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Inca Trail

Machu Picchu, Peru
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Ranked #3 of 15 attractions in Machu Picchu
Type: Hiking Trails
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cusco
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

The tour was great !! Flecher was a great guide, the places we stayed were comfy and clean, I enjoyed the vegetarian food provided . The views were amazing and the activities ( bike, riding ,cable car , zip lining ) made the tour what it was

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The Inca Trail is much more difficult than anyone could have prepared me for. It was so hard that I really had to focus on putting one foot in front of the other, and missed out on a lot of the scenery (thank goodness for photos!). We went with Llama Path and were happy with the service! Just know that... More

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Nottingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

I completed the Inca trail with my mother (66) her cousin (62) my brother and my partner. We booked through 'Journey Latin America' which was organised immaculately. We were all very nervous having struggled with the altitude in our individual ways. After 3 days in Cusco, the altitude problems subsided for the most part. Our general fitness was good prior... More

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Twickenham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

I don't do camping and so we opted for the one day Inca Trail. It was hard work but so rewarding! The scenary was stunning with forests, waterfalls and the odd Inca ruin. Reaching the Sun Gate was quite emotional as we had reached our goal. When we then saw Machu Picchu laid out in front of us in the... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

My boyfriend and I booked the 3 day and 2 night Huchuy Qosqo Trek and had an amazing time. The tour was great value, we really appreciated the small tour size, which was just us and another couple. We felt very well looked after with a pre-tour briefing with our very friendly and informative guide Yamil. The two local sherpas... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

My husband and I enjoyed very much !! Our guide Marco was very helpful and funny,we can see the passion for his culture,four amazing days !! I highly recommended !! I was sore,had diarrhea ,sun burn,very tired ,and still is the best expedience ever!! You won't regret this!! I must say that you have to be in a very good... More

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san diego
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

My wife and I just returned to the U.S. yesterday from a trip to Peru, the main point of which was to hike the Inca Trail. After looking at a number of companies and reading reviews, I chose Adventure Holidays Peru (also affiliated with Adios Adventure) to plan the trek. I chose them mainly because they were the only company... More

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Del Mar, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

A couple things before I start: I live at sea level an am in relatively good condition. DO NOT underestimate the altitude. I wouldn't have been able to do it without Diamox, I was sick even though I took it exactly as prescribed! I had a small group (3 of us total) which was great. A lot of the other... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Great for those of us who don't have the time or inclination to do the full 4 day walk. The scenery from the 104km train stop on the way to Aguas Calienties is magnificent with many Inca sites to visit and a beautiful cooling waterfall just before our lunch stop at Winay Wayna. Finishing at the Sun Gate you have... More

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Austin, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Many things to say. Pros: Great guide, named Romero. Food! Yummy and warm. Inca trail unforgettable and weather was great. Cons: Bamba seemed unorganized. We waited 4 hours in Ollantaytambo for our guide and cook to finds us porters for our trek. Many of the people in our tour booked 6-8 months in advance, and for Bamba to not have... More

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