Off the Beaten Path trips in South America
Enjoy South America off the beaten path. Share your journey with an indigenous family, who knows the lands secrets and hidden treasures. Whether it be a trek to Machu Picchu, or in the Colca Canyon, exploring the Amazon, or the deserts in Argentina. We can arrange for you to stay in the household of a local family. Experience the authentic and local South America.
All of our tours are designed by sustainable travel experts and are Responsible & Sustainable Travel Certified. We guarantee local and authentic off the beaten path trips for those who want unique learning experiences. Discover unseen lands and cultures with Pie Experiences, your travel experts in South America.
Your story begins with the dream of visiting Machu Picchu. The dream comes alive during a once-in-a-lifetime experience: The ultimate lodge-to-lodge trek along the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. This is an exploration of the Sacred Valley of the Incas as well as as a physical, cultural and spiritual journey. The pristine natural beauty will envelop you throughout your 7-day journey along the Salktantay Trail. Your journey will take you past 15 unique ecosystems, and will inspire you to challenge yourself, as you navigate changing altitudes (even a 4,572 m/15,000…
Explore the fascinating landscapes of the Sacred Valley on the Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu. On this adventure, you will bike, hike, and zip line your way from the high mountains to the green valleys and jungle below. Follow ancient Incan paths, as you discover ruins and the colorful culture that surrounds Machu Picchu. This hike to Machu Picchu is an adventure you won't soon forget!
On your-three day journey, you will explore amazing places where peace and calmness can be found everywhere. Your adventure begins with a unique exploration of the highest navigable lake and the visit of the floating islands of Uros where beautiful landscapes will surround you. As you visit this place, also you will visit Taquile Island and learn about their culture.
The Selva Viva Amazon Cruise is no longer in service. The La Perla is in full service with its all-inclusive Amazon tours, on the selva viva route, and upgraded accommodations. Sailing in the mighty and mythical Amazon River means to discover a relaxing world where you will enjoy this “green paradise” called the Iquitos Amazon. At your first arrival, you will feel charmed by the chirping of the beautiful birds hiding in the vegetation. Indigenous people will show you how to use plants as natural medicine and you will appreciate…
Your seven-day adventure will enrich your adventurous spirit with beautiful landscapes along the way. As you travel, your eyes will be enchanted by the many different towns and awesome gorges. On your way, you will have a chance to taste the most delicate and mouth-watering wines and delicious foods as well. The North of Argentina is like a treasure chest full of jewels that you will enjoy every day.
The Santa Cruz Trek in Huaraz is a four-day adventure where impressive landscapes and beautiful snowy mountains mix perfectly with the blue sky. You will feel free amongst diverse towns and villages that you will explore with a professional guide. Let the magnificent Cordillera Blanca impress you and see how its beauty captivates your imagination.
With a variety of landscapes, this high altitude escape inspires passion within all who visit. In Northern Argentina, you will explore the history of ancient times and the modern culture of local inhabitants. The area is blessed with vast deserts, lagoons, and volcanoes, and you can admire wildlife, geography and geology of incredible grandeur. It is a perfect experience for photography lovers due to immense and amazing nature. If you are still wanting for more, Northern Argentina is celebrated for its gastronomy, and is full of vineyards and wineries that…
Your 10 day Peruvian adventure will begin right in the historic heart of Lima, the world’s second biggest desert city. Let your imagination soar when you move onto the White city of Arequipa, spellbound by the majestic condors of the Colca Valley. Pay a visit to the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where unique Andean camelids wander freely and spend nights like no other staying in cozy local homes where a host family will welcome you to share their customs and cultures. Allow your tastebuds to be tantalised with delicious foods,…
This is a journey that takes us into the endless heart of biodiversity, which extends its fabulous prism of life throughout the Amazon Basin. As detailed below, the very nature of this jungle realm teaches us that the best way to explore it is through a unique means of transportation: by navigating down the river on a fabulous, state-of-the-art vessel set to explore this truly unique environment. The inspiring adventure will provide many unexpected, astonishing encounters. We will discover the Yasuní (the largest of Ecuador’s continental National Parks), a wild…
The Ausangate Trek is a five day trek in the Cordillera Vilcanota that travels along a route we call the “Camino Del Apu Ausangate”. Near the highest sacred mountain in the Cusco region, the “Apu” is the bearer of life and the guardian of one of the most pristine mountain ecosystems in the world. Your trek will be accompanied by llamas and horses, as well as shepherds of the community of Chillca who are proud to share their land with us. Daily meals will be prepared by experienced chefs who…
Bolivia's barren landscapes will have you questioning your existence on earth in no time at all. Starting at the Uyuni Salt Flats, you'll query the difference between the earth and the sky, touching one and the other on this privately guided luxury tour. Delve deep into the Siloili Desert, with its lakes of astounding, oil palette colours, as magnificent flamingos hold court in a natural habitat straight from a Salvador Dali painting.
Delve into life as it was lived by the Incas as you leave their capital and enter the Sacred Valley. Starting at the town of Pisac, you’ll enjoy an introduction to the skills and craftmanship of the ancient empire, visiting ruins that once protected the entrance to the valley. You’ll enjoy a day of local immersion, meeting and interacting with an indigenous community whose traditions have remined unchanged for hundreds of years, before finally exploring one of the new seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu.
Navigate the largest lake in South America as you visit unique communities filled with important traditions that are still practiced nowadays. Become part of a fascinating rural village as a member of a new family. Live an everyday Quechua life as you walk through this enchanting village, mingling with their inhabitants. Learn about beautiful textiles and after a light trek, take in views of the charming lakeshores and agricultural terraces will surround you.
Few people know that the classic Inca Trail trek is only one of myriad ancient routes to Machu Picchu. For those keen to avoid the crowds of the classic trail (and also the necessity of sleeping in a tent!), the Lares Trek is an excellent alternative. Following the ancient Inca weaver’s route through the remote Lares Valley, this trail boasts sparkling Andean lakes, fabulous mountain scenery and cultural encounters with isolated indigenous communities. However, the best part of this innovative Inca trail experience is that each day, you can “choose…
Disconnect from the “real” world and immerse yourself in the spectacular natural beauty and rich culture of Colca Canyon, one of the deepest of its kind in the world! On the Classic Colca Canyon tour, you will meet diverse Andean wildlife, take in breathtaking views of majestic volcanoes and discover the traditional cultures of the Colca Valley, both modern and ancient. You’ll sleep in complete luxury at the Colca Lodge, located just outsider the tranquil valley village of Yanque. The Lodge has its own spa, which makes use of nearby…
Your Colca Canyon local experience will immerse you in the rich traditional culture of this very special region. Enjoy a truly unique few days living with local indigenous Collagua families, whose culture predates that of the Incas. Learn traditional crafts such as candle-making, wool spinning and llama shearing, and gain an in-depth understanding of the daily life of the villagers in the Colca Valley's rural communities. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy the remarkable natural scenery of the Colca Valley. Look for llamas and vicuñas in the Pampa…
Indulge in the the luxurious comfort and exquisite allure of Amantica Lodge during an extended stay of 3 days and 2 nights, where you can savor 3-course culinary delights of fresh ingredients, prepared by an outstanding chef. During your days, entice your intellect and spirit as you experience local ceremonies, and engage your body and soul as you trek to the top of the island at sunset.
