The Inca Journey

This nine-night escorted tour by G Adventures focuses on Peru, beginning in Cusco, the former Inca capital where colonial streets meet Andean culture. From there, a rail journey leads you through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, following predetermined circuits that visitors now follow to manage the site's preservation. The ruins’ layout includes terraces and temples that reveal the ingenuity of its builders.

After the Andes, the itinerary ventures into the Amazon jungle, where a stay at the G Lodge Amazon offers guided excursions with naturalists. Here, wildlife tracking takes a less hurried pace, and the company supports local communities like the Ccaccaccollo Women's Weaving Co-op, lending insight into traditional crafts. The tour balances cultural and natural highlights without demanding long hikes, making the history and habitats approachable yet enriching.

Transportation is varied — from plane flights to train journeys and canoe rides — and accomodations range from hotels to jungle lodges. Expect early starts and local unpredictabilities, but also the chance to understand a diverse landscape over a well-paced nine nights.