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Thousands of people travel to Cusco every year for the chance to visit the ancient citadel and Hike to Machu Picchu. However, most people aren’t exactly sure how to get there. There are no flights, buses, cars, etc. that go there. Thousands of people travel to Cusco yearly... Continue Reading

Travel is an activity that brings not only immediate pleasure but also a lasting sense of accomplishment. We, as curious humans, have the urge to go out and have new experiences, learn about new cultures, visit unknown destinations, and dive into something completely foreign to... Continue Reading

The first, and most important item, is your passport. You'll also need your passport when you start on the trek, make sure it has been updated recently. Continue Reading

The ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, the citadel of the Incas, located at over 2,700 meters in Urubamba, were discovered in 1911 by the American archaeologist and historian Hiram Bingham. Machu Picchu is one of the world’s seven wonders for its architectural wealth and... Continue Reading

When is the best time to do the Inca trail? This is a common question we receive throughout the entire year. Potential hikers want to ensure their trip is perfectly planned and with good reason. You can pick a good time to take the classic 4-day Inca from the highlands’ two... Continue Reading

As I sit here and review the daily list of projects the agency is putting together, I am constantly reminded of what some travelers can and cannot do during their Machu Picchu hike. We have never had any strange or unusual behavior from visitors at the Inca citadel. However,... Continue Reading

Arequipeños (the People from Arequipa) are immensely proud of their local culture, a culture so strong and unique that Peruvians often joke that people need an official Arequipa passport instead of a Peruvian one to enter the region. Now, why is it “Arequipa the white... Continue Reading

Everyone wants to see Machu Picchu, but there are a lot of other things to see while in Cusco as well. The only problem is that most people don’t always have the time to see some of these wonderful areas. We are currently running two different special packages for Lima,... Continue Reading

Reserving the Inca trail is usually one of the most common petitions we receive from travelers. It is by far the most popular hike to Machu Picchu and thus, the most difficult to secure available spots for. So let’s say you want to go about reserving the Inca trail, what... Continue Reading

Travel is all about choices. You decide where to go, how to get there, who will be going with you, flights, tours, transport, the list goes on and on. Sometimes we want to rough it out in the great outdoors, such as with the Inca Trail or the Salkantay Trek, while other times, we... Continue Reading