Inca cultural adventure

See Peru and Bolivia through the eyes of locals, as your Peruvian and Bolivian tour leaders give you a first-hand insight into the exotic and colourful tapestry that makes up their homeland. Wandering around historic colonial towns and cities, discovering magnificent archaeological sites, exploring lakes and mountains and uncovering secluded villages impart to travellers an awareness of these valuable natural and historical gems and the importance of them being preserved and protected, so that they can be enjoyed and appreciated by future generations. The people living in the various regions also have rich and enduring cultures, which are unveiled on this trip. Equally important, your local tour leaders help you to understand the traditions of these proud people, ensuring you don’t commit any cultural ‘faux pas’.

Experienced local guides and properly equipped porters provide support on your trek to the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu. On the island of Amantani on Lake Titicaca, you spend the night here with an Indian family, enjoying their local cooking and hospitality. The cultural interaction between tour members and the local people is a key ingredient of this trip. You also visits Peru’s Challenge, a non-government charity that works to improve the lives of some of the poorest children living on the outskirts of Cusco by providing health services, education and fresh water. To support tour programs in this part of the world this operator is training tour leaders on a variety of issues, from environmental awareness to First Aid. This not only assists in the conduct of a tour but also provides leaders with important life skills.

By only employing tour leaders born and bred in the regions they visit, they are supporting local economies. They prefer to give their patronage to small owner-managed hotels rather than those from international chains, as we feel these places offer quality and character and also directly benefit local people. Through offering employment and steady revenue, tourism can ultimately make a real positive difference to local communities.