Hike, bike, raft, and engage with the people of the Andes in one all-encompassing itinerary. Run the rapids of the Rio Apurimac and pedal across the mystical Chinchero Plain into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Encounter the secrets of the Lares Trail on your hike toward Machu Picchu, winding among ancient ruins, epic scenery, and villages of the closest descendants of the Incas, eager to show you their traditional weavings. (You may wonder why we have chosen to skip “the” Inca Trail on this trip in favor of this trek, and it is for the cultural experience, which augments views that rival the more famed path. Plus, you will avoid the crowds that detract from the more heavily traveled route.)
Go deep into the experience of the Andes and see it from all breathtaking angles. From the dramatic snow-capped peaks to the lush, green valleys, this journey through Peru offers every flavor of excitement and adventure you can imagine and more that will surprise and delight you. If you’re always on the go, if you like variety, if you appreciate a solid challenge, if you enjoy feeling small against the vastness of nature, if you are an intense explorer… Active in the Andes is yours to conquer.
Flights from the U.S. usually arrive in Lima late in the evening. After clearing customs, just walk across the road to the airport hotel for a transit night before continuing on to Cusco in the morning, where your real adventure begins. If you want time to explore Lima, it is possible to add additional time in Lima before or after the trip.
Meals
None
Lodging
Wyndham Costa del Sol Airport Hotel
BDay 2Fly to Cusco & Sightseeing
Early in the morning, return to the airport for the flight to Cusco and your first glimpse of the Andes. Your guide will meet you at the airport and then take you out on a half-day sightseeing tour of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Some of the sights in town you might see are the 16th century Cusco Cathedral and the Iglesia del Triunfo, both located at the lively Plaza de Armas in the town center. Not only is the Cathedral a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it also contains many archeological artifacts.
Afterwards, transfer to your hotel where you’ll have the rest of the day free to relax and adjust to the altitude.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging
Casa San Blas Boutique or similar
CDay 3Apurimac River Rafting
In the morning, transfer to the Apurimac Canyon where you will face the mighty rapids of the Apurimac, which means “The Great Speaker” in Quechua. You’ll be briefed on rafting safety and instruction before embarking on a two-day river excursion on the Apurimac River. By descending from Cusco to the canyon, you’ll have a chance to acclimatize and by beginning with this river run, you’ll be sure to start the trip on a metaphorical high note. The rapids are largely continuous and occasionally you may have to stop for the guide to scout a new route to avoid obstructions.
At night you’ll camp on gorgeous, sandy beaches and explore the surrounding rocky terrain. If you’re lucky, you may spot Andean foxes, otters, and pumas on the banks of the river. Those who want can even learn to make Peru’s national cocktail – the Pisco Sour!
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
Tented Beach Camping
DDay 4Apurimac & Return to Cusco
More great Peru rafting today. Depending on water levels, there may be the odd portage between the fun rapids. There are also stretches to just sit and float down the river and enjoy being in this fantastic location.
Keep an eye out as you go for Andean Foxes, Torrent Ducks, otters, and even Condors. Finally, you reach a break in the canyon walls in time for lunch.
From here it is a four to five-hour drive back to Cusco, with views of the towering snow- capped Salkantay Mountain along the way.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging
Casa San Blas Boutique or similar
EDay 5Mountain Biking in the Sacred Valley & Urubamba
Fantastic views, fast descents and fascinating insights into local culture make this a day you will remember. Do not worry, you do not have to be an ace racer to enjoy it. Your expert guide will show you all you need to know and with the help of the latest full suspension bikes you will be cruising the trails in no time.
A short drive takes you to the start point amongst the fields of the Chinchero plateau. Potatoes, beans, corn, kiwicha and quinoa combine their colours to lend a patchwork effect to this very traditional agricultural area. With a constant backdrop of the snow capped Urubamba range this is a photographer’s dream.
The riding starts gently on mainly flat trails. Soon a few small uphills punctuate the route to Moray where you jump off the bikes and visit these unique Inca ruins. They are very different to anything else you will see, the concentric circle terracing is thought to have been used as an early agricultural laboratory. The different depths and aspects allowed by the circular terracing helped the Incas predict what crops might grow where. When you finish your tour of the site lunch will be set up and waiting for you.
