Best time to visit Machu Picchu

“There is a benefit to the locals by following the advice of the vacation company and our guide we tipped directly and ate in restaurants that supported their charitable work. The impact to the environment was minimal, we used our own water bottles, took all litter back and followed the rules in order to protect the historical sites.” – Jo Turnbull

"Make sure you are flexible about toilet hygiene. If not, stay off the Inca Trail and ride the train to Machu Picchu instead. Think your sleeping bag is warm enough? Think again!!” – Julie Fahrner-Schibli “Go with a well organised travel agent (which we did). Although organising things yourself would be cheaper it is so much easier to have everything well planned before you get there. The days we had free for our own planning were often half wasted with us organising things! We also spent a lot of money on extras - try and get as much pre organised so you know exactly what you will spend before you get there.” – Annie Scott

"Be prepared for imperfection, these trips require you to go with the flow, put up with things when they are not quite right, it is that sort of country, and you need stamina.” – David Greaves

"Make sure your camera has a huge memory card...and take a good lipbalm because the altitude makes your lips dry!!” – Jo Curry

"We were very well fed throughout and even on the trek didn't need any extras. Just buy the odd snacks you might want when you are there - better for the local economy and less weight to carry yourself!” – Jo Herrold

"Have some Soles in small denominations as change is very hard to find.” – Keith Charters