Amazing place to visit. 5000m altitude is a little challenging, but if you are not up for the walk, you can take a horse most of the way. You still walk the final 100m. Amazing valley setting with colour, snow. Very peaceful. Our guide Eva was knowledgeable and attentive to everyone and altitude effects
It was a once in a lifetime experience brought alive by the Luis our guide. Even though we reached Machu Picchu at a time when nothing was visible, he kept us engaged for a full 2 hours. He also explained to us where we could wait for the best views until the weather clears, which it eventually did. Must visit! And ask for guide Luis
We had such an amazing day collecting materials to dye with, learning about natural dyeing and learning how to weave by wonderful experts! Our interpreter was also incredibly knowledgeable about the material himself and had a great respect for the work the women do and the history of the craft. Travel to and from was smooth, and lunch was delicious!
We met Luigi at the San Pedro market. We were taken to different stands and learned about all the elements that we would later use in our dishes. Everything was delicious. Most important to me, I was able to make a vegetarian version of the two savory courses. It was nice chatting with Luigi while we ate out creations. So happy to have booked this experience!
Everything went very well from start to finish. Daniel, our guide, and Jorge, our driver, were excellent. From the very beginning, I felt safe and well taken care of. It’s important to be patient during pickup time since they collect other travelers as well, but the process was organized and smooth.
I highly recommend dressing warmly, especially during the rainy and cold season. In our case, it even snowed. The altitude didn’t affect me, but Daniel and his team were always attentive, checking in to make sure everyone was feeling okay and explaining clearly how to handle the ATVs.
The food was delicious—I honestly ate more than expected because everything tasted so good. The transportation was comfortable, and since the trip to and from the mountain is done by van, you can leave extra belongings there. Bringing a small pillow or blanket makes the ride even more comfortable.
I’m very grateful for the entire experience and strongly encourage supporting the local team with a tip. I highly recommend this tour—the ATVs make the experience much easier and allow you to fully enjoy Rainbow Mountain.
Best way to see Machu Picchu if you’re short on time
Ruben was an amazing guide. He is very knowledgeable about all things Machu Picchu and more and patiently answered all my questions as well as helped me take some amazing pictures to show my family.
Overall just be aware that you will be spending most of the day on a bus or train as it takes quite a while to get there.