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703 Ruins & Archaeology trips. Tours from 134 tour companies. 768 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Machu Picchu
The Classic Inca Trail
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Inca Trail, Machu Picchu

Highlights

  • Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights on the original Inca Path
  • Small-group journey led by a high-rated Guide
  • Watch stunning ancient sites and cross the famous Dead Woman Pass.
  • Enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, only reserved for the Inca Trail hikers
  • Explore the Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu, listening to all about its key and fun facts.
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Climbing & Mountaineering, Cultural, Education / Learning, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"A pleasure to work with Salkantay trekking. Their pre trip organisation's and friendly and comprehensive responses really made booking easy. The tour was well organized with great meals along route and a fantatsic guide who was friendly and knowledgeable through out ensuring you maximized your experience"

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Peru by Land and Water
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Iquitos, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Explore Lima
  • Visit the ruins on your own or explore Aguas Calientes
  • Explore the walls, stairways, temples and terraces of Machu Picchu.
  • Visit the colorful Pisac market where you'll be able to trade with locals for a variety of handicrafts
  • Explore the heart of Amazon River on board of the Amatista River boat.
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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Inca Trail Trek
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cusco, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Visit the village of Huayllabamba
  • Experience 2-hours hike leads to Intipunku (Gate of the Sun) which overlooks the awesome Machu Picchu
  • Enjoy the climb magnificent views of the mountain ranges.
  • Visit the Runkuraqay and Sayacmarca ruins

Themes

Transformative, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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Choquequirao Trek and Machu Picchu
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu

Highlights

  • Explore traditional markets and colonial churches in Cusco
  • Trek to Choquequirao, an Incan ruin site only accessible by foot
  • Visit a textile market and interact with locals in the Sacred Valley
  • Rise early to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"At first I thought, maybe it was just me. Maybe I just had a poor customer service experience with Adventure Life. On my recent trip to Antarctica I met several other passengers, including my roommate who booked through Adventure Life. Each time and immediately they expressed the same exact challenges and concerns when working with Adventure life that I experienced. Being supplied with broken links to resources and documents, vague responses to specific questions, lack of pro-actively from Adventure Life, and a plethora of other issues. But I would recommend using Adventure Life, call them to help find the best dates and trip for you. Then book directly through the tour operators. I met several people on the trip that were able to find and negotiate discounts by skipping the agency and going directly to the tour operator."

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Explore the Wonders of Machu Picchu
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4.8/5 Excellent
64 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Cusco, Inca Trail, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Take in the magic of Machu Picchu, the mysterious Inca citadel, at the measured pace it deserves
  • Explore Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most beautiful Spanish colonial cities in the Americas
  • Stroll the splendid Inca ruins at Pisac and feast on a gourmet picnic in the stunning Sacred Valley
  • Experience the surreal salt pans of Maras, where salt is still collected as it has been for centuries

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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Essential Argentina & Peru
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4.6/5 Excellent
9 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu

Highlights

  • On this wonderful tripyou will get to know 2 fascinating countries in South America.
  • We will start withArgentinaand arrive at its capital"Buenos Aires", to start your tour.
  • Here you will find beautiful streets withunique architecturethat gives it an inspiring touch while you enjoy itsexciting culture between tango and milongas.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

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"Unknowledgeable and don’t communicate. Stay away unless you want letting down last minute."

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8-Day Lima and Cusco Tour Package
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4.6/5 Excellent
9 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley

Highlights

  • Visit the city of Lima and itshistorical monuments, and its beautiful sea views.
  • Explore the Inca civilization in Cusco.
  • be impressed by the wonders ofMachu Picchuand theSacred Valley of the Incas.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

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"Unknowledgeable and don’t communicate. Stay away unless you want letting down last minute."

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9-Day The Wonders of Peru - Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain & Lake Titicaca
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4.6/5 Excellent
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Puno

Highlights

  • Start your trip fromLima, on the beautiful coast of the Pacific Ocean.
  • Explore the mysteries ofCuscoandMachu Picchu.
  • As well as have an adventure day in theRainbow Mountain - Vinicunca.
  • Finish this fantastic trip by visitingLake Titicaca, inPuno, and then return to Lima.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

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Ruins & Archaeology Reviews & Ratings

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Excellent tour of Cambodia

We enjoyed a week's tour of Cambodia (Siem Reap - Battambang - Phnon Penh) with Odynovo, with many attractions and activities included. It was easy to book online, a...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

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A Week in Petra

A great week with a great bunch of people This was the trip just as I expected it - Petra being the highlight, but Wadi Rum coming a close second. Or maybe Jerash?...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

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Great holiday, but communication could have been improved

The week was very enjoyable and there was a lot to see and it was a very varied itinerary. Visiting Petra and seeing the Treasury for the first time. Alaa was cle...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

a week in jordon

full on trip which was very informative and interesting. all sites were good especially Petra, Little Petra and camping in Wadi Rum Eddy was entertaining and engag...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fantastic week, thoroughly recommend

An awe inspiring trip, with something for everyone, and covering all the key sights, sounds and tastes of Jordan. I knew I wanted to see Petra, but didn't really h...

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Ruins & Archaeology Tour Selection Trips

  • Travel Tips for Archeological Tours 
    An archaeology vacation offers an exciting opportunity to explore ancient civilizations and uncover hidden treasures. To make the most of your experience, consider these practical travel tips:
    Dress comfortably and wear sturdy walking shoes to navigate the uneven terrain of archaeological sites.
  • Bring sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent to protect yourself from the elements.
  • Stay hydrated by carrying a refillable water bottle and replenishing fluids regularly, especially in hot climates.
  • Pack light but include essentials like a camera, binoculars, and a journal to capture memories and observations.
  • Respect the archaeological sites by following guidelines, refraining from touching artifacts, and staying on designated paths.
  • Take breaks to rest and recharge, ensuring you can fully immerse yourself in the experience without feeling fatigued.
  • Stay informed about local customs, traditions, and cultural norms to show respect for the host country and its people.
  • Be open-minded and curious, embracing the opportunity to learn from expert guides and fellow travelers while exploring ancient history firsthand.

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