Peru Travel Guide

As you begin planning for your custom trip, getting the knowledge of what fits your preferences and important travel considerations will make it that much memorable.

Whether you are interested in the bustling colonial capital, the ancient Inca citadel, the remarkably welcoming people and cuisine, or all of the above, explore the helpful articles contained in this Peru Travel Guide so that you can understand what trip is right for you.

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Best Time to Visit Peru

Whether erupting with boundless culture or unparalleled natural splendor, Peru is an immersive destination, with the best time to visit from May to August....
Ancient circular terraces at Moray, Sacred valley, Peru

Top 12 Things to Do in Peru

The top things to do in Peru reflect the natural and cultural splendors you can experience during your customized trip. The Amazon wilderness is vibrant...
Manu National Park in the Peruvian Amazon

8 Best Places to Visit in Peru

The eight best places to visit in Peru offer a great way to experience the country as you explore its diverse ecosystems and vibrant history during a...
Man walking the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu, Peru

How to Plan a Trip to Peru: Frequently Asked Questions

Peru overflows with history and tradition, and these are the most frequently asked questions from travelers eager to experience the country. Trek the...
Senior travelers exploring the colorful tile work of the Convent of Santo Domingo in Lima, Peru

8 Best Places to Visit in Peru for Seniors

The best places to visit in Peru for seniors reveal the country's boundless beauty in accessible and exciting ways. From the spiritual Incan citadel of...
Couple at the gret Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru

7 Most Romantic Places in Peru for Couples

Culture, adventure, and romance collide in the most romantic places for couples in Peru honeymoon destinations, including Paracas, Cusco, the Sacred Valley,...
Family in Machu Picchu, Peru

Top 8 Things to Do in Peru with Kids

The top things to do in Peru with kids will introduce you and your family to Peruvian culture, breathtaking wilderness and wildlife, and the spirit of...
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How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip Budget in 3 Easy Steps

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Reviews of Zicasso's Peru Vacations & Tours

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Peru Travel Agent Review: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Taquile, Llachon, Uros, Colca, 12-Day Tour
Jason, our travel consultant, planned the trip of a lifetime for us- simply perfect! He was there for us from the first email communication, throughout the trip, and even took time to meet us in Lima at the end of our trip- he is a top-notch professional! We traveled to the Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu (Cusco), Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile Islands (Puno), and the Colca Canyon/Condors! (Arequipa). The travel itinerary was intense, but every detail had been intricately and gracefully planned to ensure we were beyond comfortable with our guides, drivers, and lodgings.  We lacked for nothing and enjoyed authentic Peruvian restaurants/haciendas, outstanding Peruvian lodgings, and stellar tour guides who accommodated our every request.  Seriously, the trip exceeded all of our expectations!  If you're planning a trip to Peru, book it through Zicasso and this travel company-----they will make your dream come true!

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Peru Travel Review: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Aguas Caliente, Puerto Maldonado, Sacred Valley, Amazon, Private Ruins Tours

We were extremely happy with every aspect of our trip to Peru and the outstanding assistance and support by Stuart, Satish and others at our Peru travel agency. We flew directly to Cusco and spent two nights there seeing the various sites in and around the city with a private guide, then a private guided tour to the Sacred Valley by van spending the night in Ollantaytambo. The next morning we took the train to Machu Picchu and had a private tour of the ruins followed by a stay in the wonderful Inkaterra MP Pueblo. The following day we took the train from Aguas Caliente to Cusco - a very pleasant and comfortable way to travel. The next morning we were off to the airport traveling to Puerto Maldonado for a three night stay in the Inkaterra Amazonica Reserva. We had wonderful guides with a special hats off to Jorge in Cusco and SV. Our MP guide was also excellent. We had terrific support getting around in all the locations and would highly recommend this travel company to not only our friends but to all who consider traveling to and about Peru!

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Luxury Peru Family Vacation Review: Cuzco, Lima, Aguas Calientes, Sacred Valley, Puerto Maldonado, Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu Trek

