Hiking Trails in Cusco

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Hiking Trails in Cusco

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  • Gergely Morcsányi
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My partner and I did the 2 day Inca Trail tour with Terra Quechua Peru and it was ideal for us, as we were short on time. We started with a moderate hike that took us through incredible and less traveled landscapes of the Inca Trail. Our guide provided us with lots of information about Inca history and culture, making every step interesting. We spent the night in a lovely hotel in Aguas Calientes, which allowed us to get a good night's rest before the visit to Machu Picchu. Arriving at the citadel early in the morning and seeing the sun illuminating the ancient stones was an experience I will never forget. The logistics and attention to detail by the Terra Quechua Peru team were impeccable.
    Written August 15, 2024
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  • Cruiser304600
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great experience hiking the Inca-trail. Not easy but that we knew in advance.
    Beautiful scenery and amazing walking the path the Inca's did.
    Our guide Felipe took care of everything, he had a great team of porters and a cook. He was a passionated narrator of everything concerning the Inca's, their history, their culture, buildings, agriculture etc. Very, very interesting and intruiging. Boy, how much he knows about his people!
    He supported us (haku haku!)and was both interested as joking. For us it made the experience even better!
    We really recommand him as a guide and organisor.
    Written July 11, 2024
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  • Roxane
    San Diego, CA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful hike with amazing views of valleys, mountains, and glaciers. The Perolniyoc waterfall is incredible and highly recommended, also the view of the Sacred Valley and Veronica Mountain from Inti Punku is incredible.

    During the entire route, we didn't see another person, which was beautiful and we enjoyed our walk thanks to Orange Nation Peru. Our guide Grober was exceptional and very knowledgeable about the place.
    Written November 14, 2023
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  • Alejandra RaCo
    Cusco, Peru10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I loved the place, it has a beautiful view and the mountains are impressive. Recommending to all people who love mountain landscapes.
    Written January 17, 2023
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  • Miriam K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a wonderful experience with Claudio. From the moment we arrived to Cusco to the drop off at the airport he handled everything smoothly. He welcome us like family. He was very flexible to our needs but keep us on schedule making it an unforgettable and culturally rich experience tailored to our family of 3.
    He made us have a very special birthday celebration in Chincheros and Aguas Calientes making it even more memorable.
    We enjoyed every single step of this trip and he is family now! Highly recommended!!!!!
    Written August 27, 2024
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  • Nicolas R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gonzalo era sĂşper guĂ­a de el tour. El nos organizo todo el trip. De llegada hasta el final.

    Gonzalo was great. He organized the entire trip for us. It was a great experience.
    Written November 28, 2022
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  • Luvs2TravelAnywhere
    New York City, NY7,191 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This Inca Fortress is another amazing piece of architecture near Cusco. It is mind boggling how they were able to build this.
    Written December 16, 2015
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  • Breno B
    Sao Paulo, SP4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have done the 4 day Inca Trail with Ali and it was amazing. He is a really great guide. The whole tour was incredible. He explained all the places that we pass. All the experience was great. For sure I recommend e very tour with Ali.
    Written December 3, 2023
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  • Stacy H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Eddy and his team were very knowledgeable about the area. The 5 day trip to Salkantay was organized and I felt safe as a solo female traveler. This has been and will always be one of my most memorable trips because they made it a special and positive experience.

    I traveled to Cusco in 2011 at age 21 and went on the 5 day 4 night Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. I was in a group of about 10 people, some couples, some solo travelers like me all from different parts of the world. We were picked up in a bus in Cusco and pick up was on time and organized. My trekking poles ended up getting left on the bus, and this company purchased new poles for me which I was thankful for since the poles were borrowed. We had bilingual 2 guides, one in front and one in the back with each day of the trek. The sherpas/porters carried our heavier gear ahead and we were able to hike comfortably with our backpacks. The hikes were very tough, and there were options throughout each day to bail, for example to go by horse or to take a bus to the next stop for the night. The guides were very knowledgeable about the area. I remember the guide stopping us on the trek and telling us to wear mosquito repellent moving forward, and he was so right. I missed a spot on my wrist and the mosquitos found it. Anyway, the guides even took the time to take us to a hot spring and to a beautiful outlook area. The guides were also very patient. I remember my feet would hurt so badly toward the end of the hike each day, and they would stick with me in the back. This has been one of my most memorable trip, thanks to this business for making it such a positive experience. Eddy is a local in the area and cares about his customer well-being and safety.
    Written May 10, 2023
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  • Jenna
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We booked a customized trip with Exploor which was absolutely fantastic! Everything was handled for us and was very well organized. The local guides were excellent and we managed to beat the crowds to all the different sites we visited. I would definitely recommend Exploor for a trip to Peru!
    Written September 13, 2024
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  • Lala D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excelente experience. Guide has a lot of knowledge, passion and was very helpful. Great opportunity to learn more about the Incas, culture and history. The tour was more than what we were expecting.
    Written September 9, 2024
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  • Jhana S
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The company was very responsive and helpful. They tailored the trip to our private tour needs. Our tour guide Ruben was friendly and informative.
    Written July 4, 2024
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