Peru/Machu Picchu
We found 42 testimonials matching your criteria.
We found 42 testimonials matching your criteria.
Tampa, FL
Jan 2020
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Private Journey
Exploring Machu Picchu first with a guide and then several times on our own would have to be the highlight [of our trip]. Staying at the Belmond Sanctuary hotel made a huge difference, offering easy access and a great place to return and relax.
Mill Valley, CA
Oct 2019
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Land Based Adventures Private Journey
The trip was terrific! The Belmond Hotels we stayed in were great and Peruvian food was wonderful. The vistas and sites in the Valley of the Incas were a pleasant surprise. Machu Picchu is more amazing than we anticipated and we have a new, deep appreciation for the Incas and all they achieved before the Spaniards arrived.
Aug 2019
Exploring Peru: Machu Picchu & the Land of the Inca
Land Based Adventures Small Group
It’s difficult to select one or several memorable parts of this fantastic trip. But without doubt - Machu Picchu is a standout in this lineup of wonderful sites. I had very high expectations from this trip, but the actual expedition was beyond my imagination. The ship's staff all were excellent - professional, knowledgeable, great communicators and very pleasant. ET was knowledgeable, experienced, quick to respond.
Mar 2019
Galapagos Classic + Peru's Land of the Inca
Expedition Ship National Geographic Endeavour
The trip exceeded expectations every single day. Every hike was a feast of wildlife, up close and unafraid of our presence. I can't tell you the thrill of snorkeling for the first time beside dozens of sea turtules. We couldn't believe our luck to catch the unusual mating rituals of the blue-footed boobies and the frigates. Then later the same week on San Cristobal we saw boobies protecting their eggs and new chicks. In Peru, we were awestruck by Moray, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. To actually be there where the Incas stood and to learn their architectural and agricultural genius was so inspiring. The places we stayed in Peru were the finest, and absolutely breathtaking. Couldn't ask for a better experience. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
ET answered all my questions and there were many. We were concerned about seasickness and you told us where to stay in the ship. We had no problem. Waters were calm and we got used to being aboard. We also received necessary reminders and felt totally comfortable we had sufficient information to know what was going to happen and when.
Feb 2019
Galapagos Classic + Peru's Land of the Inca
Expedition Ship National Geographic Islander
The most memorable parts were the up close interactions with the animals- swimming with the sea turtles, getting kissed on the hand by a sea lion, watching Blue Boobies guard their eggs from just a few feet away, etc.etc. The knowledge of our tour director and naturalists also really enhanced our trip. Macchu Pichu and the other Incan sites we visited, as well as the cultural experiences we had were wonderful! We were amazed by the depth of knowledge of our guide on a wide range of topics! The level of service was outstanding! All treated us as valued guests and were eager to help us have the best trip possible. I especially liked that the guides had specialized knowledge in specific areas as well as a broad range of knowledge of all the species and islands. Having a guide who was also a photography specialist really helped us improve the quality of our photographs so we came home with a great personal representation of our explorations along with our group slide show and cruise video. My husband and I are just naturally very detail oriented and therefore frequently ask many questions. The level of knowledge about the trip and the willingness (patience!) to answer our many questions made us very comfortable, as well as thoroughly prepared, for this wonderful trip.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Journey to Peru with the Inca Trail
Land Based Adventures Private Journey
The entire journey was magical, amazing! Words and pictures do not even begin to describe it. Peru is truly beautiful in so many ways: the people, the culture, the mountains, the food. The entire visit was just mesmerizing. The level of service was first-rate, top of class, impeccable, absolutely amazing. Every detail was seamless and perfect.
Albuquerque, NM
Journey to Peru with the Inca Trail
Land Based Adventures Private Journey
The whole trip was amazing, and Max is a great guide. Our guide, porters, cook, and staff were amazing. My son said he would follow Max anywhere after this experience. Max was fun but made sure we were safe and comfortable during the entire trip.
Redmond, WA
Aug 2018
Galapagos Classic + Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Expedition Ship Isabela II
We are a busy working family that likes to travel but has little time to plan. We had a vision for our trip and what we wanted to do, how active we wanted to be and general itinerary. Olivia was very patient with us and created a top notch experience. The outings and hotels were fantastic and every detail was taken care of throughout the process allowing us to enjoy our 15 day vacation.
I wasn't sure what to expect from the Sacred Valley in Peru and was absolutely blown away by the beautiful landscape, the diversity of the food, and the richness of the Incan culture. The tour did a fabulous job introducing us to a genuine experience and it was especially eye opening for my children. Additionally, the hotel and services we received were phenomenal.
