
As a complement to archaeology, Inka's offers ecology on its Amazon Bio-Trip (8 days/7 nights) into the biologically-rich rainforest of southeastern Peru, near Cuzco and Machu Picchu.
Galapagos & Ecuador
Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos (11 days/10 nights) begins in colonial Quito before descending from the Andes to the Pacific Ocean for a seven-night cruise in the natural splendor of the Galapagos archipelago. Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito (16 days/15 nights) adds five days in the Andes to explore the volcanoes, native cultures and historic haciendas of Ecuador. Instead of the Andes, Galapagos & the Amazon (16 days/15 nights) adds five days in the Amazon Rainforest. With Historic Haciendas of the Andes (7 days/6 nights), admire the epic landscapes and relive the elegant style of Spanish colonial aristocracy in the country's most enchanting traditional manor houses.
Chile
In Hotel Explora (13 days/12 nights), the architecturally-acclaimed Explora hotels are the bases from which to explore Chile's most popular regions: the Atacama Desert and Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. Atacama, Lakes & Torres del Paine (14 days/13 nights) adds the Lake District to Atacama and Patagonia, while The Grandeur of Chile (19 days/18 nights) further adds Easter Island (5 days/4 nights).
Brazil
See The Brazil Discovery Collection for classic Brazilian journeys that explore the country's great cities, turbulent but rich past, vibrant cultural displays and immense natural beauty.
Pyramidal Temple of the Sun, Machu Picchu.
Photo: Renzo Uccelli. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Lake Titicaca
Land price (11 days/10 nights)
Frugal Luxury US$ 5,760 De Luxe US$ 7,300 Imperial US$ 8,670 per person
Machu Picchu and magical Peru: a private exploration...
-- Stacey Koplin, LuxuryLink.com, September 2002
Inka's Empire Tours invites you to explore the Legacy of the Incas on a private luxury expedition from Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca. With expert guides, chauffeurs and superb accommodations featuring Orient-Express Hotels, there is no more refined way to enjoy the wonders of Peru. Guests are escorted the entire day and into the night at a pace of their choosing, and are assured authentic encounters with the region's people, places and cultures.
Begin and end amid the splendor of colonial Lima, complete with centuries-old plazas and Spanish palaces. Next, ascend to the mystical heights of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Cuzco, where travelers find themselves immersed in the heritage of the Inca Empire. After a picturesque train journey through the Andes, sail to quaint Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca, the cradle of Inca civilization. Basking in the luxurious comforts and leisurely freedom of these private excursions, you will discover no better way to experience Peru in style.
Contemplate the treasures of the Incas on this extraordinary 10-night cultural adventure.
Campesina at Saqsaywaman, Cuzco.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Lake Titicaca
Land price (12 days/11 nights)
Frugal Luxury US$ 6,115 De Luxe US$ 7,815 Imperial US$ 9,180 per person
Each moment of this journey invites wonderment...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, September 2003
Imagine arriving in a foreign land and being met by a close friend whose expertise knows no bounds and who graciously accompanies you to the country's finest attractions. This is the Inka's Empire Tours experience -- privately escorted expeditions, such as the magnificent Sacred Sites of the Incas. Beginning and ending in the five-century-old colonial city of Lima, Peru, this journey of discovery embraces the Inca Empire and the civilizations that inspired it. Regal accommodations in Cuzco's Hotel Monasterio and Machu Picchu's Sanctuary Lodge add to the magic.
From Lima, take a flight to the Inca capital of Cuzco, high in the Andes. Explore its ancient monuments before traveling to Machu Picchu, where you will hike to the Sun Gate and watch the sun rise over the ruins of the "Lost City". Each moment of this journey invites wonderment as you investigate the archaeological sites, wander in the native markets of the Sacred Valley, board the Orient-Express Andean Explorer for one of the world's great rail adventures and voyage in a private yacht to the charming islands of Lake Titicaca, the mythic birthplace of the Incas.
Savor the ancient heritage of the Incas on this amazing 11-night getaway.
Procession at Saqsaywaman, Cuzco.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Lake Titicaca
Land price (14 days/13 nights)
Frugal Luxury US$ 7,205 De Luxe US$ 9,385 Imperial US$ 11,050 per person
Explore the magic of the Incas...
