An Unforgettable Peruvian Adventure…
An Unforgettable Peruvian Adventure with Top-Notch Guides! June 21, 2026 We recently returned from a wonderful trip to Peru with Gate 1 Travel, traveling with my husband and our three teen and tween granddaughters. This was our second Gate 1 tour, and once again, they exceeded our expectations! Gate 1 definitely keeps you on your toes with an active schedule and very little downtime, but there was still plenty of time for three teenage girls to do some shopping. Our Tour Manager, Frank, was truly incredible. His deep knowledge, local perspective, native language fluency, personal stories, patience, and ability to keep our group moving seamlessly were unmatched. He even threw in a few spontaneous surprises along the way that were a total bonus for everyone. What made the trip extra special was how wonderfully Frank treated my granddaughters. They absolutely loved him! He constantly engaged them, asked for their opinions on what they were seeing, encouraged their curiosity, and applauded them whenever they asked a great question. Where Frank and our phenomenal guide, Alberto, truly went above and beyond was during an unexpected medical emergency. Toward the end of the tour, an intestinal virus hit our family right before we were scheduled to fly home. At 1:00 AM, I texted Frank in a panic. He immediately arranged for a doctor to visit our hotel room to assess our granddaughter. The doctor recommended IV fluids to help her make the flight, and we were brought to a private clinic. The level of care we received there was outstanding—honestly better than what we typically experience back home in the USA! To get us back on track for our flight, Frank and Alberto pulled off a masterclass in planning and execution. Alberto picked us up with our luggage in tow and escorted us by taxi, masterfully bypassing Cusco’s standstill morning traffic. Once at the airport, Frank met us and seamlessly guided us through security to reunite with the rest of our family just in time to board. We never could have made that flight without Frank and Alberto’s expertise, fast thinking, and pure dedication. Gate 1, you have chosen your guides exceptionally well and trained them to perfection. We are so grateful for this incredible journey and can’t wait to start planning our third Gate 1 tour! P Vecchiarelli