The ship's staff and naturalists wer absolutely first-rate. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and personable. They made the entire family feel very comfortable. Additionally, they really made the check-in and out of the airport seamless and this could be a challenging part of the travel experience. We were very happy with their flexibility to our needs and their level of service.
Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
Jun 2018
Greatest Amazon Experience
River Boat Zafiro
Each day was memorable in the variety of birds and animals discovered by our naturalists.
Chicago, IL
Apr 2018
Galapagos Classic + Peru's Land of the Inca
Expedition Ship National Geographic Endeavour
Each island is a unique experience...every day was a new Adventure! Everyone was friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, and passionate about their work. Adding the two days in Mashpi was awesome.
Vancouver, BC
Dec 2017
Journey to Peru with the Inca Trail
Land Based Adventure
The most memorable parts of this expedition were the scenery, the education, and the friendliness of the guides/porters.
Searsport, ME
Apr 2017
Galapagos Classic + Peru
Expedition Ship National Geographic Endeavour
The accommodations on the ship were like a fine hotel, but it was small and friendly. We got to know all the wonderful staff and fellow passengers. It was relaxed and informal. One hot evening the captan invited us to swim in the ocean off the stern of the ship. We jumped off the ship into the water, there were several Zodiacs hovering around with ladders so we could easily climb out of the water when we wanted. It was spontaneous and fun. The naturalists were young and enthusiastic and always among us, available and eager to answer questions and share their knowledge and experience. The islands themselves were life-changing to see: to sit on the observation deck at night and look at a body of land that is completely primal. No lights, no buildings, no people or any trace of civilization—the islands are just as nature made them. During our daytime visits to the islands we found wildlife with no fear of people. We could walk right up to a mother sea lion nursing her pup on the beach or a blue-footed booby sitting on her eggs. We swam with penguins and sea turtles. They were not afraid. The service was what you would find at a five-star hotel. The meals were excellent and included local foods and specialties. The staff was friendly and enthusiastic. It was easy to tell that they loved what they were doing and they enjoyed sharing their passion for the nature and history of these islands. The planning and logistics were impressive. When we moved from place to place a staff person made sure our luggage got where it needed to go, We were guided through busy airports and train stations by polite, experienced staff, and they got us access to accommodations and private places that are not available to ordinary travelers.
Bowling Green, OH
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Small Group
Peru is a beautiful country with so much to experience. The professionalism of the ExpeditionTrips group along with the wonderful guides and drivers who were with us made our trip as close to perfect as it could be.
Shreveport, LA
Sep 2016
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Land Based Adventure
"[The trip planning assistance was] better than I thought. I had not used a tour company before so did not know what to expect. But I was impressed with the thoroughness of the planning and the amount of help I was given throughout the process... I would definitely plan future trips with ExpeditionTrips and/or recommend ExpeditionTrips to friends, relatives, and colleagues."
Bangkok, Thailand
Jul 2016
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Land Based Adventure
The guides were excellent. They were knowledgeable and highly service-minded, with an understanding of our limitations.
Pensicola, Florida
May 2016
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Land Based Adventure
The entire trip was amazing. ExpeditionTrips put together a great itinerary to include many sites and activities that I didn't even know existed.
Our guide Edgar was exceptional. He has a great knowledge base and explained all the sites to us in detail to make them come alive. He has a passion for sharing his country and its history. We could not have enjoyed it more. The trip far exceeded our expectations. We were pampered every step of the way. Our guide was always concerned with our safety and enjoyment. I'm not sure I'll be able to go back to the "old way" of making my own way through a vacation.
St Charles, IL
Apr 2016
Galapagos Classic – Northwestern
Expedition Ship Celebrity Xperience
We were extremely pleased with the trip overall. I highly recommend doing the Galapagos and Machu Picchu together in early April. We were very fortunate that the weather was spectacular for the entire trip. Our naturalists in the Galapagos commented that we had some of the best water conditions, clarity, in all of our snorkel locations that they have ever seen. The ability to see and experience the marine life up close and personal was spectacular. I would highly recommend using the Enigma in Peru and the Eclipse in the Galapagos.
Jessica at ET was very patient with us as we worked through all the permutations and little issues that arose. Overall I would recommend and use Jessica for a trip to Peru or the Galapagos.
Seattle, WA
Apr 2016
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu + Galapagos In-Brief
Expedition Ship La Pinta
Visiting the Sacred Valley and then taking the train to Aquas Caliente before seeing Machu Picchu were all memorable and beautiful. Loved Ecuador and the people. The streets of Quito and Cuenca are so clean, the people are the nicest, scenery is beautiful, and prices are very reasonable. The Galapagos is an incredibly peaceful place with a beauty all it's own. My recommendation to anyone wanting to visit the Galapagos and who has the time, would be to take the 7 night itinerary.
