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Machu Picchu Tour & Trip Reviews
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Liz
Nov 2022
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Inca Trail Trek
It's hard to give a single highlight but experiencing the Inca Trail in a small group of only 4 Explore guests, and without seeing another tourist for 3 days, was br...
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Louise
Nov 2022
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Inca Trail Trek
An epic trip in every sense! Can't really settle on one highlight.....there were so many! Our Tour Leader, Hector, (ably assisted by Ruben) was superb and took a dis...
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Stefka
Nov 2022
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Inca Trail Trek
Héctor our tour leader was by far the highlight of our trip, his knowledge, organisation skills, passion and his team far exceeded our expectations. He did such a go...
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Anthony
Sep 2022
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Inca Trail Trek
It was a wonderful adventure, with an absolutely brilliant guide - well informed...
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Great trip
A really full on trip to Peru... jungles, Machu Pichu, Cusco and Lake Titicaca...what more could you ask for! Thoroughly recommend. Visiting the jungle. Brilliant...
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An amazing adventure!
Wow - we packed so much in - three holidays in one; the Amazon, Inca Trail and Lake Titicaca including incredible wildlife, landscapes, culture and history. The i...
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Wonderful trip!
This trip provides the opportunity to experience some very diverse, but all incredible, landscapes of Peru. It includes a bit of everything: adventure, trekking,...
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Inca Trail, Amazon Forest and Lake Titicaca (20 Jul-4 Aug)
Overall, a very well-organized trip by Exodus and I cannot commend enough our Tour Leader (Smithy) and also the local guides in the Amazon Forest (Joel and Moises)...
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Fantastic adventure - don’t think about it, just do it!
The Classic Inca Trail had been on my bucket list for some time, so it was brilliant to finally tackle it, combined with an excursion into the Amazon rainforest an...
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Experience the best of Peru in 2 weeks
This rates among my top trips ever (and I've been on quite a few). Peru is an amazing destination. It is also a huge country and it would be difficult/impossible t...
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Trip of a Lifetime
An absolutely fantastic trip. From start to finish Exodus excelled themselves. It's not often you come back from somewhere and feel you've truly "seen" a place. Wi...
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Moonstone Trek
This was my first group holiday and I must admit I was somewhat apprehensive at the thought of being with a whole lot of people I did not know and also being organ...
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Inca Trail and Amazon Rainforest
I have wanted to visit Machu Picchu for a very long time and when I began to research my dream holiday, this package ticked all the right boxes. It was everything I ...
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Peru all in one trip
Great reception. Clear instructions. Planned itineraries. Tickets in advance. The tedium of travel was minimised by smooth organisation, having tickets for attractio...
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Inca Trail and the Amazon
The holiday was a wonderful adventure. I really enjoyed staying in the lodge in the Amazon. The day walk through the rainforest and canoeing on the lake was my favou...
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Inca Trail and the Amazon
Great trip made even better by a series of brilliant guides. To promote the trip to an Excellent rating I would suggest getting better, rainproof tents for the Inca...
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INCA TRAIL & THE AMAZON RAINFOREST
First time we had every done this kind of holiday - walking in Europe yes, but this was something else!!. It was a 60th birthday present to ourselves and altho...
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Inca trail and Amazon Rain forest
It was like three holidays in one! A lot packed into a very short time, brilliant. The magnificent sunsets in the Amazon and on the trail. Luis was a fantastic lead...
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INCA TRAIL & THE AMAZON RAINFOREST
Well organised from beginning to end from pick-up at Lima airport through the many connections of bus/boat/aeroplane with the only hiccup of some bags not getting to...
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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