Peru Travel Testimonials

Dear Peru For Less,

My experience travelling in Peru can be summarized in one word: unforgettable. From the first day landing in Lima to exploring Machu Picchu there was no single day where the trip was disappointing. It couldn't have been possible with the professionalism and planning by the staff at Peru For Less.

Hotel options were really top notch, and the tours throughout the cities and valleys leave you wanting for more. Not only do you get to experience the wonders that Peru has to offer, but through the various local tour groups that Peru For Less registers you with, you are allowed the opportunity to interact with other travelers from around the world seeking the same thing. I can only say that PFL made the experience an easy one to enjoy and when I am asked by family and friends about the trip and how I came upon it, Peru For Less is what I tell them.

Sincerely,

Han (Canada)
Traveled to: Lima, Paracas, Arequipa, Colca, Cusco & Machu Picchu

Hi Staci,

I would have to say it was everything I wanted and more. I really liked how the trip was set up - we were very met at the first destination, Cusco, by one of your tour guides and given "the package" of tickets and itinerary just as you had stated. From there everything went as clockwork as Shanna managed our schedule.

Your guides were punctual and knowledgeable answering my plethora of questions at each stop along the journey. I also really enjoyed the time we had without a guide for us to explore the areas on our own.

Thanks for all your help.

Kirk, Daryl & Shana(USA)
Traveled to: Cusco & Machu Picchu

Hola Aleks!

The trip went smooth. Since I was the only one from Wayki treks to leave on that day I got my own porter and my own guide. Impressive, but we still joined in with a bigger group from another company so I got company as swell. The food was awesome and the chef was really understanding and inventive. Overall I had good company and great guides with a good balance of facts and anecdotes so it never got boring.

Thank you for setting me up, and I can recommend the trek, the trekking company and the travel agency any day.

Best regards,

Peter (Sweden)
Traveled to: 4-day Inca Trail & Machu Picchu

Hi Aleks,

I had a fantastic time in Peru and wish to thank you for all your assistance in answering the numerous queries that I had.

I had been worried with the many transfers involved and the fact that I was a solo traveler, but all guides were familiar with my itinerary and everything went smoothly. I was also very pleased with the hotels that were recommended as they not only met my budget requirements but were extremely nice (for the price I was paying) and in excellent locations. The guide that I had for Cusco and the Scared Valley was extremely knowledgeable and I very much enjoyed the history she divulged on the sites visited. Machu Picchu was amazing but even more so the hike to Huayna Picchu and its view were incredible.

Thanks once again for a fantastic trip!

Bin Bin (Malaysia)
Traveled to: Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

Hello Kelly,

We had the best time in Peru and the Galapagos Islands! Everything from our guides and hotels in Cusco and Machu Picchu, to the crew on our fabulous boat, M/V Santa Cruz, in the Galapagos Islands were amazing!

Our contacts at the airports were right there to take our luggage and get us to the hotels safely and saw that we were checked in with no worries. It really went so smoothly.

Henry, our naturalist guide on the MV Santa Cruz, was extremely knowledgeable about all things in the Galapagos, and Fabricio guided us in Machu Picchu with all of our questions answered.

I could go on and on what a wonderful time my friend and I had and how great Peru For Less is. I would and WILL recommend you to anyone.

Thank you again for all of your help to make our trip unforgettable.

Check out Kathy's review on TripAdvisor.

Kathy (California, USA)
Traveled to: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Quito & Galapagos

Hi Kelly,

The trip was fantastic! The hotels, transportation and activities were all wonderful. Your company did a great job.

My favorite city was Cusco. I loved the historic feel of the city. We didn't have much time to spend there based on how we booked.

The hotels were all very nice and well located; the tour guides were punctual, spoke great English and knew a lot about the areas they took us to. The guides in both Ica/Pisco and the Sacred Valley were very flexible with our schedule and allowed us to make little stops along the way to see additional things.

Thank you again for all of your help! The trip went very smoothly thanks to your assistance!

Sarah (California, USA)
Traveled to: Paracas/Ica, Cusco, Machu Picchu & Lima

Hi Kelly!

We had a GREAT time! Everything ran so smoothly from start to finish. We loved how organized the transportation schedule was (drivers, bus, trains, etc) and how friendly the Peru For Less representatives were. We liked the reminder notes left at the hotel front desk of our excursions, appointments, and when the drivers were going to pick us up. It made us rest even more at ease knowing that everyone was working hard to make sure things were on time and on schedule.

We LOVED Casa San Blas...so quaint, simple, and bright! We ate at the recommended restaurants from the Peru For Less guide book and all restaurants were top quality, authentic, and delicious! Same goes for the night life list and areas to visit in Cusco. It only rained one day when we were there and it was mainly at night, so we had great weather through the majority of the trip. We shopped a lot, ate a lot, walked around A LOT...and took A LOT of pictures of course!!!

The tour guides that you gave us were all VERY informative and professional. We enjoyed having "leisure time" during our schedule, so it didn't feel too hectic. It was the perfect balance of free time and exploration.

During our train trip to Machu Picchu, a tree fell in front of our train so we stopped on the tracks for about an hour or so. What we really appreciated was that even though we were delayed by 1.5 hours, your representatives pushed back our Machu Picchu tour to compensate for our delay. It all ended up wonderful because we got to see Machu Picchu in the afternoon light...which was definitely breathtaking!