I know that their job must be tiring but the naturalists were so informed and receptive to questions, they all had great personalities, and each day you looked forward to exploring with them again.
Jessica at ET was so receptive to our questions and always got back to us quickly with the answers. She assured us that the company in Peru was excellent and we were very impressed by their staff, from the people picking us up at the airports, to the knowledge of the guides and the friendliness of the drivers.
New York, NY
Dec 2015
Galapagos Classic + Peru
Expedition Ship La Pinta
Excellent trip from start to finish! Exceeded our modest expectations. Well organized and trouble-free. La Pinta is a very comfortable ship with attentive staff and very knowledgeable naturalist guides.
Sierra Vista, AZ
Jul 2015
Amazon River Expedition
River Boat Delfin I
Exceeded my expectations by far. Peru is a must visit country—what an adventure! The help and support from ET was outstanding and made us feel very special. ExpeditionTrips has it totally together, and are very well organized.
Gibsonia, PA
Jun 2015
Ultimate Galapagos
Expedition Ship Isabela II (charter)
The trip was amazing. The Peru section was covered by very knowledgeable and pleasant guides. I saw and learned more than I expected. Lodging was wonderful in each location, and so was the food. This trip surpassed my expectations.
Seattle, WA
Jul 2014
Galapagos Classic + Peru
Expedition Ship National Geographic Islander
At so many points in planning our trip I appreciated the reminders I received from you about what the next steps were, and what decisions I needed to make and by what dates. The recommendation on our cabin choice on The Islander was exactly right for us. Thanks for making it painless to plan, and seamless and trouble free in every regard while we were traveling!
My husband and I consider our trip to the Galapagos Islands and the Sacred Valley/Mach Picchu truly "the trip of a lifetime". Every single aspect of our trip down to the tiniest detail was beyond outstanding: the destinations, the accommodations, the quality of the naturalists and guide, transfers -- each of these aspects far exceeded our expectations. Standout moments were swimming with the playful sea lions, exquisite snorkeling, and the abundance of Galapagos creatures so well fitted to their environments and unafraid of humans. Truly a standout experience in Peru was our ceremony with a Quechua shaman and Andean musician on a windswept terrace high above the Sacred Valley, and climbing Wynapicchu in the early hours of a misty morning. Sublime.
Fort Collins, CO
Jun 2014
Galapagos Classic + Peru
Expedition Ship National Geographic Endeavour
This trip exceeded my expectations! Our trip to the Galapagos and Peru was beyond amazing! Most memorable in the Galapagos was the animals of course! To be able to be so close to so many different kinds of animals was a chance of a lifetime! We swam with Galapagos penguins and boated next to a pod of Orcas! Can't top that experience! In Peru to be able to walk through Machu Picchu was also an experience of a lifetime as well!
Eugene, OR
May 2014
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Land Based Adventures Private Journey
Our trip was wonderful . . . every day was memorable. The service was fantastic and the trip was so much more than what I had expected!
Portland, OR
May 2014
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Land Based Adventures Private Journey
Peru was a very diverse and interesting place—we saw a lot! The people are warm and welcoming, the food is wonderful, and the hotels were very nice indeed. Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca were the highlights for us, and the other archaeological sites we experienced added to our understanding of the Quechan / Incan history and culture. Machu Picchu was exceptional, like being in an M.C. Escher print! The mountains, jungle, archaeology, stonework and architecture were amazing. And Lake Titicaca is a special and beautiful place with its amazing colors, its vastness, its islands and ancient cultures.
Calgary, Canada
Feb 2014
Sacred Vallery to Machu Picchu
Land Based Adventures Private Journey
We were inspired to take this trip because it's always been on our bucket list. Everything was just perfect. We didn't have to wait for anything. Everyone was where they should have been when they should have been there. Nothing for us to worry about. Most excellent trip with our good friends. Couldn't ask for anything better. Thanks.
San Francisco, CA
Jan 2014
Galapagos Classic + Peru
Expedition Ship National Geographic Endeavour
I always wanted to go to the Galapagos and Machu Picchu. Darwin's Lake, the Sun Gate, the train to Machu Picchu were the most memorable parts of the expedition. The naturalists were well informed and the tour guides in Peru were wonderful.
Brevard, NC
Nov 2013
Galapagos Classic + Peru
Expedition Ship National Geographic Islander
Jessica did an outstanding job assisting us with our booking and many questions. Beth was a great help when Jessica was out of the office. We would definitely recommend ExpeditionTrips for our friends.
