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Inca Trail & the Amazon Rainforest

99 Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Sara Harrop

Reviewed September 2017

Experience the best of Peru in 2 weeks

This rates among my top trips ever (and I’ve been on quite a few). Peru is an amazing destination. It is also a huge country and it would be difficult/impossible to organise the variety of activities that enable you to sample some of its highlights without the top organisation of Exodus’s UK and local teams.

Most Inspirational Moment

Just a few of the inspirational moments were: 1. Reaching Machu Picchu and sharing the sense of achievement and iconic views with my wonderful travelling companions. 2. Sunrise over the high Andes followed by breakfast on top of the world (well... at 3750m) 3. Reaching 'Dead woman's pass' without actually dying! 4. Dawn and dusk in the rain forest listening to the chorus of birds and beasts.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Raul was a top group leader. His love of his work and his country is infectious. His knowledge of the history, archaeology and culture of Peru are encyclopaedic and he makes the complex arrangements of a tour that encompasses 4 very different environments (mountain, jungle, lake and city) seamless. He treated the group as his family and interacted well with assistant guide, porters and local guides. He was supportive to members of the group who suffered altitude sickness and he is a master of tact and diplomacy.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a breathtaking trip - in all senses of the word. The itinerary is packed so you'll need to be fit and active. Lots of early starts and rushed showers in your enthusiasm to see as much as possible at each destination.

Anthony Collins

Reviewed June 2017

Moonstone Trek

This was my first group holiday and I must admit I was somewhat apprehensive at the thought of being with a whole lot of people I did not know and also being organised as I normally like to do my own thing. However, I do have to say that Exodus were first class and our guide Julio Llancay was exceptionally good throughout the trip.
On our trek one lady suffered with altitude sickness and was quite ill. Our guide on the trek ould not have been more caring or professional in dealing with the problem. She even had to administer oxygen and arranged for the person concerned to be carried on horseback for two days following which the lady was able to walk down the mountain unaided.

Most Inspirational Moment

All three elements of the trip were inspirational. The Amazon rainforest, the Moonstone Trek / Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. However, Machu Picchu has to take the prize as it was such a magical moment to look down on it especially as we were fortunate to see it in fine weather

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was amazing. He dealt with all our queries and needs without a qualm. He even presented us with a CD contains snapshots of our group at various times on the holiday. The most important thing he did from day one was to create a family atmosphere within the group which prevailed throughout so much so that we are arranging a get together in December

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't underestimate the altitude effect on the Moonstone Trek. It is by no means easy and made significantly harder by the effects of altitude. Also do as advised and drink two litres of water in the morning and the afternoon. You can't afford to get dehydrated.

Anne-Marie Hellewell

Reviewed October 2016

Inca Trail and Amazon Rainforest

I have wanted to visit Machu Picchu for a very long time and when I began to research my dream holiday, this package ticked all the right boxes. It was everything I had wanted and more. The itinerary is well thought out and makes the most out of the 17 day trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The crowning glory was arriving at the Sun Gate to see Machu Picchu for the first time, having trekked for 4 days. It was a very special moment. However, the entire trip was excellent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Wilmer Delgado is an excellent guide. He is both knowledgeable and passionate about his country. He was an excellent host to our group, always attentive and caring. He joined in socially with a great sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The Inca Trail is strenuous, especially day 2, but it is as much a mental challenge as physical. It isn't a race so take your time.

Kevin Oates

Reviewed October 2016

Peru all in one trip

Great reception. Clear instructions. Planned itineraries. Tickets in advance. The tedium of travel was minimised by smooth organisation, having tickets for attractions in advance, having transport waiting when needed.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing a giant anaconda in the wild.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Great sense of humour. Clear instructions. Obviously motivated to make sure we all knew what was going on at any given moment.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book your own flights. The flights which came with our trip through exodus were via Sao Paulo which prolonged journey. Plus difficulties getting seats together on some flights.

Elizabeth Dinnage

Reviewed October 2016

Inca Trail and the Amazon

Great trip made even better by a series of brilliant guides. To promote the trip to an Excellent rating I would suggest getting better, rainproof tents for the Inca Trail and giving us another tent to go and sit in after our evening meal – just for a while – rather than having to go to bed between 730 and 8pm. The porters clearly wanted to get in to the dining tent to get to bed and we felt guilty, so never let them linger. We also would have preferred and earlier flight back to Lima from Puno on the last day…we didn’t get to the hotel til 1am, but then had to up early for long flights home in the morning. It spoilt our last day together with our group. Must reiterate tho, apart from these 3 things our two weeks were fantastic. The jungle, the Inca Trail and Lake Titikaka were spectacular.

