With Aracari, traveling in Peru often includes a luxury tour of Machu Picchu – especially for those guests vacationing in Peru for the first time. Whether our guests choose to arrive at Peru’s ancient crown jewel via a Machu Picchu hike or via train on one of our Machu Picchu luxury tours, with our expert team of Peru guides – you can rest assured that Aracari’s trips to Peru are one-of-a-kind. As a luxury travel agency in Peru, the Aracari Machu Picchu luxury tours have only ever been offered to private groups, giving our guests the ultimate Machu Picchu experience of having a local guide dedicated to their Peru holiday, and theirs alone. However, in a virtual world – technology permits everyone to have their own private tour of Machu Picchu. And so, on the 21st of June 2021 that is exactly what Aracari plans to do. Winter Solstice in Machu Picchu A Virtual Visit This is a spectacle on many travel bucket lists: witnessing the sunrise over Machu Picchu on the morning of the Winter Solstice, the most important day in the Inca Calendar. As one of the best companies for Machu Picchu tours, this is an incredible first for Aracari. We invite you to join one of our expert Peru guides via live stream on the 21st of June 2021 - as they climb through some of the most significant Incan landmarks on the ascent to Machu Picchu. The Significance of the Winter Solstice The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere and the most important day in the Inca Calendar. It signifies the death and rebirth of the sun in Andean cosmology. When the Incas built their estates and ceremonial sites, they made sure they accommodated for this special moment
With Aracari, traveling in Peru often includes a luxury tour of Machu Picchu – especially for those guests vacationing in Peru for the first time. Whether our guests choose to arrive at Peru’s ancient crown jewel via a Machu Picchu hike or via train on one of our Machu Picchu…
For those traveling in Peru, the allure of the country’s most famous trekking trail, the Inca Trail trek, is undeniable. Spending four to five days ascending some of the Sacred Valley’s most breath-taking scenery, along the same route taken by Incan pilgrims so many centuries before is an unforgettable experience during one of our luxury Machu Picchu tours. As one of the best luxury travel companies in Peru, Aracari has been curating Inca Trail itineraries for over 25 years. Throughout that time, demand for completing the illustrious Inca Trail has soared. Where once we’d seen only the most adventurous amongst our guests headed to the starting point, we now welcome those seeking a more luxurious and comfortable Andean adventure during their Peru vacation. This surge has transformed Peru’s Inca Trail. Whilst numbers are carefully monitored by authorities in order to preserve and protect the Inca Trail, Peru – what was once only read about in books, is now one of the world’s most sought-after bucket list adventures. For that reason, Aracari has worked with many guests looking for an Inca Trail alternative. Trekking routes in Peru that offer all the majestic beauty of Peru’s most popular trail, whilst remaining largely undiscovered to tourists. Peru is marbled with some of the world’s most awe-inspiring treks. As leading Peru travel advisors, Aracari’s unrivalled knowledge of Peru means that our team have mapped the country’s incredible trekking routes from North to South, East to West. Our adventure guru, Mark Green [link] has worked alongside Marisol for years, to curate walks for guests of all abilities and ages. Through forest, desert or mountains – if it’s an alternative to the Inca Trail you seek – the path less trodden – then Aracari, a top Peru travel company, is your starting point. Multiday camping
For those traveling in Peru, the allure of the country’s most famous trekking trail, the Inca Trail trek, is undeniable. Spending four to five days ascending some of the Sacred Valley’s most breath-taking scenery, along the same route taken by Incan pilgrims so many centuries before is an unforgettable experience…
Get to know a whole new side of Peru with a visit to Arequipa and Colca Canyon, two regions rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. Here’s how to make the most of your time in this less-visited region of Peru. What To See In Arequipa Located in the foothills of Misti Volcano, the magical city of Arequipa is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage City. The metropolis is often known as “The White City” for its use of white volcanic stone called sillar as a building material. The result is a series of striking architectural creations you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Here are some top things to do in Arequipa. Santa Catalina A massive (and beautiful) monastery that serves as something of a city within a city. Founded in 1580, the space is known for its brightly colored walls, gardens, and art pieces. Santa Teresa Monastery This stunning site, built in 1710, doubles as a museum and functioning monastery. The monastery's lovely Museum of Virceregal Art features more than 300 art pieces from the 16th through 19th centuries and a tranquil garden. The monastery is also home to 15 practicing Carmelite nuns, who do not interact with the outside world, but whose peaceful chants can be heard around the building at certain times of the day. Santuarios Andinos Museum This museum is home to Juanita, an Inca mummy of a young girl who was killed in the 1400s as a ceremonial sacrifice to the gods. Juanita is strikingly well-preserved, and on a visit to the museum, you’ll get to learn the context and history of her role in the Inca empire. The Sillar Route Get to know the origins of Arequipa’s famous sillar by exploring the Sillar Route on the city’s outskirts. Visit a local sillar quarry,
Get to know a whole new side of Peru with a visit to Arequipa and Colca Canyon, two regions rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. Here’s how to make the most of your time in this less-visited region of Peru. What To See In Arequipa Located in the foothills…
