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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

What is Comfort Camping Long before we heard the term “glamping” even existed, we at Apus Peru innovated a Comfort Camping option so that folks could relax in comfort after a long, hard day of trekking. We include such amenities as a real camp bed, large tents for extra comfort, and even portable hot showers to freshen up after the trek. GET THE DETAILS: All you need to know about Comfort...Read More

Apus Peru Giving Back to the Community Apus Peru loves giving back to the community. One of the ways we do this is our annual Christmas Chocolatada. We celebrate this Peruvian Christmas tradition every year, bringing Christmas treats and gifts to remote Andean villages. This year (2015), although the weather wasn’t perfect, our hot chocolate, festive panetón bread, presents, and clothes were well received by the communities of Chupani and Chaullacocha....Read More

The Chocolatada: A Peruvian Christmas Tradition Christmas in Peru is full of fascinating cultural traditions, from paneton to the Santirantikuy to the Christmas Chocolatada. The Chocolatada in Peru is a wonderful way to spread Christmas cheer. Businesses and individuals bring cups of steaming hot chocolate, treats and gifts to those in need. For Apus Peru, the Chocolatada is one part of our commitment to giving back to the communities we trek...Read More