Category Archives: Peru

A Trek For Every Month: Top Hikes Around The World (June, July & August)

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Adventures Within Reach

Read below to learn about our top trekking destinations for June, July and August. We’ve picked some of our best options in Morocco, Peru, India, Iceland, Europe and Ecuador! This post is the second installment of the Adventures Within Reach  “Trek a … Continue reading →

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Inca Trail Permit Availability

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

Inca Trail permits are now sold out until October 2012.  We now have an on-line tool to check availability if you are interested in hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Inca Trail Permit Availability >> You need 3-4 permits … Continue reading →

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Machu Picchu Extension: 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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Delfin Amazon River Cruise in Peru

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Starting and ending in Iquitos, you will experience the Amazon Rainforest as you never have thought possible on the Delfin Amazon River Cruise in Peru! Visit the Pacaya-Samiria national reserve, hike to the community of Yanallpa, explore the jungle on … Continue reading →

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Lake Titicaca and floating isles of Uros

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

You will find a gem in Peru that is beyond Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu!  A side trip to Puno and Lake Titicaca is well worth the bus or airfare.  This destination in the southern area of Peru became popular … 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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