Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
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Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
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Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
(14 days/13 nights)
Colca Canyon - Machu
Picchu
Lake Titicaca
(16 days/15 nights)
Archaeological & Ecological
Treasures
Galapagos - Machu Picchu
Lake Titicaca (or Amazon)
(18 days/17
nights)
Colca Canyon - Amazon
Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
(22 days/21 nights)
Machu Picchu
(10
days/9 nights)
Machu Picchu
(13 days/12 nights)
Machu Picchu - Galapagos
(15 days/14 nights)
Galapagos - Machu Picchu
(18 days/17 nights)
Manu National Park
(8 days/7 nights)
Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos
Galapagos
(11
days/10 nights)
Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito
Galapagos - Andes
(16 days/15 nights)
Galapagos - Amazon
(16 days/15 nights)
Historic Haciendas of the Andes
Cotopaxi - Antisana
- Otavalo
(7 days/6 nights)
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Luxury Peru Tours & Travel
A Selection of Archaeological & Ecological Journeys
Festival of Candelaria,
Puno, Lake Titicaca.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Luxury Peru Tours
& Travel.
If the art of travel were an opera,
Inka's Empire Tours would be one of its most moving arias,
a lyrical exploration of the majestic landscapes of the Incas.
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, January 2005
Our Tour Portfolio comprises a selection of archaeological and ecological journeys. Since our tours are private, you may depart on any day you wish, and any tour can be modified to meet your needs. Most have longer and shorter versions to which you'll find links at the top of each itinerary. If you have an extra day or two, consider What You Could Add in Peru and What You Could Add in Ecuador. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a guest room. Intra-tour air fares are additional. For all of our archaeological and ecological journeys, discover the Wonders of the Empire.
Peru
Legacy of the Incas (11 days/10 nights), Sacred Sites of the Incas (12 days/11 nights) and Empire of the Sun (14 days/13 nights) all explore the essential destinations: the imperial city of Cuzco, fabled Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and mythic Lake Titicaca. Here, you'll discover the artistic and cultural treasures of the Incas.
Ancient Civilizations of Peru (16 days/15 nights) adds the Colca Canyon, which preserves the Andean Condor and Peru's most traditional pueblos, and Grand Tour of the Inca Empire (22 days/21 nights) further adds the Amazon Rainforest.
Archaeological & Ecological Treasures (18 days/17 nights) highlights the Inca Empire's three most spectacular wonders -- Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands. If you prefer, choose the Amazon Rainforest, instead of Lake Titicaca.
Other tours, such as Ancient & Colonial Capitals (10 days/9 nights), focus on the heart of the Inca Empire: Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. To that tour, The Lost City & the Temple of Gold adds Royal Class accommodations and the Hiram Bingham Orient-Express. Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (13 days/12 nights) includes the famous trek, while Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands (15 days/14 nights) and Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu (18 days/17 nights) feature a cruise to one of the Empire's, and the world's, ecological marvels.
As a complement to archaeology, Inka's offers ecology on its Amazon Bio-Trip (8 days/7 nights) into the pristine rainforest of southeastern Peru, near Cuzco and Machu Picchu.
Galapagos & Ecuador
Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos (11 days/10 nights) begins high in the Andes, in colonial Quito, before descending to the Pacific Ocean for a seven-night cruise in the natural splendor of the Galapagos archipelago. Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito (15 days/14 nights) adds four days of excursions in the Andes to explore the volcanoes, native cultures and historic haciendas of Ecuador. Instead of the Andes, Galapagos & the Amazon (16 days/15 nights) adds five days in the Amazon Rainforest. With Historic Haciendas of the Andes (8 days/7 nights), you'll admire the epic landscapes of the Andes and live in the elegant style of Spanish colonial aristocracy in the country's most enchanting traditional manor houses.
Chile
In Hotel Explora (13 days/12 nights), the architecturally-acclaimed Explora hotels are the bases from which you'll explore Chile's two most popular regions: the Atacama Desert and Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. Atacama, Lakes & Torres del Paine (13 days/12 nights) adds the Lake District, Chile's Mountains of Fire & Ice (16 days/15 nights) further adds the Altiplano and The Grandeur of Chile (21 days/20 nights) completes a tour of Chile with Easter Island (5 days/4 nights), which can also be added to our Hotel Explora and Atacama, Lakes & Torres del Paine tours.