After lunch, we take mule-trails on a few technical gullies and downhills. Whilst some parts are a bit tricky for beginners, with the help and encouragement of your guides you will arrive at the ancient town of Maras and on to the salt pans of Maras. Still mined by hand you could even buy some to take home as a great souvenir.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging
La Casona de Yucay or similar
FDay 6Lares Trail: Urubamba to Quisuarani
Today you’ll begin a four-day hike toward Machu Picchu. Departing Urubamba early, you’ll drive along the Sacred Valley heading high into the Andes. After about two hours you’ll abandon the vehicles and start hiking up an ancient Inca trail and begin acclimating. Within the narrow canyon, you will have the chance to explore Inca burial tombs before reaching a bus at the end of the valley that will take you over a 14,000′ pass to a small community called Quisuarani, where you will camp for the night.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
Camping
GDay 7Lares Trail: Quisuarani to Huacahuasi
This day will be dedicated to hiking out of the Quisuarani Valley, hopefully meeting some colorfully dressed locals along the way. This whole area is famous for its weavings, and at the campsites you can barter for beautiful hand-made textiles at a fraction of the price they would be at home or even in Cusco. As you continue along the trail, you will pass native tree reforestation projects where many endemic birds make their homes in the restored ecosystem, descend past spectacular waterfalls and crystal clear lakes, and hopefully encounter herds of Llama and Viscachas (long-tailed rabbits). You’ll stop for a picnic lunch in the small village of Cuncani followed by a short walk over the ridge to the village of Huacahuasi where you will camp for the night. The old Inca Trail past camp leads to the “Baños del Inca” – the Inca’s Baths – a group of perfectly heated natural pools where you can enjoy a good soak after a great, but tiring, day.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
Camping
HDay 8Lares Trail: Huacahuasi to Huilloc to Ollantaytambo
This is a day filled with encounters with locals. Men head off to work in the potato fields, wooden ploughs slung over their shoulders. Women sit, legs outstretched weaving their traditional clothes on wooden looms. And small children sit motionless guarding herds of alpaca and llama, their ever-faithful dog by their side.
You start fifteen minutes drive from camp to begin towards the final pass. Lying at 4,200m/13,780ft the Ipsaycocha pass marks the border between Lares and the Patacancha Valley. You start gently and then climb one final steep section to gain the summit. If you are lucky, you will have spectacular views of Mount Veronica. You take lunch by the beautiful Ipsay lake then follow an ancient trail to the Patacancha Valley and the village of Patacancha where the trek ends. A vehicle takes you down the valley and to your hotel for the night.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging
Hotel Pakaritampu or similar
IDay 9Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Today you’ll take the train towards Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. It was stumbled upon by accident in 1911 and with no Spanish records, Incan legends, or oral histories, remains a mysterious site. Elegant ornamental stonework hints at the possibility of Machu Picchu’s importance as a ceremonial center. You’ll disembark at Kilometer 104 and cross the hanging bridge to the Chachabamba site.
After a brief visit, begin a three to four-hour ascent to the ruins of Wiñay Wayna, an important ritual site. The Inca Trail then cuts across the ridge above Machu Picchu to reach the Gate of the Sun (Intipunku) for your first awe-inspiring glimpse of Machu Picchu. Total hiking time is about six hours.
Notes:
Bookings must be made at least 90 days in advance in order to obtain permits for Macchu Picchu.
There is an option of taking the train all the way to Machu Picchu town.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (box), and if staying at El Mapi, dinner is included.
Lodging
Hotel Inkaterra El Mapi or similar
JDay 10Machu Picchu to Cusco
Today you explore the pinnacle of Inca engineering – Machu Picchu. For years it was lost to the jungle. Rediscovered in 1911 by the Yale professor Hiram Bingham, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, Machu Picchu exceeds all expectations.
This astounding site lies in an even more astonishing location. Perched high on an inaccessible hilltop it is protected by huge cliffs and the raging Urubamba river. Things are slightly easier now than in the time of the Incas and so you start your day with a twenty minute bus ride up to the site.
