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INCA'S ADVENTURESDescriptions, Itineraries and SchedulesBelow
are listed brief descriptions of our adventures around We would love to answer any questions you have about any Ready to book your INCA adventure?
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Alaska
Southeast AlaskaThe Wild North
Southeast AlaskaThe Inside Passage
Antarctica
Antarctica, The Falklands and South Georgia
Baja - Sea of Cortez
Aquarium of the World
Gálapagos Islands
Origins of Species
Royal Galápagos
Galápagos with Dr. Linda Cayot
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A special collaboration with the Galapagos Conservancy. These unique departures feature lectures and behind-the-scenes tours of the Charles Darwin Research Station with researching scientists. Galapagos Conservancy’s Science Advisor, Dr. Linda Cayot, will be the trip leader. Linda is the former Head of Science at the Charles Darwin Research Station and has just participated in the historic re-introduction of tortoises to the island of Pinta. Your adventure will certainly feature highlights and updates on this special event. Read more about the Pinta Project Our highly experienced naturalist Richard Polatty, who has worked as a naturalist and guided in Galapagos for almost two decades, will head up the expedition. 11 Days |
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Galápagos combined with a 5-day/4-night Upper Amazon wildlife and botanical adventure. First you'll explore Galápagos on our Origins of Species Adventure, then you'll head to Amazonian jungle lodge on the Rio Napo. There you'll see orchids and caimans, learn about medicinal plants and the Achuar Indians, and see or hear hundreds of birds of great variety. You may spot river dolphins and sloths. You'll even have a chance to swim with piranhas! 17 Days |
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Start your Ecuador and Galápagos adventure with a cultural excursion into the verdant countryside north of Quito. Visit pre-Incan ruins, lush rose farms and a native Indian market in Otavalo. Luxuriate for two nights at the Relais et Chateaux La Mirage, known for fine dining, a lovely spa and excellent service. Plus nine days in Galapagos! 14 Days |
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A 20-day adventure bringing you to the heights of Machu Picchu and the pleasurable remoteness of the Galápagos Islands. And without skimping on either! This superb itinerary includes 3 days in Machu Picchu, plus Cuzco, Urubamba Valley, Lima, Quito, Santa Cruz Island, and an 8-day Galapagos Island cruise. You travel so far, it's not fun to skimp on any part of these fantastic places. 20 Days |
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Explore the magic of Machu Picchu and the Urubamba Valley before cruising the Enchanted Isles on our Origins of Species adventure. This 16-day journey begins in Peru with a walking tour of Cuzco, a night in Urubamba Valley and two nights at Machu Picchu. Then it's off to Galapagos! 16 Days |
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Tierra del Fuego, Straits of Magellan, Argentine Patagonia & Explora Lodge. A 16-day exploration of wildlife and wild lands in the tip of South America. Cruise the Straits of Magellan aboard the Via Australis or Mare Australis to see penguins, dolphins, seabirds, elephant seals and dozens of fjords and glaciers. Explore the Argentine Patagonia from Los Notros and trek the Perito Moreno Glacier. Spend 5 days exploring Torres del Paine, walking, hiking, riding, dining well and luxuriating at the stunning Explora Lodge. 16 Days |
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Whale watching, Wildflowers, Buenos Aires, Peninsula Valdes, Cerro Fitzroy, Torres del Paine & Explora Lodge. Begin in Buenos Aires, the city that pulsates tango and never sleeps, for culture, fine dining and dancing. Fly south to the desert of Peninsula Valdes to see whales, penguins, elephant seals and guanacos. In Patagonia you'll see spring flowers, Viedma and Perito Moreno Glaciers (mini-trek and Lost Notros included) and the towering peak of Fitzroy. In Torres del Paine, after a day's walking or hiking (or soaking in the spa), you'll dine and sleep well at Explora Lodge for 4-nights. Spring is a greener time with lots going on. 16 Days |
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Santiago, Punta Arenas and Seven Nights at Explora Lodge. This 12-Day adventure centers on seven nights/eight days at the incomparable Explora Lodge Patagonia. Explora is situated in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, on the shores of Lake Napui. The lodge is our base for hiking, horseback riding and cycling though this remote, inspiring natural wonder. When not out and about, Explora offers fine dining, the best of Chilean wines, spa services and excellent attention to detail. Remote, elegant and rewarding. 12 Days |
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See the Patagonia Darwin Saw. Cruceros Australis and INCA continues the highly successful special Tierra del Fuego cruises in celebration of Charles Darwin. Join author/historian John Woram and other guest lecturers aboard the Via Australis as we cruise the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel and explore some of the places seen by Charles Darwin on his famous Voyage of the Beagle. 4 Days, from $1,124 per person |
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Peru's rich cultural history began long before the Incas. Explore the pre-Columbian coastal cultures of Paracas, Nazca, Ica, Sipan, Chan Chan, Tucume, Chimu, and Moche. Visit markets and shamans, learn about Peru's Spanish and African heritage. Then head to the Andes for the Incas: Cuzco, Urubamba and 3-days/2-nights at Machu Picchu! 17 Days |
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The mysterious Nazca Lines have puzzled for generations. Come make your own analysis, over pisco or wine, as you explore Peru's southern coastal desert. The vast museum collections in Lima will highlight your discoveries. Then it's off to Cuzco, the Urubamba Valley, and 3-days/2-nights at Machu Picchu--an INCA exclusive! 14 Days |
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Unmatched in stonework, the Incas centered their world in Cuzco and the fertile Urubamba Valley. Explore past and present, ruins and markets, in Cuzco, Pisac, Chincheros, Ollantaytambo and more. Visit extensive museum collections in Lima and dine on ceviche. Plus an INCA exclusive 3-days/2-nights at Machu Picchu. 11 Days |
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Machu Picchu has intrigued generations. Come experience for yourself the magic. With an INCA exclusive 3-days/2-nights at Machu Picchu, you have time to explore remote corners, contemplate at your own pace and hike (if you choose) with our guide to Huana Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, the Stone Bridge, or the Gate of the Sun. Also visit Cuzco, Sacsayhuaman and the Urubamba Valley. 7 Days |
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Start in Lima, Cuzco and the Urubamba Valley to be immersed in Inca history and modern culture (and acclimatize). Head into the pristine, remote Vilcanota range for a fully-portered 6-day trek over a 15,000' pass by Mt. Salcantay, "the Wild Man," then down into the jungle past orchids, bromeliads, coffee, bananas and hot springs. We take the train to Machu Picchu and end our trip with 3-days/2-nights exploring these amazing ruins. INCA's first and a favorite adventure. 16 Days |
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Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon and La Ciudad Blanca: Arequipa. Ancient and modern Peru come together in this adventure. Inca history in Lima, Cuzco, Urubamba Valley, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca contrasts with the spectacular Canyon del Colca (far deeper than the Grand Canyon) and colonial Arequipa, the city build of white limestone in the high desert at the base of snowcapped Volcan Misti. 17 Days |
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A 19-day Turkish Adventure, including ruins and artifacts from the Hittites, Greeks, Romans, Lycians, Carians, Seljuks, Ottomans and others. Walk and balloon in Cappadocia, cruise and hike along the Turquoise Coast, and explore and luxuriate in exotic Istanbul at the Four Seasons Hotel. And all the while enjoy INCA's exclusive events and treats. 19 Days |
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A shorter, 14-Day version of our Origins of Civilization itinerary, including a 5-day blue water cruise, great Graeco-Roman ruins and exotic Istanbul. Everything but Cappadocia! 14 Days |
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International Nature & Cultural Adventures |
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