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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.

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.

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Amazing experience, loved every minute of it 🙂

Most Inspirational Moment

The inca trek and all making it past dead women's pass was definitely the highlight - we worked together as a really supportive team with the encouragement and humour of our wonderful tour guide Maritza to keep us going! The scenery was absolutely stunning, and it was cleverly organised so we rarely came across other tourists until the last day. Food in camp was amazing - restaurant standard (albeit on steel plates!) and the group really bonded over entertaining evenings in the dining tent.Flying over the Nazca Lines was also an experience not to be missed, probably the only way to appreciate the vastness of the lines and the scale of it all.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Maritza was amazing - I've done a few tours now with different companies, and she was by far the best leader I've ever had. Really knowledgeable and passionate about her culture, but very sociable and humorous too and somehow kept our motley group in order! Really lovely lady generally - a little Peruvian star!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for feeling the altitude when you fly up to Lake Titicaca - but don't panic, it does subside. Take some warm clothes for the evening in the inca trek (and lots of spare clothes so you have clean things when you get back!). Walking poles were invaluable for me - and I think everyone in the group used them at some point. Oh and on a point of complete vanity - dry shampoo is fab for avoiding greasy locks!!!The flight over the Nazca lines is a great experience and would definitely recommend. Also the trip to the ballestas islands - most of us went and all really enjoyed. Otherwise - just go for it! you won't regret it!

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

An excellent adventure. Spectacular and diverse landscape, ancient and modern culture, and a superb trekking work-out, all in one colourful and action-packed odyssey.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Andean scenery on the Moonstone Trek was stunning, especially on the third day as we descended towards the Sacred Valley. Unexpectedly coming across the ruin of an Inca Temple in that high and isolated place, in the shadow of the beautiful snow-capped Mount Veronica was truly evocative. 

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our lovely group leader, Flaminia, is one of the best I've ever had the pleasure to travel with - knowledgable, helpful and patient. Her guided tour of Machu Picchu was particularly excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be very careful with what you eat and drink, and you should have no health problems.Be prepared for blistering heat, near-freezing night time temperatures, and rain.Don't be put off by the long days spent in the 'bus - the scenery is spectacular and ever-changing. Take the optional flight over the Nazca lines if you can - trust me, this is the only way to see them. 

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Great, well organised trip- everything went nice and smoothly

Most Inspirational Moment

Finally arriving at the Machu Picchu guard house having completed 4 days of walking through the mountains and just soaking up the sublime view.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Really helpful and calm, but organised and kept everything flowing with no issues. Knowledgeable and friendly too

Advice for Potential Travellers

The Inca trail gets cold at night- make sure you have a good sleeping bag (warm in minuses), walking poles were surprisingly useful.

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

The most amazing experience shared with such great people with many wonderful memories.

Most Inspirational Moment

Looking down over the monster of a climb we had all successfully completed, sitting at the top of Dead womens pass and taking in one of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Carlos was fantastic. He always talked with great passion and enthusiasm and he never failed to make things fun and interesting.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take your walking poles!!

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

A totally wicked full-to-the brim holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole group making it to the top of Dead Women's Pass, and all the way to the Sun Gate.The view from the Sun Gate down to Macchu Picchu was surreal - but well worth all the effort!Seeing how everyday people in Peru live gave me much more insight than a "normal" holiday would have done.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Carlos was absolutely brilliant! He looked after us perfectly, giving us enough freedom when we needed some space, but always being there if we needed any advice or help. He also tailored our trip to perfection, and was able to "read" the wishes of the group.A very good asset for Exodus to have!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't worry too much about the altitude. The aclimatisation days (and advice to stay off alcohol!) work a treat, even if some of the walking has to be done at a slower rate than you may be used to...

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

This trip was all I hoped for and so much more!  The Inca ruins were spine tingling throughout the adventure. Daily fabulous experiences.  So much to talk about; so many awe inspiring scenes.

