Salkantay was a dream My fiancé and I began planning our trip after spontaneously... read more buying flights to Lima 7 months in advance. I worked with Sophia on the planning and she was so friendly and helpful despite my million questions and revisions.

We did a couple treks but my favorite, by far, was the Salkantay 2day trek with overnight stay in the domes. Machu Picchu was enjoyable but, as expected, touristy. Not my favorite.

Salkantay was the true experience we hoped it would be. Other reviews talk about the hike being difficult due to altitude- and it was. I’m moderately athletic and do cardio exercise regularly - it was still hard. However! I love horses and took the opportunity to enjoy one trek in a saddle. SO WORTH IT. No sense of regret going this route- it gave us the chance to really take in all the scenery through the entire trek instead of watching our step on the very loose rocky path. But either way- our guide, on this trek and others, walked at a slow pace. This isn’t normal for me as I preferred to “go go go.” But I eventually picked up on why (breathing techniques) and enjoyed the hikes much more thereafter.

Further, if you’ve looked up Salkantay I hope you’ve seen the domes. Yes -they are as cool as the pictures. With the weather we had, the dome got a bit foggy after being in it a while but the stars were very visible before. We just set an alarm around midnight to crawl out of the dome to star gaze for a bit. I loved them- I also enjoyed watching my 6’4 fiancé crawl in and out of the tiny door.

Tips:

-Take your own snacks.

-Pack a bottle of wine (lol you have to trek with it to the camp but was cool drinking wine under the stars)

-if you’re not accustomed to high altitude, do as they say and drink so much water. Also- the coca leaves aren’t THAT bad. Grab a bag and keep replenishing your mouth.

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Great experience - 4 day Cordillera Huayhuash did the 4 Day Cordillera Huayhuash in August. VSA planned... read more the entire trip for me as well as a couple days in Huaraz and additional hikes, all transit, and hotels. The company and people were really great to work with. They provided multiple options based on price range and what I was looking to do. I loved the 4 day option for the Cordillera Huayhuash since I didn’t have time to do the entire thing. Our guide was excellent as well as the local guide. We honestly ate better in that tent than I do normally. I’m looking to do more South America travel and will absolutely be booking with VSA! My only piece of advice is make sure to give yourself time in Huaraz to acclimate before going on a hike. I made the mistake of booking one an hour after my bus arrived and I got altitude sickness. However, I was fine for the Huayhuash two days later! More read less

Amazing My plans were to know huacachina and the team visit... read more South America they help me to travel and give me a great experience, this was one of my favorite places we visited in Peru. It has a very relaxed vibe, but the adventure of the dune buggies and sand boarding is also available! I recommend going out of your way to make sure you get an opportunity to visit no only this place with this great team thanks guys for a great experience read less

Best backpacking I’ve done. Wow wow wow ! I’ve been planning on doing this... read more hike for some time now and it exceeded my expectations. I’m a photographer and have traveled to huaraz twice now. This has been the highlight of my travels and there’s many opportunities for photographs. Not to mention that the guides make it easy and show you around the most scenic spots. Highly recommend. read less

7 Lagoons UNREAL experience! Hi Andres,

We are happy to have shown you this hidden... read more gem of Cusco that not many get to explore! We are currently one of the only operators runing this tour to the 7 lakes so thank you for trusting us to make your trip memorable! Enjoy the rest of your travels and remember you'll always have your friends at VSA!

Thank you so much again for traveling with our team! We appreciate all the kind words and positive feedback.

We look forward to being able to help you on your next adventure!

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Inca trail and support whilst in the sacred valley Totally recomend these people: porfessional, friendly, knowledgeable, passionate and fun... read more to be with. Additionally, we had lots of support whilst visiting the Sacred Valley with tips,comments and best of all: always available that totally made our trip brilliant and unforgettable. Thanks VSA, you rock! read less

Rainbow Mountain Tour Did the Rainbow Mountain Tour with VSA and it was... read more completely worth it!

As a female solo traveler the team at VSA made me feel safe at all times, and even thought I found the hike challenging at times, our guide Noe was nothing more than encouraging and supportive. From our drive Hugo and our amazing guide Noe the team at VSA went above and beyond! Will definitely travel with VSA again. read less

Salar de Uyuni was AMAZING! My friends and I did the 3 night Salar de... read more Uyuni tour from San Pedro de Atacama and it was one of the highlights of my time in South America!

