Whether it's the Inca Trail, The Salkantay Trek, hiking to Rainbow Mountain or visiting the ruins in Sacred Valley, Cusco will be the starting point for...

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain was high on my list. Initially checking out the prices of tours with numerous agencies in Cusco, it just didn't feel worthwhile to spend between $20-40 only to get to Rainbow Mountain and find that...

Eager to visit and somewhat selfishly have it all to myself, I spent a few good hours researching online and talking to locals. Here's a step by step guide on how to visit away from the tour groups....