Besides being pleasantly surprised by the overall state of the trail, I was even more pleased to learn there were literally dozens of other highlights along the four-day hike. I had figured that walking into Machu Picchu by way of the Sun Gate would be a great moment, but I did not realize there would be so many other great moments along the way…
Terraced ruins of agricultural sites like Winay Wayna, which provided food for the royal families living at Machu Picchu
Ruins of smaller guard stations along the way, which kept these “royal roads” open to only the most important of travelers
Stone structures that seem to disappear into the clouds
Llamas waiting at the top of Phuyupatamarca (“cloud level town”) to show you views of snow-capped peaks such as Salcantay
Ever-changing vegetation from borderline desert to full-on cloudforest
Some of the best road-building in the ancient world (Whereas the Romans had horses and therefore built flat roads at all cost, the Incas had llamas and built roads to suit their unique ability to climb. So for example, spiral rock staircases beat out long flat switchbacks.)
Inca Trail (Kevin Moore) Ruins along Inca Trail (Kevin Moore) Ruins in the clouds, Inca Trail (Kevin Moore) Phuyupatamarca, Inca Trail (Kevin Moore)
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner
Fiona Lonsdale
1 day ago
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
1 day ago
Adventure Life took care of everything! All we had to do was show up when we were supposed to, which made our first trip to Costa Rica largely stress-free and incredibly fun. Our trip reps, Hannah and Mariethony, were helpful and responsive, getting back to us by email usually within a few hours. Our accommodations were all great, and we got incredibly blessed with some absolutely stellar guides and drivers.
Our Jungle & Beach trip was an excellent balance of adventure and rest. We got to try out a lot of different activities, including snorkeling, hiking, white water rafting and kayaking, while also partaking of some rest around the pool or by the ocean. We enjoyed seeing and exploring the beautiful Caribbean side of the country.
Joy Knowles
1 day ago
This was a life changing trip of a lifetime and exceeded my expectations. No details were left out during the planning of this trip by Adventure Life. The entire crew on the ship could not have been more helpful and kind. Everyone went out of their way to make this trip as pleasurable as possible.
Charles DeVito
5 days ago
The itinerary was described well and contacts for help with flights and hotels very helpful
