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51 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Carol Sherwood

Reviewed June 2016

Inca Trail, Titicaca and Nazca

The holiday that everyone wishes they had been on. It really was the holiday of a lifetime. I was too scared to do the flight over the Nazca Lines but those that did, enjoyed it. The highlight was of course the Inca Trail and walking through the Sun Gate to see Machu Picchu. Lake Titicaca was a bit of a surprise to me as to the size of it and I will always be amazed at how the Island of Uros remains afloat on reeds, despite our being shown how. This holiday will stay with me forever.

Most Inspirational Moment

Watching the porters on the Inca Trail carry the amount of luggage/equipment on their backs whilst the rest of us struggled just to walk it. Of particular amazement was watching them run down the steep steps on the last day. Despite their heavy loads, the porters were always very polite and happy to say hello to us.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Dennis Dolmos was the perfect leader. He ensured that we were all happy and healthy at all times. Nothing was too much trouble for him to arrange and his knowledge of his country was exceptional.

Advice for Potential Travellers

this was my first holiday as a solo traveller and I was slightly apprehensive before going, however from the moment I met the rest of the group at the airport, we all seemed to settle into "family life". Everyone was at ease with everyone else and no-one was left out at any time. I could not have wished for a better group of friends to travel with and I hope to keep in touch with them all, any maybe go on more holidays with them.

Daphne Partridge

Reviewed June 2016

Amazing - Just Do It!

Loved this holiday 🙂 Peru is an amazing country with so much to see all around you, making the long journeys enjoyable. Thrilled to do the trek and be proud of the achievement but also wonderful trips to Lake Titicaca and seeing the culture of the people.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the top of Dead Woman's Pass which was not as bad as I thought it would be and certainly within most reasonably fit people's capabilities. Then obviously the first sighting of the Machu Picchu site from the Sun Gate made it all worthwhile :) Got to mention the camp staff /porters who were certainly inspirational and amazing - carrying everything at great speed from camp to camp and providing wonderful meals.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ollie kept our diverse small group of seven together (which wasn't an easy task for him!) and provided plenty of encouragement on the trek. Gave us plenty of information on sites and places we visited and was always available to provide help and advice.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The weather in Peru is changeable with plenty of rain. On the trek we all wore the ponchos at we bought in Cusco for a couple of dollars so I could have left my proper kagoule at home. I was dreading the trek camping but loved it - went for smile supplement which was a wise move - found it comfortable and fun! Take poles and knee support with you - no matter how fit you are they really help especially on the slippery wet descents. The Exodus green trek bag did not get used by anyone (should have left it at home!) the night before we were offered lightweight bags of similar size for our 7kg porters bag which we all took instead. Rented sleeping bag was clean and warm. Take the altitude seriously and take all precautions possible to maximise the enjoyment of the holiday. Beware sunburn! Do the Nazca flight - amazing and worth the money - however VERY hot inside confined space with seven people in small plane. Day trip on Lake Titicaca was brilliant- take sunscreen, hat, music and a book as long journey (2 hours) across lake. Sit on the roof and enjoy the view :) Take plenty of US dollars and get Sol when you arrive.

Jodie Boldy

Reviewed May 2016

adventure Peru

Great trip to see all Peru has to offer

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the stars at night on the inca trail and reaching the sun gate and getting our first glimpse of macchu picchu.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Really helpful and knowledgeable about Peru and the culture and history, very organized and enthusiastic always wanting to enhance the travelers experience.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Train hard for the inca trail I found it fairly hard and I would say I was an experienced walker and have done a previous trek with exodus which was rated as a 6 which I felt was appropriate. I did feel that the exodus rating of 3 was a little low as they are long days and the weather changes so quickly it can be very hot which makes challenging walking even harder. Cold nights and some rain also. The walk is described as undulating which in areas it is but there is still a fair amount of uphill walking in altitude. There is a lot of driving in this trip so be aware of this but a great way to see the outstanding scenery.

Janey Sheehan

Reviewed May 2016

Amazing trip

Recently completed the Inca Trail Titicaca & Nazca trip with ‘Ollie’ as our leader. What an amazing place Peru is and Ollie’s enthusiasm and support made the trip even better than expected.
The sights, food, history and the people made the holiday and the Inca trip was tough but so inspiring. Would recommend to everyone to do this trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking towards the Sun Gate after 4 days of trekking was amazing. I suffer from asthma so found the steps going up tough but with the support of Ollie and the group, the feeling of success when we all walked through the gate as a group will stay with me for ever.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ollie was a great leader. He helped me through my asthma with the altitude challenges. He just gave gentle encouragement and never made you feel that anything was too much trouble. His knowledge and story telling through the trip was superb and was a major factor to the success of the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Whatever you think you need for the trek - halve it. We all probably took too much. Buy a rain poncho - it was invaluable Believe you can do it - and you will. As we used to say - take one step at a time Don't rush the trek - stop and enjoy the scenery and reflect on what an amzing experience it is

Thomas Sargeant

Reviewed November 2015

Peru tour

Really enjoyed the tour or Peru. Everything was well organised which made the tour really easy.

Caesar was a brilliant guide, not only did he ensure everything ran well, he took the time to make sure we all had a good trip.
I left the trip in Puno (to go to La Paz) and he took the time to arrange a bus ticket and taxi to get me there.

The only negatives were the tourist bus you take between Cusco & Puno ( this really highlighted how good the guiding had been before then).

