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Inappropriate / Inaccurate? Victoriano (Victor) Henestroza

Location: Huaraz
Country: Peru
Speaks: english, spanish
Services: tours
Cost: Between $50 and $150 ($US per day / per item)
Recommended by: Irmgard Bauer (IBauer), Oct. 14, 2008
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Description:

Activities available: trekking tours in Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash

How long it takes: one day to several weeks

For whom it is appropriate: depends on tour but appropriate fitness is recommended

Price recommendation below is very vague because it depends on equipment, animals, food and so on!

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Customer Reviews

Overall
10 / 10
2 reviews

Irmgard Bauer (recommender) (10 / 10)

reviewed Oct. 14, 2008, 4 a.m.

Irmgard Bauer spent 1-3 months with Victoriano (Victor) Henestroza.

Description

I highly recommend Victor Henestroza who is very conscientious, professional and good fun to be with. He knows both areas very well, is also very good with pack animals and horses if there is a need, arranges (and pays fairly) donkey drivers whom he selects very carefully, and he cooks very good meals! He cares very much about his clients, and his concern for their well-being is unsurpassed. His utmost aim is to ensure that they have a safe and enjoyable experience. He has several books full of recommendations to show prospective clients.

I have been trekking with Victor for several weeks on several tours and will do so again by the end of this year. I personally will only trek now if Victor is available (some of my treks are for research, some for holidays).

Best bits: See my description above

Worst bits: NONE

Ratings

Overall experience: 10 / 10

Value for money: 9 / 10

Eco impact: 10 / 10

Does the local understand eco issues? Yes

saul squires (10 / 10)

reviewed July 8, 2009, 11:14 a.m.

saul squires spent 2-4 weeks with Victoriano (Victor) Henestroza.

Description

hiked the Huayhuash with Victor and Leni (arrierro)

Best bits: Everything, especially Victor's company

Worst bits: being a little unfit

Ratings

Overall experience: 10 / 10

Value for money: 10 / 10

Eco impact: 10 / 10

Does the local understand eco issues? Yes

Profile Accuracy: 10 / 10

Comments:

I would recommend Victor without hesitation - knows this area extremely well