We would highly recommend this Peru travel company to help you to organize your trip.  We came back from a two week-long trip to Peru a few days ago.  We have been independent travelers in the past so this was our first experience in being accompanied by guides for a good part of the vacation.  Paul from this agency contracted with the local tour operator to arrange transportation and guides.  His dossier contained everything we needed to know, including suggestions for tipping, places to enjoy a delicious meal, and more.  All of our guides  were very intelligent, passionate about what they did, had a great deal of pride for their country, and highly knowledgeable about the sites, history, culture, and traditions of their country.  We not only enjoyed the tours, but also learned quite a bit about the Peruvian educational and political systems through our discussions.  The guides were respectful and easy to share our time with.  My only complaint is that their English was so good that we were less apt to use Spanish, although that was counterbalanced by their willingness to teach us a little Quechua!  Special kudos to our guide who supported us when one family member became ill enough with altitude sickness to have to stay overnight at a clinic/hospital.  We traveled to Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Sacred Valley, and Puerto Maldonado.  While we enjoyed some activities in Lima, we probably could have shortened our three night stay there to either venture to another location or stay longer in one of the other places.  Cusco was simply lovely and we had great meals and tours there and in the Sacred Valley.  We were treated to a delicious lunch at a new place right outside of Moray.  We loved seeing Machu Picchu but also were glad that we stayed an extra day to climb Huayna Picchu.  Our stay in Puerto Maldonado was lots of fun--our days were full with many ecoguide-led outdoor activities, including a hot trek through mud to a boat ride (fun!!), a nighttime walk, a canopy walk, and boat rides (looking for caimans at night was a highlight).  Overall, we had an excellent trip which would not have been possible without Paul's help.  He listened well to our wishes, made suggestions based upon what we said, and arranged for wonderful accommodations for our family.  We suggest that you use this travel agency to book your next adventure.  And also highly suggest that you consider Peru as a fun and varied country to visit!

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Travel Review: Luxury Tour of Peru, Lima, Cusco, Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Nazcas Lines, Machu Picchu

Our travel agent was great - she was very responsive and efficient in creating a trip exactly as we were hoping to have it. We truly had an unforgettable experience once we wer in Peru. We were met at the airport by a charismatic and helpful driver, enjoyed a day tour of Lima and liked our hotel. The Nazca Lines, Paracas, and the Ballestas Islands were all places that we never would have known to go, and truly a unique experience. Cuzco was stunning - the city, culture, and history were like nothing we've ever seen and the Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo were gorgeous.  Machu Picchu was truly an experience that we will never forget. The trip was enjoyable and seamless. I highly recommend this company!

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Review: Peru Vacation, Lima, Cusco, Moray, Arequipa, Taquile & Uros Islands, Machu PIcchu

In general, the trip was laid out and organized very well. We always had a pick up and drop off and they were always punctual and very helpful. All but 2 of the tours of were excellent.Our guides in Arequipa, Puno/Colca Canyon, Cusco/Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu were all absolutely amazing. They made the tours and the sites very enjoyable, interesting, and they felt well worth the price paid. The remaining 2 left much to be desired. The tours were a bit boring and both men seemed to repeat themselves quite a bit. They were not very engaging at all. Also one guide and his driver, did something I've never seen before - they ordered food and arranged a pickup on the side of the road. I have taken many, many tours and have never see such a thing before. I understand the gentlemen need to eat, but this to me seemed very unprofessional. Not to mention, it's a little disconcerting that the person driving a very large tour bus is attempting teat a meal with a fork and knife at the same time.

Overall, the trip was excellent and I have very few complaints. I would definitely recommend this company to others.

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Travel Review: Peru Family Vacation, Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Urubamba White Water Rafting, Mara Salt Mines

We just returned from a 10 day trip to Peru with 15 family members. Our agent worked with me to plan every detail of the trip.   Everything went according to schedule and without a single hitch!  Our agent lined up a trip to satisfy every single member in our group ages 71 to 10.  We will never forget this trip of a lifetime!  The trip was planned so that we could adjust to the elevation appropriately.  We started with 3 days, 2 nights in the Amazon jungle.  The resort we stayed at and the activities planned were awesome!  The food was good too.  The kids, ages 10-18 loved that part of the trip the best.  We moved on to the Sacred Valley for 4 days, day 1 full day touring at Pisac ruins, Ollantaytambo ruins, day 2 full day touring included Chincero weaving demonstration, Moray ruins & Mara salt mines, day 3 was horseback riding for 11 in our group and the other 4 went whitewater rafting on the Urubamba river, and day 4 was our trip to Machu Picchu.  We moved on to Cusco for 2 nights.  Our first full day in Cusco, we did a 1/2 day tour, and a late afternoon chocolate making event for 1 hour at the Choco Museo.  The next morning we left for Lima, spent 1 night in Lima and did a 1/2 day city tour.  We had the afternoon free and headed to the airport by 7:00 pm for our flights back to the U.S.  We were met by representatives at every location at the times stated.  All our tours were private for our group and the guides were awesome.  The food was so tasty throughout our trip.  Our agent made reservations in advance for our dinners.  Be flexible.  We are used to eating lunches around noon, but while touring, most lunches were around 2-3 pm in the afternoon.  We did have protein bars that we packed in our backpack.  Bonus item working with this agent....my husband had requested a surprise birthday cake for me at the restaurant in our Sacred Valley hotel. Our agent personally ordered a cake from a known bakery in Cusco and drove 1.5-2 hours to our hotel to personally deliver it with a nice birthday present!  That is going way above and beyond!  It was a pleasure meeting him in person!  I would not hesitate to recommend this agent and his company for any travel in South America!  

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