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Overall quality of the trip was very good, it is a long road trip through ever changing landscapes that tended to always outshine my expectations of what could be lurking round the next bend
I was quite surprised by how awe inspired i was by Machupichu, its a place that you think you semi know prior to arrival as its been photographed so many times and plastered here there and everywhere, but being the last people walking in it at sun down was incredibly magical
Rene was natural charmer, managed to appease the groups uncertainties before we even knew we would have them, 10/10
A wonderful holiday, saw so much and helped so much by having a great guide in Juan, his enthusiasm and knowledge was second to none, already planning another holiday with Exodus, true professionals in every sense.
Probably Machu Picchu and the homestay island, truly magical experiences, but all the other sights and sounds of Peru were excellant, hope to return one day
Juan was absoluty brilliant
Be prepred for a non stop adventure, too many highlights to mention, a feel for the country is guaranteed
Very good trip and much better than expected as the organisation was excellant including the general standard of accommodation. The experience gave us a better and clearer understanding of the people, history, agriculture and landscape of the country.
The early morning overall view of Machu Picchu and the appreciation of the planning and construction of the lost city. Also having the experience of staying one night on the Amantani Island with a local family.
Juan, our group leader, was first class and he really made the trip very interesting and very enjoyable. He was always very happy,friendly and good fun to be with throughout the trip. He considered everyone and always gave assistance where necessary.We would definately recommend him as the best guide we have ever experienced on any previous trip.
Mke sure you have the correct medication for the particular country being visited and take the advice of the guide especially in high altitudes.
Cannot recommend this trip enough! Every day produced a new highlight.
Where do I start? From the obvious Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines and the Condors in the Colca Canyon, there were so many. The snow storm in the High Andes, followed by a spectacular sunset showed the scenery in all its majestic beauty. The Ballestas and Uros islands showed yet other facets of this remarkable country and the homestay on Amantani island demonstrated the hard yet happy life of the people who welcomed us and allowed us to take a small part of this. The pride of the local people at the Spring Parade in Cuzco was obvious to all and a privelege to witness. We were also able to join in the celebrations at the Sante Clara church, a building rarely open to the public and filled with mirrors, where we were made welcome with a celebratory mug of "chicha".
Fabrizzio was informative, professional yet fun to be with. His concerns were always for our health and safety, as he said "if you don't tell me, I can't help you!" and any problems were dealt with quickly and efficiently with the minimum of fuss. It was a real pleasure to be part of his group.
If you can avoid it, don't travel by Iberian Airlines as their service, standards and facilities on a long haul were very poor.Listen to your guide and follow his advice regarding altitude but don't worry about it. Some people will suffer a bit but if you follow the advice it will all be fine.There are some long journeys and early starts but the scenery and experiences make them all worthwhile, just enjoy them.
This was a fantastic holiday.It coverd the highlights of a very big country in a relitivly short period of time.The experience was as varied and interesting as the countryand people.
This has to be seeing Machu picchu apearing out of the mists in the earlymorning , well worth the early start and climb. There were lots of other inspirational moments too , like a local fiesta on the islands , seeing the Andes in all their varied moods .
Juan was fantastic. Someof our grouop wereun well and he reallycouldn'thave done enough for them .He reallylooked afterus very well.He was very knowledgable about his countryand obvioslyloves Peru.
Take dollars and sols as some extras can only be bought in dollars. I would recomend the early morning tripto Machpicchu. You may not seesunrise ,but walking at that time of day is lovely and the mist often clears,so you still get good views. Go with an open mind and take oportunities when they arrise. The weather is very changable so don't give up because of mist or rain ,it's likely to change soon.
Fantastic trip, highly recommended, in fact, what are you waiting for? There are some very long travelling days, although this is clearly mentioned in the trip notes, however, the pain is worth the gain.
For me, it was climbing to the Sun Gate in Machu Picchu first thing in the morning in the fog (having got up at 4am) and, on arriving, turning around to look at Machu Picchu - and right on cue the mist lifted. It brought tears to my eyes and I think, for the 10 of us who saw it, it will remain with us forever.However, there were other really good memories as well - waiting for the wind to drop so that the condors could fly over us and then the juvenile flying over and over us, giving us a good look; the stars in the sky when we were on the homestay on the island in Lake Titiqaqa; the smile on the faces of the family when the drivers stopped the bus to hand over bread when we were on the high plains. And seeing so much sky!!
