Culture & Tradition

Sample Cultural Tours

Mayan Highlands & Tikal

Guatemala, a nation of descendants of the ancient Maya, offers a fascinating cultural and natural experience that will take you through colorful traditional markets, stunning nature reserves in the lush forest, lovely Spanish Colonial cities and World Heritage Sites such as the magnificent Tikal.
Length: 8 Days/7 Nights
Season: November – April
Land Cost: from $3,900


World of the Incas

A classic tour of Cusco, the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu. To better understand the Incas and traditional Quechua culture, walk through engrossing ruins and stroll quiet village streets. On market day, join farmers in colorful attire and meet with master weavers to learn about their craft. Enjoy two nights at Machu Picchu.
Length: 9 Days/8 Nights
Signature Trip GraphicSeason: April – December
Land Cost: from $5,150


World of the Incas: Iconic Itinerary

An upgraded version of our classic cultural & archaeological tour of Cusco, the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu. To better understand the Incas and traditional Quechua culture, walk through engrossing ruins and stroll quiet village streets. Enjoy two nights at at Machu Picchu.
Length: 9 Days/8 Nights
Season: April – November
Land Cost: from $6,350


Southern Highlights Tour

Explore birds & wildlife at Paracas Reserve, fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines and visit Arequipa’s white-walled colonial plazas. Learn about the Quechua lifestyle on Taquile Island and meet with traditional weavers in Chinchero. Walk among silent Inca walls in Cusco, and marvel at Machu Picchu.
Length: 14 Days/13 Nights
Season: April – November
Land Cost: from $7,800


Uyuni Highlands Explorer

Bolivia captures the imagination of adventure travelers. It comprises the most intact indigenous culture on the continent. World-famous Salar de Uyuni – the planet’s biggest salt flat – has become an iconic landscape, with its vast otherworldly whiteness.
Length: 10 Days/9 Nights
Season: May – December
Land Cost: from $5,300


Andean Haciendas Tour

Ecuador’s central valley, a majestic region interspersed with centuries-old colonial farms or “haciendas”, features some of South America’s most beautiful countryside. Still working an array of patchwork fields, these haciendas have opened their doors to visitors wanting to be swept away to another time.
Length: 9 Days/8 Nights
Signature Trip GraphicSeason: Year-round
Land Cost: from $4,900


Ultimate Brazil

This exciting soft-adventure provides an exceptional overview of Brazil. We explore the Amazon rainforest, the pristine northeastern beaches of Praia do Forte, and the roaring Iguaçu Falls. In addition we tour two of the country’s most colorful and historic cities, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia.
Length: 13 Days/12 Nights
Season: April-November
Land Cost: from $6,650