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Whether you’re finally planning to tick the Inca trail off your bucket list, or are a seasoned hiker seeking a new pair of trekking poles, finding the best collapsible products can be a challenge. With so many options to choose from, how do you pick between brands, price brackets, and aluminum or carbon fiber construction? What is the best collapsible hiking poles for Peru or other treks worldwide? This guide...Read More

Whether you’ll be following the well-trodden Inca Trail or are planning to access the Lost City of the Incas via another, lesser-known route – such as the Salkantay Trek – the most important part of trip preparation is to perfect your Machu Picchu packing list. Well, that and wearing in your hiking boots, of course. Why is it so important to get your packing list for Machu Picchu right? While...Read More

To begin, and as a background for this guide to the best hiking boots for Machu Picchu, here is my take on the things you need to know when buying hiking footwear. A while ago, my mum took one look at my beloved hiking shoes and stated – “wow, you need new shoes”! It’s true that this particular pair of Merrell hiking shoes for women had done thousands of kilometres...Read More

Table of Contents Toggle Inca Trail Private Machu Picchu Trek 4 Days & 3 NightsWhat is a Private Inca Trek Tour to Machu Picchu?How to Decide if an Inca Trail Private Tour is Best for You?Do You Wish to Meet People on Holiday?What’s Your Budget Comfort Zone?Do You Have People in the Group Who May Be Slower or Faster?Do You Have a Mix of Trekkers and Non-Trekkers in Your Group and...Read More

Whether you’re a budget-conscious backpacker, a luxury aficionado, or someone seeking that sweet spot in between, the question of where to stay in Aguas Calientes will be top of mind. Here we give our run-down of the ten best Aguas Calientes hotels. Nestled amidst the majestic Andes of the Cusco region, Aguas Calientes is best known as the gateway to the mystical wonder of Machu Picchu. Make the most of...Read More