Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca

This was so festive. There was live music and dancing and a snack. We had the best time.

Javier was incredibly knowledgeable and he even came to our hotel the night before to prepare us for our busy day. He was really great.

We arrived very early for the train which could have been delayed at least another 15 minutes. It started great but the train had an accident so we were delayed approximately 5 hours so we didn’t arrive at Puno until around 1am. Both conductors had to make a police report so another conductor had to come from Cusco and we couldn’t see half the sites since it was dark. Everyone was exhausted especially the workers on the train but luckily no one was injured.

Visitin mg the Uros was great. The people were warm and welcoming. The Llachon were very nice but we think we got a little sick from the water we drank there. Also many of the locals are very private people so when we walked around it was a little awkward.

Max was great and knowledgeable. The only issue was the timing as this was the first time our flight came in early but then we had to wait for the driver and our restaurant did not have seating until later and then the guide showed up early to pick us up after the meal so we were rushed at the restaurant. Once we started our tour with max it was good. I didn’t realize there was a cat park so that would have been a welcome but overall this was a good tour.

Our stay at the Holiday Inn Lima Airport was brief but practical. It’s a standard airport hotel, which was convenient for our early flight the next day. Nothing special but it served its purpose well.

Casa del Sol was beautiful and luxurious. The only downside is that we didn’t get to spend much time there because of our packed schedule. It had a lovely spa and nice rooms, making it a place I’d love to return to.

The hotel in Puno was also very nice, and we had more time to enjoy it compared to the other hotels. The setting was lovely, and it provided a great base for our Lake Titicaca adventures.

We love the stay in Cusco, it was amazing. The hotel had a colonial feel with lots of history. I wish we had more time to enjoy it, but our tight schedule didn’t allow for it.

I really enjoyed our private tour to The Sacred Valley. It was a beautiful introduction to the region, and we had no logistical issues which made the experience smooth. The Sacred Valley itself was stunning and walking around was a great way to start our adventure

Taking the Observatory Train to Machu Picchu was a highlight. The lunch at Tinkuy was delicious, and the tour of Machu Picchu was incredible. The guides were informative, and having a day and a half there made it even more special.

We did enjoy the train and land transfer back to Cusco, but the Pachamanca Farm Experience wasn’t quite what we expected. It was interesting to see the traditional cooking method, but it felt like a lot of effort for what it was. We might have preferred spending more time in the city.

Our private tour of Lake Titicaca, including Llachon and The Uros islands, was phenomenal. The floating islands were unlike anything we had seen before, and having a private boat and guide made it feel very personalized and luxurious. This part of the trip was absolutely worth it.

The rooms on the back of the hotel have beautiful views. Unfortunately, we had a room that was facing a construction site across the street. We had a lot of dust so we couldn't open the window and a lot of noise. The restaurant staff was very polite, but they got our dinner orders wrong and the mushroom risotto which two of us were served, but had not ordered, was not very good.

I wish I could have spent more time at this location. The hotel had so much to offer, but I was only there for one night and had to leave early in the morning. The rooms were vintage like an old palace. It's location was near the center so it was easy to walk around.

The room was cold, and had a space heater that was not adequate for the room size. While the hotel was far from downtown, the upside was that it was located on Lake Titikaka so taking the boat tour was very easy because there was a dock at the hotel. Our room was on the second floor and there was no elevator which was difficult for people with disabilities. We also had to walk outside and downstairs to reach the dining room.

It was easy to get to the transportation. The rooms were spacious and clean. Breakfast was delicious.

This facility is a resort hideaway. I would have needed more time to evaluate all that it had to offer.