- Trek seldom-walked Sacred Valley trails and see few other tourists (if any)
- Walk the one-day Inca Trail via Wiñay Wayna ruins to Machu Picchu
- Experience two unique visits to Machu Picchu for photos and fully guided exploration
- Rest and refresh after your trek with overnight in charming Aguas Calientes
- Explore Machu Picchu, a New Wonder of the World
- Discover Cuzco with its distinct Inca-Colonial fusion architecture
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Amazon Rainforest extension (from Cuzco)
Easily accessible via a short flight to Puerto Maldonado from Cuzco, the Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and home to an astonishing array of wildlife, plus countless plant species. Spending three nights at a lodge in the incredibly rich Tambopata Reserve, we use motorised canoes to explore lakes and rivers, and follow jungle trails to navigate dense forests. The detailed itinerary can be found here.
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Post-trip Extensions
Lake Titicaca extension
Journey across the spectacular altiplano to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable freshwater lake in the world at 12,467ft (3,800m). Explore the waters by boat and visit the indigenous Uros community who live on floating reed islands and produce fine textiles. Back on the mainland, we visit the pre‐Inca site of Sillustani, composed of burial towers with fantastic views over the region. The Lake Titicaca extension is only available after your main tour as we do not recommend arriving straight into Puno due to the altitude. The detailed itinerary can be found here.
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Reviews
Add your own reviewThe Moonstone Trek
From landing in Peru the customer care was excellent and our Moonstone trek team were outstanding.
Most Inspirational Moment
The trekking experience - 3 nights on the mountain seeing nobody. The food was excellent and camp set up too.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We couldn't have asked for a better leader he was outstanding
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Our guide Edwind was fantastic, knowledgeable and incredibly thoughtful and hardworking
Most Inspirational Moment
Being so far from tourists and much civilisation in the Andes is incredible. The walk to macchu picchu and walking down to it is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Edwind went above and beyond to make sure everything was as good as possible.
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Well organized,great trekking, excellent food but above all our guide Edwind just made the trip for us all. He comes highly recommended. Reliable, friendly amusing and thoughtful.
Most Inspirational Moment
The guides, the excellent food, both on and off the trek, the scenery, the extension to the rainforest.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Highly recommended for Tour Leader of the year
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I felt that our tour leader and our support group looked after us exceptionally well. We were well catered for, the service was excellent and they were all very friendly and helpful.
Most Inspirational Moment
The sun gate hike to Machu picchu, it was not very crowded when we got there so we had the site to ourselves.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I was very impressed with Edwina's professionalism, friendliness, knowledge and his attentiveness in particular to us showing any signs of altitude sickness.
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Most Inspirational Moment
It was all wonderful
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was wonderful in every situation
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“Brilliant trip with great guides,
The only thing i would say that this trip is not moderate and should be re-classified “
Most Inspirational Moment
Both guides were great but the first one (smithy) for the main trip was absolutely brilliant, helpful, insightful and considerate to everyone's needs
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The quality of the tour guides were excellent with the itinerary very well planned.
Most Inspirational Moment
The whole trip far exceeded expectations, the only comment that I would make is that the Moonstone Trek was far more difficult than expected, that was the feeling of all the people on the trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Smithy in particular was probably the best guide that I have had on these trips.
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The organisation was faultless and the trip was superb, and fully thought through to make it as rewarding as possible. The standard of the guide – Cesar Smith – was top class.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Moonstone Trek (before joining the Inca trail section).
Thoughts on Group Leader
Cesar Smith (‘Smithy’) went above and beyond in his efforts - for example when our train was delayed and would have meant a short visit to Manchu Picchu, he managed to get us on to an earlier train. He was relaxed and friendly and very happy to be around, but at the same time completely professional, sorting out every issue promptly and attending to every detail to make our trip go smoothly. He knew everything, was patient and so polite, and dealt with everyone’s needs, without being overbearing or officious. He is a lovely person, and a top class guide.
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The trip organisation ticketing advice and most importantly our individual guide were exceptional good. The route was indeed challenging trekking in the high Andes up to 4,650metres altitude. Our guide Smithy was calm professional and very knowledgeable. The crew and pack animals made the trip possible. Food and water were provided in ample measure along with every camp. This trip along the Moonstone trail was fantastic with such awesome views of the Andes. A truly wonderful experience.
Most Inspirational Moment
The Mountains the people the Inca skills in stone building in extraordinary locations,
Thoughts on Group Leader
Smithy was a fantastic guide always helpful and able to keep a good pace even when some in the group were struggling. He was good company with a huge amount of local knowledge
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Great itinerary and excellent guide
Most Inspirational Moment
Day 3 of Moonstone tree element and Trek up to Manchu Pickup Sun gate.
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