Cusco Tours in July 2027

Our experience on the Inca Trail and Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain trip in June this year was very good. Our guide Ludwig was excellent - patient, helpful, organised and very knowledgeable. He took us to a number of places not on the itinerary, which was a great bonus, and knew the best times of the day for each site for maximum enjoyment (fewer people, sun in the optimum place etc). He managed the group and each member's individual abilities/weaknesses extremely well, whilst keeping us all to the timetable. Thanks to him, I am sure we all came away with a deep understanding and appreciation of Peru, its history and its people. He was also fantastically responsive and helpful - as were Explore's local agents Condor Travel, and the Explore London office - when my husband's passport was stolen in Cusco. The trainee guide, Dante, was also a charming bonus and very helpful to the straggler on the Trail. Lima was very damp and grey and rather miserable, but the visits to a small museum of street artist Jade Rivera's work, and the walk through Barranco to artist Victor Delfin's studio were brilliant. As was the coffee at Ciclos Cafe! Palccoyo Rainbow mountain was even more spectacular than expected and a real highlight. So was the optional train trip from Puno to Cusco - well worth the additional cost. Walking the Inca Trail was more challenging than expected (more aerobic training and many hours on a step machine before departure would have been advisable), but of course unmissable now I've survived it! The whole team on the Trail was amazing. It was so well organised, the porters were impressively indefatigable, the camping as comfortable as it could be and the meals produced at altitude on a small burner were nothing short of spectacular. The food was delicious, well balanced and nutritious and the presentation often worthy of a Michelin starred restaurant. Quite how the chef managed to make a multi-layered cake looking like it had come from an exclusive Parisian patisserie is a mystery. And it tasted so good. Machu Picchu was every bit as breathtaking as anticipated and arriving through the Sun Gate to see the site bathed in sunlight was an unforgettable experience. Ludwig's explanations brought the whole place to life. I would not recommend buying tickets to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain unless your guided tour of Machu Picchu itself is in the late morning/afternoon. There was insufficient time to do both, given the timing of our train back to Ollantaytambo.

Very well organised . Guide was always available 24/7👍.Joseph is very knowledgable and helpful . Had great a time with group. Made lovely memories and thank you Explore for helping me tick my bucket list. Just one thing to mention about vegetarian food. It needs to be addressed so future travellers have a wider choice . Joseph took it on board and did manage to give us options .Much appreciated .

This was a great tour. We visited the main highlights and had a few “foodie” experiences to showcase Peru’s emerging food scene. Accommodation and transport were clearly upgraded. The tour featured the Inti Raymi festival and easy viewing was arranged for us, despite the crowds. Our tour leader, Arturo, gave us his undivided attention 24/7 for the entire trip. He was knowledgeable, well organised, attentive and friendly. We could not have asked for more. Local guides joined us in some regions and they were excellent too. Good humoured and informative. Overall it was an excellent trip and I would recommend it highly.

It was a fantastic trip. Everything was taken care of and we were led by Arturo. Everyday had something special and all planned activities were amazing. Couldn’t recommend the itinerary more highly. Historical information, cultural current events and visits to Inca sites and local communities were great. The guides for their specialists were all great.. Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, Machu Picchu covered by all the guides. Not to forget the memorable cuisine sessions.

I did not know Gadventures or anyone who have traveled with Gadventures before booking the Classic Peru trip. It has exceeded my expectation in terms of activities and how genuine and local they were and the execution of the program. Will definitely travel with Gadventures again

What an amazing experience. My expectations were far exceeded. The memories I now have are irreplaceable. As a single woman who loves to travel but does so alone, I want to thank GAdventures for welcoming the single folk and creating a safe way to travel and see less of the touristy parts of the world. When I travel I like to experience the culture and way of life and this is what you are providing. Thank you