4-daagse Machu Picchu , Sacred Valley en Cusco-privérondleiding

Walking the Incan Trail to Machu Picchu was an incredible experience in itself. I feel strongly that the experience was 10x better because of Valentin, Simon, Royur, Bautista, Lorenzo, and the entire team. What an amazing group. They have known each other for many years, are family members, and really enjoy each other's company and work well as a team. I felt safe and even pampered because of this. Valentin and Simon are natural teachers. They were always educating us about flora, fauna, politics, history, and the culture of their country. Royur is an incredible chef. Our mind's were blown with the incredible food we ate of the trail. I don't know if our experience would have been as incredible if we had gone with a different tour company.

Valentin and his staff made this an unforgettable adventure! With their support it was possible to hike the Inca Trail through the SunGate for our first view of Machu Picchu a reality and check this off our “bucket list!” We also visited his farm & school. This was a highlight of our adventure. We also bikes down a mountain, and enjoyed 2 home stays. We got an intimate introduction into Peru’s culture beyond Machu Picchu. Percy, our “family’s “ guide was knowledgeable, supportive, enthusiastic, encouraging and most importantly a GREAT human! As is Valentin & his staff. I would highly recommend this company as well as Thrive Adventures.

We actually were fortunate enough to have Valentin and Kenny share multiple days with us, including the Moray ruins, the salt mines, Pisac, Machu Picchu , Sacsayhuaman, and their lovely farm (with an otherworldly pachamanca feast by chef Roger! And chicha demo by the matriarch). Valentin and his son, Kenny, were amazing and treated us like family. They shared stories of their lives, the history and cosmology of the Incan and pre-Incan tribes, and beautiful traditions. Valentin was a font of knowledge and also had a great sense of humor. Everything they managed went smoothly, and they were kind and flexible. Beto was our charming driver for the time we shared. importantly, the profits earned from this operation help support a local school founded by Valentin. By booking with Valentin’s Pachamama Journeys, you are securing a trip of a lifetime, giving business to a pillar of the community & multigenerational farming family, and supporting local children. I can’t imagine experiencing Peru any other way. Thank you, my brothers!

Great trip! The guides are amazing. They took such good care of them.

Listen up people — there’s just no need to do any further comparison shopping. You want Pachamama Journeys to take you on the Inca Trail, to Machu Picchu, and to all the wonderful places that Cusco & Peru have to offer. Why? Because the guides are authentic, passionate, and sincere about their country and their Sacred Valley.

Our four day hike on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was seamless! The knowledge of our guide Percy, was exceptional of the ruins, the birds, and the plants. Food was spectacular, especially when you realize we were in very remote locations. I recommend this company strongly. All details were taken care of.

Valentine’s guide, Percy Ayala, was superb. His 776th guided tour of MachuPichu. His English was fluent, he used his engineering degree to provide detailed insights into Inca architecture and technology and had a great knowledge of orchids. He encouraged us across the entire four day trek. The porters and chef were also fantastic. The food was unbelievably good given they carried everything. Even the portable toilet was always spotless. First class in everything!!

This group is nothing short of spectacular. They went above and beyond for every aspect of this trip. They are very kind, attentive, knowledgeable and 2 steps ahead of the game. Kenny took us to Cusco to replace our essentials after our luggage was lost our first day. Our days were thoughtfully planned to get the most out of the experience. Other group tours had much longer waits. Valentin navigated drop off spots and timing to get off the train to stay ahead of the crowds and avoid traffic back to Cusco. He navigated everything to minimize time lost. Roger took great care of my 9yo boy during the Inca trail hike encouraging him to maintain a great pace. It was so fun to cook with Roger because he has great energy. We had THE BEST pictures. They went out of their way to get the best angles and poses. All other travelers were trying to hit up our guides when they saw how much effort was put into capturing our moments. Talk about knowledgeable about history. Valentin is a strong history buff helping us to understand meaning and importance of locations, architecture and pieces of art. Also Valentin so caring when my daughter got sick. The cough suppressant helped! If I spoke Spanish and less of a chicken traveling internationally as a single mom with 2 kids I would still book them. There are too many ins and out that you want an expert to handle.

Valentin, Kenny, and Simon are absolutely amazing! They are not just tour guides, but became family. They shared so much of themselves, their culture, traditions, and knowledge of this beaustiful country. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and it would not have been so incredible without them! We also did Humantay Lake with them and I can say for certain I would not have completed the without Kenny and Simon! I cannot recommend them enough!

Our trip to Peru via International Yoga was amazing! I had never been to South America and was looking forward to experiencing the food and culture in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. However, I did not expect the first class treatment from Valentine and his team of tour guides. They are so kind and dedicated to ensuring that everyone feels supported and informed during each outing. As a former high school teacher, I enjoy learning about history, art, and architecture. Valentine and his associates went out of their way to answer questions about the various sites and places we visited. I gained a better appreciation for the achievements of the Incas and the legacy they left behind. One of my favorite excursions was visiting Valentine’s farm. There we feed llamas and had one of the best meals on the planet. The mango ceviche was so delicious! In addition to the knowledge of Inca/Peruvian culture and cuisine, I also appreciated the support I received during our visits to Machu Picchu and Humantay Lake. The high altitude of Cusco made hiking a challenge, but Simon and Kenny were always present ensuring that we could finish our climb without incident.