If you’re looking for a cooking class in Lima, Peru, this is one experience I’d recommend adding to your itinerary, especially if it’s your first time in Lima. We wanted to experience Peruvian food beyond simply ordering it at restaurants, so we booked a cooking class in Lima Peru that combined a visit to a…
When we decided to hike the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, we quickly realized there are tons of options! There are premium trekking experiences, budget-friendly groups, and even the option to hike it independently. And with that the Salkantay Trek cost can vary greatly. We decided to hike the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with…
If you’re planning to hike the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, you’re probably wondering one thing: “Am I fit enough to do it?” As two fitness professionals, this was one of the questions we were asked most often after completing the 5-day Salkantay Trek ourselves. You don’t need to be an elite athlete to successfully…
We hiked the 5-day Salkantay Trek with Salkantay Trekking Company in October 2025 and experienced everything from freezing temperatures at Salkantay Pass to warm, humid conditions near Aguas Calientes. If you’re planning to do the hike, here’s everything our Salkantay Trek packing list, including what we found most useful along the way. Complete Packing Checklist Before diving…
We love to combine fitness and adventure so when a friend of ours brought up the Salkantay Trek, we knew we had to join her! The Salkantay Trek is a 40+ mile trek from Cusco, Peru to Machu Picchu. You hike through the Andes Mountains to the Amazon jungle and end at the marvelous Machu…
We have just arrived back from 10 days in Peru, which was absolutely amazing! We aren’t sure why we hadn’t made it to Peru yet, but we will definitely be going back. The main purpose for our trip to Peru was to hike the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, and spoiler alert, the trek was…