Inca Trail, Titicaca & Nazca

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  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!

   
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  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!!

   
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  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.

   

   

   
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  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.

   

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