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Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers  

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174 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

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Amazing trip of a lifetime!!

This trip was the most amazing thing I have ever done in my life!! It was tough but so rewarding and has inspired me to do more trips of this nature now.

Most Inspirational Moment

The complete support from guide to Porter's was absolutely amazing. To watch how hard the Porter's work carrying everything from the toilet to pretty much the kitchen sink! These guys are so inspirational

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Holger was outstanding from start to end, constantly checking up on every member of the group, being very knowledgeable of the local history and very warm and welcoming at all times

Advice for Potential Travellers

If doing the Inca Trail try to get a certain level of fitness before as this will help make the journey easier

Walking in the footsteps of the Incas

It was the first time we toured with Exodus Travels and was one of the most marvellous trips I have ever taken. The scenery was breathtaking, the guide was outstanding, the trip organisation was beyond reproach, and the best thing I can add to that is that my wife and I are now planning our next holiday (possibly to Vietnam) with Exodus travels.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing up 'Dead Woman's Pass' and seeing the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu in the mountain mists below us.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader, Rolando Saico was simply outstanding. Helpful, courteous and knowledgeable in every way. His assistant on trip TPT 180405 Javier I think that's how you spell his name) was also very good.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go with Exodus Travels. But if you take the Inca trail and especially the High Inca trail, take good care of your knees. As a trail, it's not too difficult but there are lots of steps which can tax your thighs and knees and if you are not familiar with high altitudes then pace yourself as oxygen levels are reduced.

An Educational Adventure

The best part about this trip was our wonderful guide Bobby. He is from the region and lives and breathes all things history. His enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge made this hiking adventure feel authentic, exciting, and more than ‘just a walk’.

The group of people we hiked with were fantastic, and the porters were second to none.

I have never eaten so well at camp – although it helped that we didn’t have to cook the food.

I would do this trip again in a heartbeat, especially with Bobby as our guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

The fourth day of hiking - the views paired with the educational component of the region were spectacular.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I could not have asked for a better group leader. Bobby is an exemplary group leader who genuinely cares about his group members. He is a hiking whisperer (he knew exactly how long it would take me to finish hiking each day), and has the best stories. Meal times were always enjoyable. Whilst other companies have to shout about how 'green' they are, Bobby makes it clear that his passion for keeping the region clean and ready for future generations is important. I think Bobby should be your gold standard of tour leaders for this trip. His no nonsense communication style and his humour and knowledge made me feel safe. I trusted him and the team to lead us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book your trip well in advance. Even in the low season, the permits to hike the trail can run out. Bring lots of layers - even though the temperature is pretty mild, the weather can change many times and very quickly in one day.

The Inca Trail & Machu Picchu

A fantastic trip with excellent organisation. This was my first trip with Exodus following some recommendations from friends. I was very pleased with how smoothly it ran and with the experienced staff. I intend to book further adventures through Exodus.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the Sun Gate and looking down on Machu Picchu was particularly inspirational, especially having just climbed a very steep set of steps!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader had over 40 years experience hiking along the Inca trail and has completed the journey hundreds of times. He was very knowledgeable and delivered information to the group in an engaging way. He was very friendly and also patient with the slower group members. He was easily the best group leader I've ever had on a holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The kit bags that Exodus provides in advance are too heavy (around 1KG), it is better to take a lighter bag that doesn't use up so much of the weight allowance. When we arrived in Cusco our group leader provider some lighter kit bags for us to borrow, which was very useful, although I don't know if this is standard practice for all groups.

Super trip - bucket list complete!

Great trip – every aspect of the trek was well organised. This is a 6 day trip (not 11 as advertised since that includes 4 days of travelling/arriving plus 2 days where you have to do your own thing in Cuzco). The guide was really knowledgable and the trek was challenging but enjoyable. The support (porters, cook etc) are amazing. Suggest 4 season sleeping bag as a minimum.

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving to Macchu Picchu - did not have view from Sun Gate but had the benefit of a second day at Macchu Picchu so all good!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very knowledgable and supportive

Advice for Potential Travellers

4 season sleeping bag. 2 walking poles. 1 rain poncho.

Inca trek, a must for anyone who enjoys trekking.

A seasoned Exodus traveller, this holiday was the best so far! The trek was brilliantly organised, walking over 4 days, we arrived to see an almost empty Machiu Picchu. Our guide Reny was fabulous, and had a great knowledge of the trek and the Inca history. The group had a fantastic atmosphere. I would highly recommend this trek to all it was hard work but really really worth it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking through the Sun gate after 4 days walking and the monkey steps!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Reny was fantastic, he ensured a group atmosphere. As someone who had done the trek a few hundred times he really knew the way, and was so supportative when the it was tough. As well he had a fantastic knowledge of the Inca history.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Sign up and do it, it is really worth it.

