Our group of 4 was blessed to have found Percy and his company. He went 'above and beyond' in so many ways! First, he truly provided in-depth historical and cultural information on our tours. It is evident that he loves to share his country's history and culture with others! Secondly, he was also mindful and considerate of our well-being. Going from Florida's elevation of 7 ft. above sea level to 14,000 ft. can be daunting --no amount of training in FL would adequately prepare folks for aerobic step climbing at Andes mountain level. Percy made sure that we stayed well with frequent stops for rest and water -- he consistently monitored us to make sure we were physically okay while providing encouragement to 'continue on' at our own pace because the exploration of the archeological site was well worth it. He helped reassure us and provided for our safety during a strike/demonstration by farmers in the SV. Mario, our assigned driver, left Cusco 7 hours before our train would arrive to make sure that he was there to greet us at the station. Mario then expertly navigated us through barricades and back roads so that we did make it to Cusco and were not stranded as others were in Ollanta. Percy then followed-up with us, personally, at our Cusco hotel that evening. Yet, another example of going "above and beyond" was in helping one of us obtain a duplicate TAM card... don't ever lose yours, it's complicated to navigate the replacement/duplicate process. The wonderful adventure we had in Peru is largely attributed to Percy and his staff. Percy's caring, honest, fun-filled and open interactions with us coupled with his ability and willingness to share not just his intimate knowledge of the history and culture of this country but also his perspective on his heritage made this trip one of the most memorable and enjoyable that I have ever taken.
I had Percy as a guide in Cusco and the Sacred Valley and was very impressed with the extent of his knowledge of the region and Incan history. Our group of 4 was lucky enough to have him also guide us on the Inca Trail and he made that such a difference in that experience. I ended up being really sick with altitude sickness and he was very encouraging to me that I could make it along with being genuinely concerned for my well being. I felt very cared for and am grateful he was there to cheer me, tell me it was time for an oxygen break and we had some great conversations.
I had the great fortune of meeting and having Percy as a guide for our trip in 2012.What a wonderful human being who genuinely cared about the happiness of each individual person in the group.Not only is he kind hearted , considerate, intelligent ,but a very special human being, who brings joy and laughter to the people he is with.He communicates in a sincere caring manner.He has a sense of humor which leaves one coming back home with" special memories" of the experiences one had.In fact he is the same age of my son and I wanted to take him back home with me!I will sum it up by saying "a very special human being, who will warm your heart and your experience by just being himself.
Percy has a most honest way of communicating. He is kind hearted and very considerate. He has no other agenda than trying to make one's visit the best it can be. You feel you have a friend and trust his knowledge. We were made up of 2 families, 4 adults and 7 kids ages 4 -12 years. He related to the kids, kept them interested, played with them, had their best interest in mind by introducing them to new activities, games, etc. We were amazed that he kept it all interactive with the kids and us adults, too. He has been one of the BEST guides we've encountered in all of our international trips. We only wish we could count on having a "Percy" in each of our travels going forward. As for surprise incidences, my husband fainted, and any concerns finding a clinic and contacting one of competence can be alarming. Percy found one for us and always checked up on us. As nobody wants to be in a developing country with health concerns, he was wonderful in approach. I cannot recommend him enough. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent from a mom who travels a lot internationally and has undergone so many issues in countries such as these, he's a Saint! Good luck getting him!