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Essentail Peru
A packed itinerary with lots of early departures , but a great way to cover a lot of ground and see as much as posisble. Hard to stay as there was so much to see. O...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
A great trip but exhausting. The drive across the Andes is amazing but could have been more enjoyable in a more suitable vehicle (with a toilet on board). The ...
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Wonderful but hard work
On this trip you get to see some wonderful things but it is very tiring with lots of very early starts and long coach journeys. The days at altitude are quite draini...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
Very good trip and much better than expected as the organisation was excellant including the general standard of accommodation. The experience gave us a better and c...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
If you want to see all the main tourist sites in Peru, then this is definately the trip for you. But, be warned, there are lots of early starts - 7 days w...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
A wonderful holiday, saw so much and helped so much by having a great guide in Juan, his enthusiasm and knowledge was second to none, already planning another h...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
Very good guide who really looked after you. Very hectic schedule would have been better if we could have stayed in Cusco a extra day and Lima as well. Seing the sac...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
Everybody knows Peru for Machu Picchu, but there is so much more to enjoy on this trip. The landscapes are very varied and on a grand scale, and the people ver...
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Essential Peru
Wonderful trip with exceptional scenery. There is a lot of time on the coach but the Andes keeps you occupied with changing scenery at every turn. The walk up to the...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
We packed so much into this 2 week trip - awe-inspiring with spectacular scenery – it was all we expected … but managed to deliver much more. Rene was a brilliant gu...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
Overall quality of the trip was very good, it is a long road trip through ever changing landscapes that tended to always outshine my expectations of what could be...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
A very interesting and varied trip, though more tiring than we had expected. Our tour guide/leader was absolutely superb. Was it one of the obvious things, such as f...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
Tour was excellently planned, giving us the chance to see as much of Peru as possible. Tour Leader was very helpful and gave us excellent service. The only dra...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
Fantastic trip, highly recommended, in fact, what are you waiting for? There are some very long travelling days, although this is clearly mentioned in the trip notes...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
A great introduction to Peru, its culture and varied landscapes. Experiencing the desert and snowy landscapes in a space of several days! Great organiser....
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ESSENTIAL PERU
Peru was more varied than expected. Exhausting but enjoyable. Cusc The whole trip was an assault on us. But it was very interesting especially its comple...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
I set off in high hopes of another fabulous trip,but sadly had to abandon the trip on day 5 due to acute mountain sickness which was a traumatic experienceTherefore ...
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Essential Peru
This trip covers a huge amount in a short space of time. The scenery through the Andes is breathtaking and other highlights included Cusco, Macchu Picchu and the hom...
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APD Essential Peru October 30- November 15 2015
This trip is crammed full of the sights, sounds and sensations of southern Peru. Sampling them all in such a short space of time makes for a real adventure and you ...
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ESSENTIAL PERU
A long tiring holiday with a few ups and downs, but overall a wonderful experience. The tour would not have been so good without our excellent tour leader organising...
Editor’s Take
What to Look for in Machu Picchu Travel Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Reviews for tours of Machu Picchu are mostly 5 star. It is important to remember that Machu Picchu is often included on larger Peru or South America tours, typically taking 2-4 days of the itinerary depending on whether or not you are hiking in on the Inca Trail.
So, bear in mind that many of the ratings and reviews for Machu Picchu travel are also addressing many other Peru sights and activities.
When it comes to hiking the Inca Trail, most reviews are again positive and cite their guide and tour group as having a very positive effect on their well-being while on the trail. They also comment on how special the trek was as a bonding experience with their fellow tour attendees.
Trekking to Machu Picchu along any one of the three major trails is not easy by any means, but it is manageable for a wide range of travelers. That said, never book an experience like this unless you’re ready for some early mornings, high altitude, and long physically challenging days.
Unfortunately it can be difficult to gauge just how you’ll feel on the tour, especially when “moderately physical challenging” covers a very wide spectrum - and every traveler will interpret this differently. If you’re still worried after reading the itinerary, be sure to ask a tour company representative very clear questions about the elevation and terrain. This should help you determine if you can manage.
Accommodations around Machu Picchu are mostly limited to Aguas Calientes. Typically you won’t spend more than a night in the town, and you should expect hostel like conditions - comfortable but very basic.
For a professional take on traveling in Machu Picchu, see the Travelstride Machu Picchu Guide »
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