Explorandes Reviews 

We did the Huayhuash circuit, 12 days.
We dont have words enough to say how amazing it was.
We knew it would be an amazing experience, but it was way more incredible that we expected.
The guide, Edwin and the cooker Merlin were amazing.
I felt safe with Edwin, for all the knowledge he has. He taught us so many interesting things, he had so much patience with us and no hurry at all. I couldnt thank him enough for everything.
Merlin was amazing!! He surprised us every day with his ART of cooking. His smile and kindness was incredible.
The donkey driver’s were also a great part of the team. Jaime and Rosalino were always smiling and helpful all the time.

Congratulations for the initiative with the enviroment. The team were always separating the trash.

Well, we couldnt have a better team.
Thank you all for everything. It was a lifetime experience. We’ll remember for ever.

We started our 2 week Explorandes tour in Arequipa then to Cuzco (Machu Pichu) and ended in LIma. All of our accomodations and tours were great and we had no issues with any of the hotels. Our guides Sarita in Cuzco and Leo in Arequipa were exceptional. We had breakfast and lunches in several of the days and the food was fantastic.
Based on how organized and punctual everyone was we highly recommend using Explorandes. Maria Paula Castro designed our tour and added some custom side trips we required. She was great to work withj.

Our guide Miguel was superb ran a great trip despite the weather. Attentive to group and the pace he set. Despite terrible weather and a bad cough he got me through

Weather turned perfect for last 2 days

Thanks Miguel and porters ( head Americano and Estaban chef plus team) and explorandes !

Our entire trip was absolutely perfect. The travel guides and drivers took great care of us. Sarita was outstanding in Cuzco, sacred valley and Machu Picchu. Made the trip very memorable.

We did the 5 day classic Inca trail. The whole experience was fantastic. The weather and terrain were challenging at times but we always felt we were in good hands. The scenery was amazing of course. The unique Exploreandes route meant most of the trip we were not in contact with other groups. The food exceeded all our expectations especially given the time available and mobile facilities. However it was the staff who really made it. The porters were so hard working and friendly and we couldn’t have asked from a better guide than Miguel who was knowledgeable, informative, encouraging at the right times and fun to be with. 5 star

Our guide -Neptali -was fantastic and made the trip exceptional. Experiencing the Andes mountains with the people who live and work there -the muleteers, was an unexpected treasure. The service and pampering was beyond expectations. I would highly recommend using Explorandes to anyone traveling to Peru!

Great trip! Exceeded all expectations! Food was excellent, muleteers were amazing, guide was excellent! We had some tough weather both rain and snow and they treated us like royalty. I would highly recommend them!

We did the 5 day Salkantay/Hidden Valley trek ending with our 4th night in Aguascalientes (Macchu Picchu village) and touring Macchu Picchu on the final day. The trek was amazing-
2 high mountain passes over 15,000 feet with over 10 miles of hiking each day. The muleteers and camping support was amazing. We had the best food and service throughout the entire trip. It was truly the most amazing Andean trekking experience we could have imagined. Our guide, Nep, was so knowledgeable and competent. We recommend the trip to anyone in good physical hiking shape who is looking to take the less beaten path to Macchu Picchu. Gracia Nep y gracias Explorandes!

Our Inca Trail trek with Explorandes was an amazing experience, in every respect. We can’t thank them enough - and would hugely recommend to anyone wanting to get the most of the once in a lifetime opportunity. Maria Paula was always so quick and comprehensive in responding to any of our queries in advance of travelling, and the trek itself was expertly led by our wonderful guide, Nep. He made our small group feel like a close family, with his warmth and great sense of humour, and his enthusiasm and extensive knowledge shone throughout - providing us with so much insight and interesting facts all the way along the trail, and at Machu Picchu itself - as well as expertly leading the whole team of chefs and porters. The food was outstanding - including fresh baked bread at 4,000m! - and the choice of campsites / timing meant we had the trail pretty much to ourselves all the way to the Sungate. Outstanding!!! Neil and Amanda (July’26)

We went on the 4-night Inca Trail tour with Explorandes and cannot say enough good things about our experience. Our tour guide, Harry, was fantastic - a wealth of knowledge, safety-conscious, plus fun to be around! In addition, the itinerary from Explorandes was perfect. Most other tours do 3 nights, but the 4 night tour (which includes one night in Aguas Calientes) allows for much more manageable pacing. It also gave us time to rest in a hotel before our next day’s tour of Machu Picchu and train ride back, allowing us to really enjoy the experience. It also balanced out the more difficult days compared to what we saw of other tours. I could not recommend Explorandes enough. They are exceptional.

