Meaningful and memorable
Peru | Apr 11 - Apr 20, 2026

Pegg
Pegg G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

I am so grateful to all of our guides and drivers, especially Alvaro Galdos in Lima and Guido Pereira (guide) and driver Joel. They were timely and welcoming and accommodating and flexible which made all the difference in providing the best, unique and meaningful experience. Of all my travels, this trip rose to one of the top vacations.

Hotel Reviews
Souma Hotel, Vignette Collection by IHG
Lima

Good location. Lovely hotel.

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Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort
Paracas

Gorgeous hotel and setting. Good food.

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Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Urubamba

Croissants were wonderful! Lovely rooms. Friendly and accommodating staff. Sauna quite small.

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Casa del Sol
Machu Picchu

Quaint. Didn’t have all the amenities. The bathrooms were small. We had the street side and it was very noisy. Would have been nice to have a river view.

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Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Would have given 5 stars but the room was too hot. For 2 people, 5 stars. For 3 people, it was a bit crowded.

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Had to request enough towels. Boxed breakfast was not very good. Requested coffee to go before our tour and never received.
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Activity Reviews
Pass by Pisac Market & an Andean camelid Farms
Pass by Pisac Market & an Andean camelid Farms
Peru

Pisac Market was ok, but overwhelming. The camels farms was perfect! The retail store offered wonderful products. The staff were kind yet l didn’t feel l had enough space to think about a purchase so l didn’t purchase anything.

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Experience the cuisine of Peru & its cultural history
Experience the cuisine of Peru & its cultural history
Lima

Bianca provided an interesting ands educational tour. The food was exquisite. I was disappointed that she hasn’t shared the pictures she took.

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Lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari
Lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari
Sacred Valley

Stunning atmosphere! Interesting collection of artifacts. Lunch was good.

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Perolniyoq Hike
Perolniyoq Hike
Sacred Valley

This was a challenging hike as far as altitude and terrain. Having said that, it was a perfect hike with captivating views. Again, our driver and Guido we’re simply the best!!!!!

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We can not say enough about how fantastic our driver and guide were!!!!!
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 Huacachina Adventure & Ica Wineyards Exploration
Huacachina Adventure & Ica Wineyards Exploration
Peru

Beautiful and unique setting. Interesting artifacts.

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Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo
Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo
Peru

Charming UNESCO city. A must see. The people are so warm and friendly; learning about some of the history of Peru adds to the overall experience. Good exercise as well.

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Ballestas Islands from a private hotel pier
Ballestas Islands from a private hotel pier
Paracas

Perfect day for this tour. Alvaro kindly walked us to the dock and the drivers were knowledgeable and entertaining.

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Exploring Machu Picchu aboard the Hiram Bingham Train
Exploring Machu Picchu aboard the Hiram Bingham Train
Peru

What an exceptional experience. The train is gorgeous. Staff friendly and helpful. The scenery divine.

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I was surprised with my corn allergy that they served corn ceviche. However, there was plenty of food to consume.
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Cocalmayo Hotsprings & Coffee Experience
Cocalmayo Hotsprings & Coffee Experience
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Again, the setting and experiences were delightful. The hot springs were so relaxing. The coffee experience was enlightening, insightful, purposeful and enriching. The family was warm and fun.

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