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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 7 – Machu Picchu

Finally, the big day at Machu Picchu! Some people chose to hike Huayna Picchu first (optional). Some people spent the next night at the Sanctuary Lodge, which is located right outside Machu Picchu. Another option is to hike Machu Picchu … Continue reading

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 5 – Hike to Lucma Lodge

Today included a fun visit to a family coffee farm! The normal trail under repair so hike on road after waterfall ridge. The typical trail follows left side of the river cutting across the hill slide through the jungle. Schedule: … Continue reading

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 4 – Hike to Colpa Lodge

Today, we had a relaxed start 8:45 AM. The hike is 5 miles downhill and 3000 feet vertical over 4 hours. There were lots of flowers, plants, and birds, including Andean Ibis, orchids, and huge yellow corn flowers. Everyone wore … Continue reading

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 3 – Salkantay Pass

Today is the hardest day of the trek, and the highest point of Salkantay Pass at 15,090ft/4600mt. The hike is 4 miles up and 3.5 miles down. Breakfast at 6 AM / Gather for departure at 7:00-7:15 AM. The hike … Continue reading

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 6 – Hike to Aobamba River, Train to Aguas Calientes

Our last day of hiking! We had a great stop at a viewpoint where we could see Machu Picchu in the distance. Another stop at the Yactapat Ruins, which is fascinating. The end of the hike is at the train … Continue reading

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 2 – Day Hike to Humantay Lake

Today is a day hike to a beautiful turquoise lake at 13,845ft/4,221mt — Humantay Lake. Schedule: For this hike, you go up one trail and down another so we don’t run into people. It is a spectacular turquoise lake, but … Continue reading

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W-Trek: EcoCamp – Las Torres – Camping – Refugios

There are a few options for hiking the 5-Day W-Trek: A couple of basic differences between the options: Here is a map of the W-Trek.  EcoCamp is right next to Hotel Las Torres (and Welcome Center) in the Central Sector. … Continue reading

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 1 – Hike to Salkantay Lodge

The first day of the hike! We drive to a lovely Inca ruins to get the trip started. A lovely lunch at local ranch and finally to the trail head to start the hike to the Salkantay Lodge. Schedule Ruins … Continue reading

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Preparation

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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Patagonia W-Trek Mountain Huts

You can stay at mountain hut refugios while hiking on the W-Trek. Here are the available huts: Central Sector Offering mixed dormitory rooms with bunk beds for 6 people, shared bathrooms, and hot showers. Curl up at night in a … Continue reading

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