Explore Peru: Lares Trek and Inca trail, an Authentic Fusion of Culture and Nature

We returned from our adventure in Peru today. I really can’t express how delighted our entire group was with the experience. We ( Tom and Catherine Silva) had taken this trip in 2016, and our description so intrigued our friends that they decided to take the trip—and we returned with them. We had heaped praise on the beauty of the country and the quality of your team, but the reality is far above what we could describe. Our guides, Darwin and Elias, were outstanding in their knowledge and explanations, took amazing care of the group, and were delightful companions – we laughed a LOT! (Tom and I had met Darwin on our last visit and were very happy to see him again. ) We were amazed at the work the porters, waiters, and cooks did, and loved that Darwin made sure we got to meet them. We are so thankful to your entire team, for the adventure and memories that we shared.

—Catherine Silva 2019 Inca trail

Dear Marc,
Once again, not to my surprise (but always a pleasure), BioBio hit a home run for me with this fantastic trip to Macchu Piccu. It was the epitome of worldwide CE/travel with a ‘personal touch.’ You’ve always sourced really great hike support crew…porters, cooks, et cetera, but I’m most amazed by your local guides. The know all the important little secret places and tricks as if they’ve lived there for years…and often they have!! All the safe, lovely, interesting restaurants, how to time arrival to and departure from busy but interesting places for the highest quality if experience, and a quiet awareness and anticipation of our likely needs and interests are all clearly important to our fantastic guides.

I need to tell you that Darwin, in particular, is an employee/contractor who merits retention, promotion, or whatever else you do to let employees know that they’re unusually impressive. His depth of knowledge and interest in his subject, his passion for sharing this with us, and his sensitive awareness and support of our needs was truly impressive. He and I spoke about my BioBio experience in Kilimanjaro (I started the conversation). I think you would be VERY well served by having him there, though I’ll concede that I have too much BioBio ahead of me to consider repeating that soon.

My fiancée and I are very excited about our upcoming honeymoon, but Galapagos is on her bucket list as well as mine…and you have enough choices available for a lifetime of travel. Still, as I sit in this airport in Peru, I wish I could go back to Macchu Piccu tomorrow!

With gratitude,
John Ober, DVM

Dear Bio Bio, I’ve traveled all over the world with well known touring companies and I have to say you guys are the best!! For my 40th birthday, a group of 16 friends headed down to Peru to hike the Inca Trail and visit Machu Picchu. We were thrilled mountain biking and horse back riding were also included. And while we knew the trip would be filled with adventure, we didn’t expect the level of luxury Bio Bio offers. The hotels we stayed in were beautiful. The food tent on the trail is out of this world! And speaking of the food, it was gourmet at every stop. We still can’t figure out how the chefs make such amazing meals on the trail. But I think the best part of Bio Bio is the people you have working with you. Our guides (Piero, Jose, Jairo and Reuben) made the trip! They are fun and great to hang out with, but also really knowledgeable about the local area. And they go above and beyond. Here are two examples. One was in the cloud forest. The guides woke up at 5am to see if the sky was clear. It was, so they woke everyone up and we climbed to the top of the hill to have a view from the top of the world. Plus, the porters had already set up our coffee table so we drank hot coffee and gazed out over the Andes. The second was when we arrived through the sun gate at Machu Picchu. Bio Bio got us there in the late afternoon. While I was skeptical about this at first (most get there at sunrise), it was the best plan! We literally had Machu Picchu to ourselves. No crowds. No lines. Plus, the guides hiked for 4 days with champagne in their packs so we could toast to our accomplishment. I can’t say enough about this trip. Our entire group is now looking at going to Chile together, of course with Bio Bio. With tons of love and admiration, Wendy W. Damonte Evening News Anchor, KTVN-TV Channel 2 Wendy W. Damonte Evening News Anchor, KTVN-TV CHANNEL 2 p. 775-861-4234 f. 775-861-4246 — Wendy W. Damonte Evening News Anchor, KTVN-TV Channel 2

Jeff and i had an absolutely wonderful time with you. We felt pampered and safe and, most importantly, part of your very, very unique family of obviously good friends. i can’t think of a single moment I’d change. i appreciated how you changed plans when necessary but always had choices and alternatives from which to choose. each and everyone of your guides was remarkable – seemingly willing to do anything to insure us all having the time of our lives. thank you so very much. we both wish you all the success in the world!

I have to say that our experience in Peru exceeded my expectations in virtually every way. Piero and Patty and Zak took exceptional care of us. We were utterly free from decision making and I lost track of days and dates right away. Sign of a good trip. As you may know, Piero had more than a few amazing surprises for us, which added to the terrific itinerary that you planned, made our trip unique and wonderful. Logistics were precise and well planned. Drivers prompt, hotels expecting us and efficient check-ins, water available, bags handled behind the scenes and magically appearing in hotel rooms. I didn’t know until we were off the trail how skilled Zak and Piero were at limiting our contact with other groups. We felt like we practically had the trail to ourselves and certainly the sungate when we arrived there.

What a wonderful trip!! I have been on many adventure trips–from running across the Morrocan Sahara for 9 days in the Marathon des Sables, to the Himalayan Run and Trek, a 10-day stage run in northeastern India and Sikkim, and private treks and climbs in Nepal–yet this Inca trek in Peru was the best of them all. Likely it was our exceptional group of women “of a certain age” who laughed and struggled together up the trail that made it so special; but our spirits couldn’t have stayed so high without the special attention to detail from your Peruvian staff. Piero Vellutino kept us all smiles with his funny comments and big bear hugs. Each time we achieved a goal, a high pass, the end of a long day, the end of the trek to Intipunku, our guides Piero, Omar and Jairo, congratulated and hugged us. They quietly made sure that all camp details were perfect and had friendly words for all the porters. It was a happy trip. Some of us felt poorly from time to time, but were buoyed up by Piero and company so that no one ever considered stopping short of the goal. The trip was a wonderful blend of comraderie, physical challenge, Inca and Quechua cultural immersion and nature education. We were blessed with good weather and fun shopping excursions to top it all off. I can’t wait to go back next year to see more of Peru and its lovely people! Regarding highs and lows, there were only highs. The hotels were all very nice, with the Pueblo Inkaterra the loveliest. My only wish is that the trip were longer!!! Though it is best to leave for home wishing for more, rather than wishing to go home–so it was just the right length.