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First time Exodus trip. For someone who has traveled solo for over a decade, it was a wonderful and different experience. Great leader (Carlos), diverse and interesting group and a lovely country.
Serene valleys and alto planos; spotting condors in flight; and being able to sleep in at least one morning.
The most caring mother one could hope for. Congenial, kind, informative and a real genuine individual.
If you have avoided group excursions in the past, try one-it is a convenient hassle free means of going to many different places with the added benefit of wonderful companions.
A full on two week trip around a beautiful country
I really enjoyed the homestay on the island, other highlights were the Ballestas Islands, Machu Picchu, the condors, and the amazing scenery that we had throughout the trip.
Carlos was great, timings were on, good restaurant recommendations and information about places
This is a really busy trip with lots of very early starts, long days on the bus and therefore early nights. There was a correct balance of guided bits and time to wander, but not much down time at the hotels. Be organised with your packing, and do laundry in Cuzco. ATMs are widely available, also banks to change money but USD must be in pristine condition. Average cost for a decent evening meal in a nice restaurant was £15 - £20. Cuzco handicraft market is the best place to buy souvenirs - eg woollen products, on the whole trip. Altitude sickness wasn't a problem if you drank plenty water and rested up. Only thing missing was a half day walk in one of the beautiful canyons. Take fewer clothes than you think you might need.
If you want to see all the main tourist sites in Peru, then this is definately the trip for you. But, be warned, there are lots of early starts – 7 days when you leave at 7am or earlier. Unfortunately it’s a necessity to take in these places within 2 weeks.
The Nazca lines and Machu Picchu had been on my "must see" list for several years, so they were my highlights and exceeded my expectations. Exodus didn't offer a flight over the Nazca Lines but I asked our guide if he could sort it out for me and he did. 4 of us took the flight. You get a truer picture of the enormity of the lines from the air. Our tour guide Juan was our guide around Machu Picchu. Our itinerary said we would go in the afternoon, but Juan suggested that we went the following morning arriving before the crowds and having better weather in the mornings. It rained that afternoon. One of our early starts, we were at the shuttle bus stop for 6.45 am and entered Machu Picchu at 7.20 am without any queuing. It seemed like we were the only people there and it was a beautiful sunny morning. Juan guided us around the site for about 3 hours giving us lots of detail about the Inca's, the buildings, the discovery of Machu Picchu and the possible future restrictions. At the end of our tour we had another couple of hours free time to explore. It was getting very crowded and the clouds were heading our way.I can't thank Juan enough for his expertise and knowledge that made this visit such a success.
Our group leader was Juan from Cuzco. He was always so calm, very organised and his knowledge about all things Peruvian is huge.
Be prepared for lots of early starts and, therefore, lots of early nights. If you suffer from travel sickness, take medication with you and use it. The roads through the mountains aren't straight.
This trip certainly covers the ground and gives you an excellent taste of Peru. There are long travelling days but the rewards from the scenery make it all worth while. Early starts but you don’t feel rushed as there are plenty of stops to enjoy the scenery. The bus was very comfortable and even had it’s own loo.
Machu Picchu is magnificent and lives up to the hype. Best to go in the early morning to avoid the crowds. The site is much bigger than I expected. The other highlight for me was the home stay with a local family on Armantani Island in Lake Titicaca. We were welcomed with open arms and well looked after while there. Seeing the condors at Colca Canyon was another highlight. Magnificent birds soaring effortlessly on the thermals - wonderful. The Ballestas Islands on the first full day is another highlight. The boat gets you quite close to the wildlife so good photo opportunities there too.
Juan was a star - well organised, very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Everything ran very smoothly and his knowledge when visiting all the archeological sites was second to none.
Take your camera and lots of memory cards! As others have said, pack light; take layers and remember a sun hat. There are laundry facilities available at the hotel in Cucso - excellent value at 7 soles per kg. Money changing is easy too; change some at the airport but there are plenty of money exchanges in the towns as well as ATMs. Take US dollars as sterling is not always accepted even in banks. Dollars can be used to pay some of the entrances and tours. The Sacred Valley of the Incas is an optional tour but I would recommend it; Ollantaytambo and Pisac are worth it. Follow the advice about drinking lots of water as it does help avoid altitude sickness. There are shopping opprtunities everywhere and the goods on offer are well made and cheap. I didn't have the heart to bargain too hard when the prices were low to start with.
A really interesting trip, covering all the most important sights in Peru. Scenery was spectacular, although be prepared for very long days travelling and many extremely early starts. Machu Picchu definitely lived up to expectations and we were particularly fortunate to have perfect weather for our visit.
Highlights, as expected, were Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Colca Canyon (to see the Condors), and visiting the Uros Indians living on the floating reed islands. Our overnight homestay on the Lake was so interesting and despite some qualms beforehand about the facilities our hosts were charming - living a very simple life but so hospitable.
Fabrizzio was very helpful and all arrangements en route were pefect. He advised us regarding coping with the altitude - don't underestimate the effects this has - and proved a valuable and informative guide at Machu Picchu.
