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MV Aria

Cathy Baillie (Amazon cruise aboard the Aria, Mar 2012)
We have all ready treasured this trip as one of our favorite trips. We felt like we were on a five star riverboat. The cabins were to die for. As far as the rest of the ship we could not have asked for more. The chef was one of the best around. All the food was great from the dining room to all the treks they took us on.Never expected such five star service. Loved it!! I really can not discribe how fabulous it was,but from the beginning to the end there was never a hitch. Never a lull thru the whole excursions. We could set our watch to the time of all pick ups and transfers. it was crazy how well organized this whole adventure was. Bravo to all of the people involved. Thank you all for a great MEMORY.

Rob Dzisiak (Amazon Cruise aboard the Aria + Machu Picchu by Train, Mar 2012)
Our local guide in the Cusco- Machu Picchu area was the best we ever had. Carlos Vasquez Salas went out of his way to make our trip very special. A true gem.

Manu Explorer

Molly Quackenbush (Machu Picchu Pilgrimage + Lake Titicaca + Amazon, Sep 2011)
Overall the trip was a fantastic experience. We were extremely pleased with accommodations, guides, and their personalized service. The tour and service provided was everything and more than we expected. We expected the Inca Trail to be difficult. It was even harder than that, though we were glad we did it. There's more to the experience than just the view of Machu Picchu. I think what must set Adventure Life apart is that you were willing to still provide a tour for just two people. My impression is that most companies would set a higher minimum. The guides tended to us very personally. Enrique was so extremely knowledgeable on everything in the forest. He also carried his own high-powered scope and he knew what to look for. This made all the difference in the world. We wouldn't have seen nearly as much without him. Edwin was able to tailor the trek to our hiking abilities and our preferences. His knowledge and pride in his Inca heritage enhanced our experience. Our guide in Puno, Javier had grown up on the Uros Islands. This, too added to our experience. Your efforts to contribute to the local economies are commendable.

Peru Amazon

Sharon Carroll (Machu Picchu + Peru Amazon, Mar 2012)
What a rich experience from the jungles of Maldonado to Machu Picchu and Cusco, the extravagance of comparisons of locale startles and delights. Our guides were definitely some the best we've ever had, especially Javier and Vidal. They seemed to devote their complete atttention to our every need, even anticipating what would broaden and deepen our adventures. Javier's knowledge of the jungle denizens was exemplary and we were blown away by Vidals perfect English, his sincere cordiality and his excitement with sharing his amazing knowledge of the cultures in Peru. Really outstanding! The rest of the local staff like drivers and others was just fine and deeply appreciated.

But the haunting thirst to understand the cultures and history sent me back home to my library pronto to find such classics as Kim Macquarrie's "The Last Days of the Incas." (recommended to us by Vidal). One comes home thirsty to add perspective to the sights we soaked up. Vidal especially, catered to our interest along these lines, adding his unique perspective since he is of Incan descent and his command of the history is as rich as his ability to share it!

Mark Dibner (Galapagos Cruise on the Evolution + Peru Amazon + Machu Picchu by Train, Oct 2011)
1. Your staff, Erin and Laura, were excellent. They put together a triple tour for us, and answered the many questions I had. We were looking at 3 different tour companies and they helped push our choice to Adventure Life. 2. The Galapagos trip was wonderful. We got very lucky with both the ship (Evolution) and the two guides on our cruise. We know that the guides are free-lance and perhaps our luck could have been worse. But we were VERY lucky and rate our two guides A-Plus. 3. Similarly, Santiago, our personal guide for the 5-day Inca portion in Peru was fantastic. We had heard other travelers complaining that their guide was 'old and fat and didnt want to go on certain hikes in Machu Pichu' (not an Adventure Life trip). So we realized how lucky we are.to have had an excellent guide. 4. The overall trip was amazing. Our weather was perfect, the plans were perfect, and we would highly recommend Adventure Life to others. Thank you

Arequipa & Colca Canyon

Bernice Meyers (Machu Picchu by Train + Peru Amazon + Colca Canyon + Galapagos Cruise (Seaman II), Aug 2011)
A wonderful, exciting and amazing experience. Organization, synchronization and punctuality are to be commended. Peruvian time, described in many Travel books as unpunctual, was experienced by me as more punctual than Swiss time! I enjoyed the low key, homely atmosphere of many of the places we stayed at (Quelketani in Puno, El Source in Ollaytantambo, Rabida in Quito). I also enjoyed the more luxurious places (Colca Canyon Lodge and Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel). Varied and adventurous, interesting and beautiful.

