When we talk about Peru, we refer to biodiversity and a fantastic variety of weather and zones. Since the humidity in the Amazon, passing by the highlands of the Andes, up to arid of the coast. Of course, private guidance will be very recommendable to enjoy each one of these zones and the attractions in them better.
Having an exclusive guide who focuses only on you will help you better appreciate the attraction you are visiting. He will provide you with the best information and always be attentive. Not to mention the transportation, which is private, so you can use it with total exclusivity and comfort.
A private Peru tour can bring them both together. But how do you choose the best Peru private tour? Well, don’t worry. The Machu Travel Peru team will give you the best tips on choosing the best one!
In addition to showing you some of Peru’s best private tours today, let’s get started.
- Dates and duration of trip
- Anticipation
- Experience & Recognition
- Testimonials
- Tour Operator
- Luxury suppliers
- Peru private tours examples
1. Dates and duration of trip
First of all, plan your travel dates. What are your flight dates for entering Peru and going out? Having this information, you will know the days you will have to enjoy yourself in Peruvian lands. Knowing the best time to travel to Peru will be crucial during this process.
Even more, if you had the assistance of a travel agent (travel agency) during this process, it would be much better.
2. Anticipation
This word is the key to every tour in Peru. The Andean country has an incredible diversity of attractions. From historical and natural to adventure attractions, without mentioning the mystic tourism!
In this way, Peru received more than 2.5 million visitors in 2023. This may not seem like much, but it is a lot for a country that is just adapting its cities and attractions to the huge flow of tourists.
The fantastic Machu Picchu, the mysterious Nazca Lines, the awesome Amazon. Or the imposing Titicaca Lake, the highest navigable lake in the world. Without mentioning the traditional Peruvian food. All of them receive increasing tourist flows.
The competition to book a good private tour is high, even more so as your travel date approaches. The lack of availability of tickets to Machu Picchu and train tickets, among others, proves this factor. Therefore, contact a travel agency as soon as possible and well in advance of your travel date.
3. Experience & Recognitions
When talking about Peru’s private tours, we talk about travel agencies. These tourist companies organize and program private tours along the Peruvian territory. And, to choose them, you must see their experience in the Peruvian tourist market.
Even more so the recognition he has. The more experience, the more recognition; it is proportional. This means that in his career, he has obtained recognition, and that means growth.
The World Travel Awards (The Oscars of Tourism) are the highest category of awards that a travel agency can receive. Trust the one with awards of this caliber, and the more, the better.
4. Testimonials
But not only experience and awards; a travel agency must have testimonials. The more, the better, the more recent, the better, and the more positive, the better.
What better proof of the efficiency and quality of a travel agency than the testimony of its most recent clients? Check if the travel agency you are hiring has accounts on review collectors such as Trip Advisor and Trustpilot.
These testimonials will ensure you unforgettable experiences on your tours hired through this agency!
5. Tour Operator
There are many travel agencies in the tourist market. However, many of them are intermediaries. But what does this mean?
An intermediary travel agency doesn’t operate the tours it offers firsthand. On the contrary, it subcontracts to another local travel agency. Generally, the latter operate tours in the destination country.
In other words, when you hire one of these intermediary travel agencies, you are not talking to the real operator but to just another client. This is dangerous since, in case of an emergency, they may take a long time to respond. On the contrary, the communication is direct when you hire a tour operator.
Generally, intermediary travel agencies are based in the same country of origin of the traveler. On the contrary, tour operator travel agencies are based in the same area (country) where the attraction to be visited is located. In addition, when intermediary agencies subcontract trips to Peru, they increase their price to the final client (you). On the other hand, tour operators tend to be cheaper but maintain a high-quality service during their Peru expeditions.
6. Luxury suppliers
Once you have identified a good travel agency, look at their private tours and the suppliers that complement it. In this case, hotels and restaurants. Generally, private means luxury and this promise is embodied in their tour packages.
Hotels should be rated 3 to 5 stars, and restaurants should be rated 4 to 5 forks. Likewise, guides and drivers. Transportation must be totally private and exclusive, as must tour guides.
Of course, it is understood that mass transportation, such as trains and CONSETTUR buses to Machu Picchu, domestic flights within Peru, and planes on the Nazca lines, among others, should be shared with other tourists.
Peru private tour examples
Fortunately, Machu Travel Peru has the best options in Peru private tours that you can’t miss. Historical sites, nature wonders, culture, and history join in unforgettable experiences that you can not miss! Even more, since 2023, Machu Travel Peru has offered extraordinary South America packages that include Ecuador and Bolivia.
