Best Machu Picchu Adventure Trips for Millennials
Millennial travelers may be defined by a certain age range, but these trips are perfect for energetic, adventure-seeking travelers of all ages. Adios Adventure Travel is the real deal. A small tour operator who organizes hands-on…
Machu Picchu: guide to Mosquitoes and Biting Insects
What should travelers going to Machu Picchu know about biting insects? Although Machu Picchu (8000 ft) is well above the 6500 foot altitude threshold for exposure to mosquitoes, it's still possible for a few of the little buggers…
Important Update: 2018 Inca Trail Permit Availability
Inca Trail permits were released beginning the week of October 2, 2017. In previous years, permits went on sale in early January, although last year, they were released in mid-December 2016, for the 2017 hiking season. Groups…
Dreaming of A Trip to Machu Picchu? 6 Strategies to Make it Happen
You want it. But that trip of a lifetime to Machu Picchu seems out of your grasp. Are you overwhelmed by the obstacles? Not enough time or money, and maybe you're out of shape. The worries will be there no matter what. Here…
Travel to Machu Picchu for the Ultimate Team-Building Trip
Bring your employees to Peru for training, community service and rejuvenation. Not to mention a little side trip to Machu Picchu! Team-building does not have to be boring. We can't think of a better way to get the attention of…
Best Honeymoon Hikes in Peru
We compiled a list of the best honeymoon hikes in Peru. From easy to hard, and short to long, there are many choices to fit every budget and ability. The rainy season in Peru is from December through early April. It doesn't…
Bolivia border visa: essential information for US Citizens
It was good while it lasted. After former president Evo Morales was "run out of town" in late 2019, US citizens were no longer required to obtain a visa upon entry to Bolivia. However. politics being what it is, a lot has happened.…
Peru 2017: Teacher Strike Update
August 29, 2107 Update: At this time the teacher strike has tapered off and is not affecting travel to Machu Picchu. Since the new rules for half day entry tickets went in to effect on July 1, the biggest delays are the waiting…
Adios Adventure Travel Women's Adventures: Machu Picchu and more
For Women Who Explore. If you're looking for a small group tour operator to organize your women-only guided vacations and trips to South America, please call our US office in Virginia. Adios Adventure Travel was founded by me,…
Machu Picchu travel disruptions: what to expect
Whether it's a local strike, bad weather, unexpected illness or other random misfortune, interruptions can occur on any trip to Machu Picchu at any time during the year. (even before covid struck!) Due to the remote location,…
