The trip to the airport in Lima to catch our flight to Cusco is insane! Loads of traffic, noise, and many of the traffic police wear masks over their noses. We do NOT travel with the windows down here.
Arrived in Cusco and know that we are at 10,000 plus feet when we get off the plane! The city is in a valley high in the mountains and there are houses perched high up the sides around the city. We are taken to our hotel, which is near the central area, and it is inviting and wonderful. We get our first taste of coca tea and it really does help with the altitude thing. We meet our guide Boris and he takes us on a tour of Cusco. Another fascinating city. We visit a monastery built on the stone foundations of the Incans, and the history around us is palpable. We stand amazed at the engineering of the Incans as we look straight through 5 perfectly aligned windows in a series of 5 walls. I think that they would be laser level perfect! The examples of stonework are truly hard to believe. They basically cut tubes and 90 degree angles through the middle of the rocks, and by aligning them perfectly, created pipes through the rocks! Boris is invaluable as he points out how the Christians used many of the Incan symbols in the churches and paintings to help incorporate the people into the Church.
I spoke with at least a half dozen other travel companies, looking for a Galapagos cruise that fit our schedule and budget. Some companies could manage one or the other, but Erin was the only one who could do both. She found us the perfect cruise, at a fantastic price! And she has been quick and patient with responses to my many questions. So far, Adventure Life has been a fantastic company to work with!
Sandi T
3 weeks ago
Erin was patient, thorough, responsive, knowledgeable.
Karen Bukolt
4 weeks ago
Erin was responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, and ran through a few different choices with us. She got us a fabulous price on a trip, and made everything easy to do. And QUICK!!
Tina
1 month ago
From the initial meeting and planning process with our trip planner Jess, through to the finalizing of our itinerary, trip details and questions, I was very impressed with the professionalism, thoroughness, organization and attention to details. I would highly recommend Adventure Life to anyone looking to plan a unique travelling experience, knowing that the expertise and experience provided will result in a seamless trip of a lifetime.
Lynn Farquharson
1 month ago
Excellent suggestions I line with my desires on a Galapagos very last minute cruise.
Swift and professional guidance and assistance in booking the trip. Helped me realising a substantial saving.