We learned so much.
What it means to be Peruvian.
What a soles will buy you (a trip to the bathroom).
What 3 soles will buy (an empanada).
What 8 soles will buy (a sandwhich in an authentic restuarant).
What 750 soles will buy (a modest 2 bedroom apartment).
Incas had many symbols (snake, puma, condor).
Opposing snakes meant no men when above a door. Facing snakes meant mean allowed.
The symbol of Pacha Mama (A never ending circle).
We ate cuy, ceviche, cucheros, and alpaca.
We drank pisco and cusquena.
We saw Machu Picchu! We experienced Peru.
Cusco:
Stay near Plaza de Armas.
Eat at the restaurant (or one like it) across from Santo Domingo.
Go to Norton Rat's pub and overlook the plaza.
Visit the ruins and Santo Domingo.
For the love, by something from one of the women!
1.5-2 days is plenty.
Ollantaytambo:
Stay near the ruins.
Enjoy the running water the Incas left for you.
Spend more than a few hours here.
Visit the ruins and see the on/off fountain.
Aguas Calientes:
Skip the bathes.
Hike the trail.
Eat near the RR tracks and enjoy the live band.
Cheers to Pacha mama.
Shop the market.
Take the train out around 4 to prevent a late night.
Enjoy the playful atmosphere.
Machu Picchu:
Hike Huana Picchu.
Take a guide with you.
Take a map.
Don't think you have to have 2 full days. You will be tired.
Remember you are standing on a 7th wonder.
The info on the website was laid out very well. I did some comparisons with other tours and found Adventure Life met a lot of what I wanted in an Antarctica trip at the cheapest price. Requested a quote on Claudia contacted me right away. She answered a lot of questions the I had via email even though she offered to discuss via phone call. I’m more of an email person so appreciated how she accommodated that and answered all my questions. And when I was ready to book, she quickly got the ball rolling with getting our spots reserved on the trip my friend and I wanted. Thanks again, Claudia!
Hazel Araza
10 hours ago
(1) great information on the website and throughout all the "materials." (2) Jane Packer is great: knowledgeable, responsive, takes a personal interest and tone, seems to care about the customer as a person not a sale.
Larry Bethune
18 hours ago
great people doing a wonderful job to make our voyages happen.
trudy
1 day ago
For our first trip to Costa Rica, Adventure Life designed a tour that meets the interests, ecological and adventure, of our party; but also takes into account our physical limitations sine we are all septuagenarian. We are looking forward to the trip.
John Zent
2 days ago
Adventure Life is my favorite travel company due to their genuine care for their customers. They make every effort to ensure a wonderful travel experience for you. Their personal touch really gives the customer a lot of confidence with their travel plans and the trip leaders are always outstanding. They are truly consistent and accountable with the great service they provide. I can't thank Adventure Life enough for the incredible trips I have enjoyed thanks to them and their attention to detail.