Best tour to Quillabamba and choquequirao. Hernan is excellent, very knowledgeable and makes sure to take care of those on the trip with him. He is always very accommodating and makes sure that everyone is having a great time. We had an excellent trip hiking with him for 5 days to Choquequirao. He took care of everything and it was stress free as far as worrying about the campsites/tents,/etc. We had excellent meals prepared for us on the trail.

We would not have asked for a better tour guide than Hernan. His attention to detail with our many desires and questions was outstanding. Our time spent there was well planned out as he took care of details we didn’t even know how to ask about. Our experience was rich and wonderful.

Climbing, in the Peruvian Andes, to the heights of the imperial city of the Incas, is one of the most beautiful experiences that a person can tackle in his life. It is incredible to see how the considerable stone moles are combined in a harmonious and mystical-religious balance. Sacred City I surrender to its beauty.

We were very fortunate to get Lourdes as our guide. We hadn't booked in advance, and picked our guide based on how well folks responded to some introductory words in English. Lourdes came back with a snappy answer, and proved to be very knowledgeable, funny and patient. She has been at the site for 12 years and was a docent at a museum in Cusco before that. We learned a lot and had a wonderful afternoon.

My husband and I had the pleasure of Hernan’s expertise for 5 days, traveling from Cuzco through the Sacred Valley and on to Machu Picchu. He and his driver Isaac took us to wonderful locations, both remote and more well known. Hernan grew up in the area and had in-depth knowledge of the landscape, people and every topic on Peru we discussed. His attention to detail and his availability to us was a priority: including taking a train ahead of us to Machu Picchu to meet us for our tours. We came away from this part of our trip enriched, exceeding our expectations.

Our guide from the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel was the best. Erick took us up, down, all over, with great care and knowledge. He was a pleasure to spend a few hours with and was very caring with us on the many rouch steps. He has a great casual friendly disposition and pointed out what we wanted to hear without too much detail where we did not need it. The bonus: the best pictures. Erick is a photographer and knows the best spots and then frames the best photos, Erick made our visit a real pleasure. The hotel is the best in that it is virtually by the bus station but in a nature reserve - incredibly not a part of the bustle of the township - 2 minutes away,

When my daughters (ages 35 and 33) and I (age 56) reminisce about our trip, the first thing that comes to mind is Hernan! From the moment he and his driver met us at the airport, we knew we had made the right decision in choosing a private guide. Hernan quickly felt like a trusted friend! He speaks very good English, pays attention to every detail and is very organized securing train/bus tickets, park entry passes ahead of time and providing our transport each day. A year or so before our trip, a friend of my daughter’s recommended Hernan to us. I began emailing Hernan to ask questions and put together an itinerary including time in the countryside, on the trails and in the city. With Hernan’s great suggestions and scheduling, we were able to spend 3 days in the Sacred Valley, 1 day on the Inca Trail, 1 day at Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, 2 nights in Agua Calientes and then our final 2 days were in Cusco. Hernan was always very responsive to my many emails providing recommendations and tips. From Texas, we flew overnight to Lima then caught a connecting flight to Cusco for an early morning arrival, then Hernan and his driver took us to our hotel to settle in, have our first Cocoa tea and prepare for our adventure. Hernan prepared us each evening for the next day’s activity with what to expect, what to wear/layer with and how much water and snacks to pack in our day packs. On every hike Hernan was very attentive and cautioned us not to push too hard and to pace ourselves. He was very patient with our questions and along the drive or hike each day he shared the history of each area, farming and local traditions or shared his personal stories of growing up and living in the area. On some days we were the only foreigners at our destination and in the busier areas Hernan guided us away and around other groups or tours. In Urubamba, on our way to visit a family farm in the mountains, we stopped and visited a local farmers market and purchased some fruit to take with us to give to the family. Arriving to flute music and drums, we were introduced to the family members, enjoyed an outdoor lunch, then were dressed in traditional clothes to herd alpaca and participate in the Pachamamma mother earth blessing ceremony. Each day started early but we always ended each day’s activity with plenty of time to return to our hotel to rest and clean up for dinner. We felt like we acclimated well to the elevation and were excited but anxious about hiking a portion of the Inca trail. Again, Hernan made this day special. The morning of our Inca Trail hike we enjoyed a vista dome train ride along the river to the trail head which was filled with spectacular scenery and anticipation. Once on the trail, we paced ourselves with frequent rest stops, lots of water and Hernan encouraging each of us and ultimately arrived at the Sun Gate to see our first glimpse of Machu Picchu and celebrate our accomplishment! During our time in Peru, we toured many Inca sites, a weaving center, salt mines, markets, museums and art galleries and Hernan always made time for photo ops, rest breaks, great lunch spots, browsing or shopping. We were in Peru for Mother’s day and Hernan took us to a local restaurant for lunch where we were able to sit amongst and witness multi generations enjoying traditional music, dancing and a meal. Hernan had a way of making each day feel extra special for us. I highly recommend Hernan because of his expertise, personality and genuine care and his smile is an extra bonus! No words can describe the experience and we’re forever thankful Hernan was our guide for this trip of a lifetime!

