Category Archives: Machu Picchu

A Trek For Every Month: Top Hikes Around The World

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Adventures Within Reach

Read below to learn about our top trekking destinations for March, April and May. We’ve picked some of our best options in Tanzania, Chile, Nepal, France, Switzerland, Peru and Bhutan! Not everyone can take off on an epic international trip … Continue reading →

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Machu Picchu Extensions: Easter Island and the Galapagos

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

At Adventures Within Reach we are often asked what else you can do after a trip to Machu Picchu in Peru‘s Andes mountains. For travelers with two to three weeks for travel time there are several excellent options including more … Continue reading →

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100 Year Celebration for the Discovery of Machu Picchu

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

The Discovery of Machu Picchu In 1911 Hiram Bingham set out in search of the “lost city” of the Incas. While searching, Bingham came across the amazing find of Machu Picchu, now the most visited site in Peru.  He went … Continue reading →

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100 Years Celebration for Machu Picchu Discovery

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Hiram Bingham’s Discovery of Machu Picchu – 100 Years Celebration! This year marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham.  Peru will be celebrating all year, but the “big event” will be on July 7th, … Continue reading →

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New Machu Picchu Entrance Policies

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Effective immediately, the INC (Instituto Nacional de Cultura) has issued new policies for entrance to the historic Machu Picchu Sanctuary ruins.  This is to ensure proper security, and to better monitor the number of visitors to the site. To purchase … Continue reading →

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Machu Picchu Trek: “The Best Trip Ever”

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

This blog post is by AWR collaborator Sarah Martens. Sarah and her husband Ted are currently traveling around the world in search of adventure and, along the way, sampling some of AWR’s great trips and looking  for new destinations. If … Continue reading →

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Train Cusco to Machu Picchu

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

Travelling to Machu Picchu just got easier, as Peru Rail, the company that runs the train between Machu Picchu and Cusco, has returned to their normal services after months of temporary services caused by mudslides earlier this year. Perurail also … Continue reading →

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Machu Picchu and Easter Island July 2010

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

Join Michael Marlow, Associate Professor of Science Education at the University of Colorado Denver, for a special tour of Peru and Easter Island! Professor Marlow leads numerous groups every year to exotic destinations around the world.  Join him this July … Continue reading →

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Photos from Around the World on Flickr

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

AWR has joined Flickr in a big way!  Enjoy our photos from Tanzania Safari — Serengeti Tanzania Safari — Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari — Lake Manyara Tanzania — Climbing Kilimanjaro Tibet — The Friendship Highway Tibet — Advanced Base Camp … Continue reading →

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When To Go Where

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

Not sure where to go when? Prime season is when the weather is typically the best. Low season is when the weather is the worst (rainy or cold), but also is typically cheaper and has fewer people. Shoulder season typically … Continue reading →

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