Peru · PRIVATE
Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Private Lima airport transfer with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, name-sign pickup, and hotel drop-off, plus clear advice on timing and reliability.
“Our aircraft was over an hour late, yet the driver patiently waited for us the whole time. the immigration procedure is finalized. Thanks to the driver, we have a wealth of information regarding what our lodging has to offer.”
Explore Cusco’s Inca sites, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, and a camelid farm on a flexible six-hour private tour.
“We had an excellent tour guide, Amadeo. He was one of the best we ever had. He provided excellent insights into the archaeological sites that we visited. Insights that probably would’ve not been provided by another tour guide.”
A fast-paced private journey from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, with trains, guides, meals, and hotel pickup included.
“Excellent treatment on the trips, very friendly, attentive and helpful, I would definitely recommend it for those travelers looking for who takes care of everything, greetings to Camille- Machupicchu sacred”
Review of a private Rainbow Mountain tour from Cusco, with early pickup, meals, guide support, Red Valley, and practical altitude advice.
“Edgar,dionel and honorato made this experience amazing. They picked us up on time, made sure to give us cultural references and ensure we were all safe !! Highly recommend”
Review of a private Machu Picchu day tour from Cusco, with train travel, a private guide, lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Knowledgeable guide. Spectacular views best I've seen in my life. The guide new exactly what vantage points to take us to. The pick up person provided an envelope with all our tickets and explained everything very well. The train ride was terrible. There was a strong odor of gas all the passengers in our car were feeling ill our eyes were burning that we could barely open them. On the way back the train was almost 3 hours late. All the locals were shocked this happened so I would highly recommend this trip as we believe the train break down was an anomaly. This was a trip of a lifetime.”
Review of a private Sacred Valley tour from Urubamba or Ollantaytambo, covering Ollanta, Moray, Maras, Chinchero, lunch, costs, and tips.
“Having traveled a lot, this is one of the best private tour experiences we have had. Sam our Tour Guide and Willy our Driver where excellent! Pre-tour communication was rapid and easy. They arrived at our hotel promptly as scheduled with their beautiful van that looked like it had just been detailed. The locations visited were as advertised and the pacing of the day was good. Sam arranged the day in the opposite order that the tour groups in big busses typically go so we could avoid the counds. Sam is one of those great tours guides who doesn't feel the need to talk every moment, but provided all of…”
Private Lima airport transfers with name-sign pickup, flight-delay cover, clean vehicles, WhatsApp updates, and reliable service for $16.50
“Lima is a busy airport, and I was surprised how many people were in the pick-up area, so having a driver there who had my name on a sign was amazing! The pick-up was smooth and easy, and after seeing Lima traffic, I would do this again in a heartbeat!”
Review of Lima’s private half-day tour through Miraflores, San Isidro, the historic center, and San Francisco Catacombs.
“I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Sofia was knowledgeable and easy to understand It delivered what was promised and more.”
Taste Lima’s best street foods on a private three-hour walk through markets, historic squares, Chinatown, and the old city with a local guide.
Review of Machu Picchu’s private guide service: personal pickup, Inca history, photo help, flexible pacing, and practical booking tips.
“Jose Abad was our guide. He messaged us on WhatsApp the previous night and clearly stated the time of meeting. He arrived on time and took charge (with adequate courtesy) from that point on. He made sure that we got adequate 1 minute breaks to catch our breath while climbing. He had lots of things to point out and lots of stories to share and he was patient and helpful when we took lots of pictures. I think we got their best guide!”
Take a private full-day trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu with train, buses, entrance, and a two-hour English or Spanish guided visit.
“This was such a great experience, especially traveling in a quasi-solo format for the first time. They met us at our hotel the day before to make sure we had all of our tickets and understood the schedule for the following day. They also reviewed what we would need in order for it to be a great day. In the morning our ride, Andres, picked us up right on time from our hotel and we had a very safe and comfortable ride to Ollantaytambo. He was even kind enough to let us practice our Spanish and we learned a lot about the countryside. He gave us a great directions on…”
A practical review of a private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco, covering trains, buses, lunch, guide service, ticket rules, and the long travel day.
“Too much for one day. About 5 hours each way to/from Cusco. Maybe stay in Aguas Caliente or Ollayantytambo.”
Escape Cusco’s crowds on a small-group Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain hike with alpacas, meals, local guides, and sweeping high-altitude views.
“We had a fantastic time exploring Palcoyo, thanks to our experienced guide, Jesús Carrion. The tour started promptly, and Jesús took great care of us throughout the day. Although the walk to Palcoyo, also known as the alternative Rainbow Mountain, was relatively easy and moderate, the high altitude of 4900m caused my husband to feel short of breath. Jesús made a concerted effort to ensure his well-being while also keeping an eye on the rest of the group. Compared to Vinicunca, Palcoyo was noticeably less crowded, and it offered breathtaking views of three rainbow mountains, the red valley, and the stone forest. Unfortunately, we had to skip the stone forest…”
Explore Machu Picchu with a private guide, photo help, Inca history, major temples, and flexible pacing from Aguas Calientes.
“What a great day! Our guide Eric was amazing. Incredibly knowledgeable and knew all the tricks to get photos without others in the background even though it was a very busy day. If you’re debating getting a guide or not, get one. You will miss out on so much if you don’t. It makes the experience 100 times more enjoyable.”
Review of a private Lima tour to the Nazca Lines, Pisco vineyard, and Huacachina Oasis, with practical advice on price, timing, and comfort.
“Our guide Felipe did a super job. We did the super dube buggy ride, rode the sand dunes and flrw the Nasca Lines. Long day but so fun. Long ride home. Thanks Felipe.”
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