Plan it right ·
How to beat altitude in Cusco
Cusco sits at about 3,400 metres. Your lungs will notice before you do. Here's how we plan around it, and what you can do on the day.
Stories
Stories from the trail
Straight answers and good ideas from people who've been many times.
Machu Picchu ·
Every way to reach Machu Picchu, compared
Train, the Classic Inca Trail, the Short Inca Trail or Salkantay? How they differ in days, altitude, permits and effort.
Food ·
What to eat in Peru, from coast to jungle
In Peru, the menu changes with the altitude. So does the view. A plate-by-plate guide from the Pacific to the Amazon.
Destinations ·
Peru beyond Machu Picchu
Glacier lakes, cloud-forest fortresses, adobe cities and river dolphins. Where to go once you've seen the citadel, or instead of it.
Ready when you are
Tell us when you'd like to go and what you'd love to see. Your Peru Specialist will come back with ideas, honest advice on altitude and timing, and a clear price.