Peru & Ecuador

In Peru the options are boundless with the spectacular Andes, deserts, jungles and vibrant cultures. Then there are the legends and rumours of ancient civilisations which can guide your footsteps to lost cities. Or you could wind your way deep into the Amazon where wildlife fans will find river dolphins, giant river otters and multicoloured parrots. Trek through the volcanic landscapes of Ecuador in the Cotopaxi National Park (home to the world’s highest volcano at 5,897m) or learn about the country’s indigenous cultures first hand as you stay with a local family in the Amazonian jungle.