Machu Picchu travel Aug 21 2012-1

salkantay trek

I would recommend this hike with Inca Trail Reservations to anyone! I was very impressed with the whole trip. Our guide, David, was the best guide I have had on any tour. He was very knowledgeable and personable. He was very entertaining and was always cracking jokes. David gave a 2 hour tour of Machu Picchu, which was very informative. ... Continue Reading

Peru trip Aug 22 2012

The Inka Trail, a really great experience for me

The best part of the Inka Trail was, for me, when I reached the Death Woman pass and everybody up there cheered. It was a really great feeling to have done these 900m of altitude.
If there would have be no rain, the arriving at the Sungate would perhaps have been better.
Also great was the ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu vacation Aug 21 2012

salkantay trek 5 days 4 nights

Since deciding to take the Salkantay Trek and booking through Salkantay.org, we had been looking forward to the 4 days trekking through the heart of Inka territory. Salkantay.org were a very efficient company, ensuring we had all the information we needed, well in advance of the trip. They provided us with a list of things we needed, including copies of ... Continue Reading

Peru travel Aug 21 2012

Salkantay Trek

Possibly one of the best experiences of our 4 month trip through Central and South America. We organised the trip via the companys website. The information provided was comprehensive and we felt well informed regarding the expectations of the trip.
The trek itself was challenging at times particularly given the altitude. Day 2 on the salkantay pass at ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu vacation Aug 11 2012

Inca Trail, 4 days. Awesome!

The Inca Trail was a fantastic experience, one that I will remember for the rest of my life. The hiking is challenging in parts but the feeling of satisfaction on reaching Machu Picchu knowing that you have followed in the traditional Inca footsteps is worth the effort, what an amazing place to see. Also on the way there are a ... Continue Reading

Peru trip Aug 04 2012-1

salkantay, a trek to Machu picchu

My friend and I were looking into booking a trek to Machu picchu, when a friend recommended the salkantay trek with Salkantay.org. the website was clear and easily navigable and we booked the trek. the company was great at keeping us informed of our reservation.
one in cusco we went to the office for the information meeting which was ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu travel Aug 04 2012-2

5 days salkantay trek

Having booked a trip to Peru, my friend and I knew that trekking to Machu Picchu would be one of the most exciting parts of our visit so we wanted to make sure we organized with a trustworthy company. A friend recommended Salkantay.org and we have been so happy with the service provided. everyone was friendly and helpful to us ... Continue Reading

Peru trip Aug 04 2012

salkantay hike was absolutely one of the most amazing tough

Seeing Machu Picchu has been a dream of mine for many years. Salkantay.Org made this dream a reality and the Salkantay hike was absolutely one of the most amazing, tough, spectacular, five days of my life. Our group was small, the trail was not overrun with other groups, so a lot of the time we were completely alone on the ... Continue Reading

Peru trip Aug 03 2012

Spectacular Salkantay Trek

I first found out about the Salkantay trek through a friend of my sister who reccomended it for people with a sense of adventure, telling me that he thought the Inca trail was too commercial. I found that the Salkantay trek offered exactly what I wanted from my time touring Peru.
Day 2 in particular was a great ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu vacation Jul 28 2012-2

Even though I became ill, Inca Trail Reservations accommodated.

Inca Trail Reservations has been fantastic to work with. They not only have done an exceptional job at providing outstanding tours in the Cusco/Machu Picchu areas, but have also helped my group and me with all of our accommodations.
When my group arrived in Cusco, we had a driver prepared to take us to our hotel. Unfortunately, over ... Continue Reading

Peru travel Jul 28 2012

Incredible Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu

I felt the Inca Trail trek was one of the best experiences I have had. I was able to learn a lot about the Inca culture, Peru´s history, and visit various Inca sites during the four days. It was such an incredible feeling walking along a path that is 500 years old and was used by the actual Inca people ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu travel Jul 28 2012

Peru: The Most Beautiful Place On Earth

I had a great time on the Inca Trail. My expectations for the trek were pretty high and I found that all my expectations were fulfilled and more.
Our first day was pretty mellow. It was a gentle incline with a couple of short, steep parts. All the scenery was beautiful and the guide, Ramiro, would ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu trip July 23 2012

5 day Salkantay trek

I Loved arriving a few days early in Cusco in order to settle in and get acclimated. The companies explanations were great, and the orientation was helpful to make sure we had all our stuff. The staff (tour guide Hanz, and the chefs/porters (lucio, raul, ect...) were all lovely and were so patient with my lack of spanish. Our time ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu travel July 23 2012

Unbelievable experience

We did the Salkantay trek in July 2012.
I can not express how much I enjoyed the experience. The trek itself was a little challenging, with up to 9 hours of hiking a day, with some steep climbs and descents. It´s not too bad, and the group moves at a comfortable pace. But the effort is ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu vacation Jul 23 2012-1

The inca trail is an amazing experience

The inca trail is an amazing experience. A lot of stunning views, beautiful ruins, a large variety of flora were the ingredients of this adventure.
Walking along the old inca path nothing but respect for the incas which made this path, but also walked it frequently. Physically seen the trail is a challenge, even though it is one ... Continue Reading