-- Stacey Koplin, LuxuryLink.com, February 2003
From its rustic roots in southern Peru to its glory in the imperial city of Cuzco, the incredible Inca Empire continues to reign over the dreams of travelers around the world. Now, Inka's Empire Tours, specialists in private journeys in South America, is making those dreams come true. On the Empire of the Sun itinerary, discover the panoramic history of this ingenious civilization through its archaeology, art, folklore, native markets and regional cuisine. All the while, expert guides and chauffeurs will escort you in delicious luxury to Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca.
After two days in the Sacred Valley, this leisurely tour gives you two days for exploring the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu with singular accommodations next to the ruins and two days for wandering in Cuzco. From the Inca capital, an unforgettable rail adventure on the Orient-Express ferries you through the towering mountains and deep valleys of the Andes to Lake Titicaca, the mystic cradle of the Inca Empire. In addition to your land-based excursions to timeless archaeological sites, voyage on a private yacht to the floating Islands of the Uros, the traditional village of Llachon and quaint Taquile Island.
Unearth the mysteries of the Inca Empire on this outstanding 13-night escape.
Chullpas of Sillustani, on the shore of Lake Umayo, Lake Titicaca.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Colca Canyon - Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Lake Titicaca
Land price (16 days/15 nights)
Frugal Luxury US$ 8,235 De Luxe US$ 10,935 Imperial US$ 12,420 per person
At the crossroads of antiquity...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, October 2002
Two of the greatest archaeological and spiritual locations in the world, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, are your travel destinations in Inka's Empire Tours' Ancient Civilizations of Peru. Specializing in private luxury expeditions in South America, Inka's invites you to immerse yourself in Incan culture with expert guides, chauffeurs and superb accommodations featuring Orient-Express Hotels. The Inca Empire will unfold through panoramas of ancient civilizations. From its imperial city of Cuzco to its roots in southern Peru, matchless art, archaeology and architecture will create a cultural adventure to forever cherish.
Your journey begins and ends in colonial Lima, home to the country's foremost archaeological museums. After a flight to Arequipa, travel overland to the Colca Canyon, which preserves the Andean Condor and pueblos all but forgotten since Spanish days. Next, see the Sacred Valley, guarded by a pair of monumental fortresses. Tour the ruins of fabled Machu Picchu, then drink in the colonial flair of Cuzco. A scenic rail excursion ascends through the Andes to Lake Titicaca, which you will cruise by private yacht. All the while you are absorbing incomparable sights, you will breathe in the ether of orchid-laden gardens, savor area cuisine and delight to native folklore.
Indulge in the inspiration of the Incas on this 15-night tour.
Boatman, Uros Islands, Lake Titicaca.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Archaeological & Ecological Treasures
Quito - Galapagos - Lima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco - Lake Titicaca
Land price (18 days/17 nights)
Frugal Luxury US$ 11,220 De Luxe US$ 12,920 Imperial US$ 14,290 per person
Travel back to ancient empires and the origins of nature...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, March 2003
It's a marriage made in heaven -- the remarkable heritage of the Inca Empire and the dramatic natural spectacle of the Galapagos Islands. With the Archaeological & Ecological Treasures itinerary, Inka's Empire Tours invites you to experience both of these ancient marvels. Cruise the Galapagos, and then travel on to trace the history of the Incas from the glory of Cuzco, their capital, to their roots in southern Peru. Beginning with the colorful colonial quarter of Quito, Ecuador, and ending in Lima, Peru, this is the adventure of a lifetime.
From Quito, embark on a five-day cruise in evolution's laboratory, the Galapagos Islands, to observe the animals that inspired Charles Darwin's theory on the origin of species. Following visits to the historic sites and archaeological museums of Lima, take a flight to Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and the legendary "Lost City" of Machu Picchu. Then, it's "all aboard" for a spectacular rail adventure on the Orient-Express Andean Explorer through gentle, rolling plains and towering mountains to Lake Titicaca. A day of sailing by private yacht to the floating Islands of the Uros, the traditional village of Llachon and charming Taquile Island is complemented by a day on shore at the noble ruins of Sillustani and Pukara. Throughout your journey, enjoy all the expertise of one of South America's premier tour companies.
