Locally known as Vinicunca, most international travellers know it better as the Rainbow Mountain. This impressive mountain is no longer Peru´s best kept secret, hidden in the Andes, it has become almost as famous as the magnificent Machu Picchu, and today, it’s...
The 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu takes you hiking close to magnificent glaciers and passing beneath the imposing Apu Salkantay Mountain (6240m / 20,472 ft), before descending into the tropical cloud forest of Santa Teresa on your way to Machu Picchu. The...
There are two different mountains to climb inside the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain. Both of these mountains, require an additional permit, that is included on the Machu Picchu entrance ticket and there is a daily...
Visit the Quelccaya Ice Cap with the safety and comfort of travelling with a travel agency that takes care of all the details, so that you have a remarkable experience in the Andes of Peru. Where is the Quelccaya Ice Cap, and what are its characteristics? Quelccaya...
We chose to book the 2 Days Tour to Rainbow Mountain with Domingo and Kallpa Adventures because we liked the approach of the agency to also give back to the local community of the area. I’ve read a LOT about tours to Rainbow Mountain and found it quite sad, that...
When deciding where to travel in South America, you might consider landmarks to see, foods to eat, or great treks. Whichever is more important to you, Peru is an excellent location! Today we’ll take a closer look at hiking in Peru, for which there is a lot of choices....
