Huayna Picchu and the way back home (saying goodbye is so hard so I thought let’s climb more Inca stairs)
On our ninth day in Peru we hiked Huayna Picchu because after hiking 25 miles what’s another 4 or 5? I was apprehensive because it sounded very technical but it was just climbing more narrow stairs on a steep slope. We made it to the top, took some pictures, and started back down. We passed more people going down than up so it took longer to go down than up. Yes, we really did climb those stairs to the top of this ridge
Holding on to the guide line Going up really narrow stairs
Even more stairs Through the tunnel Looking out over all he has climbed
On the top of Huayna Picchu – We did it!
We ate a lovely lunch at Inka Wasi in the Machu Picchu Pueblo, caught the train to Ollantaytambo, and then a shuttle van back to Cusco. One more night in Peru and then we fly home to Colorado.
The fountain in Machu Picchu Pueblo,formerly known as Aquas Caliente(Hot Springs)
The Dancing Cat on our rail car – I thought it was a Rat !
Peru Rail
The last day in Peru was spent in Cusco, in the main square people watching a gathering recognizing nurses. We used our free time just to relax and enjoy the weather before catching a late flight to Lima and then on to the US. Our 30th anniversary trip has come to an end but it was a wonderful, magnificent experience thanks to Adventure Life and our guide Juan Barrios.
We've used Adventure Life for several trips in the past and have always been very pleased with them. The staff is personable and professional at the same time. Erin put this trip together for us in just a few days, and it has everything we were looking for! I recommend them without hesitation.
benn
1 month ago
I served as the person responsible for planning a trip to Galapagos and Machu Picchu for a group of 14 people. Jane with Adventure Life was very helpful throughout the process. Making suggestions, offering insight, and in the end helped me overhaul an initial plan into something even better. Also, Jane makes all the plans including the flights within and between Peru and Ecuador. Thanks to her this is going to be a stress-free adventure. After making the final decision about the trip, Jane gathered the contact information for all the travelers and sent out the details to each traveler individually with links to pay deposits, upload passport info, and personal preferences. She also ensured a group email was sent out to the entire group welcoming us to the trip preparation process. Our trip is a year from now and we are excited to make this once in a life time trek. I am happy to have organized things through Adventure Life. However, two small issues came up that were a little off putting. First, Adventure Life adds $50 per person to the cost for each traveler as a donation to a Galapagos conservation fund. I think this should he offered as something that can be added at each traveler’s discretion. Instead, it is automatically added, and each person must ask to have it removed if they do not want it included. Second, although the trip deposit may be paid with a credit card without incurring an additional fee, the balance must be paid in another way to avoid a 3% credit card fee. Maybe this is standard with all travel agencies. In the end I would definitely go through Adventure Life for the next big trip.
Brenda Nielsen
2 months ago
I think it was very helpful that Franny and I spoke on the phone. I think she had a better idea of what we were looking for, and she planned a great itinerary for us!
Elizabeth
3 months ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
3 months ago
Easy.
Great work on the follow up and details by Waru.