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…
Q&A With Aracari's Culinary Partner, Tammy Gordon As part of a new series, showcasing the experiences provided by some of Aracari's hand-picked travel partners, we'd like to introduce you to Tammy Gordon. She is a Peruvian restauranteur and food entrepreneur, based in Cusco, that Aracari has partnered with for many years to provide memorable breakfasts, dinners, and gourmet lunches for our guest's private expeditions in and around the Sacred Valley. Always amazed by the elevated cuisine Tammy's team cooks up and prepares for our expeditions. Over the years many Aracari guests' have fed-back to us how their trips have been heightened by the al fresco dining we've arranged for them. This level of consistency and quality is why Aracari has continually picked out Tammy and her team as our catering partners in the Sacred Valley, for so long. As travelers ourselves, we love eating great cuisine outside and we know our guests do too. After the year the world has just experienced, dining al fresco, in the company of good friends, and amidst breathtaking natural scenery and fresh air is something most of us by now are craving in 2021. With this in mind, we want to shine a light on our culinary partner, Tammy's life in food, and find out what she had to say about the joys of dining al fresco. 1.What's your fondest memory of cooking and eating outdoors? As a little girl, who grew up in the mountains, being a girl guide was inevitable for me. We always used to cook and camp outside. Perhaps that's why I've always loved the feeling of being out in the wilderness. In these beautiful environments, even simple meals can become extraordinary. So my fondest memory goes back to the days when my mother used to pack up a picnic basket with all
Q&A With Aracari’s Culinary Partner, Tammy Gordon As part of a new series, showcasing the experiences provided by some of Aracari’s hand-picked travel partners, we’d like to introduce you to Tammy Gordon. She is a Peruvian restauranteur and food entrepreneur, based in Cusco, that Aracari has partnered with for many years…
