Lima Walking Trips

Trip of a lifetime- I loved every minute of it. The itinerary is build brilliantly and shows diversity of Peru. Pabel (from Cusco) was an exceptional guide, so passionate about his heritage and very experienced. His knowledge, sense of humour and willingness to share traditions and customs of his family and ancestors made this a truly brilliant and wholesome trip, I feel I really immersed myself in Inka and Peruvian culture thanks to Pabel. Although I have experienced how altitude may affect one (some headaches, shortness of breath, minor stomach sensations and some sleep disruption), the itinerary and guides help you adjust to it- and you only start the Inka Trail hike after a few days acclimatising- which makes it much easier, and by the time it matters- you are fine. It has not spoilt my experience, in fact it was part of it. Pabel was very caring and ensuring everyone can complete the trail moving slowly and taking lots of breaks, but yet at a good pace. If you are generally an active person and enjoy a hike - you can do it! Diversity of places you visit helps you understand Peru and its complexity. Highlights for me included being on the Inka Trail- changing vegetation as you move along- mystic cloud forrest was magical, camping, sunrise at 3800m, breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys; condor viewing- we saw about 15 that were circulating Colca Canyon in front of our eyes; the contrast - the desert and ocean compared with the Andes; stillness of lake Titicaca and swimming in it, the sunset on Taquile island… so many, not sure about the top moment. Seeing Machu Picchu was wonderful, but with all other incredible experiences- it was the journey that mattered the most. Worth noting that we saw hardly anyone (other tourists) on the Inka trail till the final day- thanks to the timings and the way moving along the Inca Trail is planned by the guide and Explore- taking the local guides’ insights into consideration. The first night was at a private campsite- with the view of Inka ruins. The Porters and the guide worked so hard to make the journey through the trail easy for us. Thank you Pabel and the organisers for this unforgettable experience. Tip: If you are a couple, ask for double bed in accommodations at the time of booking. Pabel went above and beyond and managed to sort it for us on the spot in almost each location, but would be best to have it arranged in advance. Although my husband and i booked as a couple - all rooms were twin. Whilst most accommodations have double bed option- it is not arranged for you, if i was booking again Id ask customer service to have double bed if available.

It's been an incredible experience. There was nothing missing from this trip: great company, incredible places, the challenge of hiking at high altitude, loads of food. Thanks to Rolo for being such an amazing guide.

Thoroughly enjoy the trip. The itinerary was well thought out. Plenty of time to allow for acclimatisation before the final highlight - the Inca Trail. Special shout out to Darwin our tour leader who goes extra mile to ensure we enjoy our trip. He is very keen to share his knowledge and love about Peru.

This trip was amazing and Ernesto was an exceptional tour leader, making sure to integrate the whole group and going above and beyond in every instance. His knowledge and passion for the destination was evident. Such an enjoyable trip with and amazing group of people and memories that will last forever.

Fantastic from start to finish and the landscapes just kept getting more and more impressive. Our guide Darwin was fantastic and everything was organised to a T. It made it so enjoyable having everything run so smoothly from place to place. The trekking to Macchu Picchu and on the quarry trail were an absolute highlight.

What a great trip, with the highlights being Rainbow mountain, Lake Titicaca and the best of all, hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. I feel I have really been able to delve into Peru and now know much more about the country, the people and their cultural beliefs. The trip was very well organised, supported by our excellent guide Julio. Julio was so knowledgeable on all aspects of Peru and shared so many interesting facts about the local areas we visited. The trip ran very smoothly and we felt safe and well looked after through out. Nothing was too much trouble and I felt Julio went above and beyond with his insightful information and organisation, such as booking us great restaurants and the archeological sites we toured. The Peruvian food was amazing, so colourful, tasty and well presented. All the accommodations were clean and in good areas. The porter team supporting our Inca trek were amazing, friendly, efficient and the service and food they provided was very good.