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Learn all about traveling to Machu Picchu from these helpful guides designed to help you plan your trip and answer your questions about what it's like to travel to Machu Picchu. Ready to start planning your trip? Contact one of our Machu Picchu trip planners for expert personalized assistance.
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The Way to Machu Picchu

Most travelers to Peru know about the Inca Trail, but what about the more impressive (and challenging) hikes like the Salkantay trek, the Choquequirao trek, and the Cachiccata Trail were all built by the Incas and used for hundreds of years before travelers arrived.
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10 Most Extraordinary Ruins to Explore at Machu Picchu

Discover the 10 most extraordinary ruins at Machu Picchu and immerse yourself in the ancient history of this iconic site.
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Top 12 Must-See Attractions in Peru: A Helpful Guide

Discover the top 12 things to do in Peru, from exploring Machu Picchu to experiencing the vibrant culture of Lima.
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Hikes at Machu Picchu: Should I Hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain?

Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu are two of the best places to get a bird's eye view of the magnificent ruins, but which hike is best? Deciding which trail is right for you depends on how much you enjoy physical activity and heights, as well as avoiding crowds.
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Machu Picchu Travel Guide

This article explains what you should know before visiting Machu Picchu in 2024. Including the newly established tourist circuits, COVID-19 protocols, entrance tickets, and prices.
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Best Time of Year to Visit Peru and Machu Picchu

Whether you're heading to the Peruvian Andes or the Amazon, the dry season from May to November is the most popular time to visit. May and September are widely considered the best months to travel to Peru due to good weather and smaller crowds.
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Hiking the Inca Trail

Get a better idea of the adventure ahead with this day-by-day description of the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. The history, ancient sites, wildlife, and culture experienced along the Inca Trail make it popular among travelers. With so much to see along the way, this active method of exploring Peru provides a travel experience of a lifetime!
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Inca Trail Trek Packing List

Be prepared for hiking the Inca Trail with this comprehensive packing list for camping and trekking the world's most famous trek.
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5 Ways to do Peru

Ancient ruins, charming people, delicious food, wildlife-rich jungles...Peru truly has something to offer any traveler! With so much to see and so many ways to see it, deciding on one of our Peru trip itineraries can prove challenging. Here are a few recommended ways of exploring the country based on specific personal interests and preferences.
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Meet our Peru guides

Adventure Life guides are the unsung heroes whose efforts create amazing experiences for our travelers. They will become like family as they guide you through Peru, and we wanted to give you the opportunity to get to know a little about them before your trip!
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Safe Travels in Peru

Thinking of traveling to Peru but concerned about safety? We have some recommendations for safe travels as well as some information that may settle those concerns.
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Peru Travel: Great Alternative Treks to the Classic Inca Trail

The Inca Trail is not the only extraordinary trekking opportunity in Peru! That is a good thing as passes fill up months in advanced. There are actually a number of excellent alternatives, and they have the advantage of being less known, and less crowded... Salcantay, Cacchicata, & Cordillera Blanca are just a few of these Peru treks.
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Adventure Lifer, Lynessa, Heads to Peru

Starting off our staff travels for 2010, Adventure Life's fantastic office manager and gate-keeper, Lynessa Nelson, is readying for a Peru adventure with her husband, Matt. Next week, Lynessa and Matt will hop on a plane from the Missoula airport to Lima, Peru. The first leg of their Peru journey is on the floating reed islands of Lake Titicaca, …
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Purchasing Passes for Hikes at Machu Picchu

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.

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