On Peru’s classic Inca Trail tour, travelers hike in altitudes ranging from ~ 9,000-14,500 ft. The highest campsite is ~ 12,000 ft. Altitude affects people differently and until you have visited an area with high altitude, it is impossible to predict how your body will react. Hiking trips should include at least 3 days at high altitude with mild activities before you begin your trek. This time allows your body [...]
A widely popular South American dish and a Peruvian staple, ceviche is bursting with both flavor and history. This dish has been around for centuries; early recipes stem from the Inca Empire that preserved their fish in salt, fruit juice and chiles. There are hundreds of variations of ceviche recipes to try — households throughout South America have their own unique take on this traditional dish. But in general [...]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDR6E9hCUjY&w=640&h=480] Adventure Life travelers, Greg and Bridget Litten, share with us a bit of their Amazon adventures in Peru’s Tambopata National Reserve. The Tambopata National Reserve (TNR) is part of a 3.7 million acre reserve in southeastern Amazonian Peru. It protects the biological diversity of the entire watersheds of the Tavara and the Candamo Rivers and most of the watershed of the Tambopata River. The motivations and the design [...]
A hardy hike deserves nothing less than some hardy food — and on our Inca Trail treks you’ll get it; sometimes with little extras that leave a big impression. For example, last time I was traveling in Peru my husband was celebrating a birthday during our trek. Surprise — a cake and candles were presented at his birthday dinner. Another personal touch the cook added en route was freshly picked [...]
We received the most charming holiday card in the mail last week from our travelers, Sandi and Joe Costa, who joined us on a custom Peru adventure in October. And while I’d like to take credit for the Mick Jagger sighting, I’ll admit, that wasn’t part of the original itinerary. Enjoy a little holiday cheer, compliments of the Costas… Saludos! Twas a year full of wonder and shiny new things [...]
Hiking the ruins of Machu Picchu itself can be enough for some travelers. But there are some amazing peaks to trek while at the ruins — and offer a rare perspective to the legendary Inca ruins. The catch? There’s a fee, and you’ll want to do a little planning in advance to save your spot. Here are some helpful details. Huayna Picchu Huayna Picchu or Wayna Picchu (Young Peak) is [...]
We’re not the only ones who are all a-buzz with the swiftly approaching centennial celebration of Hiram Bingham’s rediscovery of Machu Picchu. National Geographic joins us in our enthusiasm for this mysterious landmark and is giving Machu Picchu much love with a great online feature. Highlights includes Top Ten Secrets of Machu Picchu, great reads on the ruins, historic photos from Bingham’s first visit, and alternative routes to Machu Picchu [...]
Adventure Life and LAN airlines have partnered to offer you the chance to win two round trip tickets from the USA to anywhere LAN flies in South America. That’s a prize valued around $2500. A Machu Picchu trek, a Galapagos voyage, Patagonia’s legendary spears, or a trip to bustling Buenos Aires — whatever is on your South American travel wish-list, now you can WIN your way there. Enter our free [...]
Here’s a great deal for those headed on a Peru trip. LAN airlines is offering a free round trip domestic Peru flight when you purchase your international flights to Lima, Peru on LAN airlines. Deal applies to flights from Miami, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and several additional US connecting cities including: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, Seattle or Washington DC. The catch: You need to purchase your flights by [...]
We are thrilled to see Adventure Life’s Andean Multisport Peru trip featured in Outside Magazine’s annual Best Trips issue. Check us out in their Hot-List that gives you 23 great reasons to “Get Out There.” Our Andean Multisport trip is specially designed for those adrenaline junkies who suffer from a bit of been-there-done-that. Spend 10-days on this Peru triathlon of a trip, mountain biking, camping, hiking off-the-beaten-Inca-Trail, soaking in hot [...]