Len Meyers (Machu Picchu + Peru Amazon + Galapagos Cruise aboard the Seaman II, Aug 2011)
An amazing, fantastic, fabulous, learning and cultural experience. Each day was a new and exciting experience. 10 stars. Our guides Marcello and Vidal were very professional and knowlegable about the subject. It was an amazing learning experience. Better than a college year.

Adventure Life was an absolute joy and delight to work with. The knowledge of Peru added value to our trip and we were able to design a very full and comprehensive schedule. All plans and especially schedules were exactly spot on. Well done.

Lake Titicaca with Homestay

Lake Titicaca

Patricia McCarthy (Lake Titicaca + Machu Picchu by Train, Sep 2010)
We had waited a long time to take this trip. At first we were hesitant about a tour but our trip would not have been as enjoyable, informative and cultural if we would have done it on our own. Adventure Life was thorough, responsive and factual. It all started with Brandy and on to Jennifer ... an excellent team and most responsive and informative. Guide, hotels, transportation were excellent. We regret that we were not able to do the Inca Trail Trek because of time but we were able to experience some of it. Having Peruvian guides added to the learning and experience.

Lake Titicaca at Titilaka Lodge

Janice Maurer (Lake Titicaca at Titilaka Lodge + Machu Picchu by Train, Dec 2010)
Adventure Life helped create a site seeing package that was full of interesting sites, and was presented by very informed educated guides. We loved it all and would recommend seeing Peru with Adventure Life and their experience crews.

Cachiccata Group Service Project

Carmen Pehler (Cachiccata Group Service Project + Cachiccata Group Service Project with Machu Picchu, Sep 2010)
Teddy Romero was our guide through the entire trip and he was amazing. Very knowledgeable about Peru and what we were seeing/doing, but also funny and a joy to be around.

The hotels were all great. We also had 7 nights in tents and those nights were good too. We had thought about renting sleeping bags once we were there, but we're glad we brought our own.

From Kassi's help in deciding on a trip itinerary to Tami and Laura's logistical guidance, we felt informed and prepared as we left for our trip! Their responses to our questions were always thorough and timely.

We had a great time and even as we were returning home, we started dreaming about our next adventure with Adventure Life. Thank you for making our trip unforgettable!

Easter Island

Terri Mansir (Easter Island, Sep 2011)
Easter Island is a wonderful adventure that continues to hold to their culture and remote island environment. We absolutely loved both of our tour guides. They provided us with two totally different perspectives of the history and culture of the island. I may be selfish, but I do not want to see this tiny island fall the way of other more commercial tropical islands. We had a wonderful time and been talking it up to everyone since getting back.

Lenore Layton (Easter Island, Sep 2011)
Loved it all. I waited my entire life to go and am so glad I did. I had a wonderful time and wish I had stayed at least one day longer. The island has a lot more to do than just a quick look or tour. Hotel was lovely and very relaxing. Walk to town was at least a half an hour but it was a lovely walk along the sea. The sunset was magnificent and hotel staff were so friendly, they could not do enough for me. I am so glad I finally got to one of my dream destinations.

Lennie Davis (Easter Island, Apr 2011)
Adventure Life produced !! Laura Cahill was fantastic !! We were well pleased. The Hotel in Santiago was lovely. The hotel in Easter Island certainly met our needs. Chris Browder was the very best guide I have EVER had and I have traveled to > 55 countries !!

Mark Flanegan (Easter Island, Apr 2011)
Christopher Browder was one of the best guides we've every had and we've traveled quite extensively and used many guides. He knew the island, it's history, geography and legends and was able to weave them together in an entertaining and informative way. His restaurant recommendations were also excellent.I didn't realize many things about Easter Island, it's history, the legends, the number of moia (~1000), the ability to see how they were made and where. Much of the history and knowledge has been lost, but I didn't realize how much was still known or had been recovered.

