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Reviewed March 3, 2020

I booked a tour from Viator.com. The tour information stated that a pickup from the hotel was offered. I was happy about that option because in this case I wouldn't have to carry my big backpack to the center. It was a big surprise to me that some local boy came to pick me up, and not some vehicle. The tour started from the center. The guide spoke excellent English, which is a big plus for the average poor quality of Cuzco tourism industry. I had calculated that after the tour, I would still have several hours time to walk around the city to eat something and then slowly go to the airport. But allready from the beginning of the tour I realized that something was wrong. The bus started to stop at points that wasn't included in my route. In reality, the tour was almost twice as long as originally planned and described in the tour description. As a result, I almost missed my plane. Only because of the efforts of the taxi driver and the generous airline staff I was allowed to board my flight. The problem with Cuzco tourism industry is that the companies sell tourists like sheep to other companies and the tourist not always gets what he had paid for.

Date of experience: February 2020
Thank MARIS Z
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Reviewed March 1, 2020 via mobile

I was very excited for this trip. We were told many good things by fellow travellers whom we met. Richard from Machu Picchu Amazon Peru did indeed took great initiative to make this a memorable trip. The accommodation was amidst the rainforest. The food they served was freshly cooked and was very delicious. We did spot many animals and birds. This was simply the perfect trip and an experience of a lifetime.

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Machupicchu Amazon Peru Peru, Owner at Machu Picchu Amazon Peru, responded to this reviewResponded December 26, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip to the jungle and that Richard and our team contributed to making it an unforgettable experience. Your feedback motivates us to continue working with passion to offer perfect trips.

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Reviewed February 3, 2020

An out of the world Amazon Trip with Machu Picchu Amazon Peru. As a local from the region the guide was very knowledgable and knew many thibgs about the flora and fauna of the region.It was very easier to spot the animals and birds as he had a good timing and skill of doing it accurately. The lodge was very nice and comfortable and the staff were very good. The food the y offered were plentiful and delicious. I can totally reccomend them.

Date of experience: February 2020
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Machupicchu Amazon Peru Peru, Owner at Machu Picchu Amazon Peru, responded to this reviewResponded December 26, 2024

Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the Amazon experience, especially the knowledge of our local guide, the comfort of the lodge, and the delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

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Reviewed January 22, 2020

This trip was well worth every penny paid. The trip was organised exceptionally well from the pickup till we were dropped back in Cusco.All arrangements were carefully made by them so we had no short of a thing. Highly reccomend them for Amazon tours.

Date of experience: January 2020
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Machupicchu Amazon Peru Peru, Owner at Machu Picchu Amazon Peru, responded to this reviewResponded December 26, 2024

We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your trip through the Amazon and that it was worth every penny. Your satisfaction is our best reward. We look forward to the opportunity to create more unforgettable experiences for you in the future!

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Reviewed January 14, 2020

Before I decided to book this tour I confirmed with Viator operator a few things that were very important to know before going. I was traveling with a 4 year old and a 14 year old. We booked this as a private tour since we were traveling with kids. There is no detail about what to expect during your tour so here is what we did. But let me start off by talking about our tour guide Julio who is awesome! Julio was our tour guide and he is great! He is really informative and he really knows his stuff. He goes into great detail and explanation and speaks very good english. He always had the answer to all of our questions. He really cares about the jungle and its people. Our driver was Gerber? He didn’t speak much English but he got us from point A to B.

Day1-
Pick up at our hotel in Cusco was on time at 6am. On day 1 we visited a few villages before entering the National Park, which was great. Then on to the 6-7 hour drive of unpaved, bumpy, windy, narrow roads to enter the park. We ended up in Paraiso Lodge which was nice around 5pm. There was no AC or fans, as I was told before I booked the tour that there was some, in the rooms. The lunch and dinner was great. Flora was our cook and she was so sweet.
Day2- after having a great breakfast we drove to a sanctuary not too far from the lodge and it was perfect for the kids. Freely roaming monkey’s, many diverse species of them. Other animals that we were not able to see on the trip were also there. There is a lady that runs the sanctuary and the animals just love her. We tipped her 50 soles. Then we drove to the pier where we were given rain boots to use during the rest of our stay. We took a boat ride to the “lodge” that we stayed at. It was in the middle of the jungle!! You would not be able to find it at all. When we got to the lodge it was a basic shack almost. Wooden, no toilet seat, no hot water (you don’t need it), no outlets, no A/C, no fan, basic beds with a mosquito netting. We also had 3 wasp nest on the outside of our lodge (they don’t sting unless aggravated). There is a huge gap between the roof of the lodge so plenty of critters can get in. It was bearable, but it was extremely hot and humid. You’ll find mice and toads as visitors throughout your stay. It didn’t bother the kids. After settling down we took a hike around 2pm for 3 hours to a secluded “hot springs.” We enjoyed the cold water that was running from a hose to the pool of hot water instead because after a long hike in rainboots and mud we looked forward to a cold pool. The kids had fun. We hiked back and called it a night.
Day3- Woke up early around 0500 to go bird watching. That was great. After having breakfast we went for another hike to see some more wildlife in a boat across a small river. It was extremely hot, but we made sure to wear long sleeves and pants. We skipped zip lining as I was really concerned about the safety issues with my 4 year old. After hearing stories from other people that opted to go zip lining I’m glad we said no. We stayed in and rested up. There is a beautiful waterfall and swimming area in the back of the lodges that I wish I knew sooner so we can go for a dip.
Day 4- headed back to Cusco, but we had a shared van with other people because it was better to be stuck on the road with 1 car than 2. The ride wasn’t too bad. It was another 6 hours or so before they dropped us off at the airport.

Overall, I wish I had known about the heat and humidity and having no fans in the rooms beforehand so I could have better prepared myself and the kids. It was a different kind of experience that you really have to be open minded about. You are in a jungle! We saw monkeys, cayman and plenty of birds. Julio made it so great and enjoyable for us. The food was also outstanding and so are the staff. My only complaint is the rooms that we stayed at during our 2nd and 3rd night. It was a little uncomfortable that we even asked Julio if we can stay at Paraiso Lodge during our last night, but it wasn’t possible. Other than that, it was one heck of an experience.
Thank you to the awesome staff and experience.

Date of experience: January 2020
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Machupicchu Amazon Peru Peru, Owner at Machu Picchu Amazon Peru, responded to this reviewResponded December 26, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are glad to know that Julio and Flora made your trip special. We have taken note of your comments about the accommodation and will work to improve the information we provide to our travelers. We are pleased that despite the inconveniences, you enjoyed the beauty of the jungle and wildlife.

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