PHOTO OF THE MONTH:

Photo gallery of pictures from our ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure vacation
Iguana Apr 2006
Costa Rica has some amazing beaches, with the rainforest almost spilling on to the waves.

GUIDE OF THE MONTH:

ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure travel guide
Arturo Rojas
"Arturo was great! Trustworthy and well organized, authoritative, personable and not too pushy, and willing to help with anything and everything. Arturo created a "team" out of his entourage."
Peter Brackett (Florida, USA) Dec 2007 Jaguar
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
"If you are considering going to the Galapagos Islands, there is no other tour company to even consider. ACTIVE South America will provide the best experience one can possibly have."

Chris DiMaio (New York,New York,United States) Mar 2009 Tortuga

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. Phil and Dawn have loads of Peru travel experience between them, so it's definitely worth dropping them 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 Sacsayhuamán Fortress · Hike and Cycle Sacred Valley of the Incas · Multi-day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu · Hike and Wildlife Exploration in Amazon Rainforest · Cuzco · Cycle through Andean Villages · Cycle La Raya Pass · Sea Kayak Lake Titicaca · Homestay with Indigenous People of Lake Titicaca · Hike Amantani and Taquile Island
Year Round 14 days US$3399
  10 days US$2799
  7 days US$2399
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The Jaguar is our most 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! We start our trip in the heart of the Inca empire where we 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: Start your Inca Trail options
Wed: Classic / Lares Inca Trail
Thu: Classic / Lares Inca Trail
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$2499
Child fare (15 and under) US$2299
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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: Arive 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
Machu Picchu Guide | Hiking the Inca Trail | Hiking the Lares Inca Trail | Peru Facts | Geography of Peru| Top Peru Attractions | Things to do: Cuzco | Things to do: Lima | Lake Titicaca | Andean Food