Most Inspirational Moment

The Inca trail was brilliant - as much for the sense of achievement in finishing it as the sights you see.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Caesar was excellent. He made sure we got the most out of the trip, organised everything and generally was an interesting person to chat to about Peru.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Immodium for the Inca trail - several of us were struck down with an upset stomach.

Stephen Hawkins

Reviewed November 2015

Inca Trail Titicaca & Nazca

Great holiday with full (but not overloaded) itinerary. Don’t dismiss the problems that can be associated with altitude (coupled with the demands of trekking and camping) but the group leader took great care to ensure these were mitigated as far as possible.

Most Inspirational Moment

Bit of a cliché but ... we've had Machu Picchu on our bucket list for some years but that moment when you step through the Sun Gate ...

Thoughts on Group Leader

Cesar was excellent. It was all the little things that ran so smoothly you didn't notice them and the detailed advice about what you needed to carry that day that allowed you to focus on enjoying the moment rather than having to think ahead. When some of the group became ill Cesar went above and beyond to make alternative arrangements for them so that they could still make the most of their trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book it! Other than following the advice on dealing with altitude, we'd over-packed clothing for the trek (you don't get much in your 7kg baggage allowance) and under-packed the required amount of Imodium, toilet rolls and hand sanitiser. Enough said! If you're hiring a sleeping bag there's no need to bring a liner as these are provided. If you value your knees, listen to the advice and bring or hire walking poles!

Keith Kadansky

Reviewed October 2015

Fabulous Peru

From start to finish this holiday lived up to and beyond our expectations. The organisation of the trip by the ground staff in Peru ran smoothly throughout. The only thing that took the edge off things was learning the night before we started the trek that it had been extended by 5km due to the road being dug up. So our first day was now a 16km trek.

Most Inspirational Moment

There are too many to put them all down but one would have to be Machu Picchu and another would have to be, according to our guide, our "Limo" drive down to Lake Titicaca. It was in a bicycle rickshaw. That was fun.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ollie, our guide, was just the best. Nothing was too much trouble. He was very informative about the places we went to and about the way of life out there today and in the past.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes, the trek is not that easy at altitude. Make sure you do train up for the trek as there are many sections with steps which really do take it out on your legs. What you may be able to do easily here is a lot harder with the thinner air. And don't be afraid of saying you can't go on in the first or second day. Help is there to get you to trek back down. After the second day you have to finish the trek. Make sure you do listen to advice, drink plenty and walk slowly.

Desmond Enoch

Reviewed October 2014

Inca Trail Titicaca & Nazca holiday

A fantastic and comprehensive tour covering the essentials of Peru. Well organised with a manageable sized group.

Most Inspirational Moment

Day 4 of the Inca Trail trek arriving through the Sun Gate for the first glimpse of Mach Picchu.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent! A thoroughly knowledgeable and very sociable leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be aware that this particular trip has long periods of coach travel.

Phyllis Ryan

Reviewed July 2014

Inca trail Titicaca and Nazca

Although I found the trail tough, I thoroughly enjoyed my trip. Lake Titicaca and the Reed Islands are so interesting, and different, and the people are lovely. We saw many Inca ruins on the trail and in the Sacred Valley, and they were amazing! The cherry on top though was Machu Pichu itself. It was totally AWSOME!! However we had more to come. The Nazca Lines are just awsome too!! We also had great fun on the sand dune buggy ride!! Not to be forgotten are the Ballestas Islands. The wildlife there is just fantastic! All in all, a brilliant holiday!!

Most Inspirational Moment

There were a couple of inspirational moments. Finally getting to the top of Dead Woman's Pass, which is only the first pass on the trail, but at 13,776ft it was amazing!! Obviously Machu Pichu is the other. Our first sighting of it at the Sun Gate, was just awsome!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Carlos, our leader was just about the best leader we could have had. He is so passionate about his Incan history, and so knowledgable, we felt as though we were living amongst them. I have had a long held passion for ancient people's, and really felt a connection!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepaired for the altitude. It is the first trip I have done at altitude, and although I am a fit 67yr old, and I've done several trips in hilly and mountainous regions, I found it tough, even though you spend several days aclimatising.

Julie Beauley

Reviewed July 2014

Inca Trail Titicaca and Nazca

This was an abosolutely amazing trip. The guide couldn’t have been more attentive or knowledgeable in any way, he was fantastic. From the time we got to the airport in Lima to the time we got back there at the end of 2 weeks, we did not have a dull moment. All the hotels were really good and very comfortable. The food was excellent even when we were camping the chefs did an excellent job in making sure we had the right food for the amount of exercise we were doing. Flying over the Nazca Lines was amazing and a sight you should not miss while you are there. Lake Titicaca was fasinating, especially the people on the reed islands. This is a trip not to miss.

Most Inspirational Moment

Near the end of the Inca Trail is the Sun Gate, when you walk through there you suddenly have your first sighting of Machu Pichu which is stunning. You suddenly realise that this is what you came for and you will never see another sight like it. Amazing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our Group Leader was called Carlos and he was fantastic. He could not have been more helpful. He was very passionate about his country and the history behind the Incas which in turn made him very knowledgable. He looked after us very well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

My only advice would be to make sure you have good walking boots and take walking poles, even if you don't normally use them (I don't), they are a great help. Most of all enjoy it.

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