Oceanwide Expeditions vs Machu Travel Peru - Tour Companies Compared
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Overall — 4
Value — 4.2
Guide — 4.2
Activities — 4.2
Lodging — 4.2
Transportation — 4.2
Meals — 4.2
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Overall — 5
Value — 5.0
Guide — 5.0
Activities — 5.0
Lodging — 5.0
Transportation — 5.0
Meals — 5.0
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A very memorable trip!5.0 January 2017T
Thierry Recommends
Just came back from an expedition to South Georgia on the Ortelius. Good and very stable ship in rough seas, friendly staff and great food. This is no luxury vessel but she is perfect for what we came for: to spend as much time as possible on shore watching wildlife and for that they got brand new and safe zodiacs to bring us there.
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South Georgia is a unique place on earth with stunning scenery and abundant wildlife you can approach from very nearby. Highlights were definitely St.Andrews Bay and Salisbury Plain with its colonies of hundreds of thousand of king penguins plus hundreds of elephant seals on the beach, a zodiac cruise along Larsen Harbour seeing quite a few Weddell seals and let's not forget the wonderful wandering albatrosses on Prion Island. Tour Oceanwide Expeditions Company ReviewsAntarctic Peninsula m/v Ortelius ship4.0 June 2016S
Schwartz Recommends
Very good trip. Very good crew, friendly and professional. Very good food. Landscape is wondeful. Bedroom are clean. But....
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We didn't go to ukrainian base of Vernadsky while it was written that we go. Some people had paid 2000 euros less than me because they booked last minute. We didn't see Horn Cape while we wasn't far. The bedroom is too much small for three people. Tour Oceanwide Expeditions Company ReviewsSUPERB5.0 June 2016B
Buckley Recommends
All about the trip was fantastic, including my travel-mates.
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Yes the crew/staff/guides/Doctor were first class, but the real bonus was the way people mixed and joined in. All in all, SUPERB. PS a big shout for my two restaurant buddies!!! Tour Oceanwide Expeditions Company Reviews |
Andean Crossing trip was incredible5.0 October 2016A
Allison Recommends
I´ve learned so much about Peruvian culture and history. One of the best experiences was meeting all the people, like the Ecoamazonia lodge guide Elmer, Sol in Cusco!.
Tour Machu Travel Peru Company ReviewsIt was great!5.0 July 2016S
Sergio Recommends
It was great! I would recommend it to anyone!!
Unforgettable Experience5.0 July 2016A
Angie Recommends
The trip was one of the best trips we've done. Machu travel did a great job from logistics on airport, bus transfers, hotels are in the center of town, excursions were very organized, staff were there for us to take care of our needs, tour guides were very knowledgeable. Thank you!
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Tour Machu Travel Peru Company Reviews |
| Tours | 24 Trips | 8 Trips |
| Average Trip Price Per Day | $ 525 | $ 422 |
| Operator Type | Small Ship & Expedition Cruise Line | Custom/Private Tour Operator |
| Size | Local Specialist | Local Specialist |
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| Service Level | Standard | Luxury |
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| Headquarters | Vlissingen, The Netherlands | Urb. Kennedy A, Las Esmeraldas Street E 23, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru |
| Year Established | 1996 | 2011 |
| Solo Friendly | N/A | N/A |
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Based in the Netherlands, Oceanwide Expeditions specializes in polar expedition-style cruises to both the Arctic and Antarctic. Operating since 1996, they’re one of the pioneers in the field.
What Makes Them Stand Out?
They offer an excellent series of educational lectures onboard and a wide variety of potential activities on shore, which may include camping, snowshoeing, kayaking, and mountaineering for the truly adventurous.
Who Travels With Them?
Oceanwide Expeditions passengers are curious about the world, its cultures, and its wildlife, and are willing to pay for a top-notch experience.
Where Do They Operate?
Throughout the Arctic and Antarctic regions and a bit beyond. “Arctic” itineraries include remote Scottish islands – the Hebrides, Orkneys and Shetlands – as well as the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen (Svalbard), and the Lofoten islands of Norway. Antarctic itineraries include the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the South Orkney Islands and the Ross Sea. One spring cruise includes remote, seldom visited South Atlantic islands such as Tristan da Cunha, St. Helena, and Ascension Island.
How Does It Work?
The company owns a fleet of four vessels capable of breaking through pack ice and small enough to navigate their way through narrow passages. Weather permitting, the ships make two landings per day, with passengers ferried ashore via zodiacs.
Why Travel With Them?
These are truly memorable expeditions to some of the most remote spots on the planet.
Founded in 2011, the relatively new Machu Travel Peru is dedicated to providing sustainable travels through Peru.
What Makes Them Stand Out?
They create customized itineraries suitable to numerous travel styles. Their guides are passionate and knowledgeable about Peruvian culture and this enthusiasm becomes a part of your tour. You will make your way to Machu Picchu learning of Peruvian history and customs.
Who Travels With Them?
Travelers interested in learning about Peru from a historical and local perspective. Many of their trips go to Machu Picchu - for which it is advisable to be in generally good shape.
Where Do They Operate?
They focus in Peru, with emphasis in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Why Travel With Them?
Peru is quickly becoming a champion of responsible travel, and Machu Travel Peru is no exception. They work with local rural communities, and are involved in numerous social projects.
