How Much the Inca Trail Cost Us (Every Penny We Spent!)
Hiking to Machu Picchu is a bucket-list adventure, but the total Inca Trail cost can be a significant investment for many travelers. We’re sharing a complete breakdown of exactly what we spent, from the trek itself to the hidden fees and gear you might not have considered.
Packing List for the Inca Trail (The ULTIMATE Guide)
Preparing for the most iconic trek in Peru requires a unique strategy, especially since porters carry most of your essential gear, like food and shelter. We’ve used our years of backpacking experience to curate the ultimate packing list for the Inca Trail so you know exactly what to bring for a successful journey to Machu Picchu.
How to Get to Machu Picchu from Cusco, Peru
Despite being Peru's most famous attraction, the logistics of how to get from Machu Picchu from Cusco can be surprisingly complex and involve multiple modes of transport. We’ve broken down the entire journey step-by-step so you can navigate the transit and reach Peru's Wonder of the World on your own.
Inca Trail: The ULTIMATE Hiking Guide
The Inca Trail is arguably South America's most iconic trek, leading adventurers past secluded Inca ruins and breathtaking Andean peaks to the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu. Planning this four-day journey requires some serious preparation, so we’ve gathered everything you need to know to conquer this legendary path.
Review of Vertical Sky Suites in Peru (Honest and Unbiased)
Our honest and unbiased Vertical Sky Suites review takes you inside the adrenaline-pumping experience of sleeping in a glass capsule suspended 2,000 feet above the Sacred Valley. We’re sharing the real pros and cons of this unique cliffside hotel to help you decide if the via ferrata climb and the pricetag is worth the thrill.
The Ultimate Patagonia Packing List
Patagonia is famous for its rugged landscapes and notoriously unpredictable weather, making a well-planned gear selection essential for any adventurer. After two months of exploring this epic region, we’ve put together the ultimate Patagonia packing list to help you prepare for everything from hiking on ancient glaciers to surviving sudden mountain storms.
2 week Patagonia Itinerary (with Ideas if You Have More or Less Time)
Covering over 700,000 square miles across southern Chile and Argentina, planning a trip to this massive region can feel overwhelming without a solid plan. After spending two months exploring its rugged peaks and turquoise lakes, I’ve crafted the perfect Patagonia itinerary to help you see the very best highlights in just two weeks.
7 Best Hikes in Patagonia
With world-class trails stretching across rugged mountains and technicolor lakes, it can be overwhelming to decide which paths to prioritize during your trip. After spending two months exploring the region on foot, we’ve narrowed down the seven best hikes in Patagonia to ensure you experience the absolute highlights of southern Chile and Argentina.
Colca Canyon Packing List: Everything You Need to Bring
Trekking through one of the deepest canyons in the world is a unique experience where you can enjoy rugged landscapes by day and comfortable beds in remote villages by night. To help you prepare for this one-of-a-kind Peru adventure, I’ve put together the ultimate Colca Canyon packing list based on my own time on the trail.
The ULTIMATE Two Week Colombia itinerary
With over 440,000 square miles of vibrant culture and stunning landscapes to explore, narrowing down where to go in Colombia can be a daunting task. After spending a month traversing the country, we’ve designed the perfect two-week Colombia itinerary to help you experience the very best of the "Gateway to South America."