Juan Manuel was amazing. In the course of our trip he had to deal with a lot of problems and he never once exhibited any stress over it and I personally felt he had our safety and wellbeing at the forefront, whilst maintaining a smiling face. He was always keen that we asked all the questions we needed and made us feel very welcome in his country.
The members of our group with the best journey experiences went via Europe rather than the US. Take immodium with you, lots of us had some issues. Its probably best NOT to eat the quiche at Machu Picchu cafe. Also take something for colds, lip balm is useful as well. Drinking water is really important, drink loads, even through the night. There is a toilet (liquids only) on the bus for the obvious side effects during the day. There is the chance to do laundry in Cuzco but the city doesn´t always have water so be prepared to receive your laundry back dirty!! I recommend you change plenty of money in the airport (you can do this in the baggage collection area before you get through security), they do not take dollars so easily once you are outside Lima and there are few opportunities to change money again until Cuzco. Make sure you have plenty of space in your luggage for souvenirs. There is a lot of travelling and there are a lot of early starts....but you don´t remember those bits once you get home, just the amazing sights.
The holiday produced amazing scenery and sites almost every day. The itinerary certainly packed in all the promised places, and others not specifically listed. Even some of the stops to break the journey visited historic Inca ruins. You do need to be prepared for the early starts, but in most cases the bus travel provided some opportunity to relax.
Condors in the morning at Colca. Travelling on the roof of the launch across Lake Titicaca under a clear blue sky. Sunrise at Machu Picchu lighting up the surrounding peaks.
He was very well informed, and seemed enthusiastic about the places he described to us. There was a problem with the microphone on the bus at times. Although he gave out clear details for times to meet up for dinner, loading the bus next morning, and so on, this was rather a long list on some days. It might have been better to provide a printed summary in some cases.
Try to avoid travelling through the USA - not only is the connecting experience exhausting, but the arrival in Lima is very late at night. Those in our group who came via Amsterdam had a better arrival time. Be aware of the early starts on several days - but we got used to them.
Everybody knows Peru for Machu Picchu, but there is so much more to enjoy on this trip. The landscapes are very varied and on a grand scale, and the people very welcoming. All in all a fantastic tour.
Watching the condors soar over Colca Canyon was great, and the Corpus Christi parade we were lucky enough to see in Cusco made the experience of the city even better, but there is nothing to beat the feeling you get when you first enter the Machu Picchu complex and climb up to the viewpoint to get the iconic postcard view.
Carlos our tour leader was very knowledgeable and could answer pretty well any question we threw at him. The tour he gave us around Machu Picchu demonstrated his knowledge and passion for his country's history and culture. There were only nine in our group of which four were vegetarian, and it took him a while to catch on to the fact that he needed to recommend restaurants with a good vegetarian selection, but other than this he was the perfect tour guide.
The days are quite long and the starts early; for us breakfast was at 7am five times and earlier than that another five times. The earliest start was on the first full day when our wake-up calls were set for 4.30am, especially tough for those on the group flight via the US who didn't get to the hotel until after midnight. But the bus was very comfortable (with a very acceptable on-board toilet) and in the main we reached our overnight stops by 5pm, which gave time to relax and unwind before a leisurely evening meal.
A great introduction to Peru, its culture and varied landscapes.
Experiencing the desert and snowy landscapes in a space of several days!
Great organiser. Struck a good rapport with the tour group. Went out of his way to deal with emergencies eg wet luggage etc. Good local knowledge.
If you have time, try to do the Amazon extension on this tour as well.
Fantastic holiday , A real adventure. We saw sights I had only dreamed about. Every day there was something new to wonder at, from the desert at Nasca , to Machu Picchu to Colca Canyon. Fantastic.
Machu Picchu at dawn. We got up at 4.00 to catch the first buses and walked up to the Sun Gate as the sun was rising over the mountains - unforgettable,
Rene was brilliant. He organised everything so smoothly on a very tight schedule and kept everyone in good humour despite being tired.
Travel light. There is a lot of packing and unpacking. Take a plug for the sinks, most were missing in my rooms.