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Tag Archives: Sacred Valley
NEW VIDEO: Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Embark on a journey with us along the extraordinary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! The legendary Inca Trail takes you through the diverse wilderness of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, passing numerous Inca ruins on the magnificent stone highway before … Continue reading
Posted in Inca Trail, Peru, South America, Trekking
Tagged Aguas Calientes, inca trail, Sacred Valley
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GUEST REVIEW: Lima, Lares Trek and the Amazon
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
GUEST REVIEW: Rainbow Mountain, Rafting and The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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
Posted in Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trekking, Trip Journals
Tagged Ausangate, Cusco, Guest Review, inca trail, Peru, peru trekking, Rafting, Rainbow Mountain, Sacred Valley, Traveler Review, Trekking
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GUEST REVIEW: Amazing Brazil and Peru Adventure
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
Posted in Brazil, Family Travel, Luxury, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trip Journals
Tagged Adventure Travel, Amazon, Cusco, Foz do Iguassu, Guest Review, Iguassu, Iguazu, Lima, machu picchu, Peru, Rio de Janeiro, Sacred Valley, Sao Paulo, Traveler Review, Women Travel
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Colors of the Andes: Dyeing Wool the Peruvian Way
While some ingredients for natural dyes may seem strange, their colors saturate Andean textiles and have a long history among Peruvian artisans. Peru is a country full of vibrant colors that reflect the unique culture, creativity and energy of its … Continue reading
Family Gallivanting Through Peru: Machu Picchu and Beyond
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
Exploring the Ancient Salt Pans in Maras, Peru
You may be familiar with table salt, Kosher salt, or sea salt, but have you heard of Peru’s Maras salt – sal de Maras (also known as Peruvian pink salt)? Maras Salt is considered rose colored gold, which has beneficial … Continue reading
Posted in Family Travel, Peru
Tagged Cusco, machu picchu, Maras, Peru, Pink Salt, Sacred Valley, Salt, Salt Pans
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How To Avoid Crowds at Machu Picchu
In light of AFAR magazine’s most recent article, “The True Magic of Machu Picchu Isn’t Where You Think It Is”, we would like to highlight the items that they discuss, and we offer, that will help make your next adventure … Continue reading
Posted in Luxury, Machu Picchu, Peru, Trekking
Tagged 2 day Inca Trail, Cusco, family travel, inca trail, Inca Trail Express, Lares, machu picchu, Peru, Rainbow Mountain, Sacred Valley, Smart Travel, Travel Tips, Trekking
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Feeling Like Inca Royalty in Peru!
This couple just returned from a 3-week anniversary trip to Peru where they explored Cusco, the Sacred Valley and completed the Luxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu! Read on to hear about more of their experiences. “I wanted to get … Continue reading
Posted in Inca Trail, Luxury, Machu Picchu, Peru, Trekking
Tagged Anniversary Travel, Couples Travel, Cusco, Lodge to lodge trek, Luxury Trek, machu picchu, Peru, Romantic Travel, Sacred Valley, South America, Trekking
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7 Ways to Get to Machu Picchu
When visiting Cusco and the Sacred Valley, there are multiple ways to travel to Machu Picchu. Below is list of our top 7 ways to arrive to the awe-inspiring citadel — from trains to less-traveled treks to the traditional Inca … Continue reading
Posted in Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trekking
Tagged Camping, Cusco, family travel, Glamping, Group Treks, inca trail, Join a Group, Luxury Travel, machu picchu, Peru, Private Treks, Sacred Valley, Solo Travel, South America, Vistadome Train
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