Peru is a spectacular place with a tremendous amount of diversity. There are 103 different ecosystems in the world and Peru has 84 of them. There are 32 different climate systems in the world and 28 can be found in Peru. It is the the most ecologically diverse country in the world. There are jungles, cloud forests, deserts, glaciers, mountains, and much more. Lake Titicaca is just one of those fascinating places in Peru that never fails to amaze me. Check out the blog post to see what we typically do on one of our small group tours to Peru.
Everyone loves Siena. It is a Tuscan hill town about an hour or so away from Florence. It has a beautiful piazza, great food, and a Duomo on an acid trip (you'll see what I mean when you get there). Whenever we do a small group tour to Florence, we like to take a day trip there. It is easy to get to, a great way to spend the day, and has just enough to see to make it interesting. Check out the blog post to see how I do my Siena day trip.
It seems that at every turn in Peru, there is another spectacular view, another dramatic scene, another surprise. Even at Machu Picchu, there is more to see than just the ancient citadel. In the shadow of the great Incan Lost City, Mandor is a 4 km trek into the jungle where travelers on our small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu can experience a botanical garden, wildlife and fauna. Read more about our adventure to the Gardens of Mandor.