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All trips are for two people and good for one year. If you can't make the event, but still want to bid on a trip, please contact Whitney Cooper at wcooper@responsibletravel.org and 202.347.9203 ext 414. Unless specified, international flights are not included. Please note that different dates and conditions may apply for each trip.

Peruvian Amazon and Cultural Escape
6 days/5 nights
Rainforest Expeditions & Casa Andina

Enjoy the splendor of Peru with 6 days/5 nights traveling first with one of Peru's best-known ecotourism companies, Rainforest Expeditions and then staying at one of five of the classic, Peruvian owned hotel chain, Casa Andina in the imperial city of Cusco cradled by the Andes Mountains.

Rainforest Expeditions
www.perunature.com

Hike and explore the canapy of the Amazon with Rainforest Expeditions and stay 4 days/4 nights in the ecolodge, Refugios Amazonia, which is jointly owned by the local community.

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• Trip will not be available June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
• Includes transfers to and from Puerto Maldonado Airport and all meals
• Donation does not include international and domestic airfare, airport taxes, alcoholic bevarages, bottled water, snacks, insurance, laundry or other items of personal nature

Rainforest Expeditions Travel Awards:

• Tourism for Tomorrow Finalist for Benefits to Community - 2008
• Equator Initiative Finalist - UNDP - 2002
• Ecotourism Excellence Award - Conservation International - 2000
• Best Ecotourism Tour Operator - Conde Nast - 2000

Casa Andina
www.casa-andina.com

Enjoy 3 days/2 nights in Cusco, the Incas’ monumental city that has become a hugely popular and lively traveler’s mecca, abounds with opportunities for exploring the city’s colonial and Inca history. Live the experience in one of our Casa Andina Classic Hotels, which have the best locations and are full of colonial character, with stunning views.

• Trip is available from December 1st 2009 to November 30th 2010. Previous reservation, at least 20 days before traveling and in accordance to room availability
• Trip includes breakfasts at any one of the Casa Andina Hotels in Cusco and local taxes.
• Trip does not include lunches or dinners or airport transfers.

Casa Andina's Sustainable Social Practices:

Casa Andina is a Peruvian-owned and -operated hotel group. Its unique roster of hotels, inspired by Peru’s regional attractions and the indelible flavors of each destination, focus on local elements throughout: in decoration, architecture, gastronomy, activities and music – in sum, the entire travel experience.