Pack up your troubles for 42 days

Graduates finding it hard to enter the job market – or grown-up gappers facing an enforced career break – could do worse than take advantage of a Kumuka Worldwide deal on South American tours.

For example, ‘Inca Magic’ is a 42-day overland tour from Quito in Ecuador through Peru to La Paz in Bolivia. The itinerary – fully escorted throughout by both a Kumuka leader and driver – includes a foray into the Amazon jungle, the Sechura Desert, Chan Chan Ruins, visits to the Ballestas islands, the Nazca Lines and Arquipa.

Other highlights include Cuzvo and the Sacred Valley and taking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu (entry included) before visiting Lake Titicaca and its floating reed islands.

The 17 July departure was £2195 but is now only £1866 (saving £329) and includes accommodation at a mix of hotels, campsites and hostels, with B&B on most days and all meals provided during campsite stays. All travel within South America is included, from river boats to trains and trucks. Flights to South America can be arranged at extra cost.

Inca Magic is one of a number of longer – up to 56 days’ duration – South American tours on special offer this summer.

For more information and bookings, visit Kumuka.com.