Most Inspirational Moment
So many! The Inca Trail was as challenging as expected but our leader made sure we paced ourselves to minimise the chance of altitude sickness. Reaching Dead Woman's Pass as a group was fantastic and seeing the mist dance over the mountains was beautiful. In fact, the whole of the Inca Trail is breathtaking with every corner revealing a different view! Macchu Pichu at sunset... and again at sunrise. Say no more! The porters who virtually run the trail in sandals while loaded up are incredible. The short flight from Cuzco to Puerto Maldonaldo takes you from the moutain peaks to the lush jungle so try to get a window seat and enjoy the ride! White water rafting through the Sacred Valley was great fun and the drive along the altiplano to Puno was stunning. Meeting the local people and the homestay on Amantani Island was wonderful and humbling. All in all an inspirational trip where you'll find yourself using superlatives again and again. And again!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our leader, Rene, was a superb organiser, anticipated our needs and was always ready with a smile and an answer to our questions. He was very professional, friendly and calm under pressure and his passion for Peru was infectious. Thanks Rene for a fantastic trip!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Listen to your leaders advice and drink at least 3 litres of water a day - even more on the trek - as it really does help to avoid and/or deal with effects on altitude. Walking poles are ESSENTIAL. Take them to both the jungle and on the Inca Trail.Take lot of layers for the trek as the days can be warm but the nights can drop to 0 degrees. Take spare batteries for your camera on the Trail as there's nowhere to charge them. Take a potato peeler to the homestay (and leave it behind!).