Peru Luxury Travel

We had a great trip to Peru. Everything that you set up worked well. We had a little mountain sickness the first night in Cusco, but after that, we all felt fine. The Inca ruins at Machu Picchu were amazing. We were there the day they discovered the three skeletons in the gravesite. It was pretty astounding. The Picoaga Hotel is quite nice, has a good location and the people are quite friendly and accommodating. Dena was very nice. All the tours picked us up within the time that they said they would.

Wagner, the guide at Machu Picchu, was excellent. You should use him whenever possible. The el Pueblo hotel was quite fun. I was hoping that they would have a better swimming pool, but otherwise, the facility was very nice. There was an electrical blackout while we were there, but it was fun. The hotel brought out candles and kerosene lanterns and we just carried on.

When we got back to Lima, the people at Manhattan Inn sent us to Plaza San Migel. That is a very nice shopping area. All of our flights seemed to go OK.

I really enjoyed having lunch with you and friends. Glad to hear that your ankle is returning to normal.

Thanks for all your help with our trip. We will keep you in mind for future travel.

Bob,
USA.

I just wanted to drop you an email to say how much I appreciated the great work you did on my trip.  The trek to Choquekirao was very special.  There aren't many adventures like that left to have in the world.  I fell in love with the Incan stonework and my guide (and now friend) Richard Castillo helped me develop an appreciation for Incan culture and spirituality.  The guy even took me shopping!

Thank you also for setting me up with Marc.  He is quite a guy who, like you, seems really into his work.  It means a lot to me that you guys were really on top of things.  He also tells me you are expanding and will have trips throughout South America .  I look forward to taking another adventure with you soon.  There is a lot more to explore!

Thanks again,

John,
USA.

Thanks for following up. Peru is quite an extraordinary country. There are so many things to see and we only sampled the 2 among them, Inca trail & Manu. These were both awesome for me. The town of Cusco, the snow peaks of the Andes, the high rainforest, the mystical Inca ruins, the Peru people, the magical city of Machu Picchu, the ruggedness and beauty of the jungle all made for an unforgettable adventure. Some of the girls were a little overwhelmed by the insects in Manu, but c'est le vie.

By the way, the Inca trail tour and the Jungle Tour companies were good.

I will certainly be returning to Peru at some point. Possibly another Inca trail trek (with a stay in Sancturay Lodge for night viewing of Machu Picchu under a full moon), at least 2 days at the Peublo Hotel (really nice place, & Aguas Calientes is a unique town), Lake Titicaca, Galapagos, etc. I'm up for an Ayawaska journey in the jungle as well.

Micheal,
New York - USA

Well, we successfully finished the Inca Trail, though we do have some sore muscles. It was great. Wilfredo Surco, our guide, and his entire crew were the best. The explainations of the Trail, the ruins, Inca and Peru history were a real plus in understanding exactly what we were viewing and experiencing.

Harold,
USA

We're fine thanks. Peru was great - had a fantastic time and loved the Colca Canyon (thanks for the rec), Nazca and (of course) Macchu Picchu.

Shame we did not get to meet you.

Regards,

Dhirendra (Dennis),
United Kingdom.

PERU- I enjoyed every moment, you guys are truly well organised. The only thing was it was very rushed. If I had to do it again, I would take more time in certain areas.The hotels and guides were great. So l can carry on and on praising. When I tell anyone about Peru I say they should visit now cause in a couple of years it will be the next best tourist destination. I got this months news letter and I have to go back and do the north of Peru.It looks great. Now I will tell you the real purpose of my trip. The Celestine Prophesy.I read it many years ago and I knew I had to go.I returned to Machu Picchu the next day after the tour and sat on the rock In the Sun Temple for over an hour in the rain. That experience is etched deep in my heart. No photo will ever do justice to such an amazing place. Michelle is wanting to go work in the jungle,she is totally in love with forest and the lodge. Richard this is just a quick summary but Thank You from the bottom of my heart.

Take care,

Lynn,
South Africa.

Where to begin...? Highlights: Arequipa- Hotel Casa del Melgar, walking tour of the city, our fabulous tour guides, the drive to Colca Canyon, coca leaves, coca tea? the views at 16,000 feet were breathtaking, Pozo Del Cielo Hotel in the Colca Canyon. Cusco- everything, especially the Sacred Valley tour, and I loved Ollantaytambo Hotel Arqueologo, the Inca Trail was unreal. Machu Picchu- well, words cannot express my wonder and delight at all of the history and ruins throughout our journey. I could go on and on....our adventure was more than we imagined. Every transfer was seamless. Thanks for everything. Your patience and professionalism were stellar.

Kim,
Glen Arm, MD.

I did finally end up seeing Machu Picchu which is definitely awe-inspiring and worth the trip. My guide was great and really informative. It was an amazing experience. Also, I just want to thank you for making all the arrangements for Cusco and Lima. Both towns were beautiful in their own way. Cusco is like a golden jewel at night. The people were nice. The hotel staff at Plaza de Armas was great-very informative and helpful. The hotel staffs at all the other places were great. Lima on the other hand was very metropolitan which was a nice change from the small town of Cusco. And I particularly loved the beach there in Miraflores. Great job from you for setting up my hotel stay in Miraflores (the hotel staff was excellent- warm, informative and the accommodations were very modern, clean, and comfortable). All in all, I enjoyed my trip. I hope to go back to Peru again. The people and culture and land were something I'll never forget.

Thank you,

Aimee,
Santa Cruz, CA.

I'm glad you liked the book - if you ever get to this area (when it's ”safe”) please give us a call! They both really did have a great time - and yes, they had some good stories! We've gotten the pictures developed (they each lost a roll of film :( It's so beautiful - I'm even tempted (by train, of course:) I know Kevin would love to go back again - he really enjoyed the people he met & especially the guide on the trail. Several people told him how much they liked Arequipa - so he's ready to try that next & of course more hiking, he just loved it. Kevin's already off on his next adventure - he's visiting one of his sisters in St. Louis & then on to hike the Appalachian Trail for a few months. Larry's taking it easy - getting ready for his marathon on Sunday.

I know they both enjoyed having dinner with you and thank you for the Pisco - I can't believe they never tried it. You can be sure I will (I'll try your recipe first:)

Anyway, the trip was a huge success.

Thanks once again for all your help & putting up with all my e-mails - I had fun, but I could NEVER be a travel agent!

Take care & call us if you're in the DC area.

Peggy,
USA

Thanks again for all that you did for us. Love Peru and wish I was there this minute. Maybe I�ll catch the wrong plane and show up on the door step around 2:00 a.m.

Carolyn,
Colorado Springs, USA.