Pisco (General San Martin), Peru

Step back in time on a guided tour of Tambo Colorado, a beautifully preserved Inca fortress featuring the high priest's chambers complete with sacrificial altar. And this moderate half-day tour showcases the historic Pisco Valley where desert dunes contrast with verdant farming villages where centuries-old irrigation techniques are still employed.

Step back in time on a guided tour of Tambo Colorado, a beautifully-preserved Inca fortress featuring the high priest's chambers complete with sacrificial altar. And this moderate half-day tour showcases the historic Pisco Valley where desert dunes contrast with verdant farming villages where centuries-old irrigation techniques are still employed.

Explore one of the richest and most uncommon ecosystems in the world at the Paracas National Reserve. Your half-day tour includes multiple photo opportunities of the desert landscapes, azure waters and spectacular bird life as well as short nature walks to viewing areas.

Cruise to Islas Ballestas, Peru's Galapagos, for an up close look at large populations of marine mammals and birds in their protected habitat. And, take photos at "El Candelabro", a figure etched into a coastal headland reminiscent of the Nazca Lines. Its two Peruvian wonders on one moderate, half-day tour!

Cruise to this group of volcanic islands 11 miles off the coast of Peru. Islas Balletas provide sanctuary for thousands of seabirds including boobies and penguins. Sea lions cavort in the waters offshore.

The fertile oasis of Ica is home to two of the country's most famous vineyards. Explore this scenic area on this half-day tour and taste pisco, the Peruvian brandy that is made by distilling grape wine, produced in Peru since the turn of the 17th century.

High-speed adventure awaits when you travel to a desert oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes 400 feet high. Climb into a professionally driven dune buggy and head for massive hills on a roller-coaster-like ride. Photograph the outer-worldly landscapes and try "sandboarding." Afterwards, travel to a hotel for a pisco tasting.

Take flight from the Pisco Airport and soar over Peru's famous Nazca Lines. From this unique perspective, you can clearly see hundreds of geoglyphs etched into the surface below. Thrill to the sight of birds, fish, llamas, jaguars, and monkeys, or human figures that date back 2,000 years.

Discover the fascinating Incan culture and the grandeur of the Andes on this captivating three-day overland tour. Explore the historic city of Cusco and the nearby Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then travel by scenic train to gaze at the glorious heights of Machu Picchu, the 'Lost City in the Clouds.'

Discover the fascinating Incan culture and the grandeur of the Andes on this captivating three-day overland tour. Explore the historic city of Cusco and the nearby Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then travel by scenic train to gaze at the glorious heights of Machu Picchu, the 'Lost City in the Clouds.'

This spectacular four-night, five-day overland tour begins with exploration of vibrant Guayaquil then showcases the uniquely diverse Galapagos Islands. Delve into Charles Darwin's living laboratory, the isolated home to incredibly varied vegetation and an abundance of wildlife. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and several remote islands teeming with flora and fauna.

This spectacular four-night, five-day overland tour begins with exploration of vibrant Guayaquil then showcases the uniquely diverse Galapagos Islands. Delve into Charles Darwin's living laboratory, the isolated home to incredibly varied vegetation and an abundance of wildlife. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and several remote islands teeming with flora and fauna.