Name: Unveiling Peru's Treasures on an 8-Day Adventure
Brand: Action Peru Treks
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Price: 1680 USD
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Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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This trek has been on my 'to do' list for over 15 years and boy was it worth 
it.  What a fantastic adventure which I will never forget.  I had a little 
extra time in Cuzco at the beginning and had a great time exploring this 
wonderful city.  Loads of lovely churches and a cathedral to explore around 
Plaza de Armas, plus there was the Festival of the Sun happening the weekend 
after I arrived so there was lots of parades and colourful people about. It 
was great sampling coca tea for the first time in one of the many cafes 
around the Plaza.  Then it was onto the main event - the Inca Trail to Machu 
Picchu. The trek was very challenging, but I loved every minute of it.  The 
group I was with were all lovely people, the food was great, cooked up 3 
times a day by the brilliant chef and the porters were superhuman carrying 
all our gear ahead of us and setting up lunch and evening camps.  Our group 
leader, Julio and his second in command, Cesar also deserve a very special 
mention as they were excellent in every way.
Reaching the top of Dead Women's Pass at 4215 metres.  Such a sense of 
achievement and the views were spectacular.  Also walking to the final 
campsite through the cloud forest and seeing Machu Picchu mountain in front 
of us and snow capped mountains in the distance to the left and right.  I 
managed to phone my wife from this campsite which was great (and also found 
out England had won 6-1 in the World Cup the day before). Unbelievable views 
again when I woke up the next morning.


Julio was a really great group leader, very informative, helpful and 
encouraging throughout the whole trip.  How he remembered everything he 
explained to us when we stopped off at the many Inca sites on the way I will 
never know. He showed a great deal of care towards all of us and also towards 
the environment of the trail, frequently seeking out orchids and other flora 
in the cloud forest (and pointing them out to us) to check on the health of 
it.


If trekking the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is something you are 
thinking about, all I can say is Just Do It.  You will not regret it, it's 
fantastic.  Don't worry too much about the altitude - as long as you take 
your time and drink plenty of water you should be fine.


This is the first time I have used Exodus and I will be using them again for 
my next adventure, from the moment I paid my deposit to landing back in the 
UK they were excellent.

The Inca Trail

A superb introduction to Peru.
This was the first time we have used Exodus and we can’t wait to use them 
again. The trip way very professionally organised from start to finish. Cusco 
exceeded expectations...a surprisingly interesting city with lots to do and 
see during the day and a variety of good restaurants and bars.
The group we were with were great fun and as well as having a common interest 
in the trip itself we soon realised we had a very similar sense of 
humour...which came in handy during periods of inevitable minor adversity.
The Inca trail itself was perfectly planned with good food (no idea how the 
chefs did it really), porterage and general support. The walking was just 
challenging enough and the rewards in terms of scenery and sights were well 
worth it.
Our guide, Julio, had the complete skill set...language skills,local 
network,man management and empathy with the group. He set expectations well 
throughout.
As well as the clear thrill of realising we were actually at Machu Picchu the 
real thing for me was the way the team bonded ...due in no small part to the 
initial cohesive impact of Julio.


First rate...the complete skill set. He made it look easy...when I am sure it 
wasn’t.


Be prepared for all weathers...it can be very cold and wet ...even in the dry 
season. Take lots of layers. Set up a Watsap group to share photos.


If you want  a relatively short trip that gives you some spectacular scenery 
and one of the greatest sights on the planet (M C) whilst starting and 
finishing in relative luxury this is a great option.

One of the best experiences of my life.
Thank you
Seeing Machu Pichu for the first time.


The Best.
Holgier.
Just simply the best.


Pack light.
You will need half the clothes you think you need.


Yes, we want to help one of our porters

I have just returned from a trip with yourselves.  I had the most wonderful, 
amazing time, it was everything and more that you advertised.  So, firstly 
– thank you so much.

I went to Peru and walked the Inca Trail.  Our guides were named Holgier, 
Oscar and Javier.  They were amazing – I cannot praise them enough.

The reason for my email, is not though, just to thank you.

One of our superhuman porters was called Juan de dio Cruz Quispe.  He had 
unfortunately damaged a few of his fingers on his right hand before our trip. 
  He could afford a doctor’s appointment, who advised him he needed an 
operation if he wanted to save his fingers.  This we are aware is beyond his 
financial capabilities.  It was very obvious to all 14 of us on this trip 
that as the days went on – his pain was getting worse.  So, as a group we 
wish to approach you to ask your help in helping us fund his operation.

