Most Inspirational Moment
Too many to mention! Seeing a sloth in a tree at our lodge in the Amazon. Reaching the top of Dead Womans pass on Day 2 of the Inca trail. We were all exhausted, excited and emotional! Also reaching the Sun Gate together and finding out a member of our group had thought ahead and brought a mini bottle of pisco in their day pack so we could all toast Machu Picchu together to celebrate! Also the Titicaca homestay was a brilliant experience, our family was so wonderfully welcoming and it was brilliant to have a party with them in the evening with a local band, dressed up in their traditional clothing!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Flamenia was very professional, knowledgeable and really looked after us. We must have asked her every question under the sun but she was always so friendly and smiley!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do not throw away your insect repellent after the Amazon, you will still need it for the Inca trail. It gets really cold in the evening on the Inca trail, if you take metal water bottles with you with covers on, ask your leader to fill them up with hot water before you go to bed so you can use them as hot water bottles. You'll also have your drinking water ready for the following day! Wear two pairs of socks when hiking, it really helped to prevent blisters.