Your entrance to Machu Picchu includes the Royal circuit and a permit to climb Wayna Picchu Peak. This two hour round trip is up 200m of steep, exposed steps, including the “stairs of death” and is not for the faint-hearted. However the rewards for your efforts is a truly unique and awe-inspiring “condor’s eye” view of the ruins. Well worth it if you can.
In the afternoon, we board the train for an interesting ride along the Sacred Valley of the Incas. From here our waiting bus whisks us back to our hotel. The scenery is beautiful and the train jolts softly along, allowing you to sit, stare out the window and reflect on all you have seen.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging
Casa San Blas Boutique or similar
KDay 11Depart Cusco
Transfer to the Cusco Airport for your onward flight. Perhaps you’d like to consider an extension to explore Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, and Arequipa? Or consider adding a day or two to explore Cusco in greater depth.
Meals
Breakfast
Lodging
None
Anticipated plan; actual route and program may vary.
Hike, bike, raft, and engage with the people of the Andes in one all-encompassing itinerary. Run the rapids of the Rio Apurimac and pedal across the mystical Chinchero Plain into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Encounter the secrets of the Lares Trail on your hike toward Machu Picchu, winding among ancient ruins, epic scenery, and villages of the closest descendants of the Incas, eager to show you their traditional weavings. (You may wonder why we have chosen to skip “the” Inca Trail on this trip in favor of this trek, and it is for the cultural experience, which augments views that rival the more famed path. Plus, you will avoid the crowds that detract from the more heavily traveled route.)
Go deep into the experience of the Andes and see it from all breathtaking angles. From the dramatic snow-capped peaks to the lush, green valleys, this journey through Peru offers every flavor of excitement and adventure you can imagine and more that will surprise and delight you. If you’re always on the go, if you like variety, if you appreciate a solid challenge, if you enjoy feeling small against the vastness of nature, if you are an intense explorer… Active in the Andes is yours to conquer.
Flights from the U.S. usually arrive in Lima late in the evening. After clearing customs, just walk across the road to the airport hotel for a transit night before continuing on to Cusco in the morning, where your real adventure begins. If you want time to explore Lima, it is possible to add additional time in Lima before or after the trip.
Meals
None
Lodging
Wyndham Costa del Sol Airport Hotel
BDay 2Fly to Cusco & Sightseeing
Early in the morning, return to the airport for the flight to Cusco and your first glimpse of the Andes. Your guide will meet you at the airport and then take you out on a half-day sightseeing tour of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Some of the sights in town you might see are the 16th century Cusco Cathedral and the Iglesia del Triunfo, both located at the lively Plaza de Armas in the town center. Not only is the Cathedral a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it also contains many archeological artifacts.
Afterwards, transfer to your hotel where you’ll have the rest of the day free to relax and adjust to the altitude.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging
Casa San Blas Boutique or similar
CDay 3Apurimac River Rafting
In the morning, transfer to the Apurimac Canyon where you will face the mighty rapids of the Apurimac, which means “The Great Speaker” in Quechua. You’ll be briefed on rafting safety and instruction before embarking on a two-day river excursion on the Apurimac River. By descending from Cusco to the canyon, you’ll have a chance to acclimatize and by beginning with this river run, you’ll be sure to start the trip on a metaphorical high note. The rapids are largely continuous and occasionally you may have to stop for the guide to scout a new route to avoid obstructions.
At night you’ll camp on gorgeous, sandy beaches and explore the surrounding rocky terrain. If you’re lucky, you may spot Andean foxes, otters, and pumas on the banks of the river. Those who want can even learn to make Peru’s national cocktail – the Pisco Sour!
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
Tented Beach Camping
DDay 4Apurimac & Return to Cusco
More great Peru rafting today. Depending on water levels, there may be the odd portage between the fun rapids. There are also stretches to just sit and float down the river and enjoy being in this fantastic location.
Keep an eye out as you go for Andean Foxes, Torrent Ducks, otters, and even Condors. Finally, you reach a break in the canyon walls in time for lunch.