Our guide Henry was an absolute GEM and made our trip through the Bolivian Highlands one of the most amazing experiences of all time. It’s something you can’t miss when visiting Bolivia. read less

Wonderful Perú with súper VSA We Always had the dream to arrange a great journey... read more in Peru discovering some of the huge attractions the country can offer and We decided to do it with VSA.

It has been an excellent choice . VSA organized a perfect trip for us following our indications .

We had very professional guides taking us to Vinicunca , Machu Pichu , urus island on Titicaca lake, and Ica .

We are used to arrange the trip by ourselves but this time We enjoyed and appreciated having everything organized .

Congratulation to all VSA team. I really recommend it to all those want to have a great experience in Perù . read less

Life changing experience! My visit to Peru was one of the most life... read more changing and exciting experiences of my life. This being the first time I traveled outside of the country, I was naturally fearful of how the experience may be. Visit South America exceeded all of my expectations. In such a short time, VSA made sure my large group of 9 friends felt safe at all times and had an enjoyable trip. Everything was set and secure when it came to hostels, places to eat, and adventures to explore. From Macchu Pichu to rainbow mountain, VSA made sure we had plenty of pictures and memories to take home with us. Everyday was a new experience and I truly felt as though my trip/tour would not have been as amazing without VSA. I highly recommend this company to everyone! read less

Millpu Lagoon Tour We decided to book through visit South America because some... read more friends recommended it to myself and my girlfriend.

We really wanted to do Millpu Lagoon near Ayacucho and the tour said it would include, transportation, a guide, and food (lunch +snacks) in the included price.

The guide and driver picked us up super early from Cusco and drove 3 hours to get to the lagoon. They were super awesome and professional, but was surprised to pay for our lunch and snacks but anyways, we made our way to the lagoon and got there before any other tours (which was a huge plus).

We would recommend this tour to our friends or family! But I would suggest making sure that the food is included in the tour!

I would personally book through visit South America again. read less

Rainbow Mountain 🌈 I highly recommend book a tour to visit south america!!... read more Climbing 17,000 ft and dealing with altitude sickness was all worth it at the end!

Thank you @54.156.181.2 @experienceperu @hiltondavila for amazing experience! Of course our tour guide Jacob! You did a great job. Muchas Gracias! ❤️ read less

Huaraz Peru! The last few days Hilton and I did a private... read more tour around Huaraz - Laguna 69, Laguna Churup, secluded waterfalls and Lake Paron. So much fun - made travelling a blast. Would recommend 100% to anyone who wants to do Peru properly.

Hilton is one of the most epic guys ever, and made travelling so much fun. read less

Great Cuzco Experience VSA tour company was a great experience. I took on... read more the 4-day tour, which included humantay, rainbow mountain, sacred valley and Machu Picchu. The trips are once in a lifetime experience. You are paying for inclusivity, service, and the experience they share with you. They do the planning for you. In addition, our guide Noe, is friendly, energetic and loves what he does. That’s all I can ask for. read less

Rainbow mountain tour One of the most fun and fascinating tours i’ve had... read more so far.

My guide Noe was AMAZING - shared all the information and fun stuff with us . Took beautiful photos and gave us the free time to wonder around. I highly recommend booking this tour and specifically ask for Noe ! read less

