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

Whether erupting with boundless culture or unparalleled natural splendor, Peru is an immersive destination, with the best time to visit from May to August....
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 eight best places to visit in Peru offer a great way to experience the country as you explore its diverse ecosystems and vibrant history during a...
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

7 Most Romantic Places in Peru for Couples

Culture, adventure, and romance collide in the most romantic places for couples in Peru honeymoon destinations, including Paracas, Cusco, the Sacred Valley,...
Family in Machu Picchu, Peru

Top 8 Things to Do in Peru with Kids

The top things to do in Peru with kids will introduce you and your family to Peruvian culture, breathtaking wilderness and wildlife, and the spirit of...
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

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Reviews of Zicasso's Peru Vacations & Tours

Based on 978 verified traveler reviews.

Peru Travel Review: Amazon Rainforest, Machu Picchu, 9 Days

Our trip was amazing! Everything was organized extremely well by Zicasso's travel company. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We travel a lot and this was our best trip so far. I already recommended them to a couple of my friends who are planning to visit Peru. Thanks a lot for making this a memorable trip for our family!

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Peru Trip Review: Lima, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Food Tour, 10 Nights

Zicasso's travel specialist did an excellent job with our trip to Peru! She was very flexible in the planning stages and worked with us to get the exact itinerary that suited our family.

While in Peru, everything ran very smoothly, from transportation to our hotels to activities. Everything was very organized. Our guide was with us throughout our time in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and was very knowledgeable; just superb!

We had a medical issue midway through the trip and she worked to help us with this, as well as rearranging some of our itinerary to accommodate it. Overall, we highly recommend our specialist and her team! We had a wonderful time in Peru!

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Peru Tour Review: Huacachina, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Misminay, Sand Dunes, ATV Ride, Rainbow Mountain, 10 Nights

Our trip to Peru was just amazing, one of a kind, and it was made so wonderful thanks to Zicasso's travel company. Every little detail was planned so we could just enjoy the trip to the fullest and not have to worry about any of the logistics.

What made it even more special is that while on the trip, we had to make several adjustments to change the schedule and our travel agent was able to accommodate all our requests, even the last-minute ones. Not knowing much about the country, it really helped to have a travel agent work closely with us so we didn't have to worry about anything. I don't think our trip would have gone as smoothly had it not been for the care we had from our travel agent, and for that I am super-grateful.

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Peru Vacation Review: Lima, Machu Picchu, 1 Week

Zicasso's travel partner provided an excellent itinerary. The hotels and the meals were great. Our travel specialist was very responsive and knowledgeable. He understood our main concern was traveling with an 80-year-old woman fulfilling her bucket-list dream of visiting Machu Picchu, which she had seen as a little girl in National Geographic. The travel partner contracted with a local tour company in Peru that did a phenomenal job.

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Peru Trip Review: Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, 10 Days

Great trip. All tour guides were attentive and helpful. Our guide was with us for five days, including the train to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail hike. All transfers to and from the airports were accommodated professionally. The only hiccup I can report is the hotels in Cusco and Lima on the way back. I think the four-star and three-star ratings for those were way overrated.

Overall: great trip!!!

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Ecuador, Peru Tour Review: Quito, Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Hiking, Snorkeling, 2 Weeks

Our travel specialist put together a bucket-list trip for us. The itinerary was perfect and the accommodations were unique and first-rate. We never would have found them on our own. We are an active group and they kept us busy with unique hikes and tours. We especially enjoyed the Six Senses Tour with our guide in Quito. We loved the attention to detail, including the airport pickups and drop-offs. We wouldn't have made it out of Quito to the Galápagos without their help. This is the fifth time we have used Zicasso for a major trip and we have never been disappointed.

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