From here it is a four to five-hour drive back to Cusco, with views of the towering snow- capped Salkantay Mountain along the way.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging
Casa San Blas Boutique or similar
EDay 5Mountain Biking in the Sacred Valley & Urubamba
Fantastic views, fast descents and fascinating insights into local culture make this a day you will remember. Do not worry, you do not have to be an ace racer to enjoy it. Your expert guide will show you all you need to know and with the help of the latest full suspension bikes you will be cruising the trails in no time.
A short drive takes you to the start point amongst the fields of the Chinchero plateau. Potatoes, beans, corn, kiwicha and quinoa combine their colours to lend a patchwork effect to this very traditional agricultural area. With a constant backdrop of the snow capped Urubamba range this is a photographer’s dream.
The riding starts gently on mainly flat trails. Soon a few small uphills punctuate the route to Moray where you jump off the bikes and visit these unique Inca ruins. They are very different to anything else you will see, the concentric circle terracing is thought to have been used as an early agricultural laboratory. The different depths and aspects allowed by the circular terracing helped the Incas predict what crops might grow where. When you finish your tour of the site lunch will be set up and waiting for you.
After lunch, we take mule-trails on a few technical gullies and downhills. Whilst some parts are a bit tricky for beginners, with the help and encouragement of your guides you will arrive at the ancient town of Maras and on to the salt pans of Maras. Still mined by hand you could even buy some to take home as a great souvenir.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging
La Casona de Yucay or similar
FDay 6Lares Trail: Urubamba to Quisuarani
Today you’ll begin a four-day hike toward Machu Picchu. Departing Urubamba early, you’ll drive along the Sacred Valley heading high into the Andes. After about two hours you’ll abandon the vehicles and start hiking up an ancient Inca trail and begin acclimating. Within the narrow canyon, you will have the chance to explore Inca burial tombs before reaching a bus at the end of the valley that will take you over a 14,000′ pass to a small community called Quisuarani, where you will camp for the night.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
Camping
GDay 7Lares Trail: Quisuarani to Huacahuasi
This day will be dedicated to hiking out of the Quisuarani Valley, hopefully meeting some colorfully dressed locals along the way. This whole area is famous for its weavings, and at the campsites you can barter for beautiful hand-made textiles at a fraction of the price they would be at home or even in Cusco. As you continue along the trail, you will pass native tree reforestation projects where many endemic birds make their homes in the restored ecosystem, descend past spectacular waterfalls and crystal clear lakes, and hopefully encounter herds of Llama and Viscachas (long-tailed rabbits). You’ll stop for a picnic lunch in the small village of Cuncani followed by a short walk over the ridge to the village of Huacahuasi where you will camp for the night. The old Inca Trail past camp leads to the “Baños del Inca” – the Inca’s Baths – a group of perfectly heated natural pools where you can enjoy a good soak after a great, but tiring, day.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging
Camping
HDay 8Lares Trail: Huacahuasi to Huilloc to Ollantaytambo
This is a day filled with encounters with locals. Men head off to work in the potato fields, wooden ploughs slung over their shoulders. Women sit, legs outstretched weaving their traditional clothes on wooden looms. And small children sit motionless guarding herds of alpaca and llama, their ever-faithful dog by their side.
You start fifteen minutes drive from camp to begin towards the final pass. Lying at 4,200m/13,780ft the Ipsaycocha pass marks the border between Lares and the Patacancha Valley. You start gently and then climb one final steep section to gain the summit. If you are lucky, you will have spectacular views of Mount Veronica. You take lunch by the beautiful Ipsay lake then follow an ancient trail to the Patacancha Valley and the village of Patacancha where the trek ends. A vehicle takes you down the valley and to your hotel for the night.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging
Hotel Pakaritampu or similar
IDay 9Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Today you’ll take the train towards Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. It was stumbled upon by accident in 1911 and with no Spanish records, Incan legends, or oral histories, remains a mysterious site. Elegant ornamental stonework hints at the possibility of Machu Picchu’s importance as a ceremonial center. You’ll disembark at Kilometer 104 and cross the hanging bridge to the Chachabamba site.