Voyage to the ancient marvels of Peru and the Galapagos on this sublime 17-night escape.
Citadel of Machu Picchu.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Colca Canyon - Amazon - Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Lake Titicaca
Land price (22 days/21 nights)
Frugal Luxury US$ 11,485 De Luxe US$ 14,665 Imperial US$ 16,450 per person
Every aspect of this journey is infused with awe-inspiring moments...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, April 2003
Inka's Empire Tours is truly singular for unveiling wonders that many travelers never reach. On its private luxury tours, expert guides put you face to face with the people, places and cultures of the Inca Empire. One of the company's most magnificent adventures is the Grand Tour of the Inca Empire, an epic journey of discovery that begins and ends in the Spanish colonial city of Lima, Peru. This extraordinary adventure guides you through the panoramic history of the Incas and two of South America's greatest ecological treasures -- the Colca Canyon and the Amazon Rainforest.
Every aspect of this journey is infused with awe-inspiring moments, from a stay at the Orient-Express Sanctuary Lodge, next to the ruins of Machu Picchu, to a full-day cruise on Lake Titicaca. Explore the ancient capital of Cuzco and native markets of the Sacred Valley, then revel in such unforgettable experiences as a rail excursion through the Andes aboard the Orient-Express Andean Explorer. Among many highlights are the sight of condors soaring above one of the world's deepest canyons and a riverboat trip to the Manu Wildlife Center. At this award-winning Amazon lodge, view a rich diversity of rainforest fauna, such as macaws, monkeys and black caimans, rarest of the crocodilians.
The colorful history of the Inca Empire comes to life on this 21-night getaway.
Temple and fortress of Saqsaywaman, Cuzco.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Land Price (10 days/9 nights)
Frugal Luxury US$ 4,965 De Luxe US$ 6,795 Imperial US$ 7,730 per person
Ancient and alluring: the Incan and colonial capitals of Peru...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, January 2003
At Inka's Empire Tours, luxury means far more than outstanding hotels. It also means an incomparable level of private service and an expertise that immerses you fully in the panoramic history of the Inca Empire. With Inka's Ancient & Colonial Capitals excursion, guests are invited on an exceptional journey through Peru, from the cosmopolitan bustle of Lima to the renowned legacies of Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Archaeology, folklore, native markets, regional cuisine and colonial architecture unite to compose a cultural experience you will remember always.
Your adventure begins in Lima, the five-century-old Spanish "City of the Kings". Delve into the colonial quarter and discover ancient masterpieces in the archaeological museums. After a flight into the Andes to Cuzco, spend two days exploring the splendid Incan monuments of this early capital and two days in the majestic "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, where you will have the opportunity of hiking to the Sun Gate. In the Sacred Valley of the Incas, guarded by a pair of monumental fortresses, local markets tantalize with brilliant offerings, and your final day in Lima is a rich denouement of memorable sightseeing and fond farewells.
Unravel the secrets of the people, places and cultures of the Inca Empire on this 9-night expedition.
Trapezoidal windows, Machu Picchu.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
The Lost City & the Temple of Gold
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Land Price (10 days/9 nights)
Royal Class US$ 11,860 per person
Travel to Machu Picchu in 1920s' style aboard the Hiram Bingham Orient-Express.
Each experience is a treasure to cherish...
-- LuxuryLink.com, October 2006
When traveling, it is a luxury to be treated as a treasured guest -- but the ultimate luxury is to be treated as royalty. With Inka's Empire Tours, you are privileged to stay in Royal Class accommodations while discovering the people, places and cultures of the Kingdom of the Sun. Among the company's masterfully designed, privately guided tours is The Lost City & the Temple of Gold. Beginning and ending in Lima, this regal sojourn unveils the mysteries of Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and fabled Machu Picchu.
From your explorations of centuries-old Lima to your flight into the Andes to the ancient capital of Cuzco, each experience is a treasure to cherish. Uniqueness highlights every encounter as you witness a private weaving demonstration, gaze upon the sparkling fountains of Tipon and board the historic Pullman-style Hiram Bingham Orient-Express to Machu Picchu. You will not soon forget viewing a glorious sunrise over the ruins of the "Lost City of the Incas" or meandering in Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, a pair of monumental fortresses that guard the Sacred Valley.
