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Category Archives: Hiking

PeruRail gets tough on carry-on baggage limits for its Machu Picchu & Puno train service

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: July 27, 2012

If you thought the ever-shrinking limits on the weight and size of carry-on luggage was an exclusively airline-thing, think again. PeruRail, the main train service to Machu Picchu, announced yesterday that starting August 6, 2012, it’s going to get tough on passengers with over-sized rough sacks.* Each passenger will be allowed to take aboard one [...]

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Is there a permit for entry onto the Inca Trail when I want to go?

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: February 29, 2012

Just click on the month you would like to embark on South America’s premier trek to see how many entry permits are still available: Official Availability of Entry Permits for the Classic 4-day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu – 2012 January 2012 February 2012 Closed for Maintenance March 2012 Abril 2012 May 2012 June [...]

Also posted in Adventure Travel, Archaeological Sites, Cusco, Destinations, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu | Tagged Getting on the Inca Trail, Inka Trail | Leave a comment

Top Five Wanderlust Wishlist for 2012

By Rick Vecchio | Published: January 4, 2012

Here we are,  three days into the first work week of 2012, but I’m having a hard time concentrating on the tasks at hand. Instead, I’m thinking whether this year will be the one when I actually get to all the travel destinations that I promised myself I’d visit as part of my New Year’s [...]

Also posted in Adventure Travel, Ancash, Archaeological Sites, Art & Culture, Ayacucho, Communities & Caring Updates, Destinations, Family Travel, Festivals, Wildlife | Tagged alternative Peru destinations, eco mountain lodge, Peru travel off the beaten path, wildlife vacation | Leave a comment

Possible alternative Inca Trail to Machu Picchu reportedly discovered

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: September 22, 2011

Eleven young explorers discovered what could be a new Inca trail that connects the town of Huayopata in the province of La Convencion, with the district of Machu Picchu, El Comercio reported Thursday. Oscar Valencia, mayor of Machu Picchu Pueblo, was quoted saying that the group of local youths trekked the route for six days, [...]

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Entry fee to Colca Canyon Tourist Route set to nearly double for foreigners on Jan. 1

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: September 1, 2011

Foreign tourists will face a near-100 percent increase in the entry fee to the Colca Canyon Tourist Circuit, starting Jan. 1, 2012, from S/.37.50 (or about US$14) to S/.70 (or about US$26). The rate hike was announced this week by the Autonomous Authority of Colca and Annexes (Autocolca). That regulating agency had originally planned to [...]

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Podcast: Don’t let altitude sickness ruin your Cuzco vacation

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: May 13, 2011

Interview with Dr. Fabiola León-Velarde Throughout most of history, human beings have tended to stick pretty close to the world’s low-lying regions. But there are exceptions. The Tibetan plateau in the Himalayas of central Asia, the high mountain ranges of Ethiopia in Africa and the Andean cordillera here in Peru and Bolivia. Over thousands of [...]

Also posted in Adventure Travel, Arequipa, Central Highlands, Climbing, Cusco, Inca Trail, Kayaking & Rafting, Machu Picchu, Mountain biking, Podcast, Travel Tips | Tagged acetazolamide, Altitude sickness, diamox, high mountain sickness, hms, soroche, sorojchi | 2 Comments

Machu Picchu closed to general public July 6-7 for 100th Anniversary bash

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: April 4, 2011

Peru’s Ministry of Culture has announced that Machu Picchu will be closed on July 6-7 to make way for the 100-year anniversary celebration of Hiram Bingham’s scientific discovery of the Inca citadel. For hikers who are scheduled to arrive to Machu Picchu on those days via the Inca Trail through the Sun gate, there will [...]

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Peru’s INC chief says Inca Trail to reopen April 1

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: March 7, 2010

The chief of Peru’s National Institute of Culture (INC) said Sunday that maintenance on the Inca Trail is on schedule for an April 1 opening following damage from torrential rains that also washed away portions of the train to Machu Picchu. “We are working on this issue and coordinating constantly with the Minister of Tourism  [...]

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Our new travel route to explore Peru: Cuzco, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca

By Rick Hind | Published: October 29, 2009

Inspiration Inca 11 Days / 10 Nights Starting at $1,159 per person Based on double room occupancy A comprehensive 11-day journey showcasing the most fascinating historical sites of Lima, Cusco and Lake Titicaca, and offering the alternative to trek the classic Inca Trail or hike to Lares en-route to Machu Picchu.

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Should I use trekking poles on the Inca Trail?

By Rick Hind | Published: September 9, 2009

The short answer is yes. Your knees will thank you, especially when you’re climbing up and down those dizzying heights of stairs. Authorities won’t let you use trekking poles with metal tips, as they would damage the Inca stonework. Pick up rubber “feet” for your poles. They can also be bought in Cusco. If you [...]

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