Brazil
See The Brazil Discovery Collection for classic Brazilian journeys that explore the country's great cities, turbulent but rich past, vibrant cultural displays and immense natural beauty.
Luxury Peru Tours & Travel
Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Lake Titicaca
Land price (11 days/10 nights)
Royal US$ 7,380 Imperial US$ 6,625 De Luxe US$ 6,065
Machu Picchu and magical Peru: a private exploration...
Inka's Empire Tours invites you to explore the Legacy of the Incas on a private luxury expedition from Machu Picchu to the Island of the Sun. With personal guides, chauffeurs and superb accommodations featuring Orient-Express Hotels, there is no more refined way to enjoy the wonders of Peru. Guests are escorted the entire day and into the night, and are assured an authentic experience of the region's people, places and cultures at a pace of their choosing.
Begin amid the splendor of colonial Lima, complete with centuries-old plazas, cathedrals and Spanish palaces. Next, ascend to the mystical heights of Machu Picchu and Cuzco, where travelers find themselves immersed in the heritage of the Inca Empire. After a picturesque train journey through the Andes, sail to the Island of the Sun on Lake Titicaca, the cradle of Inca civilization. Basking in the luxurious comforts and leisurely freedom of these private excursions, you'll discover no better way to experience Peru in style.
Contemplate the treasures of the Incas on this extraordinary 10-night cultural adventure.
Luxury Peru Tours & Travel
Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Lake Titicaca
Land price (12 days/11 nights)
Royal US$ 7,850 Imperial US$ 7,095 De Luxe US$ 6,495
Each moment of this journey invites wonderment...
Imagine arriving in a foreign land and being met by a close friend whose expertise knows no bounds and who graciously accompanies you to the country's finest sites and attractions. This is the Inka's Empire Tours experience -- privately escorted expeditions like its magnificent Sacred Sites of the Incas. Beginning in the five-century-old colonial city of Lima, Peru and concluding in La Paz, Bolivia, this journey of discovery embraces the Inca Empire and the civilizations that inspired it. Regal accommodations such as the Country Club Lima Hotel and the Hotel Monasterio in Cuzco add to the magic.
From Lima, you'll fly to the ancient Incan capital of Cuzco, high in the Andes. Explore its ancient monuments before traveling on to the breathtaking "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, where you'll have the chance to hike part of the Inca Trail. Each moment of this journey invites wonderment, as you investigate the archaeological sites and ancient markets of the Sacred Valley and experience a spectacular rail adventure on the Orient-Express Andean Explorer. Two cruises on Lake Titicaca include a private yacht voyage and an all-day hydrofoil sailing to the Island of the Sun, the mystic cradle of the Inca Empire.
Savor the ancient heritage of the Incas on this amazing 11-night getaway.
Luxury Peru Tours & Travel
Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Lake Titicaca
Land price (14 days/13 nights)
Royal US$ 9,095 Imperial US$ 8,140 De Luxe US$ 7,455
Explore the magic of the Incas...
From its rustic roots in southern Peru to its glory in the imperial city of Cuzco, the magnificent Inca Empire continues to reign over the imagination and dreams of travelers around the world. Now, Inka's Empire Tours, experts in private luxury excursions in South America, is making those dreams come true with its Empire of the Sun itinerary. Experience the panoramic history of this spectacular civilization through its archaeology, art, folklore, native markets, traditional cuisine and colonial architecture. Personal guides and chauffeurs escort you in delicious luxury to Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca.
An unforgettable rail adventure on the Orient-Express Andean Explorer ferries you through the towering mountains and deep valleys of the Andes to singular accommodations such as the acclaimed Sanctuary Lodge, near the top of Machu Picchu and next to the ruins. This leisurely tour gives you two days for exploring the "Lost City," with an opportunity to hike part of the Inca Trail, and two days for wandering Cuzco. In addition to your land-based excursions, cruise Lake Titicaca on a private yacht voyage and an all-day hydrofoil outing to the Island of the Sun, the mystic cradle of the Inca Empire.
Discover the mysteries of the Inca Empire on this outstanding 13-night escape.