We were absolutely delighted with the help we got from Maria Paula Castro and Explorandes for our trip to Peru to hike the Inca Trail and visit Colca Canyon. The arrangements for the Inca Trail (a private guided trip for five days for seven of us) were perfect. Our questions were answered completely and Maria was flexible and accommodating. We were then able to arrange trips from Cusco and around Arequipa and the Colca Canyon.

The Inca trail guide Wilfredo was highly capable and knowledgable. The porters and chefs were excellent. The food and facilities were amazing. A hugely enjoyable experience.

We were recommended great hotels and activities for different locations before and after the trail. The Casitas hotel in the Colca Canyon was perfect. The guide in that part of the trip was knowledgeable although less compelling and seemed to want to talk nonstop, but that wasn’t a real concern.

Hotel and airport transfers were reliable.

Overall, we would highly recommend Explorandes.

Amazing
The inca trail hike was more than I imagined
Neptali and the porters and cooks made our journey better than I could of dreamed
The food was 5 stars out of 5
The porters made the journey possible
Neptali guided and explained the entire journey

Highly recommend

We had an amazing experience, Nep was lovely and very knowledgeable.

Neptune and his team was so amazing. We couldn’t do the Inca trail without the porters or himself. His knowledge on Inca civilisation was also another bonus as we encountered archaeological ruins the whole trip and he clearly explained what those ruins were used for and the history of Inca religions and beliefs. Thank you and see you next time. Jack

Neptali made our experience what is was along with his team of porters and cooks

Everything was well planned and we all felt well fed and supported

It was the greatest hike I’ve ever done

Thank you to you and your crew for making a lifelong dream possible and so amazing

I had the great privilege to book the 12 days trek Explorandes offers in the Huayhuash Cordillera and let me tell you, it was an OUTSTANDING experience!!
Everything, from the transportation, the staff, the guide, the food, the safety, the equipments, everything was just on point.
I really appreciated how kind, professional and knowledgeable Edwin, our guide was. I feel like we managed to enjoy the trek in a very different way than other tours by not having to rush between camp in order to get there for lunch. The fact that we had our cook Merlin with us allowed us to really take our time to enjoy the scenery and to still get to camp on site to rest before dinner.
Talking about the food, I really have to stay that it was just INCREDIBLE!!! Not only Merlin was such a nice and kind person, but he prepared us plates of food that were just unreal considering the little kitchen tent we were travelling with. The quality was superior and the quantities very generous. Hands down to him but also to Jaime and Rosalino, our donkey drivers who worked so hard to set up and pack the camp everyday with always such good energy and enthusiasm.
Everything was so well thought of, where the camp would be set up, the timings of everything, the respect of dealing with the trash, the little details and attentions…
Explorandes offers a high level service and you get what you paid for. Your experience will be unique and it'll allow you to experience the beauty of this place feeling safe and well taken care of.
I can only recommend Explorandes and I know I'll book with them again in the future.
Go ahead, you won't be disappointed !!

The whole organisation, the transportation, chosen hotels, food was exzellent! Every single person, no matter if guide, office, porters, donkey drivers, cooks,.... was friendly, helpful and informed and professional

The end to end experience of Explorandes was great, from organizing with Maria to the guiding by German, the whole trip was seamless. Highly recommend Explorandes to all wonder lust travelers heading to Peru!

We had an amazing Inca Trail experience with Explorandes. Nep was the best guide you can imagine on a sacred pilgrimage like this.

The food. The porters. The care during the trip.
Everything from A to B was amazing!

ExplorAndes is the "OG" of Inca Trail hike outfitters, and our experience with them was wonderful. We did the 5-day program; this itinerary avoids all the other hikers on the Trail. We felt like we had the Andes Mountains to ourselves! Our guide German knew every rock, story, and secret on the Trail-- so much fun. The food was excellent, every transfer was smooth, and the overall experience was superb. Yes, I believe we paid more vs. other outfitters, but it was WAY worth it.