We just got back from Peru and I have the best Inka Trail guide recommendation - we felt so fortunate to have found him / them. I plan to post something glowing about them. But until then, here is the info:

Adventure Holidays Peru
www.adventureholidaysperu.com

The owner and guide is a man named Vidal and his ethics and politics are really right on, he pays the staff (porters, cook) a fair wage, and he takes profits and builds schools for poor Andean children. Plus, he's fluent in English, intelligent, funny and made us feel like we could do anything. We set the pace each day and he knew how to keep us away from the throngs of folks that do the trek, thus at times we felt like we were the only ones in the mountains! The food was wonderful.

If you do contact him, tell him Sandi and Dane send their best.
Have a wonderful time, whoever you choose!

Minkgrrl

Posted 24 sep 2008 Lonely Planet