Luxury Peru Tours & Travel
Colca Canyon - Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Lake Titicaca
Land price (16 days/15 nights)
Royal US$ 9,305 Imperial US$ 8,550 De Luxe US$ 7,950
At the crossroads of antiquity...
Two of the greatest archaeological and spiritual locations in the world are your travel destinations in Inka's Empire Tours' Ancient Civilizations of Peru. Specializing in private luxury excursions in South America, Inka's invites you to immerse yourself in the Incan ethos with personal guides, chauffeurs and superb accommodations featuring Orient-Express Hotels. From its roots in southern Peru to its imperial city, the Inca Empire will unfold through panoramas of ancient civilizations. In experiencing matchless art, archaeology and architecture, you'll create a cultural adventure to forever cherish.
Your journey begins in colonial Lima, home to the foremost archaeological museums of Peru. Travel by overland expedition to the Colca Canyon, which preserves the Andean Condor and the country's most traditional pueblos. Next, see the Sacred Valley, guarded by monumental fortresses. In imperial Cuzco, drink in its colonial flair, then tour the ruins of fabled Machu Picchu. A scenic rail journey ascends through the awe-inspiring Andes to the beatific Lake Titicaca, which you'll tour by private yacht. All the while you're absorbing incomparable sights, you'll breathe in the ether of orchid-laden gardens, savor area cuisine and delight to native folklore.
Indulge in the inspiration of the Incas on this 15-night tour.
Luxury Peru & Galapagos Tours & Travel
Archaeological & Ecological Treasures
Quito - Galapagos - Lima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco - Lake Titicaca
Land price (18 days/17 nights)
Royal US$ 12,115 Imperial US$ 11,010 De Luxe US$ 9,950
Travel back to ancient empires and the origins of nature...
It's a marriage made in heaven -- the awe-inspiring heritage of the Inca Empire and the dramatic natural spectacle of the Galapagos Islands. With its Archaeological & Ecological Treasures itinerary, Inka's Empire Tours invites you to experience both of these ancient marvels. You'll trace the history of the Incas from their roots in southern Peru to the glory of the imperial city of Cuzco, and then travel on to cruise the Galapagos Islands. This is the adventure of a lifetime, beginning with the native markets of La Paz, Bolivia and its colorful colonial quarter.
Included in this incomparable journey are two days of sailing on Lake Titicaca, first aboard a hydrofoil for an all-day cruise to the Island of the Sun, and next by private yacht to the floating Islands of the Uros and traditional Llachon. Then, it's all aboard for a spectacular rail adventure on the Orient-Express Andean Explorer through gentle, rolling plains and magnificent mountains to Cuzco and the legendary "Lost City" of Machu Picchu. Following visits to the historic sites and archaeological museums of Lima, Peru and Quito, Ecuador, you'll embark on a five-day cruise of evolution's laboratory, the Galapagos Islands, to observe the animals that inspired Charles Darwin's theory on the origin of species. Throughout your journey, you'll enjoy all the expertise of one of South America's premier tour companies.
Voyage to the ancient marvels of Peru and the Galapagos on this sublime 17-night escape.
Luxury Peru Tours & Travel
Colca Canyon - Amazon - Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Lake Titicaca
Land price (22 days/21 nights)
Royal US$ 13,015 Imperial US$ 12,065 De Luxe US$ 11,375
Every aspect of this journey is infused with awe-inspiring moments...
Unveiling wonders that many travelers never reach, Inka's Empire Tours is truly singular, offering private, expert-led luxury tours that put you face to face with the people, places and cultures of the Inca Empire. One of its most magnificent adventures is the Grand Tour of the Inca Empire, an epic journey of discovery that begins in the Spanish colonial city of Lima, Peru, and concludes in La Paz, Bolivia, the highest capital city on earth. This extraordinary adventure guides you through the panoramic history of the Incas and also includes two of South America's greatest ecological treasures, the Colca Canyon and the Amazon Rainforest.
