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Machu Picchu, Peru, or the Lost City of the Incas, is one of the world's most iconic and mysterious places. This ancient, abandoned Incan city sits high in the Andes Mountains, and was unknown to the outside world until 1911. Today, Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a popular and challenging tourist destination. Leading up the mountains to Machu Picchu, through stunning deserts and past raging rivers, is the Inca Trail, one of the top classic hikes in the entire world.

The origin of the world's largest river-by volume-has been surprisingly hard to pin down. Explorers and scientists have argued over where to locate the start of the Amazon River since at least the mid-1600s, with no fewer than five rivers in southwestern Peru given the honor over the years.

The origin of the world's largest river-by volume-has been surprisingly hard to pin down. Explorers and scientists have argued over where to locate the start of the Amazon River since at least the mid-1600s, with no fewer than five rivers in southwestern Peru given the honor over the years.

Lake Titicaca is a lake located on the border of Peru and Bolivia. It sits 3,811 m above sea level making it the highest commercially navigable lake in the world. By volume of water it is also the largest lake in South America.

"Many of the popular and emerging destinations of 2013 are places we've been sending our travelers for nearly 15 years," said Adventure Life General Manager Jonathan Brunger. "Ecuador, Bolivia, Nicaragua and The Falkland Islands are some of our bread and butter tours." The annual "New York Times 46 Places to Go" article, always one of the most popular travel write-ups of the year, cites Adventure Life destinations of Nicaragua, The Falkland Islands, The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, and Rio de Janeiro as top travel spots for 2013. Adventure Life offers Nicaragua tours that explore cloudforests, artisan markets, ecolodges, and old colonial cities. They also have Nicaragua multisport tours with biking, kayaking and zip-lining. A three city tour of Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro is a popular option for travelers who want to take in the sights, sounds, food, and culture of these unique locales. Tours to The Falkland Islands have long been popular for wildlife enthusiasts, offering opportunities to view five penguin species, elephant seals, sea lions, sea birds, dolphins and orcas. "Our Yucatan, Mexico tour is a new addition that includes a fascinating blend of pristine beaches, turquoise blue water, spectacular nature, and ruins of ancient civilizations," said Brunger. Fodor's named Easter Island as one of its "25 Places to go in 2013". Adventure Life offers an Easter Island tour that spends five days discovering the ancient history and traditions of the mysterious island. With the recent opening of several new flight routes from Lima, Peru, and Santiago, Chile, there's never been a better time to visit. Tapati Rapa Nui, a colorful festival of native music and dance, takes place on the island during the first two weeks of February. Another great Chile tour, the Chiloé Island Adventure, offers biking through villages, kayaking with sea life near Spanish batteries, and hiking remote stretches of beach where penguins nest.