Posts tagged adventure
A Guide to Hiking the Salkantay Trek, Peru

Salkantay Trek is one of the best multi-day hikes in Peru that will take you from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, a gateway to Machu Picchu. Our Salkantay Trek travel guide includes everything you need to know; practical information, itinerary, useful tips, facts, trail length, difficulty, altitude, and also our experience with Alpaca Expeditions.

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Ultimate Guide to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Peru

Read our travel guide on camping in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Peru. We share tips on how to visit Amazon in Peru and how to get to Pacaya Samiria from Iquitos, what to see, activities, wildlife, how to choose the best tour, where to stay, what to pack, when to visit, how many days you need, and things to know.

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A Complete Guide to Hiking the Inca Trail

Inca Trail is the most traditional hike to Machu Picchu. In this classic four day Inca Trail hiking guide, we share everything you need to know about trekking from Cusco and our experience with Alpaca Expeditions, a local Peruvian tour operator. Includes Inca Trail itinerary, trail description, length, ruins, altitude, what to pack, permit, and how to book in advance.

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Inca Trail vs. Salkantay Trek: Which Hike to Machu Picchu is Better

Are you planning a hike to Machu Picchu and deciding which trek is better, Inca Trail or Salkantay Trek? We've done both hikes from Cusco, and here's our comparison of the Salkantay Trek vs. the Inca Trail. We'll help you sort out what trek around Peruvian Andes is the best fit for you. Includes description of trails, altitude, facilities, how many days, difficulty, packing, and hiking tips.

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Pastoruri Glacier: Best Day Trip from Huaraz, Peru

A popular day trip from Huaraz to Pastoruri Glacier in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru, takes you into the mountains - the glacier lies more than 5000 meters above sea level! Here's our Pastoruri Glacier travel guide, including tips on how to get there (with a tour), hike description, altitude tips, what to pack, and what you can expect to see.

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Laguna Paron Day Trip & Hiking Guide

Are you looking for the best day hike from Huaraz or Caraz? Visit Laguna Paron, one of the most beautiful lakes in Peru and the largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca. This Laguna Paron travel guide includes everything you need to know, including tips on how to get there without a guided tour, what to pack, or where to stay.

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Hiking in Los Nevados National Park: Best Trek in Colombia

Everything you need to know about hiking in Los Nevados National Park in Colombia. Explore the unique Paramo ecosystem, walk on the glacier, climb volcanoes, experience the real Colombia's countryside, stay at the farms with local families. Read our Los Nevados National Park hiking guide, including trail description, 4-day itinerary, what to expect, tips on what to pack, and where to stay.

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