Machu Picchu by Train with Luxury Hotels

Barbara Morrison (Islands and Incas + Machu Picchu by Train + Machu Picchu by Train with Luxury Hotels + Cruise on Isabela II, Apr 2011)
It was an adventure of a lifetime and we're so glad we took this trip. Local crew from Adventure Life were terrific. When we wanted something, they did their best to take care of it. On the whole, all went well and we had a great time. The guide in Cusco taught us so much about the Incas and we loved learning about them. Two things I didn't expect (that weren't really talked about): 1. the high altitude in Quito - had no idea. 2. Galapagos was more difficult walking than expected due to uneven volcanic rock. Probably could have used walking sticks there.

All but the Casa Andina had very nice food and the restaurants we went to were excellent and recommended by our various guides. Kapawi had very good food even when the supplies got limited our last day+. They certainly were creative. Isabela !! had excellent food and good variety.

Machu Picchu by Train

Machu Picchu Pilgrimage - Inca Trail

Sheila Lefebvre (Machu Picchu Pilgrimage, Apr 2012)
We had an incredible experience! We booked with Adventure Life just by chance (no research) and felt so fortunate to have chosen this agency. Better than we'd expected! Our guide, Teddy, went above and beyond! We were so well looked after and he did so many extras for us. The same with our driver, chef, porters and hotel staff.

Mee Hee Yang (Machu Picchu Pilgrimage, Jan 2012)
I LOVED LOVED LOVED the tour overall!!! In fact I've been sharing w/ my friends, peers, and colleagues and giving them information re: Adventure Life. My guide Williams was INCREDIBLE!!! VERY knowledgeable, insightful, and really made things easy for me. The trip was INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jennifer Crossman (Machu Picchu Pilgrimage + Sandoval Lake Lodge, Aug 2011)
Our guide, Alex, exceeded all of our expectations. We would refer him again and again! He customized everything and suggested restaurants, etc, going above and beyond what was required of him. My husband was a bit sick (prob altitude sickness) the first day in Cusco and Alex even called the hotel to check how he was and arranged for the hotel to make him a plain soup for dinner. He was extremely knowledgeable and made a great trip even better just by having him around on the Inca Trail. The porters and cook on the Inca Trail were great! Roger, our cook, was fantastic. I'm not sure how he made everything he did just using like 2 pots and a burner! The porters were very friendly (despite the language barrier at times) and made sure we were comfortable at all times. We were so sad to go to the Amazon b/c we would have to leave Alex! The staff at Sandoval Lake Lodge were also friendly and our guide, Oscar, was probably the most knowledgeable of all the guides there.

Islands and Incas - Galapagos & Machu Picchu

Donald Wolkerstorfer (Islands and Incas, Apr 2011)
Overall we were very happy with our trip. We were totally impressed with our two guides and with all the drivers and escorts at every step of the way. When I thought I had left my camera at a restaurant, Alex went out of his way to try to find it (luckily, I had simply misplaced it in one of my bags). Enrique was very, very patient with Paula as she learned how to snorkel, and when she hurt her back the last day on ship, Javier of Journey 1 (M/C Anahi) and Luis were most helpful. We were impressed with the care shown to an elderly couple on Journey 1. Everything worked like clockwork. The time spent in the Galapagos seemed more inclusive than what we have read about other tours. It was a great adventure!

Manco Multisport

Jerilyn Sullivan (Manco Multisport, Nov 2011)
What an adventure! We have never had such a luxurious camping experience. It was perfect for honeymoon camping to have help with our stuff, camp set up for us, and great food at every stop. The mountain biking portion was not quite as long as expected, only about two hours instead of the suggested 4 in the itinerary. That could have been longer. Rafting was great and they took great care of us. Juan was a very caring guide and we missed him when we were on our own!

Matthew Smith (Manco Multisport, Sep 2011)
The tour was something we'll never forget and exceeds any trip we have put together on our own. Juan was by far our favorite guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I would go on a tour with him again if given the opportunity. We would definitely go through Adventure Life again.

Jaclyn Sharratt (Manco Multisport, Sep 2011)
We knew we were in for a wonderful adventure as soon as we received the first of many emails from Sullivan! Her excitement and instant response to my inquiries and questions made me feel we were her only travelers! We changed up so many parts of the standard tour we signed up for, yet each request we made she not only met but did so by replying with even more information! You can tell she not only loves to travel, but she enjoys what she does and wants to help in any way possible!

