Category Archives: Peru Tours

Inca Trail Trekking: About and how-tos

May 28, 2009 – 1:23 pm

My husband, Aaron, and I trekked the Inca Trail last July. We work and play in the Montana Rockies, so we are no strangers to trekking beautiful mountain ranges. But the Andes and the Inca Trail are truly in a league or their own. The historic ruins and rich culture are as captivating as the [...]

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Swine Flu Concerns in Central and South America

April 30, 2009 – 10:21 am

Based on reports from the World Health Organization as of May 8, 2009, there are few confirmed cases of swine flu in Central and South America in two countries that Adventure Life visits.  Presently, there is one confirmed case in Costa Rica as well as Guatemala. Safety and security of our travelers is of the [...]

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Best Treks in South America

April 23, 2009 – 8:00 am

Trekkers in South America are daring and adventuresome – not to brag or anything. My group planned our hike to the famed Machu Picchu ruins for months. We marveled at the ruins as we massaged our tired legs. Then we flew back the United States without giving mystical Patagonia a second thought. We were right [...]

By Brian Morgan | Also posted in Argentina Tours, Inca Trail, Travel Journal, Trekking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Andean Multisport in Peru

April 13, 2009 – 4:13 pm

The land of the Incas near Cusco and the Sacred Valley is a great destination for active adventures with deep canyons cut by beautiful rivers and backroads and trails in the shadows of the impressive Andes.  Our new Andean Multisport trip offers mountain biking and a half-day hike on a remote section of the Inca [...]

By Jonathan Brunger | Also posted in Mountain Biking, Multisport Tours, whitewater rafting | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Inti Raymi Festival in Peru

March 19, 2009 – 9:00 am

Debbie Lester sent this posting recently about her families experience at Inti Raymi. Thanks Debbie! PS Adventure Life has special departures each year that include VIP seating at the event – spaces book up early! My trip to South America would not have been complete without visiting Cusco, Peru during the Inti Raymi, the festival [...]

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A Taste of Peru

March 9, 2009 – 9:29 am

What better way of learning about a new place and culture is there than by sitting around a table to share a meal and enjoy some new flavors?  Studying a place’s culinary history helps uncover the relationship between food and culture and the many stories that are passed on through generations.  And Peru is full [...]

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Peru Guides Annual Dinner

February 19, 2009 – 9:00 am

For our second post, here are photos of an annual dinner that we hold for our wonderful guides in Cusco. The dinner was held at Inka’s Grill and later the festivities hit the Cross Keys Bar. If you’ve traveled with one of our guides, leave them a message here!

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