Peru 9-Day Tours and Trips

Our group of three selected this trek as we wished for a more challenging and less crowded hiking route. The scenery was gorgeous and we also saw many Incan sites, p,us examples of everyday life---children walking down the mountain to school, a family harvesting their potato crop, animals being moved to high pastures, etc. Aside from another group of about ten hikers (which we passed early each day and never saw the rest of the day), we were alone to enjoy the unbelievable vistas and beauty of the country! Our guides were very knowledgeable and we felt well cared for. And kudos to our cook who managed to feed us wonderfully and with great variety!

Very well organised trip.A lot harder than the impression given on the website and very challenging if fitness levels not good. Altitude sickness can be a problem and do come prepared to cope with all weathers.The food provided by the porters carrying the luggage was excellent. If you like learning about history and being active this is the holiday for you.

The Inca Trail tour was the perfect organized group. We had 6 people in our group and 1 guide. It was the perfect number. Not too many, not too few. I originally picked the trip because of the itinerary; I liked that you had 2 opportunities to see Machu Picchu. That's a definite advantage. The first afternoon, when we arrived, it was cloudy and became more and more cloudy. But the 2nd day when we went back, it was a perfect blue sky day. The weather is always changing. The Trip Notes are accurate that you just have to dress in layers and be prepared to constantly remove and add layers. The hike is not easy. If anything, I might rate it a little more difficult. It's also hard to prepare for, especially if you live at sea level. The hike is a challenge for someone who exercises regularly, but our guide was very accommodating and gave us breaks as much as we needed. Still, we were always on schedule with where we needed to be. The altitude and lack of oxygen was probably the most difficult part. But it was all so worth it. And it feels great to accomplish something that you know you worked hard for.

excellent itinerary. We spent 2 days in Machu Picchu. Most tours only spend one day which is not enough. Our booked hotels were excellent as were the meals. But most important were our guides and . They were fantastic. They knew their history very well and they knew how to pace our group, not only because of the altitude but because of the ages in our group. I think that I was the oldest (82). We spent 2 days in Lima, 2 days in the sacred valley, then on to Machu Picchu for 2 days. The last 3 days were spent in Cusco at the Marriott Convento, 2 blocks from the main square. You even had the option of visiting Rainbow mountain altitude 16,500ft. near Cusco. We even were booked on the restaurant carriage of the train to Machu picchu for a great meal.

I have chosen Trafalgar the 2nd time around because they are “simply the best.” They are concerned about our safety from the moment we arrive until the day we depart. Safety is the number one priority for me. My experience with , our Tour Guide Director was such an extra wonderful one. Words can not express how much I admire his patience, kindness to all of us in the group. He treated us like his own family. Thirty five of us members bonded like family in such a very short period of time ( 7 days) is very knowledgeable. He knows his country, Peru, extremely well. The other local guides were also knowkedeable, polite and extremely helpful. I recommend Highlights of Peru to anyone who is planning to see a part of the world!! BTW, MachuPicchu was the main reason why I chose the Highlights of Per u abd it did not disappoint!! Looking forward to see another part of the world with the Trafalgar Tours!!!

The whole trip was a fabulous lifetime experience for me and I would recommend this trip to anyone. I travelled with friends who were incredibly supportive, especially as I have a fear of heights. However, all of the group members and leaders made us feel very welcome and I think anyone travelling on their own would also have a great time.