Every aspect of this journey is infused with awe-inspiring moments, from a stay at the Orient-Express Sanctuary Lodge, which is located next to the ruins of Machu Picchu, to a full-day hydrofoil cruise on Lake Titicaca. You'll explore the ancient capital of Cuzco and native markets of the Sacred Valley, and revel in such unforgettable experiences as a rail excursion through the Andes aboard the Orient-Express Andean Explorer. Among many highlights is a stay at the Manu Wildlife Center, an award-winning Amazon lodge, where you'll view a rich diversity of rainforest wildlife such as macaws, various species of monkeys and black caimans, the rarest of the crocodilians.
The colorful history of the Inca Empire comes to life on this magnificent 21-night getaway.
Luxury Peru Tours & Travel
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Land Price (10 days/9 nights)
Royal US$ 7,165 Imperial US$ 6,210 De Luxe US$ 5,525
Ancient and alluring: the Incan and colonial capitals of Peru...
At Inka's Empire Tours, luxury means more than simply outstanding hotels. It also means an incomparable level of private service and an expertise that immerses you fully in the panoramic history of the Inca Empire. With Inka's exceptional Ancient & Colonial Capitals excursion, guests are invited on an unforgettable journey through Peru, from the cosmopolitan bustle of Lima to the renowned legacies of Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Archaeology, folklore, native markets, traditional cuisine and colonial architecture unite to compose a cultural event to be forever cherished.
Your adventure begins in Lima, the five-century-old Spanish "City of the Kings." Delve into the colonial quarter and discover ancient masterpieces in the archaeological museums. After a flight into the Andes to Cuzco, spend two days exploring the magnificent Incan and colonial monuments of this early capital and two days in the awe-inspiring "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, where you'll have the opportunity to hike part of the breathtaking Inca Trail. In the Sacred Valley of the Incas, guarded by monumental fortresses, local markets tantalize with brilliant offerings, and your final day in Lima is a rich denouement of memorable sightseeing and fond farewells.
Unravel the secrets of the people, places and cultures of the Inca Empire on this eclectic and discerning 9-night expedition.
Luxury Peru Tours & Travel
The Lost City & the Temple of Gold
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Land Price (10 days/9 nights)
Introducing Royal Class US$ 7,165
Travel to Machu Picchu in 1920s style aboard the Hiram Bingham Orient-Express.
Each experience is a treasure to cherish...
When traveling, it is a luxury to be treated like a treasured guest. And it is the ultimate indulgence to be treated like royalty. With Inka's Empire Tours, you are privileged to both, cradled in a pampering embrace as you discover the people, places and cultures of the glorious Inca Empire. Among the company's masterfully designed, privately guided expeditions is The Lost City & the Temple of Gold. Beginning and ending in Lima, this divine sojourn incorporates Royal Class accommodations while unveiling the mysteries of Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and fabled Machu Picchu.
From your explorations of centuries-old Lima to your flight across the Andes to the ancient capital of Cuzco, each experience is a treasure to cherish. Uniqueness and exclusivity are the highlight of every encounter, as you witness a private weaving demonstration, visit the ancient salt pans of Maras and board the historic, Pullman-style Hiram Bingham Orient-Express to Machu Picchu. You will not soon forget viewing the sunrise over the ruins of the Lost City of the Incas, or meandering Pachacamac, Peru's most exalted pilgrimage site.
Luxury Peru Tours & Travel
Hiram Bingham Orient-Express to Machu Picchu
Free upgrade from any tour with an overnight in Machu Picchu
All services, including a shared guide, are provided by Orient-Express Hotels.
There was a genteel era when travel combined the indulgence of leisure
with the luxury of grace. That breathtaking time has been reborn...
There was a genteel era when travel combined the indulgence of leisure with the luxury of grace. That breathtaking time has been reborn in Inka's Empire Tours' Hiram Bingham Orient-Express. Transporting you from the Incas' capital of Cuzco to the marvelous ruins of Machu Picchu, this privately guided rail excursion explores not only the treasures of Peru, but also the idea that the journey is as important as the destination. As a valued guest, you will savor a superb brunch on board, afternoon tea just steps from the ancient citadel and a sumptuous dinner on your way back to Cuzco.
