Not a fan of following the crowds? Our alternative treks will take you on roads less traveled, crossing breath taking scenery and historical archeological sites. Find the indigenous Quechua speaking people of Peru, with their thriving culture and customs, nestled high up in the Andes Mountains. Feast your eyes on ice glaciers, shockingly blue glacial lakes, waterfalls and herds of llamas and alpacas.
A comprehensive guide to what this wonderous trek to Chquequirao has to offer. We give you the reason to visit, what to pack, what is the best time to go, a detailed itinerary and much more, this guide has you covered. Known as the Jewel of the Andes or the sister of Machu Picchu, Choquequirao […]
The Lares Trek is one of the alternative treks to the Inca Trail that you can do in Cusco. Immerse yourself in the Andean beauty, visit local villages and see all the natural beauty of this wonderful trek. Spend some time at the Lares hot springs to soak away your aches and pains from the […]
The less popular Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu is one of the best routes to Machu Picchu. It not only offers the magnificent Andean scenery you expect on any trek around Cuzco, but it also visits three lesser known archaeological sites on the way. You will be trekking alone and seeing other traveling is […]
Choquequirao Trekking Permits Permits are purchased at the entrance in Capuliyoq hamlet and punched at the park station before approaching Choquequirao. No pre-reservations are needed because it doesn´t get crowded as Machu Picchu. Each Choquequirao permit cost is about 60 soles per adult, 30 soles for University students, and 25 soles per child. When is […]
WHAT TO SEE AND EXPECT ON THE LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 1.- You get to enjoy the most cultural trek and historyThe Lares Trek does not include as many Inca ruins as some of the other treks in the region, but it more than compensates with a look at local life and breathtaking scenery. […]
What to expect of Salkantay Trekking? The hike starts in the city of Cusco, from where you will be transferred to Soraypampa. The starting point for the hike to the Humantay Lake. Here you will camp and have something to eat while you rest and review the photos you took along the way. On this […]
