Most Inspirational Moment
So many different moments: watching the Macaus at sunset in the Amazonian jungle, the first glimpse of Macchu Pichu from the Sungate, its superb positioning in the natural context, unbelievable. The whole Inca trail was utopia for a walker interested in history.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brilliant, our guide Carlos could answer every single question. He prepared us for every new experience so that we would get the most out of it. We were all history buffs by the end of the Inca Trail, flora and fauna buffs by the end of the Jungle trips and fascinated by the different cultures around Lake Titicaca by the end of our homestay. He made it all fascinating.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You need to be reasonably fit to do the Inca Trail, just for the second day in particular, so it's worth training up a bit first to be able to enjoy it all to the full (especially if you are over 50). Also the altitude sickness hit most of the group at some time or another, so you want to start the holiday in the best physical health possible (I joined a jogging club in February to prepare for the August holiday and it was really worth it).