More Chinese Travelers will be "Peking" at Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu lays down the welcome mat for Chinese citizens. Visas are no longer required to enter Peru for Chinese citizens who meet the entry requirements. In addition to a valid passport, Chinese citizens must also possess…
2017 Rate Increase for Entry to Machu Picchu and Inca Trail Hikes
Effective January 1, 2017, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture has increased rates for entry to all ticketed museums, historical sights and archaeological parks in most of Peru. Including an increase in the cost of permits for Inca…
How to Book Roundtrip Flight from Lima to Cusco for $15 USD
If you're planning a trip to Machu Picchu, all international flights arrive in Lima, Peru. Travelers then fly to Cusco. Here's the step-by-step instructions showing how we booked our roundtrip flight on LAN AIRLINES (AKA Latam)…
Go Little. Or Go Home. The Smallest Adventure Travel Company in the World
The email landed in my inbox like a gift box being dropped on my desk. And there in front of my eyes, as beautiful as any hand-made bow I'd ever seen, was the headline for a new review just posted on Trip Advisor. "A Life-Changing…
South America Travel Trends: Why the Best Adventures are Soft
It's the latest trend to hit the travel industry since the rolling luggage movement landed on the tarmac. Adventure travel is accepted as one of the many modes that travelers of all ages now have when choosing trips. In the past,…
Machu Picchu for Nature Lovers
Living in the comfort of tyvek-sealed and sanitized structures makes for a comfy life, except for one pretty significant drawback. "Nature deprivation." Unlike our ancestors who lived as nomadic gatherers, then eventually evolved…
Rainbow Mountain Hike in Peru: what you need to know
It's known as the Rainbow Mountain hike. But the Qechua people of the Andes call it Vinicunca Mountain. The Rainbow Mountain hike is ranked by National Geographic as one of the top 100 places you should visit before you die.…
Machu Picchu availability: how often do tickets sell out?
Many of us, including tour operators, guides, hotel owners and government officials, speculate about the number of visitors to Machu Picchu. It seems like the number of visitors increased this year. Or is it just our imagination?…
Pisac Archaeological Ruins: re-opened September 2016
One of the most popular tourist sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas is now reopened for visitors. As of September 1, 2016, visitors can hike from the upper parking area to the Pisac archaeological complex. Roundtrip hike…
Inside the 1-Day Inca Trail Hike: A Comprehensive Overview
By Heather Corona As a travel expert, it's my job to book Inca Trail hikes to Machu Picchu for other people. This is my description of the 1 day hike based on my experience. One of the most frequent questions I get from…
