Best Things to Do in Inca Trail

The Peru In Depth and the Inca Trail felt like several separate trips all in one. This required a lot of organization of our Leader Darwin to keep the tour on the right track, and all of us at the right place at the right time, while always keeping us entertained.

By the time we got to the Inca trail, all of us were well acclimatized to manage the walking. The support from our leader and the porters made it possible for the team. A special mention to the amazing cooks that provided us with the excellent food that gave us the energy and morale to keep going when it got tough (best food on the trip in my opinion).

I am amazed at the porters speed and stoicism while carrying unbelievable weights over such long distances. It is a humbling experience watching these porters work. Together with Darwin, who kept the overall logistics of the trip, they make the perfect team.

Our tour leader was also very knowledgeable, with a well informed answer to almost any question about Peru geography, geology, modern politics, modern history and ancient history. He was very kind, and gentle when we needed support. He was very humorous when we needed a laugh (he seems to be very well understood with our type of "English" humor). I left thoroughly impressed with the number of hats he wears, and to such an expert level.

Just back from a wonderful trip to Peru, made extra special by our amazing tour leader, Darwin. So much packed into this trip....would have loved to have stayed even longer.

such a varied trio from a feography pov. expertly led by Darwin the Explore leader

I do not know where to begin… by the time i arrived in Cusco someone from explore was waiting for me to drive me to the hotel. Even though i arrived at 7:30 am, the hotel staff were able to get my room ready within the hour for check in. The hotel was beautiful and very comfortable. The next day we met up with Olmer, our guide for a walking tour through the area. He was very knowledgeable. Throughout the trail tell, olmar was able to motivate me by v telling me that “mind over matter” to come the physical chastened of the tell! I could not have been same to push myself off it had not been for him!

The challenge and scenery of the trek.

Many highlights: 1/ The sight of the stars from camp sites - incredibly, spectacularly bright including a clear Milky Way. 2/ The immense Andes landscape. 3/ Unbelievable Inca buildings of masonry. 3/ The work of porters on the Inca Trail. 4/ The knowledgeable Peruvian guide...