When on a tour to Peru and Machu Picchu, the majority of travelers make the mistake of visiting Machu Picchu for only one day, arriving on the train in the morning and then departing later that day. For me, this is the biggest mistake someone can make when taking a trip to Machu Picchu. There is plenty to see and do at Machu Picchu and in this blog post I will talk about two spectacular hikes, one to Huaynu Picchu and the other to The Sun Gate.
After an amazing tour of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, we head up to Lake Titicaca via the Andahuaylillas Valley and the central highlands. Our journey today will take about 8 hours, and we need the rest after some strenuous hikes at Machu Picchu. I think this group is still overwhelmed by the beauty and grandeur of our Machu Pichhu experience, so this trip is a much needed relaxing day to reflect on our accomplishments.
The words "amazing", "unbelievable", and "wonderful" are overused these days. But not when it comes to viewing the mystical Inca city of Machu Picchu. Quite literally, there is nothing like it in the world. On our small group tour to Peru, we spend 3 days at Machu Picchu to give it the time that it deserves to soak in the beauty and splendor of this amazing place. Read the blog post and see the highlights of our tour of Machu Picchu.
We're off on one of our small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu at the end of the week. There will be 16 travelers and 2 guides on our adventure. We have a lot planned for our tour of Peru and keep in touch by watching my regular Peru blog posts next week. I will do my best to bring you the excitement of Lima, the Colonial atmosphere of Cusco, the mystery and awe of Machu Picchu, and the wonderment of Lake Titicaca. Take a look at my blog post to see what's on our Peru itinerary.
One of our most popular and fascinating tours is to Machu Picchu. There are right ways to visit Machu Picchu and there are wrong ways to visit Machu Picchu. It took us about a year to plan our small group tour and in this blog post I will pass on my expert advice on visiting Machu Picchu. See what The Traveling Professor says about transportation, hotels, and itinerary planning for a trip to Peru and Machu Picchu.
It seems that at every turn in Peru, there is another spectacular view, another dramatic scene, another surprise. Even at Machu Picchu, there is more to see than just the ancient citadel. In the shadow of the great Incan Lost City, Mandor is a 4 km trek into the jungle where travelers on our small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu can experience a botanical garden, wildlife and fauna. Read more about our adventure to the Gardens of Mandor.