A morning departure means a languorous journey through a spectacularly changing landscape of lush fields, colorful villages and the stunning Andes Mountains. Beyond the town of Huarocondo, your train enters a deep gorge carved by the rushing Pomatales River. You will pass through extensive areas dotted with the ruins of Inca fortresses, traverse a region renowned for its giant hummingbirds and explore Machu Picchu. All the while you are accompanied by an experienced guide who will enrich your understanding of this magnificent destination.
Luxury Peru Tours & Travel
Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Inca Trail - Machu Picchu
Land Price (13 days/12 nights)
Royal US$ 7,955 Imperial US$ 7,005 De Luxe US$ 6,315
Platinum Upgrade US$ 885
Follow in the footsteps of the Incas...
On this classic adventure from Inka's Empire Tours, the Inca civilization unfolds in an intimate and indulgent fashion. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a unique opportunity to travel back in time as you spend four days hiking stone roads, crossing hanging bridges and walking in the footsteps of the Incas to their sacred citadel. This amazing expedition begins and ends in the five-century-old colonial city of Lima, Peru, and is complemented by visits to the early capital of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley.
Every step of your journey is accompanied by professional guides, and during your trek a personal porter will carry your pack, freeing you to fully appreciate the landscape, flora, fauna and archaeology. Your discoveries culminate with your arrival at the ancient entrance to Machu Picchu to witness the sun rising over this magnificent "Lost City." You'll then spend a relaxing night in the Sanctuary Lodge, a celebrated Orient-Express Hotels' property located right next to the ruins. "Roughing it" has never been so luxurious.
"Roughing it" has never been so luxurious as on this singular 12-night adventure.
Luxury Peru & Galapagos Tours & Travel
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands
Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Quito - Galapagos
Land price (15 days/14 nights)
Royal US$ 10,425 Imperial US$ 9,265 De Luxe US$ 8,235
Appreciate a rare palette of natural and historic wonders...
Private and authentic expeditions have long been hallmarks of Inka's Empire Tours, and with its Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands encounter, you'll experience unwavering dedication and an exceptional holiday experience. In the imperial city of Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and the fabled "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, guests will discover the awe-inspiring glory of the Inca Empire through a mélange of archaeology, art, architecture, folklore and cuisine. This cherished cultural adventure is then united with an exploration of one of the world's greatest ecological treasures to create once-in-a-lifetime travel.
Your journey begins in the ancient Spanish colonial city of Lima, home to the country's most significant archaeological museums. You'll then fly into the Andes, where you may hike part of the Inca Trail and spend two days at the legendary sites and native markets of the Sacred Valley. In Ecuador's historic Quito, founded in 1534, cobblestone streets and centuries-old plazas transport you back in time and effect the perfect prelude to the trip's brilliant culmination, a four-night cruise aboard an intimate luxury yacht through evolution's laboratory, the incomparable Galapagos Islands.
Seek out the treasures of Machu Picchu and the Galapagos on this singular 14-night South American retreat.
Luxury Peru & Galapagos Tours & Travel
Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu
Quito - Galapagos - Lima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Land & Cruise Price (18 days/17 nights)
Royal US$ 13,280 Imperial US$ 12,175 De Luxe US$ 11,570
South America's ecological and archaeological splendors...
As the world grows smaller, fewer destinations remain untouched by tourist crowds. You need only imagine a journey to one of those rare corners for Inka's Empire Tours to make it an irresistible reality. Beginning in Quito, Ecuador, and ending in Lima, Peru, Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu is an intimate escorted experience in the company of experts, an exclusive departure that inspires with its mosaic of art, archaeology, architecture, folklore and local cuisine.
Before exploring the Inca Empire, you'll cruise the Galapagos aboard the M/S Alta, a 16-passenger luxury yacht. From hiking among iguanas to snorkeling with penguins, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Following your voyage, you'll fly to the Spanish colonial city of Lima and then on to the ancient capital of Cuzco before the majesty of the Incas unfolds in the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, along the Inca Trail and in the Sacred Valley.
Marvel at two of the world's rarest gems on this fabulous 17-night escape.
Luxury Peru Tours & Travel
Manu National Park
Land price (8 days/7 nights)
Private US$ 3,395
A naturalist's tour-de-force...
