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156 Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Reviewed August 2011

ESSENTIAL PERU

The holiday produced amazing scenery and sites almost every day. The itinerary certainly packed in all the promised places, and others not specifically listed. Even some of the stops to break the journey visited historic Inca ruins. You do need to be prepared for the early starts, but in most cases the bus travel provided some opportunity to relax.

Most Inspirational Moment

Condors in the morning at Colca. Travelling on the roof of the launch across Lake Titicaca under a clear blue sky. Sunrise at Machu Picchu lighting up the surrounding peaks.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was very well informed, and seemed enthusiastic about the places he described to us. There was a problem with the microphone on the bus at times. Although he gave out clear details for times to meet up for dinner, loading the bus next morning, and so on, this was rather a long list on some days. It might have been better to provide a printed summary in some cases.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try to avoid travelling through the USA - not only is the connecting experience exhausting, but the arrival in Lima is very late at night. Those in our group who came via Amsterdam had a better arrival time. Be aware of the early starts on several days - but we got used to them.

Reviewed July 2011

ESSENTIAL PERU

Everybody knows Peru for Machu Picchu, but there is so much more to enjoy on this trip. The landscapes are very varied and on a grand scale, and the people very welcoming. All in all a fantastic tour.

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching the condors soar over Colca Canyon was great, and the Corpus Christi parade we were lucky enough to see in Cusco made the experience of the city even better, but there is nothing to beat the feeling you get when you first enter the Machu Picchu complex and climb up to the viewpoint to get the iconic postcard view.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Carlos our tour leader was very knowledgeable and could answer pretty well any question we threw at him. The tour he gave us around Machu Picchu demonstrated his knowledge and passion for his country's history and culture. There were only nine in our group of which four were vegetarian, and it took him a while to catch on to the fact that he needed to recommend restaurants with a good vegetarian selection, but other than this he was the perfect tour guide.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The days are quite long and the starts early; for us breakfast was at 7am five times and earlier than that another five times. The earliest start was on the first full day when our wake-up calls were set for 4.30am, especially tough for those on the group flight via the US who didn't get to the hotel until after midnight. But the bus was very comfortable (with a very acceptable on-board toilet) and in the main we reached our overnight stops by 5pm, which gave time to relax and unwind before a leisurely evening meal.

Reviewed May 2011

ESSENTIAL PERU

A great introduction to Peru, its culture and varied landscapes.

Most Inspirational Moment

Experiencing the desert and snowy landscapes in a space of several days!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great organiser. Struck a good rapport with the tour group. Went out of his way to deal with emergencies eg wet luggage etc. Good local knowledge.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you have time, try to do the Amazon extension on this tour as well.

Reviewed May 2011

ESSENTIAL PERU

Fantastic holiday , A real adventure. We saw sights I had only dreamed about. Every day there was something new to wonder at, from the desert at Nasca , to Machu Picchu to Colca Canyon. Fantastic.

Most Inspirational Moment

Machu Picchu at dawn. We got up at 4.00 to catch the first buses and walked up to the Sun Gate as the sun was rising over the mountains - unforgettable,

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rene was brilliant. He organised everything so smoothly on a very tight schedule and kept everyone in good humour despite being tired.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Travel light. There is a lot of packing and unpacking. Take a plug for the sinks, most were missing in my rooms.

Reviewed April 2011

ESSENTIAL PERU

Very good guide who really looked after you. Very hectic schedule would have been better if we could have stayed in Cusco a extra day and Lima as well.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seing the sacred sights and the Condors. I really enjoyed allthe nature we saw.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was very knowlegable and looked after us well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be careful what you eat and take imodium and antibiotics with you. Drink lots of water to avoid altitude sickness.

Reviewed January 2011

ESSENTIAL PERU

We packed so much into this 2 week trip – awe-inspiring with spectacular scenery – it was all we expected … but managed to deliver much more. Rene was a brilliant guide, his wealth of knowledge and passion for his homeland and its cultures, made this a trip to remember.

Most Inspirational Moment

Where do we start? Machu Picchu – awe-inspiring, magical, stunning scenery – difficult to think of just one superlative – it was all we expected … but delivered much more. An incredible mountain-top setting especially the views from Intipunku – well worth the climb.The Andean landscapes, condors overhead, guanaco and vicuna on the hillsides, snaking roads through green valleys and over snow-capped mountain passes past glaciated lakes, filled with amazing pink flamingo and set in the desolate altiplano.Lake Titicaca – Homestay on Amantani Island - well worth the climb to see the sunset from Pacha Mama. Arequipa - a real jewel - the White City with the bustling Plaza de Armas, the quiet of the Santa Catalina Convent and the serenity of the Museo Santuarios Andinos and its display of the Ice Maiden .

Thoughts on Group Leader

“A Star” – he was knowledgeable and above all passionate about his country, its cultures and people. He was a leader and guide who always demonstrated his professionalism and went ‘beyond the call of duty’ on many occasions, always striving to ensure we had the best experiences. The holiday was all that we expected but Rene made it a trip of a lifetime with his enthusiasm and tips to make the most of our free time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This trip packs a lot into 2 weeks so be prepared for some long days in the bus – but enjoy the fantastic scenery along the way - we were lucky and saw guanaco and condors en route Nazca to Cusco. There are early starts – but Machu Picchu at sunrise and the condors rising on the thermals do make it worthwhile. You may have difficulty with the altitude – it can result in headaches and a shortness of breath. It doesn’t affect everyone and do drink lots of water – it really works.

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