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Photographer Michael Mossop shares his experience trekking Ausangate Peru with Apus Peru in this wonderful photo essay. Thank you, Michael! Ausangate Panorama by Michael Mossop   Michael hiked the 5 day Ausangate route, an incredible high altitude hike in Peru. Retrace his journey through this stunning visual journal, and check out our Facebook and Instagram to see more incredible shots of glaciers, alpacas, vicuñas, local children and georgeous scenery. RELATED:...
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choquequirao-bridge
Giving you the best trekking Peru has to offer Everyone agrees, the Choquequirao to Machu Picchu trek is some of the best trekking Peru has to offer. Enjoy a wonderful hike through the high, isolated Andes, visiting amazing Incan ruins along the way. Don’t believe us? Read these client reviews! My Review of the Choquequirao Machu Pichu Trek Inside Choquequirao to Machu Picchu: A Trekker Review In order to stay...
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Mandy, a former Apus Peru team member, completed our 8-day Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Adventure Trek. We asked her to write a trek review about her experience…Read on for her first-hand account of this incredible Peru trek! Thanks Mandy!!!     Table of Contents Toggle Trekker Review: First, a bit about meTrekker Review: Choosing a new adventureA Trekker Review of 8-day ChoquequiraoIncredible Sights on the Choquequirao to Machu Picchu TrailTrekker...
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View to the Andes
Probably the most famous trek in South America, Inca Trail permits sell out faster and faster every year. In order to ensure a spot on this most famous trek in Peru, you better think about booking 6 to 8 months in advance. Not a plan-ahead kind of person? Never fear! There are a lot of alternative treks to Machu Picchu. The mountains around Cusco, Peru offer an unending supply of trekking...
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Diane Patterson completed the Choquequirao hike with a group of friends in 2012, and wrote a detailed and beautiful account of her experiences. This is definitely worth a read if you are considering hiking to Choquequirao!  Note, the campsites mentioned are different than those typically used by Apus Peru. Thank you Diane for the story and beautiful photos! I was very excited to have the opportunity to go on the...
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What our clients are saying about us

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  • Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
  • Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
  • Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
  • The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩

Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚

#apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
  • Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
  • Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
  • Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
  • Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
  • Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself.

#apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
Want to experience the real traditions of the Andes? Join our Hands-on Weaving Tour and learn how local artisans transform natural wool into beautiful textiles using techniques that have been passed down for centuries. Meet the weavers, discover the stories behind their craft, and try your hand at weaving yourself. #apusperu #localculture #andeanmountains
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Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚

#apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
Get hands-on in the Sacred Valley! Join our Chichubamba experience to learn local traditions, visit family homes, and take part in everyday activities alongside the community. A genuine cultural immersion that offers a deeper connection to Peru and its people. 😊💚 #apusperu #sacredvalleyperu #localcommunity
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Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹

Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴

#limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
Lima is a dream destination for food lovers and one of the culinary capitals of the world 🤩🥑🥭🐟🐹 Join us on a culinary tour through Lima and discover why this vibrant city has become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unforgettable flavors. 🇵🇪🍴 #limafood #apusperu #culinarytravel
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The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩

Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚

#apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
The Maras Salt Mines are one of the most unique places in Peru’s Sacred Valley. For hundreds of years, local families have harvested salt here from thousands of small terraced pools fed by a natural underground spring. The result is a breathtaking landscape that looks almost unreal 🤩 Thanks to Ofelia for capturing this amazing photo 🙏🏻💚 #apusperu #marassaltmines #sacredvalleyoftheincas
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Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ 
From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩

#apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
Ever wondered what it’s like to take the train to Machu Picchu with PeruRail? 🚆✨ From stunning Andean views to the excitement of arriving at one of the world’s most iconic destinations, the journey is part of the adventure. We help you plan every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience 🤩 #apusperu @perurail #machupichu #visitperu
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Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ 
We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind.

#apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
Aguas Calientes, the charming little village at the foot of Machu Picchu ✨ We recently visited and inspected our partner hotels to make sure every detail meets our standards, so our travelers can relax and enjoy the magic of this special place with total peace of mind. #apusperu #aguascalientes #machupicchutravel
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Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure.

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
Looking for a beautiful trek through the Andes to Machu Picchu? Leave us a message and we’ll share some tips to help you choose the right adventure. #apusperu #machupicchuperu #incatrail
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Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚

#apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
Machu Picchu tickets are selling out faster than ever this year. Reach out to us and book ASAP. 📸_Mario 🤩💚 #apusperu #machupicchuperu #visitmachupicchu #naturewonder #perutravel
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Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
Luxury Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Greco, our amazing guide 🤩 #apusperu #incatrail #trekkinglife
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