12-Day The Best of Peru

Amazing Peru

The overall experience provided by Vipac for the 12 days was Amazing. We were informed daily about the activities and meeting points and accompanied every day by competent guides that were very knowledgeable and friendly. The quality of the accommodations and transportation was good to very good overall. The only problem with our visit was related with the Nazca Lines tour that was unavailable (due to governmental restrictions and regulations) and Vipac provided with a few options that not being ideal were the best possible alternatives. I would only wish in this case that we were informed earlier.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review of your 12-day journey with us! We are thrilled to know that the daily communication, the friendly companionship of our knowledgeable guides, and the quality of our accommodations and transport contributed to an amazing overall experience. At the same time, we truly appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the Nazca Lines tour. While governmental restrictions are entirely outside of our control, we completely agree with you: communication should have been proactive and much earlier, allowing you more time to process the alternatives. We are taking note of this to ensure our advance notice is handled much more smoothly for future travelers. Thank you for your understanding, your trust, and for choosing VIPAC Travel for your Peruvian adventure. The doors of our country will always be open to welcome you back! Equipo VIPAC Travel

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Comfortable, well planned tour

Short? The tour agency was great, each place we had someone accompanying us but also plenty of free time, the transport was clean, plenty legroom and most tour guides speak English well. The drivers were good too (not once did I get sick in the car despite the serpentines ahah). Perfect if you want your kids (daughters) travel safely in Peru. Okay so here’s a quick backstory: My parents been in Peru about 20 years ago and were impressed. They wanted us to see it too (me, 21, my sis, 18) but were worried about our safety. So a guided tour was our best option. Together with my dad, we spent months planning our itinerary. We had 12 days to see most landmarks and here’s the catch: Ballestas or Nazca? I regret watching too many travel bloggers on tt who altered my perception and so i chose Ballestas instead (even tho i was fascinated by Nazca lines since i was a child :( (which i now regret). But yeah for 12 days straight we had an organized plan: when to wake up, where and when will be picked up and dropped off, most guides/drivers speak English, but if you speak Spanish you’ll feel more comfortable ahhah (my sis speaks Italian, I speak French and German with Russian are kinda useless there). I won’t go thru all sighsteeings just more or less a general take away. Sacred Valley was the first thing we got to see and it served as this build up - the hotel was truly lovely! It was a great introduction to Inca Empire’s heritage. Then was the Inca Rail ride to the town next to Machu Picchu (Aguas Cal.). Dressed in Incan clothes, singing and dancing workers of IR lead us to the train. We were lucky and got upgraded, you can imagine it as this Orient Express-type of train, very clean and chic. Then was Ag.Cal. And Machu Picchu which is as amazing as you imagine. Truly unique. You can ask the bus driver to stop at Mariposarium (you’ll have to walk back to the town yourself - about 15-20 mins, very nice scenery). It’s a nice stop because we already saw so many butterflies and it was a nice breather ahah Cusco was beautiful but I had altitude sickness so I had to skip Vinicunca (my sis had no al-s. So she went there with a Spanish speaking group). Titicaca left me with mixed feelings. On one side Taquile really had this charm and even tho it was cold and pouring I really loved it (bring cash cause they had the best hand made knitted headbands, scarves etc), uros on the other hand was a bit disappointing (my mom been telling me about the floating islands my entire life and how cool they were). And while it’s a truly unique place and I’ve never seen anything like that before and it’s crazy how ppl actually live there, it felt tacky, plastic and touristy… now that’s my impression and honestly I get the reasons why. Anyhow I got beautiful tapestry for home. I’d say best thing is to wind down your expectations 😝 thx mom You want believe how happy I was to go back to the sea level. Lima welcomed us with warm sunny weather and honestly I loved the beach (I’m a sea person at the end of the day). Not for swimming, even tho the water was warm, but just a stroll, we saw lots of surfers. Then we went to Paracas and it’s probably the only somewhat disappointing part of the trip. We were dropped off at the hotel, the best description would be занюханный but idk the English alternative. The sea was dirty and stinky. There’s really not that much to do other than Ballestas Islands and the National Park. We had a boat tour to Ballestas next morning, we were dropped off at this fancier hotel with nice gardens. They offered coffee and croissants/pain au chocolat before departure and let me tell you those pastries were just as good as any from a French boulangerie. We saw the Candelabra (geoglyph) and then headed to the Ballestas. I really wanted to see the penguins, but we just saw a couple on top of the cliff. So don’t trust those travel bloggers, it’s really luck. The guys I talked to at IR station showed me pictures and even they had more penguins ahahha. Again. That’s MY IMPRESSION AND EXPECTATIONS Ahhahah. Anyway, we soon went back to the hotel, and in the evening came back to Lima. Next and final day we had a tour around the city (my inner European felt right at home in the downtown and cathedrals and the Larco museum, which will remain in my top 5 Museums of all times). I hope you don’t get the wrong impression, everything felt new and unlike anything I’ve seen before (I say that as a proud traveler with 55+ countries behind me). A takeaway? Yes, watch the travel bloggers, yes do keep in mind that altitude sickness can knock you down and ruin your time in the beautiful beautiful Andes! And trust me better you stay the afternoon in the hotel and chill than add another place to your visit, and you will see enough regardless.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such detail! We’re truly happy to know that your journey was comfortable, well planned, and that you felt supported every step of the way—while still having time to enjoy each place at your own pace. Knowing that you felt safe, especially traveling as a family, means a lot to us. We really appreciate your kind words about our team, guides, drivers, and the overall organization of your itinerary. Your feedback inspires us to keep caring for every detail that makes each trip special. It was a pleasure to be part of your journey through Peru, and we would love to welcome you again for many more unforgettable experiences. 💛 Team VIPAC Travel

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Perfect agency in Perú

The organization of the journey was perfect and all the people we met were incredible. The transportation system was always on time. All the tour guides were very professional and gave us all the information about Perù, history and culture. Alexandra was a very perfect guide during our tour in the Sacred Valley in Cusco and a big thanks to Caroline in Cusco because of the big help she gave us at the airport. At the end our journey was absolutely perfect.

Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review of your journey. We are delighted to know that the organization, punctual transportation, and the professionalism of our guides made your experience in Peru so memorable. It means a lot to us that you felt well informed about our history and culture throughout your trip. We are especially pleased to hear your kind words about Alexandra during your Sacred Valley tour, and about Caroline for her support at the airport in Cusco. We will be sure to share your feedback with them. Your words truly encourage our entire team, and we are grateful for the trust you placed in us. Warm regards, Team VIPAC Travel

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A country not to be missed. Speechless

Thank you to VIPAC - Viagens Pacifico for the organization, demonstrated knowledge of the entire local culture, professionalism, and schedule coordination. This was undoubtedly one of the best trips I've ever taken with this type of distance, places to visit, and 14 days full of adventures, great guides, and transfers. If I have the opportunity, I will return and will always recommend you for sure. Thanks from Portugal

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing such a meaningful review of your journey. We are truly honored to know that your experience in Peru was one of the best trips you’ve ever taken, and that our organization, cultural knowledge, professionalism, and coordination helped make those 14 days so memorable. It is especially rewarding to hear that our guides, adventures, and transfers contributed to such a complete and enriching experience. Your recommendation means a great deal to our entire team. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future and accompany you once again in discovering more of Peru. Warm regards, Team VIPAC Travel

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Great trip to Peru

We had a great trip! The accommodations were wonderful, the guides were professional and informative. Our guide at Machu Picchu was not great but the agency went above and beyond to make it right.

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