Machupicchu

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Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu

In Peru, a visit to Machu Picchu is a must, and we wanted to fulfill this long-held dream. Unfortunately, there have been such heavy rainfalls recently that the treks like the...

On the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

For a few weeks now, I have been in Peru and have absorbed all sorts of cultural background of this country steeped in Inca culture. Only the highlight of Peru and the most...

The Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu

We set off head over heels the next morning for a four-day action tour through the lower jungle to the world-famous Inca ruins "Machu Picchu." There are several trail options to...

Peru (8): INKA TRAIL & MACHU PICCHU

Der Hauptgrund, nach Peru zu fahren. Ein 4-tägiger Hiking-Trip zum Machu Picchu

Tips & Tricks for your Machu Picchu adventure

Impulses for your perfect stay

Our way to Machu Picchu

Probably at some point every traveler to Peru is drawn to Cusco, after all, the city located at an altitude of 3,430m is the starting point for visiting Machu Picchu and various...

From Salcantay to Machu Picchu (Peru)

Finally, we would fulfill a long-awaited dream. The hike would take us over the Salcantay Pass into the highland jungle, on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In total, it is about...

Machu Picchu - Adventure on the Inca Trail (18-19 March 2022)

The place to visit in Peru, a magical place, an amazing experience, one of the Seven Wonders of the World... Descriptions of Machu Picchu from people who have been there, and of...

On the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

For 4 days and 45 km, we followed the Inca Trail and finally reached our destination in Machu Picchu. It was an absolutely successful and unforgettable adventure!

Cusco: Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountains - the lost realm of the Incas

16th & 17th November 2018 After 15 hours of winding roads, we arrive in the afternoon at our hostel in Cusco, feeling a little weary but with a great view. We decide...

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu In the morning at 7:00 am, we were waiting at Plaza de Armas. Apparently, the departure was at 7:00 am, so anyone who arrived late was out of luck. There were many...

On the Trail of Lost Time - the Inca Trail

On Saturday at 5 o'clock, it finally started. A young British couple and us sat in a van with Patcha (our guide) & a group of Peruvian men and drove 2 hours towards the...

Welcome to the realm of the Incas

We are now in the last hours in Cusco before we continue to Puno tonight and then to Bolivia, to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca. The past few days here in Cusco, the archaeological...

Machu Picchu

First view of Machu Picchu at Intipunku

Survived

Climbing to Warmiwañuska

Cusco & Machu Picchu

Hello guys and girls! To prepare ourselves for the four-day hike to Machu Picchu on the Salkantay Trek and acclimate to the altitude, like most other tourists, we stationed...

Machu Picchu via Salkantay Trek

Now it was Johannes' most wanted destination in South America's turn: Machu Picchu! After reaching Cusco via Lima, we wanted to set off right away to go to Machu Picchu via the...

Peru: Machu Picchu

Finally he had come: the long-awaited day on which we would go to Machu Picchu, one of the absolute top highlights of the entire continent. Since Jörg had been here before, his...

On the trail of the Incas through Peru

Since my flight arrives at night, I take it easy when I arrive in Lima. I stroll along the promenade of the very modern and beautiful district of Miraflores and browse through...

“Rest day” on the Inca Trail

Today we start the third day of the Inca Trail and after yesterday it can only get easier - a rest day. Before breakfast we see the Pumasillo mountain illuminated by the morning...

Days 16, 17, 18 and 19 of the Inca Trail

Hello everyone... the Inca Trail. Fascinating and hell at the same time. The first day started at 4:00 in the morning. Even though I was supposed to be picked up, I still had to...

The Wonder of Machu Picchu

During our time in Cusco, we took a short trip to Aguas Calientes for 2 nights to visit the famous World Heritage Site Machu Picchu. In our opinion, Machu Picchu deserves its...

Are you doing Pictchu

Why did the Inca Empire fall? The llamas looted the granary.

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Just traveling for a day trip to Machu Picchu was not an option for us, and the traditional 4-day Inca Trail had to be booked months in advance. So we decided to do the 5-day...

ab 05.07.: Machu Picchu - 2,400 m

05.07.: manuela, max and oliver, the family from Switzerland, have also booked the tour, so we can share a taxi into the city in the morning.at plaza de arma, we are picked up...

Expedition - On the Trail of the Incas

Due to Max's cold and my knee problems, we unfortunately had to realize that the Salkantay trek was not going to happen. So we looked for an alternative because we already had...

The journey is the destination ... or something like that :D

Finally, the time has come: We are doing the Inca Jungle Trail: a 4-day tour to Machu Picchu. The day before, José, our tour guide for the next few days, gives us a briefing. No...

Machu Picchu

Arrived in Cusco, the first thing I had to do was attend a briefing for my hike to Machu Picchu, which lasted 2 days. When I saw the plan, I wasn't so sure anymore if I really...