Ecuador is a small country located in South America. Despite its small size, it has a lot of things to offer. Thanks to its location it displays a great variety of landscapes. You have the coast, which has amazing beaches. If you are more into mountains you have the Andes and a lot of volcanos. […]
Ultimate South America Travel Guide
South America is filled with wonder and a sense of adventure. Whether it's following in the path of the Incas, the southern frontier of Patagonia and its jagged peaks, sultry night life of Rio, or the verdant rainforests that knows no borders, it's easy to fall in love with this continent.
This South America Travel Guide covers a variety of epic adventures that you have to do. The travel guides and itineraries will help you prepare and plan a trip to here using our own personal experiences.
2 Week Peru Itinerary – Inca Trail and Amazon Jungle
As far as trips go, my two weeks in Peru achieved a level of legendary status that I nor my companions will ever forget. It was my first trip to South America and I will certainly say not the last. Whether it was spotting macaws early in the morning, meeting local families, wandering ancient ruins, or exploring the […]
Peru Amazon Jungle – A Visual Journey
The Inca Trail was hardship, incredible elation, stunning views, and a history lesson all rolled into one. From start to finish our eyes feasted on everything that came our way. What blew me away was just how dramatic the scenery was all around us and how diverse the the trail takes you through. From farm lands, to […]
Ultimate Peru Amazon Jungle Trip Planning Guide – Refugio Amazonas Experience
Planning your itinerary in Peru is no easy task. I for one know what it’s like. The more and more you dig into it, the more you realize how huge the country is. When you finally narrow in on doing the Amazon in Peru, you then have to decide between which part of the Peruvian […]
Refugio Amazonas Review – Peru’s Best Amazon Jungle Eco-Lodge
When planning this trip to Peru, I knew that Machu Picchu would be on there but I had no idea that the Amazon would be on the itinerary. Years of playing The Amazon Trail surely didn’t help as I always thought the Amazon was only in Brazil. I was quickly proven wrong in my research and discovered that […]
A Visual Journey Along the Inca Trail
The Inca Trail was hardship, incredible elation, stunning views, and a history lesson all rolled into one. From start to finish our eyes feasted on everything that came our way. What blew me away was just how dramatic the scenery was all around us and how diverse the the trail takes you through. From farm lands, to […]
The Truth About Hiking the Inca Trail – Why it was the hardest but also most rewarding
I’ve done a lot of crazy things while travelling in recent years but none of that could prepare me for the physical and mental challenge that I’d have to overcome for our 4 day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu as a travel destination has been on the rise since the turn of the century […]
Why Visit Peru – 10 Reasons You Need To Go
Thinking about planning a trip to South America but not sure where to go? I’m sure Peru has popped up in your research and you might’ve heard of a place called Machu Picchu. The question you’re wondering is, “why visit Peru?” Well, as someone that’s been and has a lot of thoughts on the experience, […]
The Peru Packing List – What To Pack for the Inca Trail and Amazon Jungle
So you’ve decided to plan an epic trip to Peru and you’re thinking about doing the Inca Trail Machu Picchu hike and you’ve either got months, weeks, or days left before you head out. Not sure what to bring and need a little inspiration? What we have here is a comprehensive Peru packing list and […]
Why Choose Salkantay Trekking to Machu Picchu?
You can’t go to Peru and not see Machu Picchu. As much as it is special to see this urban Incan Empire built at its height of power and achievement, its the journey to get there, the challenge, and triumphant conquering to get there that stays with you forever. It’s no secret that the Inca […]