INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

16 days from GBP2,399 to GBP2,799 including flights
Tripcode: TPD

Countries Visited: Peru

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Average Review Rating: from 7 reviews.

Lyndsey Clark

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Written October 2011
We did the inca trail, titicaca and nazca trip but with the moonstone trek instead of the inca trail. It was an amazing trip and i can't recommend the moonstone trek highly enough if you are a walker/camper. The whole trip was jam packed and if anything i would have liked to slow down a bit - but that's not possible when you've only got 16 days to see a country as amazing as Peru.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Best bit of the trip without doubt was the moonstone trek, and the night on the high plateau after the highest pass on the trip. That campsite was very special... but then so was the following night on the inca terracing over the sacred valley...
What did you think of your group leader?
Juan our group leader for the whole trip was fantastic, absolutely great guy, full of energy and enthusiasm and just so easy to spend time with.
Jesus our trek leader was also a really great guide.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Peru doesn't seem to have weather as we know it - it has so many microclimates you can be boiling hot and freezing in the same hour nevermind day so particularly if you do the moonstone trek you'll need to pack for everything from shorts/tshirts/sandals to snow!
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Great to meet so many local people on this trip and so many community run tourism enterprises. I really felt like our money was well spent in the country directly with local people in the highlands.
Jane Walker

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Written October 2011
Exceeded my expectations. Well planned itinery. plenty of time to acclimatise. Loved going to Titicaca first and loved the trail and subsequent itinery through the Andes, Nazca and Paracas. It was like 3 holidays in one!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The sense of being pulled through the Sun Gate by the full rays of the sun giving that first sudden full sight of Machu Picchu! I burst into tears.

Camping on the ridge above Phuyupatamarca, gorgeous sunlight. climbing up for a better view of snow capped Mt Veronica with the sun setting and seeing a full Broccken Spectre, absolutely amazing
What did you think of your group leader?
Juan was the best guide I have ever come across. His English is amazing, his knowledge fantastic, his photographic knowledge unbelievable and very very attentive to everyones needs. He was very caring and patient.
IN FACT he should be the only guide you ever use!!! Keep him fully employed so as not to lose him!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Dont forget full waterproofs any time of year! Hot water bottle for tent.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Fantastic trip.

Please, please organise me a trip to go to the Serengeti 2013!!!
Zoe Hobson

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Written October 2011
An absolutely fabntastic holiday, well planned and our guide just made this so enjoyable. I've never been on a holiday where I got to see so much - I enjoyed every minute of it and would recommend it to anyone who wishes to go and explore Peru.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The most inspirational moment for myself was walking through the sun gates at the end of the Inca Trail and the first moment I saw Machu Picchu. Its been a life long dream to see it and after four days of hiking along the trail, it was so worth it to see it for real. It definitely did not disappoint and I've never smiled so much in all my life - a truely fantastic moment.
What did you think of your group leader?
The group leader was superb - he really made the trip. He was so caring and was constantly asking if we was ok or needed anything. he was really passionate about the history of Peru and gave us so much information and made it a really enjoyable trip.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The altitude is probably the biggest thing to overcome. Drink lots of water and cocoa tea and remember to take it easy for the first 1-2 days. There's no rush to see everything and you will appreciate aclimatising first down the line.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
This was a once in a lifetime trip for me and I have lots of very good memories as well as photos to remember it by.
ANITA COLLETT

