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Trip Reviews

Independent Inca Discovery

Trip was just fantastic. I was one of three on Sallie Strang's Peru Adventure who did not go on the INca Trail. Instead we explored the Sacred Valley with guide Sean Travis. While Machu Pichu was a highlight, the day Sean planned for us visiting Moray and the Saltineras (see pictures) were also a highlight. Sean knew the best places to eat, was very knowledgable about Peru, and ... [more]

Susan Rosenfeld

United States

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