Kathryn & Nathan

Visit the up and coming craft breweries of Peru (such as Barbarian)! or if that doesn't work try their creations around town!

A combination of cultural dances from all over Peru performed by professional dancers!

these skills will come in mighty handy if the zombie apocolypse comes and we're near a rainforest!

located in Iquitos, Peru along the amazon river is the Tapiche Reserve. A wildlife conservation and sanctuary area, the Tapiche Reserve will offer an unrivaled experience to see the amazon rain forest and the natural wildlife first hand.

a nice dinner out on the town

Give Nathan and Kathryn the chance to enjoy a calm in the quaint town of Requena before they enter the long trek into the Tapiche Reserve.

whether it be the cab ride from the airport to the Tapiche Reserve, the train from Cusco to the Sacred Valley, another train from Cusco to Machu Pichu or for when we inevitably get lost and lima; transportation is essential.

Learn how to make Peruvian food with a local host family!

Help us accomplish a bucket list item! Without this pass we will not be able to experience the wonder of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu! Machu Picchu was undoubtedly the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire. Trekking up the mountain on a narrow path carved in the mountainside you'll reach Huayna Picchu. which boasts some of the greatest views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains.

Unofficially the third highest waterfall on earth. Due to it's relatively remote location a car service will need to be hired to take us to the nearby village of Cocachimba where we can hike our way up to the base of the Gocta Waterfall.

A secluded lagoon provides the home for Red Howler Monkeys and a collection of exotic birds. Alongside our canoe will be an unsettling number of Black Caimans, the largest predator in South America. Disclaimer: we will not leave the canoe!

While we may not be able to get many of the plants they reference in the United States we can still learn from the native culture how to use different plants for medicinal purposes (rather than popping a pill whenever the ailment requires).

A delicious delicacy we won't feel bad about eating! This two hour experience in Cusco will make us appreciate chocolate in a whole new way!

An essential Item when visiting the amazonian rain forest

Discover the daily lives of coffee farmers near Peru’s Sacred Valley during this overnight trip including a local homestay. Visit the village of Quillabamba and learn about its Cocla Cooperative, a group of local fair-trade, organic, coffee growers. You’ll see a demonstration of their harvesting and toasting methods, and taste the finished product. You’ll also visit some local cocoa plantations, and stop for a swim at a waterfall, before spending the night with a local coffee farming family. .

Get first hand experience with local Peruvian cuisine! We'll get an exclusive tour of the San Pedro market where we'll collect the ingredients we'll use to make classic Peruvian dishes with a professional chef!

A home to orphaned animals and butterfly's in the city of Iquitos. This local non-profit provides shelter for these animals while educating the public about the importance of their conservation and care.

Along with a local guide on the Amazon river we can fish for Red-Bellied Piranha's!

Get an unadulterated close up encounter with the Amazon River by spending the day traveling south via boat. These scenic views will include Tucan's, Macaw's, and two different species of dolphins along with the vast jungle along the banks.

For those who burn easily, such as Nathan and Kathryn, sun screen is an essential item on almost every vacation. As brutal as the Andean sun has been rumored to be sunscreen will be a crucial part in ensuring that the time is spent properly taking in every magnificent thing there is to see in Peru not dealing with sunburns.

One of Peru's UNESCO heritage sites! Dated from 2600BC it is arguably one of the oldest cities in the america's from a pre-Incan civilization

Uncover the ancient mystery of the Pachacamac Temple on a captivating and comprehensive 3-hour tour from Lima. Explore the remarkable religious compound with a knowledgeable guide to discover its intriguing history and 200 AD origin; gaze at majestic pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon; and admire the architectural precision of the buildings while learning about the customs of prehistoric Inca civilization.

Ever wonder what it would be like to walk through the rain forest like you see people doing on reality tv shows? There are two separate treks through the Tapiche Nature Reserve, one 10 kilometers and one of 12 kilometers. On both of these we'll have the chance to see exotic animals we've never heard of and hope we won't get bitten by something we can't see.