We compare our 16-night trip to that of a trip by a very respected natural-history based provider from the US who offer an 8-night trip. Ours covers similar areas but at a much more leisurely pace, plus we go into the Amazon. Have a look... All quoted prices effective at time of publication (Summer 2008).

Ours

• 16 nights
• Fully escorted by experienced Calgary Zoo naturalists plus expert local guides throughout.
• 2 nights Lima (tour Gold Museum; recover from flights; allows for luggage to catch up if necessary).
• 1 night Cusco, 3 nights Manu Wildlife Centre, 3 nights Sol y Luna in the Sacred Valley (markets, ruins of Pisac & Ollantaytambo, walks, and free time).
• 3 nights Machu Picchu Pueblo (guided tour of the ruins on 2 days plus time to discover the forest trails at the Pueblo).
• 4 nights Cusco (1 night on arrival from Machu Picchu + 2 days including some touring and a full day of free time).
• Includes flights Lima-Cusco-Lima; Cusco-Manu-Cusco.
• Max 17 + 1 Trip host; Min 8 + 1 trip host.

Theirs

• 8 nights
• 2 nights Lima.
• 1 night Cusco.
• 1 night Sacred Valley
• 1 night Machu Picchu.
• 2 nights Cusco
• 1 night Lima
• No minimum or maximum group size listed.
• Extension to another region of the Amazon offered at US$1795.

Differences: There are many, but in general we have a much slower pace for discovering this high-altitude country. We offer the diversity of learning about ancient history as well as natural history by including the Amazon as part of the adventure.