This post is courtesy of Karen Preston, the Zephyr guide on our Peru Inspirational Adventure this coming September 29 – October 5. If you would like to join the tour, please register soon as Inca Trail passes sell out months in advance. Our adventure last October in Peru was the most inspirational journey I have Continue Reading →
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How To Choose The Right Tour Operator for your Inca Trail Trek
There are many different levels of Inca Trail trips you can take and in general, “you get what you pay for.” But what’s right for you? You can go from bare bones trips where corners can be cut (with substandard equipment, poor food, low wages for staff, no training, etc.) to luxury trips where many Continue Reading →
Peru – A Personal Transformational Journey
This guest post was written by Suzanne Carenzo, a Zephyr Alumna. She recently joined us on the Peru Transformational Journey, a new kind of trip for Zephyr that focuses on personal transformation and growth. Please enjoy reading about Suzanne’s experience. Well, my journey to Peru has come to an end and I cannot believe all Continue Reading →
Transform Your Life On a Peruvian Adventure
Peru is probably one of the most spiritual places we run tours. The beauty and majesty of Machu Picchu and the other Incan ruins we visit easily make travelers stop and reflect on their lives. Hiking on the Inca Trail itself can be life-altering. But Peru is more than that. The Peruvian people themselves are Continue Reading →
Take it easy! Lightening the Load of the Inca Trail Trek
So often throughout life we hear the phrase, “ it’s not about the destination, but the journey to get there.” It seems the ancient civilization of the Incas were advanced not only in cosmetology, architecture, mathematics, and agriculture but also in preserving the beauty of daily existence, making sure the path to your destination is Continue Reading →
Inca Trail Trek – Amazing Journey, Amazing Views
Hiking the Inca Trail is on many people’s bucket lists – and for good reason! The scenery, culture, and altitude make the journey on the trail a memorable experience. This past April, Jack Witt, our friend and fitness, wellness, and life coach, led a group of adventurers across the Classic Inca Trail. “This really was the adventure Continue Reading →
Go There. Do That. Annual Adventure Sale
Was one of your 2015 resolutions to travel more this year? Well then, it’s time to Go There. and Do That. with Zephyr Adventure’s annual sale. (this is our one and only sale this year – so don’t wait!) Book now through January 31st to receive $100 off a domestic adventure or $200 off an Continue Reading →
Ready To Get (or Stay) in Shape for the Holidays? Head to Peru!
We don’t mean you should sequester yourself in Peru now to avoid the high-calorie period from Thanksgiving’s feast through New Years’ chips-and-dip bowl games. Or that you should head there because of some ancient, long-lost fitness regime the Incas discovered. No, we mean you should sign up now for our April 16-24 Peru Inca Trail Continue Reading →
Tips for Hiking the Inca Trail: Google Hangout Video
I recorded a live video the other day on Tips for Hiking the Inca Trail, including such items as how to book an Inca Trail trip, how difficult the hike is, altitude and acclimatization, etc. Have you ever used Google Hangout? We at Zephyr Adventures have been using the free video conference service for years Continue Reading →
When is the Best Time to Hike the Inca Trail?
This is one of the first questions potential travelers to Peru ask who want to hike the Inca Trail. Although there are a number of considerations as to when one should hike from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, two are most important: weather and the availability of trail passes. Weather is never a sure Continue Reading →