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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, adventure travel was relegated to those bold explorers who organized legendary expeditions
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 Adventure with Adios Adventure Travel." Contained in the review was the most benevolent
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) between Lima and Cusco for $15 USD + 9000 points.
Shining Path Murders 16 Peruvians in Amazon Jungle Village
On Sunday May 23, 2021, the murder of 16 people including 2 children was reported in a bar in the town of San Miguel del Ene, capital of the district of Vizcatán del Ene, located on the border between Junín and Ayacucho, in the area of the Apurimac Valley, and the Ene and Mantaro rivers (Vraem). The area is marked by t
The Hidden Costs of Traveling to Machu Picchu and Peru During Covid-19
With everything pretty much mostly reopened in the Cusco to Machu Picchu corridor, eyeballs are starting to gaze once again on the once-in-a-lifetime dream of traveling to the epic Inca ruins of Machu Picchu before the crowds pickup. Adios Adventure Travel has been busy enough for the last couple of months that we have
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 Trail hikes as well as the cost of permits for each porter.
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 valid permanent residence, or a visa, for any of the following countries: Australia, Canada, U
How to Spot The Hidden Value of Professional Travel Services
How do you measure value? Especially when it involves experiences like travel? The obvious worth is what you see on the surface. This may include tours with small groups, hotels with amenities or enhanced activities. What you see is the advertised cost for a trip. And then it's up to you to determine if the value of th
Amazon Jungle: Why You need to Travel to the Most Biologically Diverse Place on Earth
"This is not a zoo" our capable Bolivian guide spouted. "We know where the animals live and we know their seasonal habits, but we can never guarantee sightings." Then he scooped an 8-foot long anaconda from under the water and handed it to me.
Qosqo Tales
Our local guides are Andean natives with a passion for bringing their Qechua culture to life. Here are three Andean legends they translated so you can connect with their roots before experiencing the culture for yourself.
Children of the Sun
The Story of the Origin of the People of the Andes
Valicha: A Tale of My Mother's Famed Chicha Brewery in the Andes Mountains
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