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Machu Picchu
The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham, are one of the most beautiful ancient site…
Machu Picchu, Inn-to-Inn
As an alternative to the traditional and very crowded Inca Trail, you can trek the Salcantay route from Mollepata to Aguas Cali…
Adventure ride in Peru's Sacred Valley
With single track trails that have you hugging to the sides of cliffs and challenging altitudes of up to 4,300 metres providing…
Temple of the Three Windows
Hiram Bingham thought the unusual large three window design of this temple were significant proof of how important Machu Picchu…
Cross the Andes by Mule
The mighty Andes can be crossed by mountain bike, cable car, 4x4 and plane, but there is another way to tackle these extraordin…

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Thanks people. I am fully aware it is near impossible to get a place on the inca trek unless with an organised company. i think lots of the english tour companies bulk buy in advance as places are available from August onwards.

I actually want to do it in a group anyway but keen to hear peoples experiences of groups as the one i was initially keen on read very bad reviews. obviously if i just do the inca trail i can't really go wrong but not sure about the rest of peru if to do by company or on own, company seems expensive hotel stays rather than hostels etc.

Thanks for the advise though will be sure to consider it!

Comment posted 22nd July 2009 by elaine.

the inca trail and tours over Christmas / New YEar

Hi,

wondering if anyone can advise, i am thinking of doing the inca trail with a tour company such as FAP Adventures throught STA Travel or SAS or Real Gap or Andrean Trails (a scottish company)and wondered if anyone can recommend a company.

Also if its best just to do the inca trail witht he tour company or if to plan the rest of my tour in peru with the tour company or if i would be better playing this by ear.

Also is December/Jan a bad time of year in Peru?

Question posted 21st July 2009 by elaine.

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Hi Elaine - it can be wet in Dec, but good temperature. Slightly dryer Oct/Nov. I've heard Andean Trails are good. If you have the budget, why not get them to organise everything - saves hassle, unless you like winging it when you get there!

Reply posted 21st July 2009 by leia .

Only a certain number of people are allowed on the Inca Trail at any time - so you have to have a slot to walk it. If you're wanting to go this year you're not going to have a choice, all the independent travellers positions will most likely be taken by now, you'll have to shop around for a tour company with places still available. I'd actually suggest you look into alternative trails. The Inca Trail can be quite busy, with each camp site along the route full every day and people queuing to get into the gates of Machu Picchu every morning. This one for example: http://www.worldreviewer.com/travel-guides/trekking/machu-picchu-inn-to-inn/10174/ You could still do that on your own or travel in an organised group if you'd prefer. You DEFINITELY won't be able to 'wing it when you get there'!

Reply posted 21st July 2009 by weller.

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Adventure ride in Peru's Sacred Valley

Temple of the Three Windows

Cross the Andes by Mule