Travel to the heart of the Inca Empire on this ultra-luxurious 9-night tour.
Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Inca Trail - Machu Picchu
Land Price (13 days/12 nights)
Frugal Luxury US$ 5,940 De Luxe US$ 7,775 Imperial US$ 8,710 per person
Platinum Upgrade US$ 1,020 per person
Follow in the footsteps of the Incas...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, May 2003
Inka's Empire Tours feels that the ancient Inca civilization is a gift to the modern traveler, and unwraps this one-of-a-kind present in an intimate and indulgent fashion. Its many journeys include the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, a unique opportunity to travel back in time as you spend four days hiking stone roads, crossing hanging bridges and walking in the footsteps of the Incas to their sacred citadel. This amazing excursion begins and ends in the five-century-old colonial city of Lima, Peru, and is complemented by visits to the early capital of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley.
Every step of your journey is accompanied by a professional guide, and during the trek a personal porter will carry your pack, freeing you to fully appreciate the landscape, flora, fauna and archaeology along the way. The Inca Trail culminates with your arrival at the ancient entrance to Machu Picchu to witness the sun rising over this magnificent "Lost City". You will then spend a relaxing night in the Sanctuary Lodge, a celebrated Orient-Express Hotels' property next to the ruins. "Roughing it" has never been so luxurious.
Follow in the footsteps of the Incas with this singular 12-night adventure.
Agricultural terraces, Machu Picchu.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands
Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Quito - Galapagos
Land price (15 days/14 nights)
Frugal Luxury US$ 9,225 De Luxe US$ 10,705 Imperial US$ 11,450 per person
Appreciate a rare palette of natural and historic wonders...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, January 2003
Private and authentic expeditions have long been hallmarks of Inka's Empire Tours. On its Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands itinerary, you will enjoy unwavering dedication and an exceptional holiday experience. In the imperial city of Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and the fabled "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, discover the glory of the Inca Empire through a mélange of archaeology, art, architecture, folklore and cuisine. This famed cultural adventure is then united with an exploration of the world's foremost ecological treasure to create once-in-a-lifetime travel.
Your journey begins in the Spanish colonial city of Lima, home to Peru's most significant archaeological museums. After a flight into the Andes, spend two days at the legendary sites and native markets of the Sacred Valley before discovering the "Lost City of the Incas" and the ancient temples of Cuzco. In Ecuador's historic Quito, founded in 1534, cobblestone streets and centuries-old plazas transport you back in time and effect the perfect prelude to the trip's brilliant culmination -- a four-night cruise aboard a small luxury yacht through evolution's laboratory, the incomparable Galapagos Islands.
Seek out the treasures of Machu Picchu and the Galapagos on this singular 14-night South American retreat.
Marine iguanas, Galapagos Islands.
Photo: Kleintours. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu
Quito - Galapagos - Lima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Land & Cruise Price (18 days/17 nights)
Frugal Luxury US$ 11,510 De Luxe US$ 13,115 Imperial US$ 13,990 per person
South America's ecological and archaeological splendors...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, August 2005
As the world grows smaller, fewer destinations remain untouched by tourist crowds. You need only imagine a journey to one of those rare corners of the earth for Inka's Empire Tours to make it an irresistible reality. Beginning in Quito, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu is a private exploration in the company of experts. You will be inspired by a mosaic of ecology, archaeology, folklore and local cuisine.
Before exploring the Inca Empire, cruise the Galapagos aboard a small luxury yacht. From hiking among iguanas to snorkeling among penguins, this is truly an unparalleled adventure. Following your voyage, take a flight to the Spanish colonial city of Lima and into the Andes, where the majesty of the Incas endures in the ancient capital of Cuzco, the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
Marvel at two of the world's rarest gems -- the Galapagos and Machu Picchu -- on this fabulous 17-night escape.
Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Manu Cloud Forest, Manu National Park.
Photo: Peru Verde. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Manu National Park
Land price (8 days/7 nights)
Private US$ 3,445 per person
A naturalist's tour-de-force...