The trip itself gave us a wonderful mix of down time and activity, and allowed us to see so many parts of Peru that most travelers miss. Also, her suggestion to do the alternative Inca Trail was not only right on with our needs, but the favorite part of the trip for both of us! The guides, services, transportation, hotels and meals would have taken us years to plan on our own. It was so perfectly planned we almost were waiting for something to go wrong! It could not have gone any better!

One thing we have learned with travel is to never set expectations, but rather just accept, accept, accept! In the case of this trip, it went beyond anything we could have wanted in an adventure! This was the first trip we have not planned ourselves, and it will be tough to plan a vacation on our own again! Thank you Adventure Life for showing us all of the magic of Peru!

Ryan Winter (Manco Multisport, May 2011)
My wife and I really enjoyed the trip, and we were more than a little impressed with Adventure Life and the job it did in organizing the trip. The two primary guides we had were wonderful – specifically, they were knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Our Adventure Life guide in Cuzco was Juan Barrios (I am unsure of his last name). Likewise for the porters and cooks. The itinerary, food, and accommodations, moreover, were also terrific. Your company lived up to its reputation. Thank you.

Carol Thuerbach (Manco Multisport, Apr 2011)
I know you must hear this a lot, but it truly was a trip of a lifetime. I would bet that you haven't had many 65 year olds do the Manco Multi-Sport trip, right? We had experiences and met people and saw sights we will never forget. I would recommend Adventure Life to friends, but I don't think many of them would do this particular trip. We are true Montanans and love the out of doors, a challenge, roughing it, so all was good! We never knew what was around the next corner for a full 18 days! Peaks, ruins, rapids, lakes and rivers, mountain and jungle critters, stunning views, hospitable people.

We are vegans who eat fish, and our diet was NO problem for any of our cooks! Our cook on the hiking portion of the trip, Aurelio (I hope I am spelling that correctly) was FABULOUS and performed miracles in a tent with a propane tank!

Choquequirao Trek and Machu Picchu

Lisa Childers (Wild Tambopata + Choquequiaro Trek and Machu Picchu, Jun 2011)
The personalized guided tour really made the trip special. Everyone was amazingly helpful and amiable. The food on our trek was the best of the whole trip. Who would have expected the camping food to be the best? Everything else was quite acceptable, but not the gourmet cuisine of our trek.

Panoramic Peru

Maris Borg (Panoramic Peru, Sep 2011)
This was the second time I traveled with adventure life. I would do it over and over again without thinking twice !! Everything is organized perfectly :) It was a bit tiring in the fact that we changed a lot of hotels but I think there's no other way to see as much of this beautiful country !! You are great guys !!

Patricia Lucke (Easter Island + Panoramic Peru + Cruise on Manatee + Cruise on Eric, Letty & Flamingo, Jan 2011)
tour guides were super--Daniel in Quito area, Carlos in Lima to Puno, Vidal in Cusco area, Daniella on Easter Island; plus guide-naturalists on the Letty and guide on the Manatee were super; in Sacha Lodge guide was very knowledgeable.

to me food is not very important on a trip ; however the food at Sacha lodge was excellent and the food elsewhere was fine; in the high altitudes of Peru my appetite was reduced.

Couple of suggestions: in Quito area I read in the Lonely Planet I was carrying that Cotopaxi and the Quilotoa loop were highly rated. so the last two days in Quito area I modified our itinerary and went there with a night stay at La Ceinga Country Home-- fantastic ending to the 3 weeks I had in Ecuador. I think AdventureLife should recommend those places to people,. I went to BellaVista earlier which I enjoyed, but if I had not later read and then gone to Cotopaxi and Quilotoa loop, I would have missed out. That is more important and exciting to see than BellaVista, in my opinion. Second, when I got into Lima at night I called the representative to find out when our guide and the bus left the next day. Millagros said Adventure Life should have known and been able to state in the itinerary the time which was at 12:30 pm. Ecuador had excellent diversity--8 days Gallapagos, 7 days Quito and surrounding area, and 7 days the Amazon Basin, Rio Napo ... Read All

