Should Kids Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Parent Checklist
Yes! Kids should hike the 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. But like adults, there are some instances where they should not. We provide a checklist for parents to determine if your child is ready. Use the list of questions…
Going to Machu Picchu? Our tours and prices are guaranteed
The last thing anyone booking a trip to South America needs to worry about is having their guided tour or Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu cancelled by the tour operator. But there are circumstances in which a tour operator may…
Which countries need a visa to enter Peru?
Going to Machu Picchu? Find out if you need a visa. How long is it valid? And where do you go to get it? Check below and see if your country is on the list of those required to obtain a visa. Then view the list of Peru embassies…
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands: comprehensive packing guide
The climate of the Andes Mountains is very different from the Galapagos islands. One is warm and temperate. The other is a high-altitude mountain ecosystem with mini micro-climates. Activities on the islands may include swimming,…
How to get to Machu Picchu: for visual learners
Check out this infographic to find out how to get to Machu Picchu. If you prefer to read the words, here they are: Step 1: fly from your home to Lima, Peru. (usually day 1) Flights from US often arrive evening. There is one…
On the way to Machu Picchu? What to do if your luggage gets lost
Finally, you're on the way to Machu Picchu. You board your international flight and arrive in Lima, but your checked luggage does not show up. What can you do? Adios Adventure Travel offers strategies to help prevent your luggage…
Sample South America: how to eat like a local
"If it looks good, eat it," works great for TV shows about offbeat foods. But ordinary travelers should have some standards when it comes to making choices about where and how to sample local cuisine when traveling. From plucking…
Changes to Machu Picchu entrance rules in 2015: it's not what you think
Are changes happening to entrance fees at Machu Picchu? Yes. The office of Ministerio de Cultura in Peru has made changes to entrance tickets to Machu Picchu. They offer an "afternoon" ticket which allows entry daily at 1300…
The Back Door to Machu Picchu: what you need to know
Avoid the crowds and enjoy the best of Peruvian nature: high altitude pass, hot springs, small coffee plantations, and views of Machu Picchu from the secluded valley behind the ruins. Here's what you need to know: trip…
