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Trip reports, tips and notes from our tours.
Treks
Birding and Trekking: Salkantay to Machu Picchu
Peru is home to more than 1,800 bird species. On the Salkantay Trek you hike from glaciers down into the cloud forest – the perfect route for trekkers who keep their binoculars close.
10/17/2026 · 3 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 1
Inca Trail
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: The Complete Guide
Routes, distances, best time, fitness, permits and packing – everything you need to know before you hike the Inca Trail, from a local team in Cusco.
10/17/2026 · 3 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 0
Inca Trail
Inca Trail Permits: How and When to Book
Inca Trail permits are strictly limited and often sell out months ahead. How the permit system works, when to book and what happens if your date is sold out.
10/16/2026 · 2 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 0
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Circuits and Tickets Explained
Since 2024, Machu Picchu can only be visited on fixed circuits and time slots. Which circuit to choose, how Huayna Picchu fits in and why you should book early.
10/15/2026 · 3 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 0
Treks
Classic Inca Trail vs. Salkantay Trek: Which Is Right for You?
Two routes, one destination: how the Classic Inca Trail and the Salkantay Trek differ in landscape, difficulty, altitude, permits and experience.
10/14/2026 · 2 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 0
Treks
Classic Inca Trail vs. Lares Trek: Which Route to Machu Picchu?
History or living culture? How the Classic Inca Trail and the Lares Trek with llamas compare – and why you can also combine them.
10/13/2026 · 2 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 0
Treks
The Lares Trek with Llamas: A Journey into Living Andean Culture
Glacier lakes, high passes, weaving villages and llamas carrying your luggage – what to expect on the Lares Trek and why the Patacancha community is so special.
10/12/2026 · 2 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 0
Treks
Ausangate and the Seven Lakes: Trekking in Cusco's Sacred Mountains
Turquoise lagoons, glaciers, herds of alpacas and Rainbow Mountain – an introduction to the Ausangate region and its treks, from a day hike to five days on the circuit.
10/11/2026 · 2 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 0
Day tours
Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley: Tips for the Day Hike
How hard is the hike to Rainbow Mountain at 5,050 m, when is the best time to go and why you should not miss the Red Valley – tips from our guides.
10/10/2026 · 2 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 0
Amazon
Peru's Amazon: Manu or Tambopata?
Two of the most biodiverse places on earth – how the cloud forest and rainforest of Manu differ from Tambopata, and which trip fits your time and interests.
10/9/2026 · 2 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 0
Culture
Inti Raymi: The Festival of the Sun in Cusco
Every 24 June, Cusco celebrates the Inca festival of the sun. What happens during Inti Raymi, where to watch it and how to plan your trip.
10/8/2026 · 2 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 0
Culture
The Sacred Valley of the Incas: What to See
Pisac, Chinchero, Moray, the salt ponds of Maras and Ollantaytambo – a guide to the highlights of the Sacred Valley and how to explore them.
10/7/2026 · 2 min read · Juvenal Iturriaga · 0