Inca Pathways - Inca Trail & Lake Titicaca

Leona Keltner (Inca Pathways + Machu Picchu Pilgrimage, Jun 2010)
This Adventure was absolutely the best. I felt bad that other tour groups were not with Adventure Life. I watched them and it seemed as if they were going from from Point A to Point B not understanding the history. the culture, or the purpose of what they were seeing. The first part of our tour with "Edgar Tours" was fun and well organized. One group member was suffering from Altitude Sickness headaches and I was touched by their concern. Our guide for Cuzco and the Inca Trail (Ayul Acuna Cardenas) was the BEST! He is well educated, patient, has a great sense of humor and really was the key to making our Inca Trail HIke a Life Experience and not just a tour. This is the the type of experience that helps people understand the world, and left me wondering what I can do to make this planet a better place to live.

Paul Moroney (Inca Pathways, Aug 2009)
Marco Palomino Tocre was fabulous. I couldn't have hand picked a better guide. It was like having a close friend guide us around Peru.

I have dreamed about this trip for 10 years and, dispite those pent up expectations, the tour delivered more than I imagined. Very rewarding experience. Great diversity of experiences for a "packaged" tour. The family stay on Amantaní Island was a wonderful cultural experience and the island sunset rivals any Caribbean island. Last but not least, the small group sizes offered by Adventure Life made a huge difference. I saw other tours on the Inca Trail with 15 to 20 people and if we were in such a group, we would never know all the things we would have missed out on. The personal touch provided in a small group is priceless.

Nathan Packard (Inca Pathways + Machu Picchu Pilgrimage, Dec 2008)
Our tour guide for the Inca Trail (Teddy) was excellent. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and had a great sense of humor. Teddy is the best tour guide I have ever met.

We really enjoyed our trip to Peru and are thinking of taking another trip with Adventure Life.

Marilyn Bowden (Inca Pathways, Apr 2008)
Teddy Romero could not have been better! He was extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and was able to get us through some problems because of his contacts and experience.

The food was delicious. The chef on the trek even fixed our requests: avocados, popcorn, and fresh ground coffee!

The adventures were unexpected and awesome! The different cultures at Lake Titicaca were an educational experience we had not anticipated. We felt like we had gone back in time several hundred years to see how these amazing people live. And they were all very hospitible and fun-loving. The actual reason for booking this trip was to hike the Incan Trail, and that was also more fun than we expected. The physical challenge of the hike took a back seat to the beautiful vegetation and the incredible ruins along the trail. And Teddy never hurried us along - we could leisurely enjoy the discoveries along the way. We did not expect such great gourmet meals on the trail, either. The other amazing bonus to this trip was having Teddy Romero all to ourselves! The personalized service we received has spoiled us for any large group trips we might othewise have considered in the future!

Cachiccata Trek - Alternative Inca Trail

Greg Litten (Cachiccata Treck + Peru Amazon, Jun 2011)
We had the Cachittata 4-day trek. What an amazing and humbling adventure - and not for the reasons printed on any brochure. On the second morning of the trek, my wife and I woke up at 12,500 feet to the first winter snow there in five years. Without crampons and proper winter gear we weren't going to continue the rest of the trek, or risk anyones neck to go higher. So, we turned back with our lead guide and started a slipperly climb back below snowline. As we decended past mountian tops and Incan ruins covered in fresh snow, we treked with Perivian mountain villagers. They wore little more than a shirt, pocho,wool shorts and sandles for covering as they herded their sheep in the cold muck. Our journey 5,000ft down to the valley floor ended up being by foot, and then by bouncing in the back of a covered truck with a dozen locals taking their produce of herbs to market.

