Peru (South America)

Pacific coastal areas aremostly dry and mild.

The Andes are temperate in the foothills withfrigid conditions at higher elevations. The eastern lowlands aretropical, warm and humid.

The Inca Trail is one of the best-known and most popular hikes in South America.

Views of snowcapped mountains, cloud forests, the beautifully paved trails and hundreds of stone steps set amongst an alpine and jungle environment as well as visits to five major Inca sites make this an unforgettable trek.