by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Feb 23, 2022 | Blog, Peru, Stories from the road, Wildlife and Nature
While itβs common to hear about shark attacks, snake bites, or horse kicks, Iβve never heard of anything related to sea lionsβeven though theyβve been branded with the ferocious-sounding moniker βlion.β And yet, weβve met some daring sea lions living off the Peruvian...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 30, 2023 | Biking, Blog, Hiking & Trekking, People and Culture, Peru
The main hub for mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts in Peru, and possibly the whole of South America, is Huaraz, the biggest city in the Cordillera Blanca region. Place, where nature is the decision maker, this Peruvian outdoor heaven will push your limits to the...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 19, 2023 | Biking, Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Peru, Travel Tips
Interested in backpacking Peru? Good choice! Peru is an amazing country for outdoor lovers, culture seekers and all around backpackers. From the trekking hub in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, remote Amazonian jungle to the former capital of Incan empire Cusco,...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Peru
Reaching iconic Machu Picchu in the footsteps of Incas…can you imagine? The Salkantay Trek takes you through the Salkantay Pass at 4,600m and reaches the Machu Picchu ruins after trekking 70km on the 5th day. Chances are youβve never heard of the Salkantay trek....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 3, 2022 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Peru
Machu Picchu Mountain is an unforgettable and lesser-known hike above the Machu Picchu ruins with stunning panoramic view of the valley. Reaching ruins is only one part of the Machu Picchu experience. The other one is climbing the summit of Machu Picchu Mountain at...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Peru
The Cordillera Blanca, nestled in the Peruvian Andes, is one of the biggest mountain ranges in the world with many peaks more than 6,000meters. A lot of them can be seen on the Santa Cruz Trek, a 50km trail through the mountain pass surrounded by glacial peaks and...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Peru
Rainbow Mountain in Peru, sitting at over 5,000m above sea level, is a geological wonder covered with pastel coloured minerals. It leaves you speechless and wondering how on earth these painted mountains were created. You get a glimpse into the lives of local Quechua...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 15, 2018 | Biking, Blog, Peru
My heart was pounding as more rocks fell from the cliff above us and we entered yet another pitch black tunnel. Is the driver in the car we hear in the distance going to see us? Is there enough space for it to safely pass in the one-lane tunnel? Without a doubt, itβs...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Peru, Wildlife and Nature
Do you want to see a turquoise lake with a waterfall coming from surrounding glacier peaked mountains high in the Peruvian Andes? The Laguna 69 trek in the Huascaran National Park is the best day trip you can do promising exactly that and more. You can read about our...
by Maya Steiningerova | Apr 19, 2017 | Blog, Peru, Winter Sports
People do crazy things when they travel. And we are no exception. But when you stumble upon something crazy and think of it as once in a lifetime opportunity, you just go and do it. That was exactly our approach when we found out we can try mountaineering for the...