-- Ellen Douglas, LuxuryLink.com, July 2004
Promising private service, luxurious accommodations and excursions that reveal the authentic history and landscapes of ancient Peru, Inka's Empire Tours returns guests to the gracious, golden age of travel. With this in mind, the Amazon Bio-Trip is a naturalist's tour-de-force. This expertly guided journey launches from historic Cuzco, high in the Andes of central Peru, and gives the adventurous traveler an extraordinary opportunity to explore the Manu National Park. This World Heritage Site protects more species of animals and plants than any other reserve on earth. In addition, be treated to premier stays at the Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge, Amazonia Lodge and Manu Wildlife Center.
Your expedition begins with an unforgettable three-day road entry into Manu, during which you will discover the world's most intact tropical cloud forest and witness the elaborate mating dance of the blazing-scarlet Cocks-of-the-Rock. Two nights in the cloud forest and one in the rainforest's Andean foothills are followed by a riverboat trip to the jungle lowlands. The infinite variety of indigenous fauna, such as macaws, Jaguars and monkeys, inspired an episode of PBS' "The Living Edens". After four nights in this marvelous place, board a charter flight back to Cuzco. As you pass over the emerald terrain and serpentine rivers, you can ponder the wonders you've seen and dream about returning.
Savor pristine natural wonders on this magnificent 7-night escape.
Odyssey, Galapagos Islands.
Photo: GalaOdyssey Ltd. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos
Quito - Galapagos
Land price (11 days/10 nights)
Imperial US$ 7,440 per person
Illuminates the theory of the origin of species...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, March 2003
One of the most dramatic regions in the world is the highlight of Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos, an odyssey from Inka's Empire Tours, specialists in private luxury travel in South America. Beginning and ending high in the Andes of Ecuador, this equatorial adventure sweeps from the country's colonial heritage to its unique natural splendors. In the city of Quito, the capital and a World Heritage Site, an expert guide and a chauffeur escort you through the city's cobblestone streets and centuries-old plazas.
From Quito, take a flight to the Galapagos, where you will board a classic yacht and sail to Bartolome Island -- its volcanic formations create a moonlike landscape you will never forget. As the days progress, experience the rare opportunity of snorkeling among Galapagos penguins, marine tortoises, white-tipped sharks and octopuses. A visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island will greatly enhance your understanding of this extraordinary archipelago. Staffed with international scientists, this exciting destination illuminates the theory of the origin of species.
Eden is unveiled in this delightful 10-night escape.
Frederic Edwin Church, Cotopaxi, 1855, oil on canvas, 28 x 42 inches.
Photo: Smithsonian American Art Museum. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito
Andes - Quito - Galapagos
Land price (16 days/15 nights)
Imperial US$ 10,170 per person
Volcanoes, islands and remnants of the Incas: an Ecuadorian odyssey...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, June 2003
Inka's Empire Tours, leaders in private luxury expeditions in South America, has orchestrated an excursion from the Andes to the Galapagos Islands. Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito includes adventures on both land and sea in one of the world's most fascinating corners. With the assistance of expert guides, guests are escorted to destinations throughout mainland Ecuador -- once the Inca's Kingdom of Quito -- as well as the islands of Bartolome, Isabela and Fernandina, just to name a few.
Experience a priceless journey as you hike in the moorlands surrounding the highest active volcano on earth, ride a horse in the mystical Otavalo Valley, recapture the spirit of old Spanish days in a trio of colonial haciendas and sleep in an Inca palace. Explore Quito's curious blend of Gothic, Baroque, Moorish and Neo-Classical architecture before departing from the Andes. At sea, cruise in style for eight days aboard a small yacht, enjoying fine food and accommodations while navigating the enchanting Galapagos Archipelago. Island landings with a certified naturalist provide an opportunity to explore the volcanic topography and observe the region's unique wildlife.
Discover the Galapagos and the Kingdom of Quito on a 14-night land and sea excursion.
Achuar guide, Kapawi Ecological Reserve.
Photo: Kapawi Lodge. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Amazon - Quito - Galapagos
Land price (16 days/15 nights)
Imperial US$ 9,130 per person
The awesome opportunity to explore one of the world's last pristine landscapes...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, March 2004
Inka's Empire Tours offers thoughtful travelers authentic and truly exclusive encounters with the ancient cultures and natural beauty of South America. Each of its private luxury expeditions is a unique showcase of local wonders, and its Galapagos & the Amazon tour sheds dramatic light on the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador's Yasuni National Park. This adventure begins and ends in the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Founded in 1534, its picturesque cobblestone streets are home to an impressive collection of Gothic, Baroque, Moorish and Neo-Classical architecture, all blended with the mestizo sentiment.
