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
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…
Adventure Travel Job Opening: Work in Cusco, Peru
We're happy to report that the job has been filled. Are you passionate about travel and tourism? Do you want to learn about the hospitality industry? Are you looking for practical experience in tourism? Adios Adventure Travel…
How Many Miles will an Airline Compensate You for Fainting on a Flight?
It was never my intention to find out the answer to that question. But if you guessed 20,000 miles, you are correct. Let me make it clear that Delta Airlines in no way caused me to faint on my flight from Lima, Peru to Atlanta.…
Machu Picchu Ticket Changes: Half Day is Still Better than None
Peru government launched a new website in December 2018 with new rules for booking tickets. Tickets for entry to Machu Picchu in 2019 are now offered by the hour. Link to updated story about entry to Machu Picchu after covid-19. (updated…
Mudslide Leads to Temporary Detour of 1-Day Inca Trail Hike
On Friday March 24, 2017, a mudslide occurred on the 1 day Inca Trail. The location of the falling earth was just below the waterfall which is between Chachabamba and Winay Wayna ruins. That portion of the trail has been temporarily…
Peru Floods and Travel to Machu Picchu 2017
For anyone planning an upcoming trip to Machu Picchu, all eyes have been on the news about flooding in Peru. This year, the rainy season, from late November to late March, has been particularly severe along the coastal regions…
The Single Most Important Thing You Need to Enter Machu Picchu
It's not altitude meds, reusable water bottles or sturdy, flat-soled shoes. All of which are recommended. (Altitude meds are optional. Machu Picchu tops out around 8000 ft. / 2438 m. Which is not much compared to Cusco at 11000…
Inti Raymi Festival Entry Tickets 2017
Annual festival celebrating the Inca Sun God every June was cancelled in 2020 and doesn't appear to be happening in 2021. Update June 15, 2017: we are no longer selling tickets for the Inti-Raymi festival. Tickets may still…
World Orchid Conference 2017: Travel to Ecuador
Book your trip now for the 22nd Annual World Orchid Conference in 2017. Travel to Guayaquil on the coast of Ecuador in South America. Conference Dates: begins Wednesday, November 8 at 9 am through Sunday, November 12 at 5 pm.Location:…
