23 Apr 2023
Our guide William Elvis and the team- Hubenal, Selso and Felix were amazing!!! These are very fun guys who joke all the time. Yet they are professionals. They work hard, they work fast, they do a lot of work to ensure that your trek goes smoothly. They keep you safe. They keep you motivated.
Always remember that when you buy a trek, you are not buying some guy to lead you through the mountains. You are shopping for a person to be your trusted advisor, someone who together with a team of chefs/porters will give you a flavor of Peru. Anyone can walk you through the mountains and jungle, but only a local who loves their country and it’s culture can immerse you into what it mean lake to be Peruvian.
Our trek was not easy. Willian Elvis anticipated our needs. When on day 2 we had to spend several hours ascending a cold glacier, he knew to order us horses. We rode horses up the mountain, and without them our trek would be delayed. Moreover, I am not even certain that I would be able to make it up to 4700m on my own. Above 4000m every breath is precious. A good guide knows your abilities and ensures everyone safely makes it to the end of the trek happy and safe. Do not underestimate the value of your guide.
Lastly, Peru is beautiful and amazing and only a local guide can uncover all of the beauty for you.