Join O.A.R.S. on this one-of-a-kind adventure to the center of the Inca Empire – the Peru experience to which all others will be compared. It is an in-depth exploration of the culture, archaeology and scenic grandeur that make this South American nation undeniably unique. Combining an epic 4-day rafting trip on the Apurimac River at the source of the Amazon and a ground-breaking 6-day lodge-to-lodge trek from Salkantay to the incomparable Machu Picchu, this is a trip that defines the possibilities of Peru. Imagining the depths of the Apurimac and the heights of Machu Picchu will reveal only part of this tale of adventure. With a fusion of indigenous and Spanish influences, Peruvian culture boasts an impressive array of creative expressions. This 2-week expedition is uniquely suited to providing intimate interaction with the people and rural authenticity of Andean villages, as well as the urban energy of Lima and Cusco. We’ll add exquisite Peruvian cuisine and some of the finest lodging in the region to the equation, demonstrating once and for all that the best in international adventure travel is best found in Peru.

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Peak water flows are dropping, but there is still plenty of whitewater for last-minute summer fun. Because the California and U.S. West whitewater rafting seasons are beginning to wind down, some O.A.R.S.’ office staff members have been able to get away to experience our trips. Tyra, our California/Oregon Adventure Consultant, is just back from O.A.R.S.’ Chilko-Chilcotin-Fraser Rivers trip. The Class IV Canada whitewater apparently offered some of the biggest, baddest whitewater she has experienced. In addition, there were so many bear and Bald Eagle sightings they almost became old news. Tyra loved the region so much, she started looking into real estate. We’ll see if we can keep her interested in California rivers for at least a few more years.

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