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5 - Excellent

Based on 45 customer reviews

Fabulous trip in every way!

5 - Excellent

Anonymous

“What an absolutely amazing trip! The itinerary was full on, early starts and some long days, as the trip notes indicated, but this is necessary as there is so much to enjoy in this huge country. Peru is a wonderfully varied country and has so much to offer, interest and intrigue it's visitors.This tour company has excelled again with this itinerary, the group leader, hotels and transport and even got the timing spot on to see the condors! Small things, such as having a coach with a loo on-board, plus charging ports on the day we were heading to the homestay, make the trip more pleasurable and this tour company is an excellent trip organizer.”

Excellent

5 - Excellent

Anonymous

“We have just returned from the Best of Peru tour. We would highly recommend it for the variety of settings: Amazon jungle, Macchu Picchu trek and islands in Lake Titicaca. The tour was excellently led by a variety of guides but the highlight was definitely the impossibly beautiful and challenging Inca Trail. The whole team of guides (Jeiko and Hector) and chefs and porters were so supportive and encouraging that it turned into an amazingly spiritual and satisfying experience. Hard to get permits now so book early and get training!”

Excellent

5 - Excellent

Anonymous

“I really recommend this trip. Peru was an amazing experience. There was so much to see and the scenery and the wildlife were amazing.Yes there are some early starts and long drives but I found I didn't mind with the help of a few downloads on my tablet and the amazing scenery. There was plenty of (free) water provided and ample toilet/food stops and we were mostly on a large comfortable coach.I highly recommend the Nasca lines plane trip (don't eat beforehand) and Machu Piccu lived up to the hype.I worried about altitude sickness but for most people it's not a big issue. Walking is more tiring and you may well get a headache but paracetamol should fix that.In terms of things I wish I'd known beforehand -you will use a lot of cash. Credit cards are not accepted everywhere -even the expensive plane trip had to be paid in cash (although it seemed like this tour operator used the only operator that didn't take cards). ATMs are plentiful and will issue US$ and local currency but you will need soles for restaurants and entrance fees.I also hadn't appreciated that you need an overnight bag for the island trip.We would have liked the tour operator to provide more information about optional trips beforehand. Our guide didn't sell them which although a blessing in some ways meant that we would have missed out on the Rainbow mountain trip if our fellow travellers hadn't recommended it. For my sons this was a real highlight. (Bring gloves and a hat in winter it gets cold). You do need to be fairly fit for this trip but the horse option helps.I would skip the sacred valley tour which is largely a lengthy shopping trip.The hot springs however were really enjoyable and we had time for swim in one hotel so bring swimwear but towels were provided.We went in August (winter) which seemed like an excellent time to go. It was mostly pretty warm although cold at night in Cuzco and on the island and I was glad it wasn't any warmer in Machu Piccu with all the steps.In terms of ages our group ranged from 19-70. Our tour operator suggested the average age wiuld be around 40 which seemed about right. This was the first time i had been on a group tour and I was worried about whether my sons (19-24) would enjoy. They did -there is so much to see I think you would struggle to fit so much in if you self organised - you don't need to be super fit but as well as a lot of sitting down there is a fair amount of walking and a lot of steps.The hotels were fine (3 star clean comfortable with mostly decent wifi) and food was generally good or excellent. We ate in groups (sometimes there was really only one place to eat but otherwise optional) but everyone paid individually (I imagine that's usual but I hadn't done a group tour before).Our guide Armando was really nice and helpful and the tour company seemed pretty organised.If you think you would enjoy this trip you probably will.”

Peru 17-Day Tours and Itineraries

8 Trips in Peru with 45 Reviews

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Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure

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