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Historical Tours
14–16 hours
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12–16 hours
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Historical Tours
2 days
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Historical Tours
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Historical Tours
4–5 hours
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9–10 hours
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6 hours
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Historical Tours
2 days
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6+ hours
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- Concerned C2 contributionsMiguel our guide was great from start to finish, alongside VerĂłnica and our driver Rodolfo.
It was a great tour, well organised by the team, super informative and worth the price.
We had some issues on the return journey with the peru rail (unrelated to this tours control) where a previous train was derailed. It caused significant delays, however our guide Miguel helped as best as he could as well as Rodolfo driving us very late at night. So well prepared and grateful for him waiting around for hours to pick us up from the other side of Cusco to take us back safely to the hotel.Written September 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ed p1 contributionThis tour has many good reviews.
This is another one.
Great support/prep info from the company by WhatsApp.
Michael and Luis were both fantastic and entertaining guides, well read and knowledgeable. Thank you!
The morning starts are early, but worth it to get the good views etc.
There are the usual "cultural exhibition/shopping" stops o Day 1, but you do not have to buy anything if your conscience operates that way... We bought 5 alpaca wool toques.
There is a fair amount of climbing on each day. Consider getting an altitude sickness prophylaxis prescription to make it easier on you if you do not have 48 hours to acclimatize in Cusco before the tour - it's no joke, even for the youngs.
Small group size was nice.
The microbus was very clean.
If you can swing it, go for the panorama view train option.
Pack light.
The hotel choice at Aguas Calientes is perfectly acceptable for the amount you are paying - a clean room, good location, sounds of the small river easing you to sleep, and baggage storage for the day of your tour.
Bring good complete sun coverage or be prepared to apply a lot of lotion unless you are restricted to going during the wet season. And bug repellant - if you get a message to bring some, do not ignore it. Or your ankles/wrists during application.
And bring your best camera (phone or dedicated) to do Machu Pichu justice when you are showing the folks at home.
This combination of Sacred Valley and MP was worth every penny.Written September 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rachel S2 contributionsWe had a great time with Gris, our tour guide through Exploor. Gris was warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. We felt comfortable asking questions and making requests through her. As a special touch, she helped us get to know the rest of our tour group which made the day even more casual, fun, and informative. You can’t go wrong with Gris. She was our favorite tour guide while in Peru.Written September 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sijia G7 contributionsRainbow mountain is definitely one of my favorite tours in Peru. Not only because of the amazing view, but also because of Anibal who's such an amazing tour guide!! He carried his secret refreshing oil which greatly helped ease our altitude sickness and vividly explained to us how rainbow mountain was fromed and discovered. He also helped us take tons of super great pictures with the beautiful views. It was such an unforgettable experience! I would highly recommend It to anyone!Written September 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ChamarripiLa Paz, Mexico52 contributionsWonderful experience! The guide, German Perez, was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Everything was covered by the travel agency (except lunch) from my hotel door and back again. Van ride to train station, panoramic train and bus ride up to the sanctuary. The train experience, by itself, is part of the magic.Written August 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Luis SNorwalk, CA8 contributionsAwesome Experiece ! Very well planned out! I got picked up by private car at my hotel and taken to train station. There I had my tour guide Julio waiting for me. Julio was super knowledgeable and helped me take pictures the whole time. Julio is great ! I took the circuit 1 and 3 of Machu Pichu. At the end of the day they pick you back up at the bus station and take you back to your hotel.Written September 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sandra S24 contributionsWe really enjoyed our tour to the lake, Wally was an excellent guide! He waited for us during the hike, he took our pictures, and he was very organized, friendly, and knowledgeable! We really recommend the tour.Written September 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Drew K1 contributionI had an incredible experience on the all-day excursion to Machu Picchu! The journey began with a prompt and friendly ride to the site, setting the tone for a perfect day. Our tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about Incan history, providing fascinating insights and making the tour both educational and engaging. The breathtaking views of Machu Picchu were absolutely worth the trip. Every moment was unforgettable, and the return ride was just as pleasant and timely. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone looking to explore this iconic destination. Five stars!Written July 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Emily V1 contributionMauro was an amazing guide and did a wonderful job of showing us Machu Picchu! He was great at getting us from point a to point b smoothly and his knowledge is unrivaled. This is a great tour if you want everything taken care of for you and want to learn a lot about the history of this beautiful place.Written September 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Elizabeth R1 contributionThis tour was wonderful. The tour guide was amazing. Very thoughtful. He even helped me on rainbow mountain to find a horse I could use for the hike up.Written September 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Juan MedinaUniondale, NY4 contributionsWe had a great experience. The staff were friendly, and took their time creating a roadmap to ensure we had the best experience.Written September 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jamie G1 contributionWe were undecided whether to go to Machu Picchu for just the day or to do the trek and we are so glad we did the trek. It is a good about of difficulty that made the accomplishment of seeing Machu Picchu even better. The excursion was made even better by Romario and Elix who were absolutely brilliant I couldn’t have asked more of them. They were so helpful in ensuring everyone was well on the trek and got photos taken where they wanted to. But also their passion for the subject matter was what really stood out. You could tell they were passionate about the history and wanting to spread the knowledge. I wouldn’t have wanted my experience seeing Machu Picchu with any other guides, thanks Romario and Elix!!Written September 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sara B4 contributionsThis was one of our best experiences in Peru. Our first day’s tour guide, Efrain was very knowledgeable, friendly, and nice. Visiting Chinchero, Moray, Maras salt mines and Ollantaytambo was amazing. The buffet lunch on the first day was also very delicious. We travelled with two kids and the time spent at each spot was just perfect for us to learn things and for the kids to stay engaged. Our hotel at Aguas Calientes was very decent and clean with good breakfast. Staff were also very nice.
Our second day’s tour guide, Jordi was also great. She made sure we get a really good tour of the MachuPicchu and gave us great insights about the city and the Inka history.
Kids enjoyed the train rides back and forth . Seats were comfortable and as a family we were able to play cards and board games. The views were amazing and the entertainment in the train was also great.
If you are travelling with kids and want to get a good tour of amazing things to see in Peru I strongly recommend this one. Everything was very well organized and you get the best for your time and money.Written August 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Berengere C6 contributionsWe had an amazing experience with our guide Domingo, who was very knowledgable, patient and funny. He was able to answer all of our questions with factual answers, he was very attentive and patient with us, especially during the hike when we needed breaks, and he was a fun easy going spirit to be with. Hotels were really good and the company was very communicative throughout the whole excursion. We highly recommend booking with them and especially asking for Domingo to be your tour guide.Written September 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
