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July 2010

If you want to travel to Peru and personally experience the history and culture of the people of Peru, then travel Peru with Ancient Summit.

My husband and I have been traveling internationally for many years. We’ve traveled all across the world, including to remote parts of Central America, South America, and Africa with and without the assistance of travel companies. From our extensive travel experience we’ve come to understand the benefits and draw backs of booking with travel agencies and/or tour companies. We firmly believe that we could have successfully traveled to Peru based on our perspective utilizing the tons of travel information that is available on the internet and in books. However, based on our experience using Ancient Summit for our travel to Peru we now recognize that by using Ancient Summit it allowed our experience in Peru to be from the Peruvian perspective and not a internet/book limited perspective. (Read more...)

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June 2010

Hi Nina,

"The service and attention we experienced while travelling through Peru was beyond our expectations. Our entire trip was tailored according to what we initially requested. We had so much fun and were so impressed with the friendliness and professionalism all of our guides exhibited. Trekking to Macchu Pichu for 4 days with the team you provided for us was delightful. We could not believe we had our own chef and waiter who wore white gloves in the middle of the Andes. I highly recommend Nina to anyone who is choosing to explore Peru and wants to be assured they will have an excellent time and no unexpected complications!!"

Warmly,

Dr Sharon Stills

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Nina Fogelman and Ancient Summit, Inc. are the inspiration and the host of a new documentary that will be filmed this summer 2009…The documentary features American Travelers who come from abundance and desire to immerse themselves in a different culture and bond through the art of giving…

Nina owns and operates Ancient Summit, Inc., a U.S. based exclusive tour company specializing in private, custom tours of Peru. The modern traveler wants to take home an “experience”, not a store bought souvenir, and, more and more it’s about customized travel rather than having to adhere to a strict schedule. Deep knowledge and personal attention of a qualified and caring team can turn a trip into life long memory. Consider Nina your Cultural Hostess. Her love of Peru and the ability to move between both cultures broadens and enriches your Peruvian experience.

See the trailer - ASE - Documentary Trailer (opens in most media players; large file, but worth the wait to download!)

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As five female students at or under the age of eighteen it was difficult for us to plan a trip on our own. We searched long and hard for someone to help us and Nina was the only one who was able to accommodate such a young group. Nina was able to guide us without being overbearing and catered a trip specifically to our interests.

Through Ancient Summit we were able to cover an amazing amount of ground in just three weeks. We spent time in Cuzco, Lima, Puno, Aguas Calientes, and a rural community. We hiked the Inca trail, went white water rafting, swam with sea lions, toured the floating islands and visited markets, museums, and churches along with countless Inca ruins. We stayed in hotels, hostels, with local families, and with Nina’s friends.

Working with Ancient Summit was unique because we were able to get a real feel for daily life as a Peruvian. We visited villages, met locals, attended community festivals and ate traditional meals with residents. We were also able to give back on our trip and enjoyed working in a local village. Here we taught children how to brush their teeth, painted a learning center, and helped with daily chores. Ancient Summit also provided us with the chance to learn the ins and outs of village life. We learned to take the cows to graze, how to make soap out of a root to clean sheep wool, how to weave and how to harvest and prepare potatoes. Nina provided us with a good balance between tourism and cultural activities.

We particularly enjoyed the fantastic meals throughout the trip even as we hiked the Inca trail. Peru is one the breadbaskets of the world. Everything is fresh and delicious. Our particular favorite was Causa Limena, which included potato, avocado, and chicken or tuna, which we inhaled everywhere we visited.

We would love to return to Peru again and will certainly be using Ancient Summit when we do. Thank you Nina and crew for a fantastic experience. (click) Here are a few of our photos.