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  What an incredible Peru adventure! After a long flight home and catching up on emails, sleep and laundry, I was finally ready to put pen to paper. Our Ancascocha trek was amazing! It was an incredible, breathtaking, fun, challenging, heartwarming, and most likely one of the best adventures I (we) have ever experienced. Our Perfect Peru Adventure From the hotels (I would strongly recommend Second Home) to the people...Read More

Francesca Ginnett shares a day by day account of trekking the Ancascocha trail, one of the little known alternative treks to Machu Picchu. Francesca, an Apus Peru Travel Consultant during 2011 and 2012, hiked the 5 Day Ancascocha trek in February. She wrote this excellent account of her experience. Thanks Francesca! Day 1: Starting out on the Ancascocha Trail We set off very early this morning, around 5am. Although I...Read More

All You Need to Know About Booking the Inca Trail Are you interested in hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? Yes, we are talking about that trek. The famous Peru trek that sees you hike for 4 days, cross 3 passes, and, on the final day at dawn, walk through the Sun Gate for your first glimpse of Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail is a world-famous trek, and a must...Read More

Want to know what to expect when you hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? Check out this past client’s Inca Trail review! We greatly appreciate those who write in with feedback about our trips!   Inca Trail Review: The Best Guide Our trip was fantastic and there is nothing we would have changed. We were fortunate to have Herbert as our guide.  As expected he was excellent throughout the...Read More

Are you heading off on a trek in Peru soon? Here are some ‘must read’ books that will get you inspired (or scared) to pull on your boots and get out and discover! These are a little more specific than general Peru reads, but just perfect if you want in-depth knowledge of the Incas, and […]Read More