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Machu Picchu Tour & Trip Reviews
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Inca trek, a must for anyone who enjoys trekking.
A seasoned Exodus traveller, this holiday was the best so far! The trek was brilliantly organised, walking over 4 days, we arrived to see an almost empty Machiu Pi...
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Fantastic Inca Trail
This is a fantastic trip, it was well organised from start to finish, some of us were a day late arriving in Cuzco due a disruptive passenger having to be taking o...
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Wonderful and magical adventure with Exodus
We did the Inca Trail trip with the optional Amazon extension. The whole trip start to finish was professionally managed by insightful and knowledgeable guides - t...
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TPT170421
My first trek and first Exodus holiday and it couldn't have been better! Sleeping above the cloud forest Brilliant! Tomas had so much knowledge of the area and his...
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Inca Trail
The whole experience from beginning to the end was amazing. The experience was also made all the better having a guide like Mike Gamarra. His knowledge and passion...
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Inca Trail and Amazon extension
We did the 4 day Inca Trail and then the Amazon extension. Everything was very well organised and the trip was well explained. It was an amazing adventure from ...
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Sweet Peru
I had altitude sickness & only made it 6 miles on the Inca Trail. Nevertheless, the trip was a life-changing experience because I saw the majesty of Manchu Pic...
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The Inca Trail and Amazon Extension
Everything about the trip was fantastic. Really well organized and put together. It was an amazing experience that I will always remember. Reaching the campsite on D...
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Sweet Peru
I had altitude sickness & only made it 6 miles on the Inca Trail. Nevertheless, the trip was a life-changing experience because I saw the majesty of Manchu P...
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Inca Trail and Lake Titicaca
The trail was without doubt the most amazing thing I have ever done. An excellent group of people who quickly became good friends, the scenery, the physical challeng...
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Inca trail experience
The meeting of fellow travelers at the airport took the anxiety out of being a single traveler and being met by Raul the tour leader at our destination ,made for a...
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Classic Inca Trail & Lake Titikaka extension
An outstanding trip which exceeded all my expectations. From start to finish everything went like clockwork and was really well organised. The trail was amazing with...
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Inca magic...
Amazing trip. Photos do not do the place justice and you have to see the 360 degree views for yourself and walk the trail to truly appreciate the magic of it all. Th...
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The Inca Trail
If you are reading this - then you obviously have an interest in booking the Inca Trail trip with Exodus, and you are trying to get some feedback as to whether you s...
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Lots of large steps for mankind!
What an amazing trip! I still can’t quite believe I managed to walk up and down mountains for 4 days! It was very hard but so worthwhile - the views were breathtakin...
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Once in a lifetime adventure
This was a truely magnificent holiday, quite possibly/probably my greatest adventure yet. I loved every second of it, particularly the trek itself. Each corner gave...
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An adventure of a lifetime!!!!!
This is a fantastic trip! It was very well organised from start to finish, our guide Flaminia could not have been more organised and helpful. The trek was longer, ho...
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Inka Trail
Amazing trip. The whole trip. Breathtaking landscape and amazing inka sites along the way. Great porters and guide. Our group leader was excellent. Enjoy every se...
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September moonstone
A great trip with good company. Looking down at Machu picchu from the sun temple and standing at 4800 metres and looking at the world. She was excellent. Very infor...
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Shame about exodus
Peru is a fantastic country to visit and the inca trail is a wonderful place to start. Unfortunately the guides we had were unable to support the group effectively....
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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