Travel Articles: Peru

Our amazing family trip to Machu Picchu - Everything we expected and more. There is a reason it is on every top ten list of places to see in the world before you die.

Chronicle of our four person journey to and on the Inca Trail which culminated in a romantic proposal at Machu Picchu to which I said YES!!!

We decided to contact Adventure Life for a tour of Machu Picchu at the suggestion of some good friends. This fabulous tour was our only ''guided'' tour in a 5 week, 4 country adventure through South America. This decision was perfect because we ended up learning so much more about the ruins, the culture and the country, than if we had walked in …

A journey back to an incredible country...this time featuring condors, flamingos, and pink dolphins!

July 2011 Trip to Peru: A fabulous Machu Picchu adventure and top shelf culinary tastebud explosion.

An amazing journey through Peru with two old friends, two new friends, and a jaguar!

Months and months ago, a couple from Chicago decided to take a vacation. That guy wanted to take this girl on a special, unforgettable trip to celebrate a landmark occasion: her 30th birthday. Seeing this girl was never one to make a big deal over the day of her birth, it was quite a surprise when she agreed. With very little muss and fuss, the …

Michael and I both loved many aspects of the Manco Multisport tour but also love cuisine and cooking, so Kassi and Ashley helped us plan a custom tour including our favorite aspects of both the Manco Multisport and the Cuisine Tours that are offered. A fabulous itinerary was now planned - all we needed to do was make sure that we were in shape to …

Although we’ve been married for nearly three months, the giddiness of our wedding day returns the moment my husband, Cory, and I pass through security at New Jersey’s Newark International Airport. After nearly a year of planning, we are officially on our honeymoon!

An unforgettable adventure as we navigated the cobbled streets of Cusco, climbed to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, and plunged ourselves into a culture that defines hospitality.

A 14-day variation of Panoramic Peru Trip.....if one wants to gain a deeper understanding of Peruvian culture, the “Panoramic Peru” tour is a great trip. As always with Adventure Life, the local guides are wonderful and they accompany you during the entire trip. I can’t believe we did as much as we did during our two weeks!

My husband and I took the Cachiccata Trek and it was amazing! We loved everything about this trip: Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, the 3-day trek and Machu Picchu. We fell in love with the mountains, the people and yes, even the llamas!

From the highs of Cusco to the depths of the jungle, this trip was one of the best of my entire life. The pictures tell a better story than I ever could.

Visited: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, Machupicchu, Lima.

I trekked on the Inca Trail, explored the cobbled streets of Cusco, and visited the islands of Lake Titicaca during my Peru adventure . . . and completely fell in love with the landscape, the people, and the culture.

Peru, land of the legendary Incas, has retained its mythical feel. Visit the cultural capital of Cuzco or the Sacred Valley -- the explorer’s base for the lost city of 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.

A Mi Manera, a restaurant in Cusco, has given some great Peruvian recipes to Adventure Lifers during a cooking class we include in tours. Since it is always fun to explore the local foods of a place, we wanted to share some of these with our fellow travelers. We thought we would start off with the infamous Pisco Sour...

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In a recent Adventure Life blog post, we highlighted the Choquequirao Trek and explained how it is undergoing some definitive changes. By the end of 2015, the Peruvian government plans to build the first aerial tramway in the country. To none other than Choquequirao. It is anticipated that this tramway will deliver up to 3,000 people to …

Give back to the local communities that you visit surrounding Cusco insuring that your travels have a positive impact on Peruvians and their environment.

A return to Peru! This time, we head north to trek around the Huayhuash Mountains north of Lima. We hiked the rigid mountain peaks and battled altitude sickness. We experienced authentic cultures in local communities and got to know the livestock that lives in those communities. We had a meal cooked for us in the middle of our trek that was so …

We journey into the beauty and history of the Inca Valley and Machu Picchu, learning about the peoples of Peru, their cultures and the way it shaped their land.

My Dream Trip to Machu Picchu: After months of planning and years of dreaming, my grandson, Zed, and I left the Austin airport around noon on Monday, July 12th, for Peru. It was a wonderful trip with no disappointments. Now, where am I going next?

The extraordinary experience of our journey Machu Picchu on the day of the winter solstice via Lima and Cusco.