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Written September 2011
I had been wanting to do the Inca Trail for many years and this trip didn't disappoint. The trip was really well organised and we got to see a lot of this amazing country in quite a short space of time. The group were the loveliest people you could hope to meet and our guide was very friendly, professional and we all became very fond of him! The scenery on Peru was amazing and I had agreat holiday.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Walking through the Sun Gate and geting that first view of Machu Picchu was a fantastic moment. But in fact, every day on the trail was fun and had great scenery. I also loved the (optional) dune-buggying/ sand surfing just outside Nazca. It was so much fun!
What did you think of your group leader?
Our leader, Fabrizio, was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. On the first day, I suffered from quite bad altitude sickness. He was very reassuring and kept an eye on me to make sure I was OK. I'm very grateful for how he looked after me. I was fine the next day and I didn't really have any problems with altitude the rest of the holiday.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Personally, I wish I'd left my sleeping bag at home and hired one when I got there. It would have left more room in my pack. The sleeping bags that were hired out were absolutely fine and our leader sorted out the hiring of them.
There is plenty of driving on this trip so it's good to have plenty of good songs on your ipod and don't forget the charger!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I really enjoyed my trip and I'm planning on doing another trip with Exodus to South America soon. That speaks volumes I think!
Paul Eglen

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Written May 2011
My holiday was unfortunately hampered by being ill and spending a night in a local clinic. Although what I would say is that Exodus were superb. I had reps getting me back from Inca trail and also reps coming to see if I was ok in the Clinic. Also they organised me getting to Machu Picchu by train.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Seeing Machu Picchu as I never thought I would get to see it. It was an amazing experience. Especially as when we got there it was all misty but as the day went on the sun got out and the views were amazing and got some great pics. If you do not do the Inca trail go up to the Sungate, takes about 45 mins to and hour to walk but is well worth. The views are amazing.
Also what was great was the people who were on the tour. Got on really well in the solo group and although I only got to camp one night I really enjoyed.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our group leader Houylca (sorry if I spelt it wrong) was amazing. He was very good at explaining things and was great at organising it so I could get back from the group as well as organising people to take me off the Inca trail when I was ill. A great guy and was really interesting to talk to. Also the resturants he took us to were really good, especially the fish restaurant on the coast.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
I would not bother taking a sleeping bag I would hire one. Leaves more room for souverniers! Also pack light for the Inca trail. Also I do not think you need to take 2 water bottles. Water is provided on tour and plastic water bottles are fine. I would just take the one water bottle.
I would defo take an Ipod as the travelling from Cuzco to Lima takes a long time and if you can not read on a bus an ipod is essential.
Also it is worth getting Sols as although it says take dollars, everywhere takes Sols. So I have would have a mix of both.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Take a couple of batteries for the Inca trail as when I meet up with the group many people were on the last batteries when you got to Machu Picchu. So would advise taking a couple of spare batteries depending on what camera you have.
Tip well the porters and your guides.
Also if you are flying through the US make sure you get both boarding passes as a lot of missed our flights to Lima as cock ups between Contiential and United!!
Torsten Meier

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Written April 2011
A fanatstic experience and very good mix of activity, sightseeing and history/culture. Highly recommended.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Making it to the Dead Woman's pass. When I looked at the terrain profile after the first day on the Inca trail, I thought I'm never going to make it. But, it turns out that it looked way more difficult than it was.
Another highlight was going swimming in Paracas and watching the sunset while being in the water. Simply stunning.
What did you think of your group leader?
Holger was great. He was not only very helpful, he also has very good historical knowledge that adds value to the overall Inca experience on this trip.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Walking poles, walking poles, walking poles. I normally don't use them, on the Inca trail I wish I had.
Knee protectors also come in handy.
When you go to the Ballestas Islands, make sure you're 'water-proof'. We got completely soaked - but it was worth it.
Enid Rippon

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Written March 2011
Nervous of going on the trip alone I was immediately made to feel welcome by other trip members and the leader.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The most exciting part for me was the experience of the Inca Trail. Lots of things I would rather not have done ie chemical toilets, camping on hard ground but all this was put in the shade by the experience of climbing above the clouds. The scenery was fantastic.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our group leader was very professional and caring. I was ill in Puno but he very quietly showed his concern and arranged for me to sit at the front of the coach. He was very knowledgable about all aspects of Peru and the archaeaology of the sites.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Listen to the advice of the Tour Leader and I am sure you will learn a lot and enjoy the experience of the trip as fully as possible.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Go with an open mind and experience everything you can.