Your South American adventure begins in the historic centre of Quito, the capital of Ecuador that stretches across the almighty Andean valley making for utterlybreath-taking viewpoints. You are in the core of the world’s longest mountain range meaning you’re encircled by intense volcanic peaks, so we will arrange a visit to Cotopaxi, Ecuador’s second highest summit, before you head to your Galápagos discovery trip.

Leaving the Galápagos Islands behind, we head for Lima, a cosmopolitan city with its overwhelming diversity, definitely a fast track back to civilization! A capital founded by Spanish conquistadors that subsequently exploded with influxes from Asia and then from Peru’s own Andean highlands, it has remained a city of culture mixing and contrast. The most popular street food is “five flavors” a rice and pasta dish with Italian, Chinese, Andean, Japanese and African influences. Sushi and ceviche chefs are learning from one another. Lima’s cuisine is rapidly gaining worldwide recognition for its freshness and creativity. For you, it means days of exploring neighborhoods and attractions with distinct cultures and histories, interspersed with the spicy, sweet, and subtle gastronomic experience of how it all comes together.

The following day is the start of your next challenge, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Departing from the Scared Valley on the legendary Hiram Bingham train. We will specially arrange a stop before the train reaches Machu Picchu where you begin your trek through the spectacular valley through the cloud foreto the Ruins of Winay Wayna. Finally, you reach the breath-taking views of Machu Picchu itself from the impressive “Sun Gate”. Have the entire day to explore the sacred city of Machu Picchu. Now the question is, which one of your awesome travel tale, you gonna share with your folks at home?

Inspired? Contact us now and start planning your epic South America holiday!