Peru · BUFFET EXPERIENCES
Good buffet experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Hike to Peru’s brilliant Humantay Lake from Cusco with mountain views, local meals, bilingual guides, and an optional horse ride.
“It was incredible! The hike was HARD but as soon as we got there, I honestly couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. Our guide Taco was amazing + was so informative + kept us updated the whole time. Very worth it!!”
Travel Cusco to Puno by luxury bus with Andean sites, buffet lunch, mountain views, bilingual guides, and four guided stops.
“This trip was really nice. We where in the low season and the bus was very comfortable and also empty. Elizabeth, our guide was really nice, kind and knowledgeable. She didn't left things unexplained and was able to answer all our questions. Neider was our driver and he make sure we had no surprises during our trip, he would also slow down for pictures in some places. Buffet lunch was simple but quite nice.”
Review this 10-hour Sacred Valley tour from Cusco, with Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, buffet lunch, guide, and hotel pickup.
“Christian was a great tour guide, everything was very well organized and informative. We hit so many places: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. Lunch was also awesome! But learning about the Inca culture was a real treat.”
Explore Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac on a full-day Sacred Valley tour with a Peruvian buffet lunch.
“Many stops which was great for efficiently seeing the highlights of the Sacred Valley. If you like to explore more leisurely, the pace might be pretty quick for you. Lunch buffet was very good.”
Ride toward Peru’s Rainbow Mountain at 5200 meters, with breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, a guide, and horses for the ascent.
“Very good. We loved every aspect of it. However, there was miscommunication in terms of guide did not know that we have already paid for horses uphill.”
Review of the 10-hour Puno to Cusco tourist bus, with Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, Pukara, buffet lunch, and practical tips.
“Very disappointed by this bus service overall, not worth the money if you ask me. They show no care for their passengers and calling it a "VIP" service is a joke. We were traveling from Puno to Cusco. Here are my pros and cons: Pros: Decent lunch Drinks service with both cold drinks and tea in the bus Cons: They advertise their guide is English-speaking. This is somehow true, but at least in our case, the guide's (Alfredo's) English is very poor and tough to understand. Moreover, even in Spanish he doesn't speak clearly. They advertise their bus is air-conditioned. This is not true, they only have ventilation running and…”
Explore Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and the Sacred Valley with a buffet lunch, bilingual guide, scenic stops, and flexible booking.
“The pickup was according to the previous discussion. First you arrive Pisac town with an unnecessary stop to a jewellery shop where you can buy some stuff (of course if you like these things it might be interesting). After 45 mins. you will go to Pisac archeological site where you will spend 1 hour, however it was not enough (we would have appreciated more time there). Then next is Urubamba where you will have lunch, however the food was not delicious at all and you need to pay even for water. Then you will go to Ollantaytambo to the archeological site, which would have been amazing, but we arrived there…”
Ride to Peru’s Rainbow Mountain at 5,200 meters, enjoy camelids, breakfast, lunch, and English or Spanish guiding from Cusco.
“The views are outstanding, organisation very good but the food was poor. Apart from that a good trip.”
Hike to seven colorful Ausangate lagoons from Cusco, with breakfast, lunch, hot springs, and a high-altitude Andean adventure for $40.
“el lugar es increíble y no había tanta gente que es lo mejor. sin embargo, se debería de cuidar cuando elementos del grupo no van en la misma condición que el grupo. el desayuno y comida tienen mejoras pues al menos para la actividad el desayuno si es importante.”
Explore Colca Canyon from Arequipa with a small group, condor views, volcano overlooks, buffet lunch, and Chacapi hot springs.
“La atención y explicaciones del guía David fueron excelentes. A mejorar el pobre desayuno.”
Hike to Humantay Lake from Cusco with breakfast, buffet lunch, bilingual guide, Salkantay views, and a clear altitude warning.
See Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac in one full day from Cusco, with a buffet lunch and bilingual guide.
Pick a ridge, a river or a kitchen.
