While the whole Ausangate (pronounced Ow-saan-gah-tay) Trek package to Machu Picchu is 6 days/5 nights, technically the “Ausangate” portion is only the first 4 days of the overall experience. Over the 4 days hiking and 3 nights camping, you will start by traveling 3 hours south of Cusco by car to the trailhead. From there,… Read More >
Cusco, Peru is a charming city in the country’s highlands. While you could easily spend your whole trip wandering through the streets of this city, most people know it as the main gateway to Machu Picchu, the Inca trail, and many other excursions around the region. Cusco is the perfect base for day trips to… Read More >
Have you been thinking about traveling to Peru but you’re worried about getting altitude sickness? This condition happens when you travel to a high altitude (elevation) too quickly without giving your body time to adjust to the lower air pressure and lower oxygen levels. Anyone can get altitude sickness regardless of fitness or experience level,… Read More >
While Peru is probably most well-known for Machu Picchu, this country is actually full of traditions, customs, breathtaking landscapes, and friendly people worth seeing. The best way to experience it is to get out and hike off-the-beaten path, but we know most people don’t have a ton of time to spend here. If having an… Read More >
If you have the time and interest in history, Cusco is one place where you should absolutely hire an experienced guide to give you a full tour and explain all the city’s hidden secrets. We also understand that sometimes you just have a free day or half day to kill while you acclimate to it’s… Read More >
In 1908, Hiram Bingham had been serving as a delegate at a Pan American Scientific Congress in Santiago, Chile. As part of his journey home through Peru, Bingham was convinced to visit the archeological site of Choquequirao. After that trip, he became fascinated with the idea that there could be “lost” cities through the Andes… Read More >
There are many ways to get to Machu Picchu and now that the National Park is open to tourists again, we wanted to answer a few common questions about hiking into this magical place. How long does it take to hike to Machu Picchu? There are several ways to hike to Machu Picchu and it… Read More >
Here are a few things to consider before you plan your trip. Peru is still seeing new cases of COVID-19 daily, but most of the cases are found in the hot spots of Lima and other coastal towns. The Peruvian government has taken steps to limit exposure in these areas by requiring both masks and… Read More >
