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Latest trip review on Feb 3 '12
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Photo gallery of pictures from our ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure vacation
Jaguar Mar 2011
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ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure travel guide
Sebastian Hansen
"Your guides are the most professional and knowledgable I've encounted. Sebastian rolled with the unexpected and helped the entire group of strangers work like a team. We had a host of crazy circumstances... one backpack didn't make it from Santiago, severly people got stomach problems, one guest left his camera in a restaurant that closed for New Years, there were dietary restrictions I'd never even heard of, we had marathon runners and mortals. Sebastian handled each and every event and guest with professionalism and kept us all together as a unit. This is my TENTH active group trip and I have to say... Sebastian Rocks!!"
Cynthia Chamberlin (Orlando, Florida, USA) Dec 2009 Condor
News Clips and Reviews
Exploring Peru With My New Family
By Jenny Hartshorne

Since I’ve been back from my seven-day vacation in Peru, friends ask me, 'Hey what have you been up to this summer?' I love saying I went to Peru... There's a bit of mystery to it. Not the same as 'Went down to the shore for a week.' I say 'Well, I was in Peru, went to the Amazon Rainforest and stayed in a cool jungle camp with thatched huts and hammocks in front, macaws and parrots flying free, tarantulas in the trees nearby. The jungle was full of boas, anaconda, monkeys and of course lizards of all sizes.' I organized the trip with my new blended family by signing up with Active South America, a really first-rate tour company. Since there were only five of us we were matched with another family of our size. Read more...

Peru Family Trip
"The best trip of my life. I can't say enough about the dedication and enthusiasm of the ACTIVE staff and trip leader. You guys obviously care about what you do in giving the traveler the best possible experience. So glad we booked with ACTIVE! Thanks for everything. I will recommend you to all! "

Kathy Thompson (Virginia, USA) April 2007 Tortuga
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Peru Trips and Ideas for Visiting Peru

Inca temples, steamy jungle and colourful markets are just a few of the experiences you'll have on a Peru trip. Its vibrant culture and stunning natural setting make it the ideal place for an adventure holiday!

Once the home of the largest empire in the world, Peru is a mystical and enigmatic country full of Inca ruins, ancient terraces and cobbled pathways. It was the major source of treasure for Europe in the sixteenth century and was home to the world's first stone pyramids, a fact only recently discovered in the late twentieth century. All this human history adorns Peru's true treasures - its immense snowy peaks, tropical rainforest and desert coastline.

Adventure trips to Peru offer so much more than a good workout in great scenery. Where else in the world can you trek through mountains for three days to arrive at a mystical Inca citadel in the middle of nowhere? Or kayak the highest navigable lake in the world to a floating village made completely of reeds and a culture that's been around since Inca times? Its this convergence of alluring culture, fascinating people and stunning natural landscape that will make your Peru tour unforgettable.

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  The next step? Even if you're not looking at taking one of our trips, if you want to talk to someone about your plans you can contact us for free by email or phone. Darren has loads of Peru travel experience, so it's definitely worth dropping him a line if you want to know more about a trip to this corner of the globe. Or keep reading... there's plenty of info below on our Peru adventures, top Peru attractions, Peru facts and more!

 

Our Peru Adventure Trips:

Hike to Machu Picchu · Explore Amazon jungle · Sea Kayak Lake Titicaca · Meet a local family on Amantani Island · Hike Sacsayhuamán Fortress · Hike and Cycle in the Sacred Valley of the Incas · Explore Cuzco · Cycle through Andean Villages · Cycle La Raya Pass · Hike Amantani and Taquile Islands
Year Round 14 days US$3499
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The Jaguar is our action-packed multi-activity trip in Peru. It captures everything this beautiful country has to offer, from the towering peaks of the Andes down to the steamy depths of the Amazon jungle. You'll have a blast in this land of geographical and cultural extremes! You'll start your trip in the heart of the Inca empire, where you'll explore fortresses and surrounding valleys, hike over stunning mountain passes to Machu Picchu, cycle into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, view Amazon wildlife up close and sea kayak across Lake Titicaca to stay with an indigenous family. The variety of activities and landscapes on this trip will give you a Peruvian adventure like no other - an experience you'll never forget!
Jaguar: 14 days Cuzco to Lima
Sun: Arrive Cuzco, hike Sacsayhuamán Fortress
Mon: Cycle Sacred Valley, visit Pisac market, hike Pisac ruins
Tue-Thu: Classic / Lares Inca Trail Options
Fri: Explore Machu Picchu, climb Huayna Picchu mountain
Sat: Free day in Cuzco
Sun: Journey to Amazon rainforest, wildlife hike
Mon: Wildlife hike, virgin jungle exploration
Tue: Cycle through Andean villages and farms
Wed: Cycle La Raya Pass
Thu: Hike Taquile Island, stay with local Quechua people
Fri: Sea kayak Lake Titicaca, Uros Reed Islands
Sat: Return to Lima, depart for home
Discover Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Las Salineras ·
Explore the Amazon rainforest · Meet Llamas and Alpacas · Take a train ride through the Andes · Visit historical Cuzco · Hike to the Pisac Ruins ·
Soak in hot springs · Sea kayak on Lake Titicaca · Meet a local family on Amantani Island · Wander through Pisac and Aguas Calientes markets · Explore Taquile Island
Year Round 11 days US$2799
Child fare (15 and under) US$2499
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On the Capybara family trip, you and your family will explore Peru, see amazing sights and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Peru is a vibrant, family-friendly destination and you'll find children of all ages - yes, even teenagers! - will love exploring everything this country has to offer. On the Capybara, you'll venture deep into the Amazon rainforest, see an awesome array of wildlife, visit the lost city of Machu Picchu and sea kayak across Lake Titicaca to stay with a local family on Amantani Island. Not only is the Capybara family trip an exciting adventure that everyone will enjoy, it's also a chance for your children and teenagers to learn about a different culture and way of life. We've chosen locally-run, comfortable accommodations for this trip and we take care of all the logistics behind planning your trip, including meals - so all you have to do is show up and start building memories!
Capybara Family Adventure Trip: 11 days Lima to Lima
Sun: Arrive Lima
Mon: Journey to the Amazon rainforest
Tue: Wildlife hike, jungle exploration
Wed: Free time in Cuzco
Thu: Hike to Las Salineras
Fri: Explore Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu
Sat: Explore Pisac Market, hike Pisac ruins, visit llama farm
Sun: Soak in hot springs, journey to Puno
Mon: Sea kayak Lake Titicaca, home stay with local Quechua people
Tue: Explore Taquile Island
Wed: Return to Lima, depart for home