The most frequently asked question we get is about the best time to visit Machu Picchu and/or to hike the inca trail - keeping in mind the weather and the crowds (if you want to try to visit when there are fewer people). Start planning your trip to Peru with our month-by-month guide...including our recommendations based on our extensive 15+ years’ experience.
Big news—we’re offering virtual experiences through Amazon Explore! Pursue your passions from the comfort of your home, as one of our hosts leads you through an interactive new experience. #AmazonExplore #ExploreMore
The most frequently asked question we get is about the best time to visit Machu Picchu and/or to hike the inca trail - keeping in mind the weather and the crowds (if you want to try to visit when there are fewer people). Start planning your trip to Peru with our month-by-month guide...including our recommendations based on our extensive 15+ years’ experience.
Machu Picchu is often the main incentive to visit Peru, but did you know that this South American country has so much more to offer?
Whether you're a history lover, nature spotter, explorer, or foodie, there's something for everyone. You could spend a lot of time here enjoying all of its wonders, but this itinerary offers an excellent strategy to discover the main highlights of the varied landscapes, and unique cultures across this diverse country in 14 days including Lima, the Sacred Valley of Cusco, Amazon jungle, and Lake Titicaca for those on limited holiday budgets and time.
A map and a quick rundown of each day's activities are provided followed by more in-depth information and photos.
In 2021, the Inca Trail remained closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though the Short Inca Trail has been available for longer, since 15 July 2021 it has re-opened the Classic 4-Day Ica Trail hike at a 50% limited capacity. There was little notice, but now we have a better idea of how to book the Inca Trail right now.
What's it like to hike the Inca Trail, why is it so special, how do you get there, and how to prepare?
Join our founder Mike, with his over 20 years experience and having hiked the trail over 500 times, on this seminar (using slides, images and videos) to explore the foundations and history of the Inca Trail. We’ll discover what it is like on each hiking day on the trail today, as well as what fauna and flora can be encountered in the cloud jungle.
Super excited to now also be working with Context Travel and hosting virtual tours and seminar sessions!
Walking the Inca Trail with Michael Lazo Gamarra
What is it like to hike the Inca Trail?
Who better than our founder Mike Lazo Gamarra (having accomplished it over 500 times!) to take you on a virtual journey through stunning varying landscapes to Machu Picchu. You will learn about the Inca Trail history, the Inca culture, and the unique cross-section of biodiverse microclimates and beautiful flora and fauna typical of the Andes and the cloud forest along the trail with plenty of personal experience stories.
Hosted by Context Travel this session will be 60min + 30min Q&A. For a 15% discount you can use our code: CONTEXTFAMILY15.
Besides this slide based semiar, we also have several virtual tours planned with Context, find them all here, including Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and more.
