Amsterdam transit on the way to Lima
April 21 in the Netherlands ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
We arrived in Amsterdam in the morning. This is our transfer stop and from here we take a long 12h flight that we'll bring us to Lima where our adventure starts!
We are a little shaken by the travelRead more
In incognito? [Mirella]
Arrive in Lima
April 21 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After a 12h flight, we finally landed in Lima, the capital of Perù. We will stay for one night in the nice area of Miraflores before departing for our tour. We take the occasion for a quick walkRead more
Welcome to Pisco and Ceviche
April 21 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
On our first night in Perù we immediately enjoyed two great classics of the local food: Pisco sour and Ceviche.
A great way to align with the local mood and get ready for the tour.
Move to cusco
April 22 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We wake up early in the morning at 4am and after a quick bite we jump on a bus to the Lima airport. From here, we will fly to Cusco, the first real stop of our tour.
A good sleep recharged us andRead more
Meet the lamas
April 22 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
From the airport we start our travel toward sacred valley and ouyancumpo. It's a long road, and we had several nice stops along the road. The first one is a nice farm and textile production site whereRead more
Panoramic view on the sacred valley
April 22 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Continuing in our trip, we had a quick stop to admire the amazing view of the sacred valley. The river, the sun and the cloudy mountains make a fantastic picture.
Local market and empanadas in Pisac
April 22 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Our next stop is in the small town of Pisac where we visited the local market full of colours and traditional textiles. We also visited a traditional oven where we had a chance to try deliciousRead more
Lunch break with coca tea
April 22 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
The tour stopped at a good buffet restaurant named Hanks. Here, we had our first experience with some typical Peruvian recipes and especially we tried coca leaves infusion.
Ollantaytambo
April 22 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We arrived at the archeological area of Ollantaytambo at about 2800m in the early afternoon. This is our first contact with ancient Inca terraces and their magnificent constructions.
This is anRead more
Get energy for machu picchu
April 23 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
We stayed for the night in a nice place outside Urubamba and we are excited for the next step, Machu Picchu. After a good breakfast we are full of energy and ready to go
Train to Machu Picchu
April 23 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
To reach Macchu Picchu we first took a local train that in 1.5h take you from Ollantaytambo to Macchu Picchu Pueblo town. The journey is a fascinating track in a narrow pass between mountains. FromRead more
Pictures from the train
April 23 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
To reach Macchu Picchu we first took a local train that in 1.5h take you from Ollantaytambo to Macchu Picchu Pueblo town. The journey is a fascinating track in a narrow pass between mountains. As theRead more
Machu Picchu 1
April 23 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Finally, after a long transfer by train and bus, we arrived at the magnificent Machu Picchu at 2400m, one of the modern world wonders.
On this sunny day, the place slowly reveals all its magnificentRead more
Machu Picchu 2
April 23 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Our visit to Machu Picchu continues walking down in the lower area, where we can find original houses and temples. It's surprising how this magnificent city was built by shaping the mountain at suchRead more
Lunch time by the river
April 23 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
After our visit to Machu Picchu, we enjoyed a tasty lunch in a nice restaurant by the river suggested by our guide.
We tried the local alpaca meat in 2 different versions and both were delicious!
WeRead more
Road to Vinicunca
April 24 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
On our fourth day we planned a trek on the Vinicunca, the rainbow mountain.
We left at 5AM early in the morning since the transfer takes 3h.
Along the road climbing up to the mountains we alreadyRead more
Climbing up to Vinicunca
April 24 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
It takes about 1h to reach the top of the Vinicunca mountain. The path starts at about 4700m and you have to climb up to the top at 5036m.
Given the altitude, it's a challenging hike and you have toRead more
On the top of the mountain
April 24 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
When you finally reach the top of Vinicunca mountain, all the efforts are repaid by an amazing view all around. The rainbow mountain is on one side, on the other you can see the valley with the riverRead more
Lunch stop with Panchita
April 24 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
On the way back to Cusco, we had a lunch stop in a small restaurant in Cusipata.
This is the home of the celebrity alpaca Panchita, who goes around free and welcomes all the guests.
Evening in Cusco
April 24 in Peru ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
After the challenging experience of Vinicunca, we took a moment to rest and refresh at the hotel in Cusco.
After a hot shower, we then went out again for a short walk in the city center and the mainRead more
A tasty bread along the road
April 25 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Today we will move by bus from Cusco to Puno. It's a long journey that takes about 11h and we will stop to visit some Inca and pre-inca sites along the road.
But first our guide made us try the localRead more
Andahuaylillas
April 25 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Our first stop along the road is the small colonial town of Andahuaylillas. As in many other small towns in this area, one can see the influence of Spanish colonialism in the buildings and decorationsRead more
Raqchi
April 25 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
The second stop on our transfer to Puno was the archeological site of Raqchi. In this area we saw ancient Inca terraces that are still used today and a great complex with the remains of hundreds ofRead more
Lunch stop along the road
April 25 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
It's time for a quick lunch stop. This is a nice touristic restaurant that offers some local dishes and a nice view on the river with waterfalls.
Crossing the border
April 25 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Along the road we had a quick stop at la Raya, a small panoramic spot at 4335m that marks the border between Cusco and Puno regions.
A last stunning view before we reach our final destination.