One of the most incredible trips we ...
Peru | Nov 8 - Nov 22, 2025

Brian
Brian B.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

This was one of the most incredible trips we have ever had. We appreciated all the obvious work and planning that went into our amazing trip to Peru. Starting with the awesome history and introduction to the Inca Empire at the Larco Museum with our guide Andrew, on to a fascinating trip to the desert with Alvaro, followed by the Sacred Valley with Diego.

It doesn’t get any more inspiring than that. The guides were so much more than we had anticipated. Their knowledge and pride of their country was truly touching. Every one went beyond the call of duty to ensure our visits touched so many aspects of the culture, not to mention our safety (and health).

Hotel Reviews
Lima 18 Boutique
Miraflores

We had a nice stay at this hotel located in the heart of Miraflores. The area is very safe and the hotel is near a supermarket, bank and many restaurants. The room was not very large but it was comfortable if a little noisy at night being in the heart of town. The service was excellent as was breakfast and the little courtyard and balcony are nice touches.

Authenticity & Character
Set in an old house near a main street the hotel opens up onto a welcoming private courtyard.
Location
a short walk to groceries and restaurants. A slightly longer walk to the coast and sightseeing.
Staff
When we had an eraly start they made us fruit and a sandwich to go
Cleanliness & Comfort
Viñas Queirolo
Ica

A beautifull setting with multiple swimming pools. The room was large and the bed excellent. We took the Pisco making tour but no one mentioned that is was solely in Spanish so not very enlightening. Breakfast is a buffet with a self serve coffee machine that was very impressive. Getting there was chanllenging due to rush hour traffic that barely moved.

Authenticity & Character
The facility is huge versus our expectations and appears very new.
Location
Right in the town, the gates open up to a multi acre vinyard at the base of mountains.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Casona de Yucay
Cusco

Another beautiful and historic hotel. Simon Bolivar once stayed in the original hacienda! The grouds were beautiful and the location at the base of mountains was superb. Breakfast was a treat with a huge buffet and great service. The dinner setting was nice as well.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel is newish so the rooms a large and comfortable. The original hacienda leads into the new reception area.
Location
On a quiet street (except for the occasional morning loudspeakers).
Staff
Service in the restaurant and bar were great as was the front desk.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bottled water is provided on arrival but refills are done in the lobby area.
Casa San Blas Boutique
Cusco

This hotel is in the heart of old Cusco off a narrow street. It was converted from a house and appears to be a work of love. Our room was on 2 levels with an incredible view of the city from the bedroom. A note for travellers is that the bathroom is on the lower floor so a steep staircase has to be navigated. It was not an issue for us but required some care. Breakfast was a small but complete buffet and hot offerings made to order. There is also a restaurant which we used for room service after a late arrival. There was also a sitting area with umbrella just outside our room with a great view of the city.

Authenticity & Character
This was the most unique hotel on our trip and built around an old house.
Location
In the middle of everything we walked to the town square and restaurants multiple times.
Staff
Reception and the restaurant could not have been nicer.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu
Machu Picchu

This was the most impressive hotel on the trip. It had a huge jaccuzy, fireplace and large bathroom. It backed onto a river and was in the heart of Aguas Calientes. They held our luggage while we visited Machu Pichu and would have transferred it ti the nearby train station had we requested it. We also chilled there at the end of the trip waiting for our train. The morning buffet also had a great setting on the riverfront.

Authenticity & Character
A very new hotel with river views
Location
Wlking distance to the train, Machu Pichu buses and all the restaurants and shops.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Shawna Sanders