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Peru: Luxury Lodge Salkantay Trek – Day 3

Today is the hardest day of the trek, and the highest point 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 starts up the … Continue reading

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Salkantay Trek – Day 2

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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Peru: Luxury Lodge Salkantay Trek – Day 1

Schedule Ruins Lunch Day 1 Hike to Salkantay Lodge Salkantay Lodge Dinner More on the Luxury Lodge Trek:

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Salkantay 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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SkyLodge Peru – Via Ferrata & Zipline

In addition to spending the night in the SkyLodge or StarLodge, you can also do a via ferrata and zipline. This is great add-on to any trip to Cusco or the Sacred Valley. There are 3 options: Via Ferrata: You … Continue reading

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Cusco Hotel – Palazzo Nazarene

This is an old nunnery with 55 rooms, which are all suites. There are Junior suites, Inca Wall suites, and View suites. Rooms have an espresso machine, minibar (free), butler service, 2 kinds of robes, pillow menu, and 1 king … Continue reading

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Cusco Hotel – Inkaterra La Casona

The boutique hotel has 11 suites — Patio Suites on the 1st floor, Balcony Suites on the 2nd floor, and 2 extra large Plaza Suites. Rooms have double sinks, bath robes, slippers, safe, minibar, fireplace, and either 1 king bed … Continue reading

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Cusco Hotel – Monasterio

The Monasterio is a historic seminary. Inside and to the left is the chapel with original art and spectacular gold leaf. There is a large and beautiful central courtyard with a 330 year old white cedar tree. It has 122 … Continue reading

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Cusco Hotel – Novotel

This is about 2 blocks from the Plaza de Armas and right next door to the Marriott hotel. The enclosed courtyard is really the highlight of the hotel and makes it one of our top choices. It feels very cozy, … Continue reading

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Cusco Hotel – Marriott

Built in 2012, the Marriott is a converted convent. It has 153 rooms with oxygen, express, minibar, safe, robes, shower, and tub. It is about 2 blocks from the Plaza de Armas and right next door to the Novotel hotel. … Continue reading

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