It is something that all of us in the group wish to contribute to.  We could 
have paid him direct but feel the best options is to go through you.

Is this something that has happened before and do you know the best way to 
get this actioned?
.

This was my first experience of travelling outside Europe.  I absolutely 
loved it and it has made me so excited to see the rest of the world.  I met 
some really great people and it was so great to experience this with them.
Reaching the Sun Gate and looking out over Machu Picchu after four days of 
trekking was amazing.


Julio was absolutely brilliant.  from start to finish he made this a 
wonderful experience.  Our luggage didn't make it to Columbia and he was 
phoning at 3am and going to the airport to make sure we got it in time for 
the trek.  Nothing was too much for him or Jonny the second tour guide and 
they really made the trip a wonderful experience.


I would definitely do this trip again.  I would advise travelers to take 
waterproofs and a good poncho (available cheaply in Cuzco) even when not in 
the rainy season as its better to be safe than sorry.


The whole group - Porters, chefs and tour guides/leaders were so brilliant.  
However, the support from our tour leader Julio was exceptional.  He 
organized everything so well including day trips we wanted, restaurant 
recommendations and bookings in Cuzco and even took us personally to the 
airport at the end of the trip.  He was so knowledgeable and his passion for 
his country shone through.  Can't thank him enough.

Myself and my father embarked in a trip to Peru to hike the Inca Trail. It 
started with several days exploring Cusco where we were met by our guide 
Julio who gave us a quick tour and took us all to a restaurant. The next day 
we visited the Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo. These were very 
interesting a well worth our time. Then it was the start of the Inca trail! 
An early morning took us on a bus ride for several hours through Peru and the 
landscape was beautiful. The entire trail was wonderful I barely even noticed 
the altitude change until the day of Dead Womans Pass. Visiting all the Inca 
sites was brilliant and finishing at Maccu Piccu was an experience I won't 
forget!
As much as everyone is excited for Maccu Piccu I was most taken by some of 
the other Inca sites we saw along the way. Small and relatively big 
settlements were nestled into the mountains and they would be hidden until 
the cloud cover suddenly lifted and you would get a glimpse of these terraces 
and buildings from a distance. Then throughout the day you would get closer 
and closer until you could stand right in the middle of it. These were the 
times I found most inspirational.


Julio was a wonderful group leader! Very knowledgable about everything: 
history, visiting sites, food and basically anything you wanted to know he 
had the answer. Whilst on the hike he was super encouraging and knew how to 
keep the spirits of the group up!


The website may tell you its the dry season and it barely rains. IGNORE THAT! 
Our group hiked in August... it rained...it hailed....IT SNOWED! Always 
invest in decent waterproofs and when your guide recommends you buy a poncho 
do it. We didn't and I regretted it so badly when my waterproof coat and 
trousers were soaked through.

Magnificent trek - wild and unspoilt countryside. Better than doing the main 
Inca trail I'd say as you are not simply climbing millions of steps, nor do 
you have to stay on camp sites with forty other tented pitches. You're likely 
to see only your group (only two women in ours), the guide, chef and horsemen 
/ porters who all work to make your trip safe, comfortable and enjoyable. 
When it was really cold, they even gave us hot water bottles at night and had 
a gas heater for the dining tent. Absolutely amazing time - really got away 
from it all an challenged myself with the altitude, terrain and weather 
conditions. Everything I could want from an adventure holiday.
Getting to the top of a summit - around 14,500 - 15,000 feet. Not bad for a 
girl who's afraid of heights!


Brilliant - Lennin Tuppa. What a star for keeping us safe and comfortable, 
challenging us, but also making us laugh.


Take layers, a sunhat and a wooly hat - you may go through hot sun, strong 
wind, snow, hail - all in a few hours in the Andes. Also walking poles are 
the best investment I made for this trip. Collapsible ones are really useful 
to put in your case too. Take factor 50 sunblock for use in the mountains. A 
rubber bath plug is also a good idea - hotels never seem to provide a plug 
even when there is a bath.


Hotel Warari is AWFUL!! Exodus please stop using it. The noise from 
restaurant events (next door) and karaoke club (over the road) go on until 
4.30am some nights. This is horrendous before and after trek. It is also 
cold, dark and has concrete floors - noisey when clients leave early morning 
with cases and has glass panels above bedroom doors, so again, when people 
leave, your room lights up like sunrise when the automatic corridor lights 
turn on. I stayed one extra night at Hotel Rumi Punku which is in the old, 
cobbled town streets and it was great.

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