Promising private service, luxurious accommodations and excursions that reveal the authentic history and landscapes of ancient Peru, Inka's Empire Tours returns guests to the gracious, golden age of travel. With this in mind, the handcrafted Amazon Bio-Trip is a naturalist's tour-de-force. This fully escorted journey launches from historic Cuzco, high in the Andes of central Peru, and gives the adventurous an extraordinary opportunity to explore the Manu National Park, which protects more species of animals and plants than any other reserve on earth. In addition, you'll be treated to premier stays at the Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge, Amazonia Lodge and Manu Wildlife Center.
Your expedition begins with an unforgettable three-day road entry from Cuzco to Manu, during which you'll discover the world's most intact tropical cloud forest and witness the elaborate mating dance of the Cocks-of-the-Rock. Two nights in the cloud forest and one in the rainforest's Andean foothills are followed by a riverboat journey to the Manu Wildlife Center in the jungle lowlands. Its infinite variety of indigenous wildlife, such as macaws, Jaguars and numerous species of monkeys, inspired an episode of PBS' "The Living Edens." After four nights in this marvelous place, you'll board a charter flight back to Cuzco. As you pass over the emerald terrain and serpentine rivers, you can ponder the wonders you've seen and dream about returning.
Savor pristine natural wonders on this magnificent 7-night escape.
Luxury Galapagos Tours & Travel
Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos
Quito - Galapagos
Land price (11 days/10 nights)
Royal US$ 7,320 Imperial US$ 6,795
Illuminates the theory of the origin of species...
One of the most dramatic regions in the world, the Galapagos Islands are the highlight of Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos, an odyssey from Inka's Empire Tours, experts in private luxury excursions in South America. Beginning high in the Andes in the city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador and a World Heritage Site, this spectacular and exclusive adventure sweeps from the region's beautiful colonial heritage to its unforgettable natural splendors. Personal guides and chauffeurs escort you in delicious luxury through the city's cobblestone streets and centuries-old plazas.
From Quito, you'll fly to the Galapagos, where you'll board an intimate yacht and sail to Bartolome Island, whose volcanic formations create a moonlike landscape you'll never forget. As the days progress, you'll have the rare opportunity to snorkel among Galapagos penguins, marine tortoises, white-tipped sharks and octopuses, and to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island. Staffed with international scientists, this exciting destination illuminates the theory of the origin of species and will greatly enhance your understanding of this magnificent archipelago.
Eden is unveiled in this delightful 10-night equatorial escape.
Luxury Galapagos & Ecuador Tours & Travel
Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito
Andes - Quito - Galapagos
Land price (16 days/15 nights)
Royal US$ 10,440 Imperial US$ 9,915
Volcanoes, islands and remnants of the Incas: an Ecuadorian odyssey...
Inka's Empire Tours, leaders in private luxury expeditions in South America, has orchestrated an excursion from the Andes to the Galapagos Islands. Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito includes adventures on both land and sea in one of the world's most fascinating corners. With the assistance of English-speaking guides, guests are escorted to destinations throughout mainland Ecuador, once the Inca's Kingdom of Quito, as well as the islands of Bartolome, Isabela and Fernandina, just to name a few.
Experience a priceless journey as you hike in the moorland ecosystem surrounding Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano on earth, horseback ride in the mystical Otavalo Valley and recapture the spirit of old Spanish days in a trio of luxurious haciendas that includes a 15th century Inca palace. Explore Quito's unique blend of Gothic, Baroque, Moorish and Neo-Classical architecture before departing the Andes. At sea, you'll cruise in style for eight days aboard an intimate yacht, enjoying fine food and accommodations while navigating the enchanting Galapagos Archipelago. Island landings with a certified naturalist provide opportunity to further explore and observe the region's unique wildlife and volcanic topography.
Discover the Galapagos and the Kingdom of Quito on a 14-night land and sea excursion.
Luxury Galapagos & Ecuador Tours & Travel
Amazon - Quito - Galapagos
Land price (16 days/15 nights)
Royal US$ 8,810 Imperial US$ 8,110
The awesome opportunity to explore one of the world's last pristine landscapes...
