The ultimate Peru travel guide
When you think Peru, chances are it’s Machu Picchu on your mind. But, although spectacular, the famous Incan...
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Best of the Peruvian Andes: 3-4 week Peru trekking itinerary
Although somewhat unsung, Peru is one of the best trekking destinations in the entire world, rivalling even the...
Incas & the Amazon: 2-3 week Peru travel itinerary from Lima to Manu National Park
Thanks to Peru’s rich history and incredible diversity, it’s possible to journey from a bustling metropolitan city on...
Pacific Coast Peru: 2-3 week Peru travel itinerary from Lima to Cusco
In terms of diversity, Peru is second to none— within a relatively small country, you can experience pumping...
12 best day hikes and multi-day treks in Peru
When people think of trekking destinations, it’s usually the Himalayas or the Alps that immediately spring to mind....
The ultimate Cusco travel guide: 25 amazing things to do in Cusco, Peru
Once considered the spiritual and political heart of the vast Inca empire, Cusco (meaning “centre of the universe”...
Solo Huayhuash Circuit packing list: What to pack for 10 days without a guide
For serious hikers and those hoping to discover unrivalled natural beauty in Peru, the 135km Huayhuash Circuit is...
Highlights from 10 days on the Huayhuash Circuit
There is absolutely no high like coming off the trail after a long hike— dead-tired, covered in dirt,...
The ultimate guide to independent & solo hiking the Huayhuash Circuit in Peru
Widely regarded as one of the best alpine treks in the entire world, the Huayhuash Circuit is a...
Huayhuash Circuit (day 10): Yaucha Punta to Quartelhuain via Rondoy Punta
After camping at Yaucha Punta last night, I’ve got some real ground to make up on today’s hike,...
Huayhuash Circuit (day 9): Huayllapa to Yaucha Punta
Hoping to get back on schedule after our short day yesterday, we set off from Huayllapa with the...
Huayhuash Circuit (day 8): Rasac to Huayllapa
Although today’s hike is quite short and lacks a lot of the previous day’s dramatic scenery, it is...
Huayhuash Circuit (day 7): Laguna Juraucocha to Rasac via Laguna Santa Rosa & Paso Rosario
Deviating completely from the traditional Huayhuash Circuit today in favour of a scenic side trip, we spend the...
Huayhuash Circuit (day 6): Cuyoc & Paso San Antonio to Laguna Juraucocha
Following a second ascent of Paso San Antonio for sunrise views, today’s hike takes us up and over...
Huayhuash Circuit (day 5): Viconga to Cuyoc & Paso San Antonio
Today’s hike from Viconga camp, up Punta Cuyoc, and down to Cuyoc camp is surprisingly spectacular, close glacier...