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Synopsis
Moon Travel Guides: The Trip of a Lifetime Make the most of your adventure to the jewel of Peru with Moon Machu Picchu. Inside you'll find:
- Strategic trekking guides, including two to four days on the Inca Trail, five days on the Salcantay, and an Inca Jungle Trail itinerary
- Unique ideas beyond the beaten path: Explore seldom-seen ruins like the Ollantaytambo Temple and visit remote Quechua-speaking villages. Go horseback riding on a caballo de paso in the Sacred Valley, mountain biking to the hilltop fortress of Sacsayhuaman, or set up camp on the riverbank after a day of rafting on the Rio Apurimac. Sample coca tea and local delicacies, or shop for handmade Peruvian weavings, pottery, and jewelry
- Focused coverage of stopovers in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Lima
- Essential planning information on agencies, tour guides, porters, dining, accommodations, deciding when and where to go, and making reservations
- Expert perspective from Lima resident Ryan Dube
- A guide to hazards, precautions, and gear, plus tips for avoiding altitude sickness
- Transportation advice: How to find the best airfares and get around by bus, train, taxi, car, or motorcycle rental
- A full-color foldout map of the region, with vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout
- Thorough background information on the landscape, wildlife, plants, culture, history, and customs
- Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, visa information, volunteer opportunities, and tips for seniors, families with children, women traveling alone, and LGBTQ+ travelers
With Moon Machu Picchu's expert insight, practical advice, and insider tips, you can forge your own path. Exploring the rest of the country? Try Moon Peru. Doing a tour of South America? Try Moon Colombia or Moon Patagonia.
Synopsis
Mystical, timeless, and full of adventure: embark on the trip of a lifetime to the jewel of Peru with Moon Machu Picchu. Inside you'll find: - Strategic trekking guides, including two to four days on the Inca Trail, five days on the Salcantay, and an Inca Jungle Trail itinerary, plus focused coverage of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Lima
- Unique experiences beyond the beaten path: Explore seldom-seen ruins like the Ollantaytambo Temple and visit remote Quechua-speaking villages. Go horseback riding on a caballo de paso in the Sacred Valley, mountain biking to the hilltop fortress of Sacsayhuam n, or set up camp on the riverbank after a day of rafting on the R o Apur mac. Sample coca tea and authentic local delicacies, or shop for handmade Peruvian weavings, pottery, and jewelry
- Essential planning information on agencies, tour guides, and porters, food and accommodations, packing suggestions, finding the best airfares, and getting around by bus, train, taxi, car, or motorcycle rental
- How to visit Machu Picchu respectfully, with tips on sustainability and helping the local economy, minimizing your impact, and avoiding over-tourism, with insight from Lima resident Ryan Dub
- A guide to hazards, precautions, and gear, including how to avoid altitude sickness
- Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout, plus a convenient foldout map
- Thorough background information on the landscape, wildlife, plants, culture, history, and local customs
- Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, visa information, volunteer and study opportunities, and tips for seniors, families with children, visitors with disabilities, women traveling alone, and LGBTQ+ travelers
With Moon Machu Picchu's practical advice and insider know-how, you can forge your own path. Exploring the rest of the country? Try Moon Peru. Doing a tour of South America? Try Moon Colombia or Moon Patagonia.