Little did we know, as we were hiking out if the snow, our pack llamas had escaped the wranglers. Llamas do what llamas do... they ran up the 14,500 foot mountain pass! So, our llamas still had the camping gear and the poors wranglers felt they had no choice but to chase them (in sandals and shorts) in the deepening snow. This was the same mountain pass we had decided to not go over. It was surreal and humbling twelve-hours later to be reunited with the llama wrangers who had just ... Read All

Tee La Rosa (Cachiccata Trek + Isabela II Galapagos Cruise, May 2011)
This had been a dream trip of mine for many, many years. I had always wanted to hike and camp in the Andes, see Machu Picchu, and see the Galapagos. Sullivan and Kassandra were AWESOME. Seriously, they really worked with me and answered all of my questions patiently and professionally. I also really appreciated all of the detail that went in to the pre-trip paperwork I received, such as "you'll definitely need to pack this, and you'll likely need this." Very helpful information. Adventure Life did a phenomenal job of handling the logistics and pairing me up with awesome guides. Adventure Life was on-time, but the airlines weren't! You handled the logistics very well. I wound up seeing more than I had planned on - I ran everyone ragged from dawn til dusk. So, I absolutely loved it. It was a perfect mix of learning the culture and history, enjoying awesome food, seeing amazing sights and nature, and tons of physical activity. The quality of the food was top-notch. I was blown-away on the trek since the camp cook came up with better meals than I had in some restaurants! I've told so many people about how impressed I was.

Margaret Holmes (Cachiccata Trek, May 2011)
Edwin was so terrific and most enthusiastic and obviously so very proud of his heritage and country. It was a privilege to be educated and taught by him and he is truly a definite asset to your company in terms of guide skill set and his professionalism. He seemed to feel honored to be part of your local guide base and spoke most highly of Adventure Life. He represented your company well and was most positive about the company's philosophy re helping communities etc

Incas and Rainforest - Inca Trail & Amazon

Tuan Tran (Incas and Rainforest + Machu Picchu Pilgrimage, Oct 2010)
We saw, learned and experienced so much. The trek was rough but your staff did everything in their power to help us through. Everybody, at every step, worked together and created a trip of life time for the 5 of us. Marco was our guide from from Puno through the Inca Trail and back to Cuzco. He was our coach, photographer, historian, archeologist, doctor, therapist, camping/hiking instructor... and our best buddy. Monika and Laura have been great and the package is full of valuable information.

Christopher White (Incas and Rainforest, Jul 2010)
Machu Picchu was impressive but I thought the ruins along the trail and in the Sacred Valley were actually more impressive. I was particularly impressed with the ruins of the fort above Cusco. I would suggest doing some resistance training in addition to hiking prior to the trip. I think it would have eased the ache in my shoulders from carrying the pack.

All the guides were very good. Alex, our guide on the Inca trail was one of the two best guides I have ever had for any guided trip I have ever taken.

I was surprised at how good the food was, I would have settled for the freeze dried stuff or surplus MRE's. I really didn't expect them to actually cook.

Cathy Smith (Incas and Rainforest, Dec 2008)
both reuben in the amazon and teddy in cusco and the inca trail were wonderful. we loved teddy. he is friendly and so knowledgeable. an amazing person and man.

i loved peru. i loved cusco. i loved the inca trail and machu picchu. i loved the trip to chincera and the womens weaving cooperative. truly amazing and one of the many highlighs of the trip.

i felt so strong and alive and present. such a gift. i found myself teary a lot the beauty the majesty the ancientness. i felt truly blessed to be there with my 17yo son who also loved the experience. i loved the small group and the intimacy. i am so grateful for the experience. i am looking forward to planning another trip.

Manu Biosphere

Cathy Bach (Machu Picchu by Train + Manu Biosphere, Aug 2011)
We were very worried about taking an organized tour. We have traveled all over the world and never done a tour before. But it was so wonderful. All 3 of our guides we had were absolutely fabulous. They had encyclopedic knowledge of their areas. The 2 guides with Inca Natura (Manu) (Enrique and Fiorella) were fabulous. And Ayul for the Machu Picchu by Train trip was also absolutely fantastic. We were so happy with the overall quality of the tour. There's really nothing I would suggest to change!!

Brian Hazlett (Machu Picchu by Train + Manu Biosphere, Aug 2011)
We really appreciated the small group size. Actually, the tours were much more than we expected. We had been worried about doing an organized tour, and we were pleasantly surprised at how well it worked out. The level of knowledge of all of the guides far exceeded our expectations. We were very impressed!

