Peru Travel Guide

As you begin planning for your custom trip, getting the knowledge of what fits your preferences and important travel considerations will make it that much memorable.

Whether you are interested in the bustling colonial capital, the ancient Inca citadel, the remarkably welcoming people and cuisine, or all of the above, explore the helpful articles contained in this Peru Travel Guide so that you can understand what trip is right for you.

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Vinicunca rainbow mountain, Cusco, peru

Best Time to Visit Peru

The best time to visit Peru depends on where you want to go because the country has three climates at once. The month that brings cloudless days to Cusco...
Ancient circular terraces at Moray, Sacred valley, Peru

Top 12 Things to Do in Peru

The top things to do in Peru reflect the natural and cultural splendors you can experience during your customized trip. The Amazon wilderness is vibrant...
Manu National Park in the Peruvian Amazon

8 Best Places to Visit in Peru

The best places to visit in Peru are spread across three very different worlds: the high Andes, the desert coast, and the Amazon. The hardest part of...
Man walking the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu, Peru

How to Plan a Trip to Peru: Frequently Asked Questions

Peru overflows with history and tradition, and these are the most frequently asked questions from travelers eager to experience the country. Trek the...
Senior travelers exploring the colorful tile work of the Convent of Santo Domingo in Lima, Peru

8 Best Places to Visit in Peru for Seniors

The best places to visit in Peru for seniors reveal the country's boundless beauty in accessible and exciting ways. From the spiritual Incan citadel of...
Couple at the gret Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru

9 Most Romantic Places in Peru for Couples

The most romantic places in Peru for couples are the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Lima, the Tambopata rainforest, Arequipa and Colca...
Family in Machu Picchu, Peru

8 Best Things to Do in Peru with Kids

The best things to do in Peru with kids range from Inca ruins and Amazon lodges to desert dunes and boat trips past sea lion colonies. The challenge is...
Moon Valley in the Atacama Desert, Chile

Our 10 Best Latin America Itineraries for First-Timers

Untouched wilderness, distinctive culture, and a range of landscapes that take you from pristine glaciers to white-sand beaches are yours to explore in...
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How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip Budget in 3 Easy Steps

Knowing your budget is an essential component of any trip-planning process. Whether the sky's the limit or you have specific parameters, a customized...
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How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip in 4 Easy Steps

Explore the world with Zicasso by working with top travel specialists who will bring your dream vacation to life. Our primary goal is to make planning,...

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Reviews of Zicasso's Peru Vacations & Tours

Based on 1128 verified traveler reviews.

Ecuador, Peru Travel Review: 2 Weeks

Zicasso's travel company did a really nice job.

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Peru, Ecuador Travel Review: Machu Picchu, Galapagos Islands, 12 Nights

We thought Zicasso's travel specialist did an excellent job putting the trip together and he was readily available throughout for minor adjustments.

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Ecuador, Peru Travel Review: Caral, Guides, 17 Nights

Our travel was fantastic! All of our transitions went so smoothly and our guides were so knowledgeable and personable. We not only got to see everything we wanted, but everything was planned perfectly. Zicasso's travel specialist did a fantastic job. We plan on exploring South America in the future and will definitely use this travel company again.

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Peru Travel Review: Guide, Cooking Experience, Machu Picchu, 8 Nights

The planning was on target and we really appreciated the focus on seeing great sites with limited crowds. Our Zicasso travel specialist and his company did a great job!

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Peru Travel Review: Amazon Riverboat, 11 Nights

Wonderful trip. Zicasso's travel company was extremely responsive and put together a trip that exactly met the criteria that I specified. Our travel specialist listened to what I said and then came up with options that met the needs that we had. It was a great trip, with a number of hotels, internal flights, tours, etc., and everything went smoothly.

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Peru Tour Review: Machu Picchu, 10 Nights

Zicasso's travel company and its specialist were extremely thorough. Not a single detail was left undone. Our travel specialist was very patient with all of my questions and we had a remarkably planned trip. Every single detail was taken care of for us: we had great hotels, our guides were incredible, all of our passes for Machu Picchu were ready and waiting. Most importantly, her team on the ground in Peru is what really made the trip special. I would work with her again in a heartbeat!

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