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Christine
Oct 2022
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Machu Picchu & Galapagos
The travel advice was lacking- Although I booked flights there was ...
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Sandra
Sep 2022
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Machu Picchu & Galapagos
This was an amazing trip, fantastic guides and great trip lead. Every d...
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Howard
Feb 2025
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Inca Trail Trek
Arturo was great. Will definitely recommend home to...
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Trusted Customer
Feb 2025
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Inca Trail Trek
Our guide Arturo was excellent. He was so knowledgeable...
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Adrian
Jan 2025
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Inca Trail Trek
Arturo was a fantastic leader and guide. Knowledgable, helpful, caring, experienced and amusing. This was my 11th Explore holiday and Arturo is up there with the bes...
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
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Inca Trail Trek
Our guide Arturo was phenomenal. He had such in-depth knowledge and his passion for the job really shined through. He was able to plan details so well that all our t...
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Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
Written on
Inca Trail Trek
Tour leader was very knowledgable and accommodating at all times. Kind and approachable and made our trip special. I found the hotel used by Explore in Cusco very d...
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Jo
Jun 2024
Written on
Inca Trail Trek
A fantastic trip !! Tough going at times but well worth it. The scenery is st...
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Carole
Jun 2024
Written on
Inca Trail Trek
Lyss was our Explore leader and she was excellent. Full of information, helpful, friendly and wanting to make it the best experience possible for all of us. I though...
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Tian
Jun 2024
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Inca Trail Trek
I had an AMAZING trip with Explore in Peru’s Inca Trail tour under the leadership of Pabel Perez. He was such an extraordinary leader who was extremely knowledgeable...
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Trusted Customer
May 2024
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Inca Trail Trek
Fabulous trip undertaking the Inca trail trek in Peru. Although prepared well physically, I found the trip tough on my back and knees. The altitude caused a bit of a...
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Katherine
May 2024
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Inca Trail Trek
This was a wonderful adventure! It was harder than I anticipated, and the temperature extremes were hotter and colder than we were prepared for. Our trip leaders, ...
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Karen
May 2024
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Inca Trail Trek
We were really looked after from start to finish. All the team in Peru wer...
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Trusted Customer
May 2024
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Inca Trail Trek
The Inca trail tour was amazing and beyond my expectations. The trek was harder than I expected but it was a fantastic experience overall. Toilet facilities on the t...
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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