Want to paddle thunderous whitewater roaring through canyons twice as deep as the Grand Canyon? Join us from May to September on remote trips down the Colca, Cotahuasi, Marán and Apurimac's Acobamba Abyss, the headwaters of the Amazon. While paddling these stunning gorges, thrill to the sight of ancient ruins standing sentinel along the shore. Raft supported, these multi-day class IV-V kayak trips cater to advanced and expert paddlers. Flatwater jungle floats on the Tambopata near Parque Nacional Manu provide a rare glimpse at unusual flora and fauna inhabiting Peru's heart of darkness.

Biologists classify the planet into 33 life zones, and Peru in its myriad of landforms exhibits 28 zones within its borders. Examples of this astounding biological diversity lie in the Cordillera Blanca and around Cerro Asungate, the most sacred mountain in Inca mythology. From May to October, marvel at some of the Western Hemisphere's most fascinating culture including the recently uncovered ruins of Kuelap, from the 3000 year old Chachapoyas civilization, and Machu Picchu, the Inca's fabulous jungle enclave.