Take cash in Peruvian Sol - US Dollars were only needed to pay for a couple of elective trips. Bargain for souvenirs, even some of the more expensive shops in Cusco were prepared to offer discounts. Alpaca products are worth buying. Be prepared to feel the effects of altitude and heed the advice of your guide. We were very lucky with the weather, which can be very changeable, so a lightweight waterproof jacket (with hood) is essential. Also, wear "layers" as early morning starts can be chilly but can then quickly warm up to t-shirt weather. Try the Pisco Sours - delicious. I avoided the guinea pigs but was assured they are delicious!!
Peru is a hugely diverse country and this trip is a great way to see a lot. I couldn’t believe some of the scenery I got to see and felt very lucky to have the opportunity. There are some long drives on the bus but so much to see along the way. Although the trip is billed as ‘leisurely’ I’m exhausted now I’m back because we crammed so much into two weeks, complemented by a lovely group who made for brilliant travelling companions. Another excellently organised trip by Exodus!
Machu Picchu! How could it not be?! We were taken there early in the morning so we got the best light and less tourists. Just wandering around it was amazing and walking to the top of the steps from the entrance gate, the trees breaking apart and seeing it properly for the first time - wow!We also had a keen bird-watcher in our group so by the time we got to the Colca Canyon we were all equally excited and nervous. When five condors rose out of the canyon, it was just incredible.
Juan Diaz was excellent. He managed to keep smiling for two weeks while trying to get us to keep to specific times when we were coo-ing over alpachas instead of doing what we were meant to! Despite having been to some of the sights over 100 times he was still really enthusiastic and eager for us to have a great time while learning lots. He came across very calm and relaxed even though when the group were off exploring he was glued to his phone organising the next thing for us - I didn't pick my suitcase up for two weeks because he made sure they were taken to the right rooms in hotels. He took good care of us when we got altitude sickness, made us laugh for two weeks and bascially made sure we really loved our time in Peru.
Pack light - the washing facilities in Cusco are cheap and excellent.Don't underestimate altitude sickness! Although it is easily remedied make sure you get plenty of rest, drink the coca tea and do as your guide says.Take memory for your camera!
The tour was great and very well organised. It contains loads of travelling but Peru is enormous thus to see as much places as possible you have to travel long distances -coach was comfortable Well worth it!!
Definately No 1 is the visit to Machu Picchu - spectacular! The tour enables you to visit the site in the afternoon with the tour guide and thus receive a full explanation of the site. It also offers free time to visit again the following morning which is great.No 2 has to be Cuszo - I love it, its a beautifull cityNo 3 travelling through the Andes. Had a lovely experience when the LLamas stole sugar from restaurant:)No 4 Arequipa is a lovely city, enjoyed sight seeing especially the visit to Santa Catalina convent.
Group leader was Fabrizzio. He was great !! he well informed us in advance of what to do, where to go and which places we should avoid. He really took great care of all the tour members.
Always take the guide's advice especially to avoid any dangerous areas. Drink plenty of water when travelling to high altitude areas - it helps as lot.very important to take DEET spray and torches if visiting the Amazon.
Tour was excellently planned, giving us the chance to see as much of Peru as possible. Tour Leader was very helpful and gave us excellent service. The only drawback was the long time spent on the coach travelling from place to place but, given the country’s vastness, it was to be expected.
Definitely the first glimpse of Machu Picchu. However, viewing the condors in Colca Canyon comes a close second.
Fabrizio was very helpful and took great care of us especially while crossing the Andes when some of us experienced mild altitude sickness.
our first long haul holiday. saved for three years but well worth cost.good value, very little to pay for except meals,drinks(cheap) and souvenirs. Good company of fellow travellers.
Machu Pichu , seeing condors, lake titicaca. Cusco ( a beautiful place) santa Catalina convent (beautiful and peaceful)
Fabrizzio Cornejo was excellent and very helpful re timings,clothing to wear and avaoiding ams. he was passionateabout his country
travel via Amsterdam, much less hassle and local connecting flights rhere from most/all local airports plus no ESTArequired. would recommend exodus, already saving for next hol
Absolutely fantastic but hectic holiday. This is definately the best way to see what Peru has to offer – you will not be disappointed in any way
The most inspirational moment of the trip for me was visiting Machu Picchu, its something I've always wanted to see and it for me lived up to my expectations and beyond. Going back on the 2nd day and seeing the sunrise over Machu Picchu was awesome. The trip to Cuzco was wonderful and the trip to Colca Canyon to view the Condors soaring above you so gracefully was breathtaking
Our Group Leader Mr Fabrizzio Cornejo was excellent and a real credit to you. His knowledge and expertise made my trip to Peru unforgetable and he was very mindful of the whole group at all times
Yes - listen to the group leader when he/she gives you advice, especially where preventing altitude sickness is concerned. If they say drink plenty of water, then drink plenty of water. Other than that justenjoy the whole experience of Peru - you will not be disappointed in any way