Most Inspirational Moment

Lake Titicaca and the reed islands; Saqsayhuaman; Tambomachay; Raqchi;Dead Woman's Pass; Machu Picchu; Ballesteras Islands.  All breathtaking and all " wow " moments.  

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide, Karlos, was knowledgeable, organised and so hard working with all his focus being to make this the best experience for all of us in the group which brought our diverse group very much together.  Excellent chap who brought out the best in his support groups too from porters to drivers.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared - physically and emotionally.  Also remember it is a developing country and there will be problems with plumbing and toilets.

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

The trip exceeded our expectations.  We enjoyed every minute and so much interest and so many contrasts made two weeks seem twice as long.  The trip notes only give a taster of what is in store.

Most Inspirational Moment

The trek along the Inca Trail was amazing.  The scenery, the exotic vegetation of the cloud forest and the many Inca ruins along the way all contributed to the anticipation and excitement of reaching the Gate of the Sun and our first sight of Machu Picchu.  We were not disappointed!The Peruvian people were so cheerful and uncomplaining, especially or porters and drivers.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Fabrizzio, was brilliant.  He was extremely efficient, very knowledeable, patient and friendly.  Thanks to his excellent organisation, everything worked like clockwork.  He worked hard to make sure that everyone got the most enjoyment out of the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do it!

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Review by Angela not GraemeThis was a trip I've always wanted to do and it lived up to my expectations. It was an excellent trip which was very well organised and enabled us to see the varied landscapes of Peru and learn about the Peruvian culture. I am not a camper so was particularly impressed with the camping part of the trip. The porters were excellent and took such good care of us. I couldn't believe the super standard of the food, you even got woken up with a cup of tea and got afternoon tea at 5pm. It was also great getting a hot bowl of water to wash at the beginning and end of the day.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking the Inca trail and seeing Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate. Despite seeing many photos previously I wasn't prepared for the hugeness of the siteAmazing food whilst campingRiding in the dune buggy and sliding down the sand dunesSeeing the Humboldt penguins in Ballesta IslaTalking to the Peruvian peopleTravelling with a great group of people

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fabrizzio was an excellent guide, very friendly and very caring. He has a very laid back attitude but is extremely well organised. Fabrizzio was very concerned for our well-being and ensured that we drank plenty of water and rested well and always checked how we were doing particularly when people had been unwell but he was never obtrusive. He was clearly very proud of his county and shared his knowledge with us. He also took us to some excellent restaurants. 

Advice for Potential Travellers

 Things I would have liked to know:If you fly from Lima to Puno be prepared for feeling extremely tired for the first couple of days even if you take it easy and also be prepared for headaches, almost everyone in our group suffered headaches for the first 2 or 3 days.Wear waterproof trousers on the boat trip to Ballestas Island - the sea was very choppy and we all got wet - it was like a theme park water ride.Do the Dune Buggy optional excursion and sand boarding it's great fun and excellent value but don't put sun cream immediately before or you'll get plastered in sand.The long coach trips are inevitable and the roads can be very winding making it difficult to read so audio books or Ipod will help pass the time. We had someone who knew lots of games so we were kept entertained. A pack of cards might also be useful particularly when you are camping. Take dollars and change into soles - you will need both, your guide will advise how much to change and there are many opportunites.  If you are travelling with United Airlines via Houston they do not do vegetarian meals on the Houston to Lima stretch so make sure you buy something at the airport if you're likely to get hungry. If you don't like your room for any reason politely ask to change as the guide and the hotel are keen to ensure you are happy.Take a swimming costume for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes. Towels can be hired and you can buy soap and shampoo very cheaply. It's just what you need after 4 days trekking and they even serve you a beer in the pool - heaven! There was also a pool in the Nazca hotel.Poles were a must for coming down the many steps on the Inca trail. Hire a sleeping bag then you only have it for the days of the trek, you also get a thermorest mattress and the sleeping bag is a four season so keeps you snug and warm.