Piedmont, CA
Oct 2013
Galapagos Classic
Expedition Ship National Geographic Endeavour
We have always wanted to visit Galapagos and Mach Picchu. We had very high expectations for this trip and they were met. ExpeditionTrips was very responsive to questions, and I asked a lot! Joy is great. The guides were terrific and had excellent English, and the cruise operator is fantastic! So glad we went with them! The hotels were fantastic.
West Hartford, CT
Dec 2009
Galapagos Classic + Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Expedition Ship Celebrity Xperience
I saw your website, was impressed, asked some questions, was more impressed with the answers and booked it; so glad we did! The whole trip was a dream come true! The Galapagos has been a place we have long dreamed of going to and it exceeded all our expectations. The animals were amazing. The ship's staff was all wonderful.
Seattle, WA
Jul 2009
Galapagos Classic and Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Motor Yacht Letty
ExpeditionTrips did a great job helping us plan for our trip. We especially liked how you responded to emails right away. The staff was excellent at every step, from the staff at ExpeditionTrips here in Seattle to the entire crew aboard the Flamingo. The trip met or exceeded our expectations. We loved every moment of it.
San Angelo, TX
Oct 2007
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Private Journey
Not only did you meet our expectations, you rose above them! The reason for this trip was to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World and seeing Machu Picchu was the best part of the trip! The staff, guides and crew provided service way beyond our expectations. We would have to say Natali and our driver were 2 of our favorites.
Merchantville, NJ
Jul 2007
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Private Journey
Three of my greatest trips have been with your company and I continue to tell my friends about my experience working with you to plan Once in a Lifetime experiences. When I go on trips, I find it is best to have few expectations. However, as usual, this trip was beyond even my limited expectations.
Boulder, CO
Aug 2006
Galapagos Classic + Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Expedition Ship Celebrity Xperience
The trip met and surpassed our expectations. I also appreciated working with ExpeditionTrips on adding the Peru extension to our Galapagos cruise. It was an excellent compliment to the whole trip! The Eclipse staff was terrific. It was our first cruise experience and everything seemed to go smoothly.
Wayne, NJ
Jun 2006
Galapagos Classic + Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Luxury Expedition Ship Galapagos Explorer II
Thank you, thank you and thank you! We returned home last evening from our best vacation ever. Every minute of the trip was exceptional. We can't imagine that any other tour operator could offer the personal service and excellent arrangements that we received from you and your associates. The Explorer II was outstanding!
Pekin, IL
Feb 2006
Galapagos In-Brief + Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Luxury Expedition Ship Galapagos Explorer II
Working with ExpeditionTrips was very positive and we will highly recommend you to our friends and family. Lori did a perfectly fine job in making this one of the best trips we've had the pleasure to experience. She out sourced us to some of the best guides and facilities in Peru and Ecuador.
Havertown, PA
Sep 2005
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Private Journey
Not only would I book with you again, but would highly recommend your services to anyone who would listen. You were so patient with us and all our concerns and questions before the trip, and everything you set up ran easily and smoothly during the trip.
Ardmore, PA
Sep 2005
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Private Journey
I would not hesitate to work with your group again. You were outstanding and deserve much credit for answering our multitude of questions, putting us at ease, and being very patient with these Spunky (but older) women. Having the guides and drivers who were all good, on time, polite and helpful was a marvelous way to travel.
Toledo, OH
Mar 2005
Machu Picchu and Tambopata
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Just wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic trip! It was our best vacation ever and we've been a lot of places in the past 22 years. Your itinerary was excellent without a hitch (well...except for Peru Rail going on strike while we were at Machu Picchu).
Chico, CA
Jun 2002
Galapagos In-Brief
Luxury Expedition Ship Galapagos Explorer II
We just returned last night from our absolutely wonderful trip. Thank you so much for a well thought out and planned trip to Ecuador and Peru. The Explorer II was a treat and the land tours all worked out well. Much appreciation for everything you did to make this trip so memorable! Thank you!
Watertown, MA
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Land Based Adventures Private Journey
ExpeditionTrips.com provides excellent service and advice! The trip was better than anticipated, wonderful accommodations, terrific guide full of knowledge and concern for our well being. We had planned a Galapagos trip and decided to visit Peru on the way. It turned out that the Peru part was actually the most wonderful part of the whole trip!
Surf City, NJ
Galapagos Classic + Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Land Based Adventures Private Journey
We did have the “trip of a lifetime”! Everything went so smoothly that we just relaxed and enjoyed our fabulous trip. The hotels were perfect, and exploring Peru and Ecuador was fabulous. Thank you so much for all of your recommendations and the obvious coordination that went into planning our trip. If we can recommend your services, it would be our pleasure!