The hotel in Aguas Calientes was more than we expected. We had a great time celebrating Halloween there that night! I'm so glad you booked the Huayna Picchu tour! We were the 3rd and 4th people up at the top and we had spectacular views! The fog lifted just as we started to climb up at 7am, so it ended up being a nice warm hike.

Thank you so much Kelly for putting together such a wonderful trip. Everything turned out just as we expected and then some! We appreciate all your hard work and we will DEFINITELY recommend you to our friends and family!

Ernest & Sharon (California, USA)
Traveled to: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu

Hi Silvana,

We were extremely happy with Peru For Less from start to finish. Silvana did a great job planning our connections and arranging for someone to meet us at every stop where they would provide details for the next step of our vacation.

While we were in Cusco, we stayed at the Andean Wings Hotel, where the staff and accommodations exceeded all expectations. We felt like we were at home away from home. The highlight of our vacation was the Lares trek which provided adventure, challenging trails, magnificent views and a chance to see how the people in the area live. The trek culminated with our tour of Machu Picchu, which was every bit as amazing as advertised. Edgar, our guide with Wayki Trek, was patient, very accommodating, and went out of his way to make sure all our needs were met. He was an encyclopedia of information, a great communicator, and gave us a better understanding of the history and way of life in Peru.

We would not hesitate to recommend Peru For Less, Andean Wings Hotel, and all of the guides arranged by Silvana. This was truly an enjoyable and memorable trip thanks to the expertise provided by Peru For Less.

Charlann (Minnesota, USA)
Traveled to: Lima, Cusco & Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

Dear Kelly,

First, thank you for your kind email we received as soon as we arrived home. I couldn't email right away because I would have written so much you would still be reading. Beyond that, I needed to step away so I could wrap my brain around all the adventures we experienced in the last three weeks and try to put them in perspective.

First, Rick and I want to tell you how much we appreciate everything you did to make our South American trip absolutely fabulous. Your name came up probably every other day while on the trip because we were in such awe at every minute detail you incorporated into our itinerary to make the experience flawless.

As far as we are concerned, you created the perfect itinerary for us. You asked which experiences we liked the most, but it is impossible to choose; each one was outstanding in its own right. If pushed, I think we enjoyed the natural attractions more than big cities, although we found Santiago, Lima, Arequipa, and Cusco very interesting and are very thankful we visited them.

In thinking about the "mechanics" of trip, I think it was the little things that amazed us the most and probably why we had such a memorable time. We were amazed that we never had to wait for a driver or guide. After adding up the number of times we were picked up and delivered from trains, planes, buses, and hotels, we were all the more impressed. Your attention to detail is uncanny and obviously why you are so good in the travel profession.

The hotels you recommended were ALL outstanding and fit our personality and needs perfectly. Each hotel was well located and charming; they seemed to take on the culture and flavor of the city. We especially enjoyed Hotel O'Tai in Easter Island, La Hacienda Bahia Paracas, Casona Solar in Arequipa, and La Casa de Mamayacchi in Colca Valley. The hotels in the larger cities could not have been nicer and we appreciated how the location allowed us to walk and sightsee with ease.

Every one of our guides was outstanding. We were very impressed with their knowledge; not just on the history of Peru, but its culture, traditions, education, and lifestyles. The other thing that was special about each of our guides was how proud they were of their country and their own heritage within the country. It was such a sincere pride of wanting to share their wonderful country with the rest of the world. One example was our guide in Arequipa who showed us some wonderful "local" sights and taught us all about the unusual fruits and vegetables and traditions of the marketplace.

Two of our most memorable guides were Richard, who escorted us on our overnight trip on Amantani Island in Lake Titicaca and Edgar, our guide on the Inca Trail. I'm sure they stand out because we were with them for multiple days and got to know them much better than the rest of our guides, but they were so professional, passionate, patient, and knowledgeable they motivated us to want to seek out more and more from them. I was very worried we would have trouble on the Inca Trail trek, but Edgar was so positive and easy going that once we got started on the hike, the worries faded and we focused on the incredible experience of the trek. We had rain everyday on the trek, but while we couldn't see some of the vistas, Edgar kept our interest up by pointing out birds, identifying flowers and trees, and giving us a deeper understanding of the Incan civilization - he was fantastic. Richard, on the other hand, helped us view the people on Amantani and Taquille very honestly - not as poor people, but as very content and happy people living a tranquil healthy life. It was so refreshing because instead of feeling sorry for these people, we came away thinking they were living life the right way. Through all our guides and the experiences they gave us, the number one thing we have taken with us from our Peru trip is a true appreciation and respect of the Peruvian people.

Kelly, I could continue, probably forever, telling you every little detail of our trip because it was so exciting, but realize it is all old news to you. Please, just know that we are forever indebted to you and your expertise in affording us one of the most memorable trips we have ever been lucky enough to experience.

Vicki & Ric (California, USA)
Traveled to: Santiago, Easter Island, Lima, Paracas & Nazca, Arequipa & Colca Canyon, Puno & Lake Titicaca, Cucso & Machu Picchu, Amazon

Hi Aleks,

I have to personally thank Aleks for helping plan for our group an excellent itinerary which was well organized and made for a tremendous trip. The guides in both Puerto Maldanado and the Inca Trail were so extremely helpful, fun and informative. I highly recommend anyone who travels to Peru to utilize Peru for Less.

Check out Michael's review on TripAdvisor.

Michael (New Jersey, USA)
Traveled to: Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco & Machu Picchu