Susan Marycz (Manu Biosphere + Machu Picchu by Train Tour, Sep 2008)
We had two guides - Boris Bonnett and Miguel (don't know last name - at Manu); I cannot say enough about Boris; as a native of Cusco, he was extremely knowledgeable about the city and all of the towns we visited in the area; his depth and breadth of knowledge were impressive; he was very patient as I asked many questions not only about the subject at hand, but about other aspects of the country; as our guide to Machu Picchu, he was exceptional; his interest in and respect for the Incas was obvious; he gave us recommendations for restaurants and every one we tried was excellent; he was generous with his time and knowledge; Boris is an excellent ambassador for Peru; we have been to many countries and traveled with many guides - he ranks at the top of our experiences. Miguel was also very knowledgeable and it was a joy to walk through the jungle with him; his ability to see and hear things that we initially could not was remarkable; he taught us much about jungle discoveries; he had a wonderful sense of humor, which kept us laughing.

The food varied depending on where we ate; for the most part, the food on the first part of our trip, with Boris as our guide, was quite good as he knew all the good places to go; the food in the Amazon was also good, surprising for being so remote.

I would recommend this trip to others, and already have; it was a wonderful ... Read All

Ancient Kingdoms

Brian Ivey (Ancient Kingdoms, Feb 2009)
It is difficult to praise this programme too highly - both for content and for organization, the latter being totally seamless. The guides in Chiclayo, Trujillo and Cusco/Machu Picchu were excellent, were informative, fluent in English, and patient inasmuchas we never felt hurried at any of the museums or archaeological sites that we visited and our questions were answered completely to our satisfaction at all times. We had arranged an extra day in Lima, after our travel day, which gave us a chance to visit two major museums there - the Larco Museum and the National Museum of Archaeology, both of which were thoroughly worthwhile and which should be recommended to future Peru Adventure clients. We would like to express our thanks to every one of the Adventure Life team for a truly superb holiday which we shall never forget. Brian and Alison Ivey, Ottawa, Canada

Salcantay Trek

Elizabeth Buyers (Salcantay Trek, May 2009)
Boris was OUTSTANDING!! He made our trip totally incredible. He rearranged our hiking schedule when he noticed we were fast hikers and took us to some incredible places that were not originally scheduled. His knowledge of all things Peruvian was astonishing. My brother likes to ask at least 100 questions a day and Boris had the answer to all of them. He pointed out all kinds of plants and wildlife along our trek. He did an excellent job taking us to the less touristy places and really gave us the authentic Peru experience.

Wild Tambopata - Amazon Tours

Andrea Edwards (Machu Picchu by Train + Wild Tambopata, Apr 2011)
Truly an amazing experience on every level...can't thank AL enough for the suggestions, planning, logistics, etc. One of the best experiences of my life! Loved every single second of my time in Peru! Exceeded my expectations on every level! Love, love, loved it! Neither Peru nor Adventure Life has seen the last of me! : )

Yael Tsoury (Wild Tambopata, Sep 2009)
For me it was very special adventure. In addition to recognize the river, the rain forests and all the wildlife there, it was so interesting to meet and talk to tha local people, to try another style of life, like no electricity and no phone connection... Our guide Geraldin was the best we could think about. She had the knolage we expect, the ability to feel our needs, and she was the main reason our trip was so succesful

Machu Picchu by Train

Farhad Kashani (Machu Picchu by Train, Oct 2011)
Peru was my 103rd country and region visited and i am counting on you for some of the other 97 I want to do.

David Cheng (Machu Picchu by Train, Dec 2010)
The Machu Picchu extension tour was great for taking care of the essential logistics -- lodging, getting to/from airport and machu picchu, and having a guide for machu picchu itself. I thought it suited my style perfectly of wanting flexibility to explore the area on my own, but making sure I had a great guide so didn't miss anything for the highlight.

Cachiccata Group Service Project with Machu Picchu

The hotels were all great. We also had 7 nights in tents and those nights were good too. We had thought about renting sleeping bags once we were there, but we're glad we brought our own.

We had a great time and even as we were returning home, we started dreaming about our next adventure with Adventure Life. Thank you for making our trip unforgettable!

