Category Archives: Machu Picchu

Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Preparation

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

What you need to know for your Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu! More on the Luxury Lodge Trek: 1) BRIEFING: There will be a briefing with your guide and the rest of the group on the evening before your trek … Continue reading →

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GUEST REVIEW: Lima, Lares Trek and the Amazon

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Adventures Within Reach

This group of four just returned from a custom 15-day Peru adventure. They began in the culinary capital of South America and capital city of Peru, Lima. From there, they made their way up to the colonial and historic streets … Continue reading →

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GUEST REVIEW: Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, Maras and Moray

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Adventures Within Reach

This couple just returned from a custom Peru adventure to Machu Picchu. Read on to hear what they have to say: “We highly recommend AWR. I liked their reminder emails a lot. There was a lot of info and it … Continue reading →

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GUEST REVIEW: Rainbow Mountain, Rafting and The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Adventures Within Reach

Doreen and Karen just returned from a custom Peru adventure with us! Read on to hear about their trip highlights and get an even greater insight to their journey through their photos! Trip highlights: –Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu … Continue reading →

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GUEST REVIEW: Amazing Brazil and Peru Adventure

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Adventures Within Reach

This group of three just returned from an incredible Brazil and Peru combination custom adventure! Read on to hear about their journey, the highlights, as well as personal advice to future travelers. Kicking off their journey in Sao Paulo, they … Continue reading →

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Family Gallivanting Through Peru: Machu Picchu and Beyond

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

This family group of five just returned from a customized version of our 7-Day Peru: Machu Picchu Tour by Train. Read on to hear about their adventure! “We used AWR last year for our Galapagos trip and we were blown … Continue reading →

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Family of Six Does The Amazon

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

This family of six just returned from a fun family summer adventure to the Peruvian Amazon. Read on to hear mom’s account of their journey! “We had an incredible time – we loved The Inkaterra Field Guide Station (it was … Continue reading →

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Choquequirao — The Other Machu Picchu

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

Choquequirao (pronounced: Cho-Kay-Kee-Rao), also known as “Machu Picchu’s little sister” is a lesser-known Inca archaeological site located just 64 km (40 miles) from Machu Picchu and is perfect for nature lovers and trekkers looking to explore alternative routes in and … Continue reading →

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Travel Insurance and High Altitudes

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

For those of our travelers who are planning adventures to high altitude destinations such as Kilimanjaro, The Inca Trail, Everest Base Camp, etc., making sure that your travel insurance will cover you while at or above 15,000 ft is important. … Continue reading →

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Top 6 Mind-Blowing Treks That Don’t Kill Your Knees

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

While some of our guests strive for a strenuous edge to their trekking adventures, many of our travelers prefer to put culture and dramatic scenery first and opt for a milder trekking option for their vacations. For the latter type … Continue reading →

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