We just had an absolutely unforgettable experience hiking the Inca Trail for 4 days and 3 nights with Camping Tours. Our guide, Paco, and all our porters were truly our family during the trip. The food was amazing, equipment was good quality, we felt safe and in good hands, and the customer service by the office was impeccable. We had a slight snaffu and Camping Tours bent over backwards to make it right. They care a lot about their customers and it shows. I can’t recommend Camping Tours enough and would come back to Peru just to do another tour with them.

“We had a great time in Peru !!. We did the Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail to Machu picchu, Cusco. Hernan was our guide and He was absolutely wonderful!! The vehicle and driver were perfect for our needs and as I’ve already stated Hernan was fantastic. I can’t say enough good things about our experience and your wonderful staff. Thanks again and I will recommend you to anyone I know that is travelling to Peru.”

Juve is very knowledgeable, he communicates very well, and he treats the site and all the people who have had a part in its history with respect. He is very willing to branch out and create a personalized tour as your interests might dictate. Being a native of Peru, he knows where to find places to explore and eat that are off the beaten path and give a more intimate picture of life in Peru. He has a very good working relationship with drivers and porters and restaurants and motels.

We spent three days with Hernan touring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. From the moment we first made contact to plan our trip we were impressed with Hernans responsiveness and attention to detail as we customised a tour to meet our interests. Once we arrived and started our trip Hernan was wonderful, sharing not only his knowledge of history and culture but his explantion of many of the ancient folklore storys added plenty of entertainment along the way. I truely loved Hernans willingness to share not just his knowledge about peru and its people but about himself as well, this generous spirit was also displayed on the day we climbed H/Picchu - my partner wasn't feeling well and Hernan did not hestate to take our backpack although he was already carrying his own. Thank you Hernan, your generous spirit added to our holiday memories

I was amazed at how much I enjoyed my time with Hernan. He was not only very knowledgeable about the Cuzco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu area but he was extremely kind and willing to meet all of our needs. He was full of energy but at the same time he was sensitive to the fact that we were a little slower than he was due to us having to get used to the altitude. He took his time and most importantly his tour was something that my two kids (15 and 12) enjoyed as well. He had great vehicles that were comfortable and had great air conditioning. What I liked as well was the fact that he had made connections with locals in the area and would even have us stop by to talk with real people in the community instead of just focusing on the regular tourist stops. I would not choose anyone else and I can't wait to send more people from my family and group of friends to Hernan for their upcoming trips.

We found Hernan Hermosa';s guide service on Trip Advisor and what a stroke of good fortune. I have used private guides on several trips throughout the world and Hernan ranks among the very best. He is knowledgeable, dependable, punctual, helpful, thoughtful, and funny. Hernan also speaks wonderful English and is reasonably priced, He will tailor any schedule that meets your needs... from a few hours to as long as you trip requires.. Do not waste your time weighing your options when it comes to deciding on who to use.. I can honestly say Hernan showed us the real Peru and Peru should be proud to call him a citizen of their fine country.