Inka's Empire Tours offers thoughtful travelers authentic and truly exclusive encounters with the ancient cultures and spectacular landscapes of South America. Each of its private luxury expeditions is a unique showcase of local wonders, and its Galapagos & the Amazon tour sheds dramatic light on the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador's Yasuni National Park. This adventure begins and ends in the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Founded in 1534, its picturesque cobblestone streets are home to an impressive collection of Gothic, Baroque, Moorish and Neo-Classical architecture, all blended with the mestizo sentiment.
Following your stay in Quito, you'll board a yacht for a 7-night cruise of evolution's laboratory -- the Galapagos Islands. Twice daily land excursions with a certified naturalist will give you a close-up view of the animals that inspired Charles Darwin's theory on the origin of species. This voyage is followed by a flight from Quito to the remote Napo Wildlife Center, in the Amazon Rainforest. Home to the Añangu people, this reserve offers the awesome opportunity to explore one of the world's last pristine landscapes with expert native guides.
Savor unspoiled landscapes on this exquisite 15-night South American escape.
Luxury Ecuador Tours & Travel
Historic Haciendas of the Andes
Cotopaxi National Park - Otavalo Valley, Ecuador
Land price (7 days/6 nights)
Royal US$ 3,610 Imperial US$ 3,435
Turning back the pages of time in Ecuador's historic haciendas...
Ensuring that travelers always feel like treasured guests, Inka's Empire Tours takes its hospitality one step further. This singular company invites you to make yourself at home in the gracious Historic Haciendas of the Andes. Amid the epic landscapes near Quito in northern Ecuador, you'll live in the elegant style of Spanish colonial aristocracy in the country's most enchanting traditional manor houses -- one that dates from the 15th century and formerly served as an Inca palace.
Your private journey begins at the two-hundred-year-old Hacienda La Carriona, whose stone courtyard and garden hint at its past Spanish colonial splendor. In the days to follow, you'll enjoy the opportunity to hike in the moorland ecosystems surrounding the Cotopaxi and Antisana volcanoes, soak in the Papallacta Hot Springs and horseback ride in the rolling hills of the Otavalo Valley. Along the way, recapture the spirit of old Spanish days in a trio of luxurious haciendas that includes Zuleta, a working ranch with four centuries of history.
Make yourself at home, Spanish colonial style, on this evocative 6-night escape.
Luxury Chile Tours & Travel
Atacama Desert - Torres del Paine
Land price (13 days/12 nights)
Imperial US$ 9,815 De Luxe US$ 8,425
Untamed landscapes...
Inka's Empire Tours presents thoughtfully crafted, private excursions that reveal the history and landscapes of South America, and is a forerunner in combining luxury with culturally and ecologically responsible travel. Beginning and ending in Santiago, Chile, its Hotel Explora tour is a study of natural beauty in environmental extremes, and comprises two memorable sojourns -- one at the Hotel Explora en Atacama, in the Atacama Desert, and the other at the exquisite Hotel Explora en Patagonia, in the Torres del Paine National Park of Chile's Patagonia region.
Atacama may be the driest desert on earth, but it is dappled with rare forms of water. El Tatio Geysers and the ancient Atacama Salt Lake provide awe-inspiring counterpoints to the eerily silent landscape of the Valley of the Moon. In the south, Torres del Paine National Park is relatively lush and yet equally dramatic, home to glaciers and the great waterfall of Salto Grande. In both locales, the magnificent Explora hotels provide a level of service and luxury in stunning contrast to the untamed landscapes around you. Five-star accommodations in The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago are equally plush.
Celebrate a diversity of landscapes on this unique 12-night adventure.
Luxury Chile Tours & Travel
Atacama, Lakes & Torres del Paine
Atacama Desert - Lake District - Torres del Paine
Land price (13 days/12 nights)
Imperial US$ To be provided De Luxe To be provided
This journey reveals three unique faces of nature...
A gracious, knowledgeable host and a curious, discriminating guest -- it's the perfect combination. Take this masterful mix, add a magical location, and you have an expedition from Inka's Empire Tours. Thoughtfully crafted and fully guided, its spectacular itineraries include the Atacama, Lakes & Torres del Paine adventure through the ecological wonders of Chile. Beginning and ending in Santiago, this journey reveals three unique faces of nature, while at the same time it indulges guests in creature comforts such as a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago and an exclusive overnight visit to the Santa Rita Winery.