Most Inspirational Moment

Lots of inspirational moments. Fantastic views in the Andes, wonderful sights and sounds in the jungle, the hubbub of the cities and the calm of Lake Titikaka.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cesar was a fun and efficient group leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a really strong insect repellent. My Jungle Formula didn't work at all.

Marta May

Reviewed September 2016

Inca Trail and the Amazon

The holiday was a wonderful adventure.

Most Inspirational Moment

I really enjoyed staying in the lodge in the Amazon. The day walk through the rainforest and canoeing on the lake was my favourite part. On the inca trail, getting to the top of dead woman's felt like a huge success and a memorable moment. Seeing other Inca buildings in particular winaywayna was most spectacular. The home stay at lake Titicacca was very enjoyable. It was really interesting how people lived on the island and the views were beautiful. Had a very peaceful time after all the hard work on the trail.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our Group leader Wilbert Ramos was wonderful. He really knew his stuff about the Incas and was very informative about the vegetation around as well. He was very easy to get along with and talk to and made our holiday very memorable. When I became ill in Cuzco due to altitude he knew exactly what to do and responded quickly and effectively. I always felt safe in his care.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack more warm things instead of shorts and t-shirts. Have layers.

Stephen Gattey

Reviewed June 2016

Inca Trail and Amazon Rainforest

I was prepared for the altitude and had no problems after the first twelve hours in Cusco, but my wife suffered severe altitude sickness and gastritis, though she was able to complete all the activities and enjoyed part of the holiday. The rating of ‘moderate’ for this holiday is a generalisation that hides more than it reveals: the second day of the Inca Trail is very challenging indeed.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the extraordinary colours of the mosses and orchids of the rainforest on the Macchu Picchu trail, and the amazing geography of Macchu Picchu itself. Also the Corpus Christi processions on the afternoon of our full day in Cusco, which we knew nothing about in advance.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fabrizzio, our group leader, was absolutely excellent in the way he dealt with my wife's sickness, making sure she saw a specialist in Cusco after having an intravenous injection at a government health centre on the way. This enabled her to recover and enjoy the last couple of days of the holiday. Generally he was a very caring person and very good at his job.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Chewing coca leaves and drinking the tea does really help with altitude acclimatisation, but you need to be strong and fit from the start. My wife's gastritis was, according to the doctor we saw, caused by the medicine she was taking. Having no gall-bladder, she needed to take Lansoprozole in order to tolerate the obligatory anti-malarials and the ibuprofen she took for muscular problems.

Peter Robinson

Reviewed June 2016

Ink Trail and Amazon rainforest

A brilliant holiday. All the better for being three different aspects of Peru i.e.: the Amazon rainforest, the Inka trail and Lake Titicaca. The trail was something we have wanted to do for a long time and despite the altitude we both made it. The scenery was awesome. Loved Cusco and could have done with more time here as there is so much to see and learn about. Thank you Exodus for once again giving us a fulfilling holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the top of Dead Woman's pass. One tough climb without the altitude!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good particularly on the Inka trail where he was encouraging us all the way. Did not let us go too fast. When problems occurred he took them in his stride without any fuss or flap and kept the rest of the group informed. Taught us a lot about Peru in the past and present.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The Inka trail is tough mainly because of the altitude but also because of the terrain so you need to be fit to do this although altitude is a strange element and can bring down the fittest of people.. However we are 71 yrs and 68 yrs and both managed without any lasting effects!

Deborah Casulli

Reviewed May 2016

Amazon Forest, Inca Trail and Lake Titicaca

A unique, magical and fantastic experience to remember!!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching Dead Woman's Pass at 4215m after 6 hours of a very steep ascent. A truly massive achievement!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very knowledgeable, organised and always available. All the extra local guides were excellent too.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Travel as light as possible!!! Sort your stuff into 3 colour coded waterproof stuff sacks before you go. Amazon Inca Trail Titicaca Most important thing... have a positive attitude and enjoy

Anne Mccann

Reviewed April 2016