This was such a fun trip!
Peru | Jul 22 - Jul 29, 2025

Rory
Rory C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

This was such a fun trip! Cusco is great city to walk around and explore. Things we learned, give yourself at least a free day after landing in Cusco to acclimate. We missed our first tour because we didn’t feel well. We really enjoyed the Pisac market and wished we would have had more time there. We loved doing 2 different circuits at Machu Picchu. We were able to do a tour with our guide, Robert, in circuit 3 one day. Then did circuit 1 the second day. They are completely different experiences and both worth it. The cooking class at Uchu was incredible. The food was delicious and a really fun experience. Gringo Bills hotel had the most comfortable bed I slept in anywhere in Peru.

Hotel Reviews
Abittare Hotels
Cusco

We stayed here twice. The first room was barely a closet, we couldn’t move with our luggage in the room. The bed was small and not very comfortable. The second room was so much better. The bed was large and comfortable. We were able to move around. The hotel provided water refills, which is very helpful. The breakfast is good. The staff is helpful and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is close to restaurants and shopping
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
San Agustin Urubamba
Urubamba

The courtyard is beautiful! This is a great hotel to have a quiet day relaxing. The rooms are nothing special, but comfortable enough. The breakfast is great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is not close enough to walk to the town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gringo Bill's Boutique Hotel
Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

Gringo Bills had the most comfortable bed and pillows. I wanted to stay longer just for the bed.

Authenticity & Character
It has a character all its own!
Location
Close to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Lima Airport
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the airport and nothing else
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Shared Cooking Classes Ivanna Lescano  (18:00 - 19:30)
Shared Cooking Classes Ivanna Lescano (18:00 - 19:30)
Cusco

This was a really fun class! We had a great chef helping us. The food was delicious!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Close enough to walk
Explore  Ollantaytambo & Shared Pachamanca Lunch Farm Tour
Explore Ollantaytambo & Shared Pachamanca Lunch Farm Tour
Sacred Valley

The food was incredible! It was amazing to learn the process and watch them do it. The farm is gorgeous to walk around.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Aug 11, 2025

Hi Rory,
We’re so glad you had a great time exploring Cusco and Machu Picchu! It’s wonderful you enjoyed both circuits, the Pisac market, and the cooking class at Uchu. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Robert!
Warm regards,
Liz.