Vancouver International Travel

See all the details here:
https://traversejourneys.com/trips/peru-machu-picchu

This 9-day itinerary offers two options: Choose to hike the classic Inca Trail or opt for the non-hiking version and explore the Sacred Valley, both culminating with a visit to Machu Picchu. We’ll start together in Cusco and learn about ancient Andean culture before heading to Ollantaytambo for cultural immersion and a pachamanca traditional feast. From there, hikers will take off on the 4-day hike and non-hikers will stay back and explore Moray, Salineras, Pisaq and other ancient sites. We’ll all meet up together at Machu Picchu with our fantastic local guide before heading back to Cusco for our last night of fabulous Peruvian cuisine.

Included:
Accommodations

• 8 nights’ accommodations in boutique
• Centrally located hotels

Meals

• Daily breakfast
• 6 dinners
• 3 lunches (hiking) or 1 lunch (non-hiking)

Transportation

• Transfers to/from Cusco airport
• All transportation between Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and group excursions

Activities

• Cultural exchange with our community partner to learn about the preservation of the Quechua language + contribution to their organization
• Entry fee to Machu Picchu + bus to/from Aguas Calientes + train to Ollantaytambo
• Boleto turistico with entry to more than 12 museums & archeological sites
• Healthy, nourishing meals using traditional ingredients and local sourcing
• Small group experience, max 16 people

Hiking option

• 4 days/3 nights hiking the classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu
• Healthy, nourishing meals prepared by our on-site cook, starting with breakfast on departure day to breakfast on last day of the hike
• Clean, potable water throughout the hike
• A team of local porters to carry provided tents, chairs, food, medical emergency kit and other equipment. Sleeping mat provided (you will carry)
• Entry fee to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
• Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes + train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Option for a full or half porter to carry some or all of your suppliesLocal guides 24/7

Non-hiking option

• Continued stay in Ollantaytambo
• Excursions & entry fees to the Moray ruins, Salineras salt mines, and Pisaq artisanal market
• Organic farm lunch with a visit to a local rum distillery and brewery
• Optional visit to Chinchero to learn about traditional textiles
• Train to/from Aguas Calientes + bus to/from Machu Picchu
• Entry fee to Machu Picchu + guided tour
• Traverse representative 24/7

See the full itinerary and inclusions here: https://traversejourneys.com/trips/peru-machu-picchu

For all the details and to secure your spot:
https://traversejourneys.com/trips/brazil

Join us for an 8-day journey that brings you from the buzzing streets of Rio de Janeiro and the colonial history of Paraty to tranquil beaches & fishing villages along pristine coastline as well as tribal communities in the Atlantic Rainforest. We'll cap off our Brazilian adventure with two full days exploring the incredible Wonder of Nature that is Iguaçu Falls. The panoramic views of over 200 waterfalls dropping powerfully off the jungle edge is only eclipsed by the up close & personal experience when you're soaked with the spray of the 'Devil's Throat'! As we traverse Brazil's incredible destinations, you'll island hop aboard a private boat, trek the coast, sample distinct flavors of traditional cuisine, learn about the complex history and vast array of cultural influences in Brazil, and stand in awe of nature's beauty again and again.

(This is an 8-day small-group trip, promoted in several Meetup groups and cities across the US, therefore RSVP numbers below do not reflect actual guest count on the trip. Get in touch or RSVP to receive more info!)

TRIP INCLUDES
Accommodations -

• 7 nights in boutique, comfortable and central 3- or 4-star hotels

Transportation -

• Transfer from (GIG) airport in Rio de Janeiro on arrival day
• Domestic flight from Sao Paulo to Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR)
• Private ground transport between all destinations
• Private boat from Ponta Negra to Laranjeiras
• Train to explore the two circuits of Argentina’s Iguaçu Falls
• Transfer to Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) on departure day

Activities -

• Private walking tour of Paraty
• Gourmet dinner/cooking demonstration in Paraty
• Private island-hopping boat trip in Paraty Bay
• Tour and tasting at craft cachaça distillery
• Scenic hike from rom Laranjeiras to Ponta Negra beach
• Fishing with the fisherman from Ponta Negra or walking tour of village
• Guided visit of Quilombola community Campinho da Independência
• Entry to the Brazilian and Argentinean side of the Iguaçu Falls
• Meet with specialist and biologist guide from Iguaçu National Park
• Visit to Guarani village

Meals -

• Daily breakfasts at our accommodations
• 4 dinners and 2 lunches

Additional

• Visit our local community partners to learn about indigenous culture and quilombo history + donation to their organizations
• Dedicated local guides in each destination + Traverse host in Brazil from arrival to departure
• Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
• Adherence to our Covid-19 Safety and Risk Management Framework
• Small group experience, max 12 people

For more information and to secure your spot:
https://traversejourneys.com/trips/brazil

For all the details and to secure your spot:
https://traversejourneys.com/trips/new-zealand/north-and-south-island

This 10-day small group trip to New Zealand will take your breath away. With its incredible landscapes, unique natural wonders, rich culture and activities to suit every traveler – this journey from North to the South Island will leave you with tales to tell for years to come! Immerse yourself in Maori culture as honored guests of a Marae, take in the rural beauty at a unique farm stay, swim with dolphins, and explore bucket list destinations like Milford Sound.

New Zealand is a place where you can visit rugged fjords, towering mountain ranges and subtropical forests. You can explore volcanic plateaus with geysers and boiling mud pools as well as turquoise seas fringed by white sand beaches. You can immerse yourself in the starry nights of an International Dark Sky Reserve and marvel at unique wildlife everywhere you go.

TRIP INCLUDES:
Accommodations

• 9 nights’ local 3-star accommodations

Transportation

• Transfer from Auckland airport and drop off to Queenstown airport
• Ground transport between each destination in private vehicles
• Domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch
• Scenic drives with freedom to stop for photos and bask in the stunning views

Activities

• AWADS Whale & Dolphin Safari with our Community Partner Project Jonah + donation to their organization
• Visit Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach
• Māori village visit & experience
• Māori Haka performance
• Traditional Hangi dinner with Māori kai (food)
• Pohatu Marine Reserve visiti to view penguins & learn about local conservation
• Lake Tekapo & Wanaka town visit
• Guided farm tour
• Guided Hooker Valley hike (optional)
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise and full day tour

Meals

• Daily breakfast + 3 dinners + 1 lunch

Additional

• Visit with our Community Partner Project Jonah + donation to their organization
• Dedicated New Zealand-native guide and Traverse host throughout your trip
• Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
• Small group experience, max 12 people

Does not Include

• International airfare
• Additional meals, excursions and activities not listed
• Tips to your local guides and drivers
• Alcohol or other drinks, unless specified
• Required travel insurance

For more info & to secure your spot: https://traversejourneys.com/trips/new-zealand/north-and-south-island

Total trip cost is $5995 (meetup site doesn't allow me to post this amount)