Machu Picchu

A fantasic trip with some great sites of historic interest and great views.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Machu Picchu from the Sun gate.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was helpful and knew a lot about the area and its history.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Altiude sickness and a lot of walking involved.

Experience of a Lifetime

The Inca Trail tour was the perfect organized group. We had 6 people in our group and 1 guide. It was the perfect number. Not too many, not too few. I originally picked the trip because of the itinerary; I liked that you had 2 opportunities to see Machu Picchu. That’s a definite advantage. The first afternoon, when we arrived, it was cloudy and became more and more cloudy. But the 2nd day when we went back, it was a perfect blue sky day.

The weather is always changing. The Trip Notes are accurate that you just have to dress in layers and be prepared to constantly remove and add layers.

The hike is not easy. If anything, I might rate it a little more difficult. It’s also hard to prepare for, especially if you live at sea level. The hike is a challenge for someone who exercises regularly, but our guide was very accommodating and gave us breaks as much as we needed. Still, we were always on schedule with where we needed to be. The altitude and lack of oxygen was probably the most difficult part. But it was all so worth it. And it feels great to accomplish something that you know you worked hard for.

Most Inspirational Moment

I can't pick just one moment. Every moment was special. Every moment you looked up (from focusing on the stones in the path), it was awe-inspiring.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The best par of the experience was our guide. Frank went above and beyond to not just take care of us show us a good time, but he really took interest in each of us individually. He genuinely enjoyed taking us on an adventure. It wasn't just a job for him. He took us into his life, his background, his culture of the Sacred Valley. He took us back to what it was like in the time of the Inca's. He didn't just lecture us on history, he relived their beliefs and ways of living, and he used the trail, the ruins, the flora, the fauna, the landscape to take us to another world. And then, he was just plain fun. He sang and danced, he was always full of energy. He simply knew how to have a good time, and his enthusiasm was infectious. He ensured we each had an experience of a lifetime.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be open to new experiences. Eat whatever is put in front of you. Bring lots of layers. Be prepared to take them off and on constantly. Drink lots of water. Sun screen and bug spray. Just keep applying, over and over.

Fantastic Inca Trail

This is a fantastic trip, it was well organised from start to finish, some of us were a day late arriving in Cuzco due a disruptive passenger having to be taking off the flight in an unscheduled stop, but the staff in London were really good at rearranging flights and keeping up to date with what was going on by email. Julio, the guide, was on hand at the hotel when we arrived to give us a tour of Cuzco in his own time, as we missed it the previous day. what made this trip really special was the other people on the trip, they were very friendly, and gave me lots of encouragement when walking up dead woman’s pass, I found the walks very hard, but with help and lot of encouragement from Julio i made it.

Most Inspirational Moment

All the trip was inspirational, the views were great, especial walking the cloud forest. but the highlight was arriving at the sun gate to over look Machu Picchu in the brilliant sunshine.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Julio was a great leader, this was my 7th trip with exodus, and all my guides have been good, but Julio was a cut above the rest, he was friendly, easy going and nothing was to much trouble for him, and I don't think I would of finished the trek without his help and encouragement. His knowledge of the Incas and the Inca trail was excellent, I would also like to thank him for the football match that was played between the trekkers and staff, that was played at 3900m, it was great entertainment and every body enjoyed it. I would also like to thanks Rosa, the assistant guide, as I was slower than the rest of the group, i was normally at the back, it was nice to have Rosa to keep me company.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it !!! its a great week, but be prepared, I found it very hard with the heat and the altitude, but saying that I really enjoyed the trip

The Inca Trail - Amazing.

I did The Inca Trail trip as a solo traveller and cannot recommend it enough! Our group, expertly managed by our Tour Leader Dennis and his second in command Javier, enjoyed everything this trip had to offer. From sightseeing and sampling wonderful local cuisine around Cusco to following the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, it was awe-inspiring each step of the way.

Most Inspirational Moment

It's a tough question as there are jaw dropping sights at every turn. For me, the first nights' camping. Coming out of my tent and looking up to a stargazers paradise. Ink black sky with millions of stars. Breathtaking.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Dennis was amazing. 10/10. He is a magician with multiple hats: tour guide to doctor, food enthusiast to mentor, photographer to comedian.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book it now. Do your research and bring proper attire. You will be walking 6-7 hours per day so make sure you have comfy and durable boots that you have worn it. I travelled in August and it was cold at night so layer up. Bring a full change of clothes for going out for dinner (if you can fit in your bag) for the night in Machu Picchu town.