After a brief visit, begin a three to four-hour ascent to the ruins of Wiñay Wayna, an important ritual site. The Inca Trail then cuts across the ridge above Machu Picchu to reach the Gate of the Sun (Intipunku) for your first awe-inspiring glimpse of Machu Picchu. Total hiking time is about six hours.
Notes:
Bookings must be made at least 90 days in advance in order to obtain permits for Macchu Picchu.
There is an option of taking the train all the way to Machu Picchu town.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (box), and if staying at El Mapi, dinner is included.
Lodging
Hotel Inkaterra El Mapi or similar
JDay 10Machu Picchu to Cusco
Today you explore the pinnacle of Inca engineering – Machu Picchu. For years it was lost to the jungle. Rediscovered in 1911 by the Yale professor Hiram Bingham, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, Machu Picchu exceeds all expectations.
This astounding site lies in an even more astonishing location. Perched high on an inaccessible hilltop it is protected by huge cliffs and the raging Urubamba river. Things are slightly easier now than in the time of the Incas and so you start your day with a twenty minute bus ride up to the site.
Your entrance to Machu Picchu includes the Royal circuit and a permit to climb Wayna Picchu Peak. This two hour round trip is up 200m of steep, exposed steps, including the “stairs of death” and is not for the faint-hearted. However the rewards for your efforts is a truly unique and awe-inspiring “condor’s eye” view of the ruins. Well worth it if you can.
In the afternoon, we board the train for an interesting ride along the Sacred Valley of the Incas. From here our waiting bus whisks us back to our hotel. The scenery is beautiful and the train jolts softly along, allowing you to sit, stare out the window and reflect on all you have seen.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging
Casa San Blas Boutique or similar
KDay 11Depart Cusco
Transfer to the Cusco Airport for your onward flight. Perhaps you’d like to consider an extension to explore Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, and Arequipa? Or consider adding a day or two to explore Cusco in greater depth.
Meals
Breakfast
Lodging
None
Anticipated plan; actual route and program may vary.
Please note that this trip operates under different payment and cancellation policies than those described in our complete Terms & Conditions as noted on our website and elsewhere. Please review the complete Terms & Conditions prior to submitting a deposit.
Expenses covered
Normally, our stated land costs include the cost of all guides, leaders, permits obtained after arrival, lodging accommodations, food and entry fees as specified, and all surface transportation associated with the planned itinerary. We do our best to avoid increasing prices after receipt of your deposit, but, rarely, factors beyond our control might require us to change our prices without prior notice, even after you have signed up.
Expenses not covered
Costs not included in the price may include: meals not indicated as included in itineraries; meals prior to arrival in starting cities; transfers, if not arriving or departing on the scheduled group flights; soft drinks, bottled water, and alcoholic beverages; medical expenses, costs of hospitalization, or evacuation from remote areas; laundry; airport departure taxes not included on your airline ticket; accommodations en route to starting cities; visas; airfares; gratuities; and insurance.
Deposit and payment schedule
A non-refundable twenty-five percent (25%) deposit per person per trip or the applicable amount based on the trip and the proximity of the departure date. A second deposit of $1,000 per person is due four months prior to departure, and final payment for land arrangements is due 60 days prior to departure. Airlines require full payment when tickets are issued. The deposit may be made by Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover or check, and the Reservation Form may be submitted via our website. Full payment schedule and cancellation penalties are described in our Terms and Conditions as noted on our website and elsewhere. Please request these if you do not have them before advancing a deposit.
Insurance
While we strongly recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance in case of emergency situations for all of our trips, note that for this particular trip, COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL INSURANCE IS COMPULSORY FOR MOST PERU TRIPS! It is the client’s sole responsibility to ensure that they carry the correct and sufficient comprehensive travel and medical travel insurance for themselves and any dependents/traveling companions. This insurance should cover, but not be limited to, cancellation and curtailment, baggage loss or damage, medical expenses, emergency travel, repatriation with assistance and personal accident. It should be taken out prior to leaving their country of residence. Please contact Journeys for assistance in choosing a policy.