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1. Exploring Southern Peru – 11D/10N
| DATE | DESTINATION | Navigate on Lake Titicaca, between myths and legends, while discovering dream islands |
| Day 1 | LIMA | Arrive at your hotel in Lima after your international flight and recharge your energy for our city tour! |
| Day 2 | PUERTO MALDONADO | Arrive in Puerto Maldonado and start living the adventure in the jungle! |
| Day 3 | TAMBOPATA | Sail across the paradisiacal Sandoval lake, discover fascinating animals, and get spectacular views from an observation tower |
| Day 4 | TAMBOPATA | Sail across the paradisiacal Sandoval Lake, discover fascinating animals, and get spectacular views from an observation tower |
| Day 5 | SACRED VALLEY | Welcome to Cusco by enjoying Awanacancha Andean camelid zoo and Pisac Inca neighborhood |
| Day 6 | SACRED VALLEY | Explore the last Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, the Inca salt mines of Maras, and the circular terraces of Moray |
| Day 7 | MACHU PICCHU | Conquest the most incredible Inca citadel, Machu Picchu, on an unforgettable day! |
| Day 8 | CUSCO | Explore the magical city of Cusco and know why it is considered the Rome of America |
| Day 9 | PUNO | Explore ancient Andean treasures along the route of the sun heading to Puno |
| Day 10 | LAKE TITICACA | Navigate on Lake Titicaca, between myths and legends, while discovering dream islands |
| Day 11 | OUT | Say goodbye to Peru in the best way with us! |
2. Overfly the mysterious Nazca Lines heading to Cusco – 8D/7N
| DATE | DESTINATION | EXPERIENCE |
| Day 1 | LIMA | Arrive at your hotel in Lima after your international flight and recharge your energy for our city tour! |
| Day 2 | NAZCA | Overfly the mysterious Nazca lines and slide over the desert, practicing sandboarding or buggy sand |
| Day 3 | PARACAS | Navigate among the fantastic Ballestas islands and discover its rich sea life |
| Day 4 | SACRED VALLEY | Welcome to Cusco by enjoying Awanacancha Andean camelid zoo and Pisac Inca neighborhood |
| Day 5 | SACRED VALLEY | Explore the last Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, the Inca salt mines of Maras, and the circular terraces of Moray |
| Day 6 | MACHU PICCHU | Conquest the most incredible Inca citadel, Machu Picchu, on an unforgettable day! |
| Day 7 | CUSCO | Explore the magical city of Cusco and know why it is considered the Rome of America |
| Day 8 | OUT | Saying goodbye to such beautiful moments does not have to be complicated |
You might also be interested in: Know about how the Nazca Lines were made.
3. Wonders of the Inca Trail toward Machu Picchu – 9D/8N
| DATE | DESTINATION | EXPERIENCE |
| Day 1 | LIMA | Arrive at your hotel in Lima after your international flight and recharge your energy for our city tour! |
| Day 2 | SACRED VALLEY | Welcome to Cusco by enjoying Awanacancha Andean camelid zoo and Pisac Inca neighborhood |
| Day 3 | SACRED VALLEY | Explore the last Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, the Inca salt mines of Maras, and the circular terraces of Moray |
| Day 4 | INCA TRAIL | The beginning of a legendary route: discovering Wayllabamba Inca village |
| Day 5 | INKA TRAIL | Second day of trail: passing the highest point called “dead woman” highpoint |
| Day 6 | INKA TRAIL | Third day of trail: conquest the Inca town of Sayaqmarca and the ceremonial baths of Phuyupatamarka |
| Day 7 | MACHU PICCHU | Fourth day of trail: reaching the amazing Machu Picchu through the sun gate “Intipunku” |
| Day 8 | CUSCO | Explore the magical city of Cusco and know why it is considered the Rome of America |
| Day 9 | OUT | Saying goodbye to such beautiful moments does not have to be complicated |
“LIFE IS NOT MEANT TO BE LIVED IN ONE PLACE”
As you can read, hiring a Peru private tour following these steps, besides knowing Peru travel warnings, is highly recommended. Whether you are looking for a full-day tour or a multi-day package tour, the quality of the service operated by the travel agency will be crucial.
We hope that Machu Travel Peru‘s team of experts has been of help in choosing a good private tour of the Inca lands. Remember that we are always attentive to your questions if you have any! We encourage you to hire a private service with us.
Peru has so much to offer, it can be hard to know where to start. With many years of experience in the tourism sector, Machu Travel Peru is happy to help with anything regarding your trip to Machu Picchu and any tours around it. Make your Machu Picchu experience an unforgettable one!
