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5 reasons why the Lares Trek is a great alternative to the Inca Trail
The Lares Trek with KM104 Inca Trail is an ideal option for most of you. Here are just some of the reasons why: Permits are easy to get Yes, the main ( 4 or 5 days) Inca Trail is world-famous. But the permit issue is so […]
Plant a tree in Peru- only one dollar per tree
It is that time of year when I do my personal onepercentfortheplanet.org and dedicate my time to ask you to donate what you can to help us plant native trees in the Andes as part of our Queuña Raymi – Native Tree Planting Festival. This year we are hoping to […]
Tambopata River Rafting – Watch The Video
Perhaps the wildlife highlight of the trip still awaits us as we rise just before dawn to see the truly extraordinary spectacle of hundreds of macaws, parrots, and parakeets feasting on the minerals contained in the cliff wall. After breakfast, the motorboat transfers us further downstream, […]
Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Watch The Video
This is a stunning trek to Machu Picchu. Once Inca Trail permits are sold out, this is the only option that allows you to walk to Machu Picchu. The Salkantay trek is a real journey through changing ecosystems and landscapes. You cross the shoulder of Salkantay, […]
Ausangate Trek – Watch The Video
The Ausangate trek is an alternative to the Inca Trail, for those who love big mountain scenery. Dominating the Cusco valley, Ausangate stands at 6384m/ 20,945ft. You will cross 5200m/ 17060ft passes, camp beside turquoise lakes, and wake each day to the first rays of sun […]
Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Trek – Watch The Video
Live the Choquequirao to Machu Picchu trek through our video. Perched precariously on a remote hilltop, protected by huge canyons and fierce rivers lies the lost Inca city of Choquequirao. This adventurous trek takes you in the footsteps of Hiram Bingham and connects three fantastic Inca […]
Lares Trek with One Day Inca Trail- watch the video
The Lares trek with One Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is our most popular alternative to the Inca Trail. Yet it is still relatively unknown. Our nine-day package combines it with acclimatization hikes in Cusco and the Sacred Valley to give you a real insight […]
10 Reasons For Adventure Travel in Peru
Aside from the fact we love it personally, we believe adventure travel in Peru can elevate a “holiday” or “tour” to something altogether more. Traditional tourism can be pretty passive, you are a bystander, an outsider looking in, visiting, listening, watching. With adventure travel, you have […]
Peru Adventure Cannot be Measured in Stars
“Daddy, why does that hotel have 4 stars on its wall?” asked Isis, my six-year-old. “Well, some hotels are nicer than others. The nicer ones get more stars.” “Ah, entiendo.” (I understand). “And what about that hotel?” she asked. “Why does that hotel have no […]
Beyond Machu Picchu -Peru adventure travel
Whisper it quietly but beyond Machu Picchu lies another Peru. One that we at Amazonas Explorer love to discover and share. Yes, Machu Picchu is worth flying across the globe to see. Yes, Machu Picchu really is a wonder of the world. But what many forget […]
7 Reasons to Hike the Salkantay Trek
The Salkantay Trek is a good alternative trek to our 5 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu. It is useful when Inca Trail permits are sold out. It takes the same amount of time- five days, four days of trekking with one day touring Machu […]
Cusco Cooking Class
Last Friday I tried the Cusco cooking class we offer. This is a relaxing, fun way to spend three-quarters of a day, eat well and learn how to make some tasty iconic Peruvian dishes. Ever since Peru rose to fame as a culinary destination, we have […]
Exceptional Peru Adventure
Amazonas Explorer has a reputation for exceptional Peru adventure. We will continue to fight hard to maintain that reputation. But did you know that we also do non-adventurous stuff? Probably sixty percent of our business is not adventurous. At least not in the traditional sense of […]
Cusco South Valley Day Tour
Everyone has heard of the Sacred Valley. It has a whole host of big-name sites to visit, has nice accommodation, and is on the way to Machu Picchu. But have you heard of Cusco’s South Valley? For most people as Cusco South Valley day tour would […]
Peru Rafting – the Best Multi Day Trips
You probably know Peru is famous for Machu Picchu, and for treks such as the Inca Trail. But did you know Peru has some of the top multi-day rafting trips in the world? Amazonas Explorer started more than thirty years ago as a rafting company. With […]
Why we don’t do the standard Sacred Valley tour
If you want to do a Sacred Valley tour, how do you choose who to travel with? There are hundreds of companies offering “the” Sacred Valley tour. But we prefer to do it a little differently. Here at Amazonas Explorer, we believe in quality over quantity. […]
The Ultimate Guide to Typical Peruvian Drinks
Which Peruvian drinks should you try Visiting Peru without trying Peruvian drinks would not be right. Imagine holidaying in France without wine. A visit to Dublin without Guinness. Cold Russian nights without a warming glass of Vodka. An impromptu Cuban street party without Rum. A visit […]