Following your stay in Quito, board a small yacht for a seven-night cruise in evolution's laboratory -- the Galapagos Islands. Twice daily land excursions with a certified naturalist will give you a close-up view of the animals that inspired Charles Darwin's theory on the origin of species. This voyage is followed by a flight from Quito to the remote Napo Wildlife Center in the Amazon Rainforest. Your hosts and expert guides are the native Añangu people, whose reserve offers the awesome opportunity to explore one of the world's last pristine landscapes.
Savor unspoiled landscapes on this exquisite 15-night South American escape.
Courtyard of the Hacienda Zuleta, Ecuador.
Photo: Hacienda Zuleta. Peru Luxury Travel & Peru Luxury Tours.
Historic Haciendas of the Andes
Cotopaxi National Park - Otavalo Valley, Ecuador
Land price (7 days/6 nights)
Imperial US$ 3,120 per person
Turning back the pages of time in Ecuador's historic haciendas...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, April 2005
Ensuring that travelers always feel like treasured guests, Inka's Empire Tours takes its hospitality one step further. This singular company invites you to make yourself at home in the Historic Haciendas of the Andes. Amid the epic landscapes near Quito in northern Ecuador, relive the elegant style of Spanish colonial aristocracy in the country's most enchanting traditional manor houses, one of which was an Inca palace in the 15th century.
Your private journey begins at the two-hundred-year-old Hacienda La Carriona, where the stone courtyard and garden hint at its past splendor. In the days to follow, enjoy the opportunity to hike in the moorlands surrounding the Cotopaxi and Antisana volcanoes, soak in the Papallacta Hot Springs and ride a horse in the rolling hills of the Otavalo Valley. Along the way, recapture the spirit of old Spanish days in other gracious haciendas, including Zuleta, a working ranch with four centuries of history.
Make yourself at home, Spanish colonial style, on this evocative 6-night escape.
Hotel Explora en Patagonia, Torres del Paine, Patagonia.
Photo: Hotel Explora. Luxury Chile Tours & Luxury Chile Travel.
Atacama Desert - Torres del Paine
Land price (14 days/13 nights)
De Luxe US$ 9,265 Imperial US$ 12,080 per person
Untamed landscapes...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, March 2004
A forerunner in combining luxury with culturally and ecologically responsible travel, Inka's Empire Tours presents thoughtfully crafted, private excursions that reveal the history and landscapes of South America. Beginning and ending in Santiago, the Hotel Explora tour is a study of natural beauty in extreme environments. It comprises memorable sojourns at two of the exquisite Explora hotels -- one in the Atacama Desert and the other in the Torres del Paine National Park of Chile's Patagonia region.
Atacama may be the driest desert on earth, but it is dappled with rare forms of water. El Tatio Geysers and the lagoons of the ancient Atacama Salt Lake provide glittering counterpoints to the arid landscape of the Valley of the Moon. In the south, Torres del Paine, lush and yet equally dramatic, is home to Grey Glacier and the great waterfall of Salto Grande. In both locales, the luxury of the Explora hotels is a stunning contrast to the untamed landscapes around them. Five-star accommodations in The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago are equally posh.
Discover the majesty of Chile on this remarkable 12-night encounter.
Atacama Desert.
Photo: Miranda Loh. Luxury Chile Tours & Luxury Chile Travel.
Atacama, Lakes & Torres del Paine
Atacama Desert - Lake District - Torres del Paine
Land Price (14 days/13 nights)
De Luxe US$ 9,815 Imperial US$ 10,110 per person
This journey reveals three distinct faces of nature...
