Machu Picchu: guide to Mosquitoes and Biting Insects

Machu Picchu: guide to Mosquitoes and Biting Insects

What should travelers going to Machu Picchu know about biting insects? Although Machu Picchu (8000 ft) is well above the 6500 foot altitude threshold for exposure to mosquitoes, it's still possible for a few of the little buggers…

Important Update: 2018 Inca Trail Permit Availability

Important Update: 2018 Inca Trail Permit Availability

Inca Trail permits were released beginning the week of October 2, 2017.   In previous years, permits went on sale in early January, although last year, they were released in mid-December 2016, for the 2017 hiking season.  Groups…

Dreaming of A Trip to Machu Picchu? 6 Strategies to Make it Happen

Dreaming of A Trip to Machu Picchu? 6 Strategies to Make it Happen

You want it. But that trip of a lifetime to Machu Picchu seems out of your grasp.  Are you overwhelmed by the obstacles?  Not enough time or money, and maybe you're out of shape.  The worries will be there no matter what. Here…

Travel to Machu Picchu for the Ultimate Team-Building Trip

Travel to Machu Picchu for the Ultimate Team-Building Trip

Bring your employees to Peru for training, community service and rejuvenation. Not to mention a little side trip to Machu Picchu! Team-building does not have to be boring. We can't think of a better way to get the attention of…

Best Honeymoon Hikes in Peru

Best Honeymoon Hikes in Peru

We compiled a list of the best honeymoon hikes in Peru.  From easy to hard, and short to long, there are many choices to fit every budget and ability.  The rainy season in Peru is from December through early April.  It doesn't…

Bolivia border visa:  essential information for US Citizens

Bolivia border visa: essential information for US Citizens

It was good while it lasted. After former president Evo Morales was "run out of town" in late 2019, US citizens were no longer required to obtain a visa upon entry to Bolivia. However. politics being what it is, a lot has happened.…

Peru 2017:  Teacher Strike Update

Peru 2017: Teacher Strike Update

August 29, 2107 Update:  At this time the teacher strike has tapered off and is not affecting travel to Machu Picchu. Since the new rules for half day entry tickets went in to effect on July 1, the biggest delays are the waiting…

Adios Adventure Travel Women's Adventures: Machu Picchu and more

Adios Adventure Travel Women's Adventures: Machu Picchu and more

For Women Who Explore. If you're looking for a small group tour operator to organize your women-only guided vacations and trips to South America, please call our US office in Virginia. Adios Adventure Travel was founded by me,…

Machu Picchu travel disruptions:  what to expect

Machu Picchu travel disruptions: what to expect

Whether it's a local strike, bad weather, unexpected illness or other random misfortune, interruptions can occur on any trip to Machu Picchu at any time during the year. (even before covid struck!) Due to the remote location,…

1-Day Guide Service to Machu Picchu

1-Day Guide Service to Machu Picchu

What is the status of the regulation that states you need a tour guide to enter Machu Picchu? In 2022 announcements were posted on the official Machu Picchu government website recommending that visitors should hire a tour guide…