Savvy Exploring - Staging

The Salkantay Trek is an amazing way to get to Machu Picchu. This trek takes you from the majesty of glacial snow capped mountains to the tropics within a few days and the view of Machu Picchu at sunrise is unforgettable.

A historic town in the Sacred Valley with lots of character, dazzling festivals, sites, and many hiking options. Also a great place to acclimatize to the altitude.

There are a few options but this free hike is great for thrill seekers who want to be right out on the cliff edge. You get a panoramic view of the town and pyramid, while traversing steep narrow trails to several ruins.

This is a massive ruin where you can to spend anywhere from an hour to a day. See stonework comparable to Machu Picchu, in a beautiful setting, with a fraction of the crowd.

This half day mini-adventure will take you off the beaten path on a trail just outside town. You will see lots of terraces while hiking along a mountain trail that passes by farms and through a couple backyards. The trail can be a little tricky to follow so read this for directions.

A long weekend in Big Bend National Park. (4-6 day trip)

The climb into the canyon is comparable to Santa Elena, except less railings. The canyon is similar to Santa Elena, but has a different feel. Stop and skip some stones to Mexico, just because you can.

Short flat hike with interesting flora and rock formations

Dramatic but tranquil, very rewarding for an easy hike. Santa Elena Canyon was gorgeous. From the lookout you could see an abrupt stone wall stretching into the distance in both direction. It was a severe transition from rolling desert to a solid wall of stone that only parted for the canyon. In my opinion this is the prettiest of the canyons.

Pinnacles Trail to Emory Peak, to Boot Canyon, to South Rim, to Laguna Meadow