-- Ellen Douglas, LuxuryLink.com, July 2004
A gracious, knowledgeable host and a curious, discriminating guest -- it's the perfect combination. Take this mix, add a magical location, and you have an expedition from Inka's Empire Tours. Thoughtfully crafted and fully guided, its sumptuous itineraries include the Atacama, Lakes & Torres del Paine adventure through the ecological wonders of Chile. Beginning and ending in Santiago, this private journey reveals three distinct faces of nature -- the Atacama Desert, the Lake District and Patagonia. At the same time, it indulges guests in creature comforts, such as stays in The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago and the founder's mansion of the historic Santa Rita Vineyard.
Atacama, the driest desert on earth, is a paradox of unusual manifestations of water, from the small but exquisite salt ponds in the Valley of the Moon to the lagoons of the Atacama Salt Lake, the oasis of San Pedro and the geysers of El Tatio. In the Lake District, volcanoes shimmer beneath the water as you cross Lake Todos los Santos. Further south, in Patagonia, drive through the pampas steppes of the Magellan province, travel back a few millennia at the Milodon Cave and navigate past icebergs on Lago Grey to massive glaciers that reside beneath the spires of the Torres del Paine.
Greet Mother Nature at her finest on this exclusive 13-night adventure.
Cuernos Mountains and Lake Pehoe, Torres del Paine, Patagonia.
Photo: Radek Tezaur. Luxury Chile Tours & Luxury Chile Travel.
Atacama Desert - Lake District - Torres del Paine - Easter Island
Land price (19 days/18 nights)
De Luxe US$ 13,490 Imperial US$ 14,280 per person
Revel in the pleasures of this exquisite journey of discovery...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, September 2003
When it comes to exclusive, privately escorted expeditions, Inka's Empire Tours has always offered its guests the very best in guided luxury travel. The superlatives don't end with the attractions themselves, which include such marvels as the earth's driest desert and the world's most remote island. These and other amazing destinations are included in the wide ranging Grandeur of Chile exploration. Arriving in and departing from Santiago, your encounter with the beauty of nature in extreme environments begins amid the moonlike landscapes of the Atacama Desert and finishes among the stone idols of legendary Easter Island.
In Atacama, experience such natural wonders as the eerily silent Valley of the Moon, four-million-year-old Atacama Salt Lake and breathtaking El Tatio Geysers. Cruise in the scenic Lake District, where the Osorno, Puntiagudo and Tronador volcanoes crown Lake Todos los Santos. A visit to the penguin colony at Otway Sound precedes a ramble through Torres del Paine National Park. After four days of exploring the enigmatic archaeological sites of Easter Island, return to the mainland for an exclusive stay in the founder's mansion of the historic Santa Rita Vineyard.
Explore the grand natural beauty of Chile on this 18-night ecological excursion.
Moai at Rano Raraku, Easter Island.
Photo: Cliff Wassmann. Luxury Peru Tours & Travel.
Easter Island
Land Price (5 days/4 nights)
De Luxe US$ 2,780 per person
The Dream at the End of the World...
-- Edward Albee, The New York Times, April 30, 2006
Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is an open-air, archaeological museum of a fascinating but vanished culture, a stark lesson in what can happen when humans fail to live in harmony with nature. We still do not know for sure how or why the first inhabitants carved, transported and raised their monolithic stone statues, or why the "moai" gaze inland instead of out to sea. But, as you walk with your private guide, you can contemplate the enigma of almost 900 mysterious idols created over a period of five centuries by a civilization that later tried to destroy them. Inka's Empire Tours, long recognized for its handcrafted itineraries to uncommon destinations, invites you to The Idols of Easter Island. Beginning and ending in Santiago, Chile, a flight takes you to the Pacific Ocean island known to its natives as "the navel of the world".
Hike to the quarries at the Rano Raraku Volcano, where the stone statues were carved, to view about 300 of the moai in different states of completion. See standing moai at Ahu Tongariki, Te Pito Kura and Anakena Beach. Next, drive to the village of Orongo, once home of the birdman cult, immortalized in more than one-thousand artistically carved petroglyphs. Among the adventures is a walk to Ahu Vinapu, where the unique quality of the stonework may evidence a legendary Inca voyage from South America, twenty-four hundred miles away. Another adventure is a horse ride from the ceremonial place of Tahai through hills and meadows to the famous seven moai of Ahu Akivi. Before returning to Santiago, go to the highest point on the island for a panorama of an endless sea.
Ponder ancient idols and a lost civilization on this 4-night cultural expedition.
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