Airfare
We can help you secure air travel arrangements to correspond with land travel booked through Journeys International. We work with an airfare consolidator to assist in booking the flights that suit your needs. If you decide to make your own flight arrangements, you must provide Journeys International with a complete copy of your itinerary showing departure and arrival flights and times. You should plan to arrange your own air travel if you are using mileage credit or originating outside North America, but please be in touch with our office before you finalize ticketing so that we can help you to coordinate the correct arrival and departure dates and times.
Itinerary Change Fee
There will be a $40 fee for changes once an itinerary has been confirmed and approved. Additional cancellation penalties or change fees may apply as per our terms and conditions. The passenger is responsible for such fees.
Duration 11 Days
The number of days, or duration, in a destination corresponds with the itinerary as published. This is the time period covered by the land cost.
Group Size 4 - 16
The stated range indicates minimum required for guaranteed departure and maximum accepted on the scheduled dates. Exceptions can often be made for private departures.
Comfort Level
Simple
Mix of camping and cozy lodges
Activity Level
Challenging
Why Journeys International
Our purpose is to understand the journey you are on – not just the vacation you want to take – and to help you on your way.
We are here to help you plan the trip that will move you closer to your goals and help you fulfill your dreams.
We are here to help you plan a more inspiring, more provocative, more breathtaking, more transformational adventure.
We say “adventure” and not “trip” because, for us, a trip is just going someplace else, but an adventure is an experience that takes you someplace beyond your comfort zone – and therefore maximizes the potential for wonder, discovery, and potentially transformation.
Why trust Journeys to plan that kind of experience with you?
Journeys is an award-winning industry-leader with more than 40 years in business planning creative and thoughtful adventures in interesting places around the world
Our staff is professional and devoted, with adventure specialists in Ann Arbor and guides in the field who take pride in traveler satisfaction; many stay with us for decades
Our Ecological Code of Ethics has long stood as a model for others, and our Earth Preservation Fund puts our money where our mouth is
We go to the farthest corners of the earth – you’ll see some pretty remote destinations on our list, and if you want to challenge us with something new, we’ll likely be willing (though we’ll make sure you know if we’ve never experienced it firsthand)
We’re real people like you, starting with the real person who will answer the phone, right through the owner, Robin Pollak, who you can talk to any time you want (or even her parents, Joan & Will Weber, who started the company!)
We ask lots of questions and get to know you as well as possible to we can design the best experience for YOU
Your unique itinerary includes sites, accommodations, activities, and meetings with people hand selected for personal goals, passions, interests and abilities
Your personal adventure specialist stays with you from trip planning through departure to answer all your questions – promptly – and make sure every detail is handled so you are well prepared for your trip
Our partners on the ground in your destination will welcome you as a friend of a friend; we’ve been working with many of them for ages
We’re open and clear, and offer a complete picture of what you can expect while traveling. We don’t want to make an easy sale; we want to make an honest one.
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Match the trip’s intensity to your ability and motivation.
Gentle
Easy walking, with opportunities for low-key physical activity.
Active
Energetic exploration with optional day hikes, leisurely cycling, or light canoeing.
Vigorous
Day-long active excursions and options for demanding activity in varied environments.
Challenging
Strenuous hiking or other intense activity that may be at high altitude or over rough terrain.
Demanding
Multi-day trekking and other activities requiring endurance or strength. Steep trails. No technical expertise necessary.
Comfort Level
Choose accommodations and amenities that fit your personal style
Simple
Our most natural accommodations. Bath facilities often shared, sometimes rustic.
Delightful
Comfortable and especially personal. Small to mid-sized lodges, typically with private bath.
Superior
Lodges and hotels with additional amenities, refined artistry, or extra-special settings.
Deluxe
Exclusive or luxury lodges, hotels, or safari camps with fine dining options.
Uncommon
The most indulgent accommodations arranged specially for private trips.
Single Supplement
The single supplement is applicable if a roommate is not available or if single accommodation is specifically requested. While single accommodation is not available on all trips, we will try and honor this request whenever possible.