Trekking Advice
Introduction to Hiking: What to Have in Your Bag!
By Nolan Faherty In order to prepare for any trek to Machu Picchu, you need to practice. While there may be workout programs and training schedules to prepare your body, the best thing you can do is get outside and hike! Find a local trail near you and begin by taking walks with some friends. …
Read MoreTravel Agency Tips: Advice from Alpaca Expeditions
Visiting Peru, and specifically, the breathtaking, mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu is on the bucket list for many people. Whether it’s your first trip abroad or your passport is overflowing with stamps, there are a few things that even the seasoned traveler shouldn’t miss when traveling to Peru. When you book with a local Peruvian…
Read MorePreparing for the Inca Trail: Following in the Steps of the Ancient Incas
The Inca Trail provides incredible-looking views, from the titanic Andes mountains extending to the clouds, to tropical forests, to beautiful alpine clearings high in the sky where you can see miles of majesty in every direction. You’ll want to make sure you’re preparing for the Inca Trail ahead of time to make sure that you’re…
Read MoreSuggestions on what to pack NOT on the Alpaca Expeditions Packing List…
As many of you know, we have a community page that allows upcoming Alpaca Expeditions trekkers talk to past trekkers and get amazing advice from those who have walked the Andean trails. A popular question is always about what to pack. For this issue of You Asked, They Answered the question is: Any suggestions on…
Read MoreWeather
Of course this is our most popular question – what will the weather be like on the trek? While we can’t answer this specifically, we can give you the general guidelines of weather in this region and on your particular trek. The most important thing to know is there are only two seasons in Cusco:…
Read MoreWith May Comes Huge Crowds to Cusco
Welcome to May everyone! We have officially entered the heart of the busiest time for tourism in this area. Many of you have treks coming up shortly and we just wanted to remind you of some key preparation points. Cusco will begin getting overwhelmed with tourists and places will be booked. Make sure you have…
Read MoreVaccinations and Travel Insurance
Many of you have asked about what vaccinations are needed for traveling to Peru. We think that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention really offers the best advice for this. Even your PCP will go to this site to make sure you are ready for travel. Below is the link and you will see…
Read MoreAlpaca Expeditions Thanks You!
So many of you have taken time out of your day to write amazing reviews about your experience with Alpaca Expeditions on websites like TripAdvisor and Lonely Planet. This is something that is so appreciated by us. It’s an honor to us just to be chosen as your tour operator. We hope that each and…
Read MoreThrough the Eyes of an Alpaca Trekker
We don’t normally publish reviews written about us on TripAdvisor on this blog, but I thought our recent trekker’s review included so many good details that could help with anyone planning a trek through the Andes and also give you an idea of the type of service Alpaca provides to our customers. When I contacted…
Read MoreHiking Huaynapicchu: Logistics
As amazing as visiting Machu Picchu is, the beauty of the ruins is best appreciated from above. While all you Inca Trail hikers will get to see this before you even get to “Lost City of the Incas” from the Sun Gate, all other travellers will need to do a little walking, or hiking, to…
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