Candelaria Festival in Puno with Homestay

Dahlia Hirsch (Guatemala Classico + Candelaria Festival in Puno with Homestay, Feb 2011)
I want you to know how pleased we were, from the beginning to the end of our tour with you. You tailored it to our needs, and the land part of Peru that we did with you was really seamless. Our tour guide was fabulous - personable, educated, caring, prompt, and flexible. His English was great, he really knew the area and the festivities well, and went out of his way to accommodate our every need. We had a phenomenal time mostly because of his wonderful care. The hotel was in a great location for the festivities. The breakfast was very nice and the front desk people were extremely helpful, even providing us with oxygen for our altitude challenges. I want to also thank you for your patience in answering all my questions before the trip- it was exactly as I expected and even better. Many thanks.

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Douglas Bridges (Manco Multisport, Jul 2010)
Our guides, Juan and Marco, were excellent, and both were very knowledgeable. Cooks and porters were outstanding. I've never seen two people work as hard as William and Aurelio worked to accommodate us during the camping days. I would highly recommend both.

Any suggestions for my next trip? I usually schedule a couple per year, but intentionally waited to schedule my second one until after my first experience with you. I looked at the website again and I have a couple of thoughts: I haven't been to Nicaragua, but I have been to all other destinations in Central America. I haven't been to Bolivia either, and one of the lodge trips may also interest me at some point. Please let me know if you have suggestions. The Manco Multisport trip offered the right level of physical activity, variety, etc., so something similar would be appealing. And the culture shock factor is not an issue for me. Thanks!

Melissa Sachs-Kohen (Manco Multisport, Jul 2009)
We particularly liked the hotel in Ollyantatambo for its dedication to being green.

Gabriel, from Sandoval Lake, was excellent. He was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and plantlife in the jungle. Vidal was a fantastic tourguide. His English was great, he knew so much about history, culture, politics, anthropology, etc. He made every stop a wonderfully engaging learning experience. Everyone was so helpful and pleasant, even when they had to carry our big packs from Hydroelectica to Aguas Calientas due to the trainworkers' strike. Our cook Victor was terrific. He was very accommodating to the vegetarians in our group too.

Our adventure tour was full of adventures - some of them were not even planned. The strike forced us to walk the train tracks from Hydroelectrica to Aguas Calientas - in the dark. Luckily we knew no train would come. Although we were already exhausted from having climbed Yacta Pata that same day, it was something we will always remember, complain about and ultimately laugh about too. Every worker with whom we came in contact was friendly and helpful. We learned a bit of Spanish, tasted some new and delicious foods and had the experience of a lifetime. Thank you.

Jonathan Wilson (Manco Multisport, Jul 2008)
I can't imagine doing the first part of the trip with anyone besides our guide, Boris Bennett. He was excellent.

I try not to go into these things with a lot of defined expectations, but the trip certainly exceeded any I may have set. Really enjoyed the adventure and was very surprised at the level of physical activity. That was our only concern going in, that it might be too easy, but that certainly was not the case and that was half the fun. The views are always a little better after a hard climb to the top (or bottom in the case of the mountain biking).

Overall everything was great. Especially liked the flexibility of our trip. We were able to change things as we went along that allowed us to fit in, or omit, portions of the trip on the fly. In the Colca Canyon, we were able to fit in an impromptu mountain bike trip from Patapampa to Chivay on trails that were extremely fun and challenging. Our guide helped us set all of it up.

Molly Delamarter (Manco Multisport, May 2008)
We felt very supported as we planned for this trip.

I was very impressed with the accommodations, even the tents, believe it or not, seemed very clean (and bug proof) and it was nice to feel as though things were well planned. Each of the places we stayed were very welcoming and prepared for us.

Our guide Juan Barrios went above and beyond. Starting off by telling us that he was, "our guide, our bodyguard, and our friend" made him instantly likeable, and then his experience made this trip look effortless from our standpoint.

The food was exceptional. The cooks were VERY professional, and we were continually surprised at the variety and wonderful flavors that they provided.

I have never traveled with a tour company before, and the things that surprised me the most were all of the special extras that we could not have anticipated. A short tour here or there that lent insight to the bigger picture as we approached Machu Picchu, the guide's personal thoughts and experiences having lived in the midst of an evolving story of the past, and the feeling of camaraderie as you experience the challenges of this type of high-altitude adventure with your fellow tour-mates. We had an absolute blast!

Molly Delamarter (Manco Multisport, May 2008)
We felt very supported as we planned for this trip.

The food was exceptional. The cooks were VERY professional, and we were continually surprised at the variety and wonderful flavors that they provided.