Inca Trail, Titicaca & Nazca: Peru Trekking Holiday

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Average Review Rating: from 18 reviews.

Graham Shardlow

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Written May 2012
Flights a DISASTER. Why on earth you use United Airways I can't think. Besides being regularly late there were 2 mechanical problems. After having recovered from our outward journey and feeling positive, we then had to suffer further problems. (Also the cabin crews generally were not particularly pleasant.) Saying that, the time in Peru was very good. The only down side was the long days travelling but I know there is no way around that.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The trek was by far the best part of the holiday, and the superb views driving through the Andes.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our group leader, Fab(rizzio) was brilliant. He dealt with everything we threw at him, all organisation was excellent. At times some of it appeared beyond his actual remit. He also coped (better than the rest of the group) with a couple of awkward members of the group.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Be prepared for the long road journeys.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Only to say that the representative who met us at Lima when we were a day late, was not the sort of person we needed to see. Instead of being supportive and assuring all was OK, he told us (as though it was our faults) that we would have to pay for our night's accommodation and the rebooked flight the following day.
David Horobin

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Written May 2012
One of the best holidays/experiences I have enjoyed to date.Perceived Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail to be over hyped and becoming commercialised. A pleasant surprise to find exactly the opposite. Peru is a beautiful country, the Andes mountains and High Plains are spectacular viewing. A packed holiday adventure, get up and do it. You will have memories which last forever.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Ending the Inca Trail and first views of Machu Picchu were incredible. The approach through the sun gate and looking down on the city is one of the most marvellous sights in the world.
Viewing the Nazca lines from the air in a small aeroplane (it's the only/best way to see them). This optional trip is currently advised by the British Foreign Office as a "do not do", due to a crash a few years ago. But I have to say I found the experience fine in all aspects (pilots, aircraft, service). You make your own choice.......... Definitely a fantastic experience.
From a fun perspective, you cannot keep a smile (or scream) off your face on the dune buggy experience.
What did you think of your group leader?
Words are not enough. I have been on several treks/experience holidays, Fabrizzio was the best!!!
Patient, caring, supportive, friendly, just keep applying the adjectives.
Can I please have him on all my future holidays?
A few examples: he served all our meals on trek, he was always first up, he listened to everyone (never mind how insane their question), he helped everyone, he made sure everyone had what they wanted, when they wanted it. He didn't try and control the group, but he made sure the group functioned.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Most of it has been said in other reviews.
Take at least one pair of shorts, swimwear, a good sunhat.
Take good walking gear, prepare for all weathers (a problem I know, but we had all weathers on the trek and through the rest of the holiday.)
Some hotels struggle with the provision of hot water, plugs for sinks, towels are rarely in great supply. But generally they are clean and functional.
Take currency in a mix of Sols and US dollars. My advice 20/80%.
The food in Peru is very good, both local dishes and regular international dishes are always available. You will not starve!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Be prepared for a lot of travelling!
The basic journeys to and from Peru are long and tiring.Even more so if you are unfortunate enough to fly with United Airlines (my advice DON'T, ask for alternative routes/carriers)
Overland journeys in Peru (Cusco to Nazca, Paracas etc ) are long, coach journeys. I think we covered 650KM in 2 or 3 days. Take a good book (Kindle).
Exodus management of the logistics involved is superb.
BUT it's all worth it. This is an opportunity to see MOST of what Peru has to offer. You can sleep back home!
corrin glenn

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Written April 2012
This was my 1st Exodus trip and I would definatly go on another. The trip was really well organised and I loved every minute of it. There is a lot of travelling, but it's worth it and the treck was an amazing experience. An expensive holiday, with some expensive extras, but the prices on the tickets justify the price Exodus charges. The only negative was probems with the connections onthe way home. For anyone wanting to do the Inca Trail the extras on this trip are really worth the extra time.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The trail was the reason I booked it and I wasn't let down by it. Amazing views
What did you think of your group leader?
Really good. Very knowledgable, could answer all questions and very patient
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Do it
Helen Wright

INCA TRAIL, TITICACA & NAZCA

Written April 2012
Way to go Exodus! effortless, stressfree travelling! (apart from the Inca Trail that is) I cannot believe we saw so much of the country (and learnt so much as well), anti plano, mountains, desert, coast, off shore islands and rainforest. An absolutely perfect holiday! Our guides were brilliant, we were met at airports and taken back to them as well. Nothing was too much trouble. Will definately travel Exodus again. Many Thanks
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The Inca Trail which was the reason for going. What an experience and fortunately the weather was good.
however second would be learning about the anti plano and Lake Titicaca and meeting some of the local Imara Indians. So many memories i could go on forever.
What did you think of your group leader?
Carlos was excellent and very attentive. We were a little nervous i think at first and he sensed this and kept us entertained.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Use Exodus, read the trip notes and enjoy!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
just a very big thank you for a holiday of a lifetime!
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!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
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.