The driest desert on earth, Atacama is a paradox of unusual manifestations of water, from the small but exquisite salt ponds in the eerily silent Valley of the Moon to the lagoons of the vast and ancient Atacama Salt Lake, the oasis of San Pedro and the geysers of El Tatio. In the Lake District, volcanoes shimmer beneath the water as you cross Lake Todos los Santos. Further south, in Patagonia, you'll drive through the pampas steppes of the Magellan province, travel back a few millennia at the Milodon Cave and navigate past icebergs to massive glaciers that reside beneath the snowy spires of the Torres del Paine.
Greet Mother Nature at her finest on this exclusive 12-night adventure.
Luxury Chile Tours & Travel
Chile's Mountains of Fire & Ice
Altiplano - Atacama Desert - Lake District - Torres del Paine
Land price (17 days/16 nights)
Unveils breathtaking environmental extremes...
If the art of travel were an opera, Inka's Empire Tours would be one of its most moving arias, a lyrical exploration of the majestic landscapes of the Incas. This unique company offers a compilation of masterfully designed, privately guided tours that jubilantly sing the praises of South America's history, culture and natural beauty. Beginning and ending in Santiago, the Chile's Mountains of Fire & Ice itinerary unveils the country's breathtaking environmental extremes. Not only will you travel geographically to snow-covered volcanoes and dramatic deserts, you'll travel spiritually and intellectually as you're transported into Chile's magnificent past.
From Santiago, you'll fly to the Andean volcanoes of the Altiplano in northern Chile, home to sand-preserved mummies, pre-Incan artifacts, pre-Columbian fortresses and the gorgeous Lauca National Park, which shelters the highest lake in the world. As this virtuoso adventure continues, you'll encounter the Atacama Desert with its eerily silent Valley of the Moon and four-million-year-old Atacama Salt Lake. Sail across Lake Todos los Santos on a catamaran, cruise to bucolic Great Chiloe Island and explore the penguin colony at Otway Sound before the grand finale: a journey into spectacular Torres del Paine National Park.
Discover the majesty of Chile on this remarkable 16-night encounter.
Luxury Chile Tours & Travel
Altiplano - Atacama Desert - Lake District - Torres del Paine - Easter Island
Land price (22 days/21 nights)
Imperial US$ 15,700 De Luxe US$ 14,910
Revel in the pleasures of this exquisite journey of discovery...
When it comes to exclusive, privately escorted expeditions, Inka's Empire Tours has always offered its guests the very best in guided luxury travel. The superlatives don't end with the attractions themselves, which include such marvels as the world's highest lake (Chungara) and the earth's driest desert (Atacama). These and other amazing destinations are included in the wide ranging Grandeur of Chile exploration. Arriving in and departing from Santiago, your encounter with the beauty of nature in extreme environments begins amid the snow-covered Andean volcanoes of the Altiplano, or "Highlands," in the north of the country and finishes on legendary Easter Island.
From the Highlands, you'll descend to the Atacama Desert and such natural wonders as the eerily silent Valley of the Moon and El Tatio Geysers. In the scenic Lake District, sail across Lake Todos los Santos to the Osorno Volcano. A cruise to the bucolic Great Chiloe Island, off the mainland, precedes a visit to the penguin colony at Otway Sound and a ramble through Torres del Paine National Park. After three days exploring the enigmatic archaeological sites of Easter Island, you'll return to the mainland for a stay at the historic Santa Rita Winery.
Explore the grand natural beauty of Chile on this 21-night ecological excursion.
Luxury Chile Tours & Travel
Easter Island
Land Price (5 days/4 nights)
De Luxe US$ 1,580
Ponder ancient idols and a lost civilization...
Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is an open-air, archaeological museum of a fascinating but vanished culture, a stark lesson in what can happen when humans fail to live in harmony with nature. We still do not know for sure how or why the first inhabitants carved, transported and raised their monolithic stone statues, or why the "moai" gaze inland instead of out to sea. But as you walk with your private guide in the island's famed yet rarely visited sites such as the volcanic quarry where the figures were carved over a period of five centuries, you can contemplate the enigma of almost 900 mysterious idols and of the civilization that created but later tried to destroy them.
Come to Peru, land of the Incas...