Excellent trip Visit South America/Hilton: VSA provided an exceptional custom itinerary for... read more our first trip to Peru. Hilton had a good understanding of what we were looking for and delivered the itinerary accordingly. From our first conversation, we knew that it was a good fit and communication was stellar from the beginning to the end. The company took care of any unforeseen issues expeditiously. All the tour guides were knowledgeable, professional and provided unparalleled service. We appreciated that the places we visited were in the early morning so we were able to beat the crowd and enjoy the views. Thank you again for helping us create wonderful memories in this beautiful country. We highly recommend this company. Noah: Noah went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. We found him very approachable and easy to talk with. If we had any questions or issues, he allayed them immediately. He was also our guide for our Sacred Valley Tour. He well explained the history, culture and traditions of places we visited that day and to our pleasant surprise, he is a very good photographer. Alberto: Alberto was our guide for 2 days Inca Trail. He has done this trail for several years, knows the place inside out and the best spots to take pictures. He provided fascinating details about the place’s history and landscape. He is very friendly and he made sure that we were comfortable throughout the hike. Mike: Mike was... Visit South America/Hilton: VSA provided an exceptional custom itinerary for our first trip to Peru. Hilton had a good understanding of what we were looking for and delivered the itinerary accordingly. From our first conversation, we knew that it was a good fit and communication was stellar from the beginning to the end. The company took care of any unforeseen issues expeditiously. All the tour guides were knowledgeable, professional and provided unparalleled service. We appreciated that the places we visited were in the early morning so we were able to beat the crowd and enjoy the views. Thank you again for helping us create wonderful memories in this beautiful country. We highly recommend this company.

Noah: Noah went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. We found him very approachable and easy to talk with. If we had any questions or issues, he allayed them immediately. He was also our guide for our Sacred Valley Tour. He well explained the history, culture and traditions of places we visited that day and to our pleasant surprise, he is a very good photographer.

Alberto: Alberto was our guide for 2 days Inca Trail. He has done this trail for several years, knows the place inside out and the best spots to take pictures. He provided fascinating details about the place’s history and landscape. He is very friendly and he made sure that we were comfortable throughout the hike.

Mike: Mike was our guide for Humantay lake and Rainbow Mountain. His good sense of humor came in handy during the difficult parts of the hike. During our hike back from Rainbow Mountain, somebody got really sick and he went above and beyond to take care of her and make her feel comfortable. He is friendly, helpful and felt like a trusted friend.

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Noah made our trip magical Excellent tour operator- with extremely knowledgeable guides and very well... read more organised excursions. Noah specifically was outstanding. read less

Humantay Lake We loved our Humantay lake tour! Noah our guide was... read more awesome, it was an early start (3.30am) but it was so worth it. First ones at the lake and we loved listening to Noah’s knowledge during the hike. Also so lucky with the meals included :) read less

Best Thing you’ll ever do in Bolivia My friends & I visited Bolivia and let me tell... read more you if you don’t do the Salar de Uyuni you don’t see Bolivia for what it is. This trip was incredible !

We explored volcanic geysers, lagoons, salt flats, a cactus island in the middle of the salt flats & llamas with flamingos, cute little foxes.

If you have the chance to request a guide ask for Henry

He taught us so much & took us to see everything Bolivia had to offer.

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Amazing experience with amazing people I have to say that the Visit South America crew... read more are amazing at what they do. From start to finish we never had to worry about where we were going to stay that day or how we were getting there. They also gave all of us plenty of options and room to explore on our own. To top it off they had some great guides with tons of knowledge for the sites like Machu Pichu and Rainbow Mountain. When you throw in all of the amazing people we shared our experiences with and it was definitely a trip we will never forget. Can't wait to do some more exploring with the Visit South America crew! read less

Memorable trip Just done a 21 day private trip through Chile, Bolivia... read more and peru with VSA. I was worried at first because but it turned out to be one of the best trips of my travel life. Picked my own spots of interest from the unique collections on their instagram, and Sofia helped make it happen by planning the itinerary for us. Everywhere we arrived, there was at least one guide waiting for us, picking us up and showing us the best of that place. It was like having very good local friends who are super nice and knowledgeable, willing to go beyond their job, taking their time to make sure we had a good time. Really appreciated Jeff, Sergio, Noah, Indira of VSA and all guides from other coordinated tours that we took during the trip. Especially Hilton, although we didnt get a chance to meet him, he was there for us almost everyday, answering our questions and making sure we are safe and enjoying our trip. Thumbs up for VSA, if only they operate everywhere in the world, I would book all my trips with them. read less

In love with Peru thanks to Visit South America! Hands down the best travel agency in South America!

I had... read more the pleasure to travel with Visit South America through Peru and Bolivia. Their tours are simply amazing! They will take good care of you in terms of your accommodations and trips planned throughout Peru and Bolivia. The best part are the tour guides, they are all super friendly and speak perfect english. They are great in planning a different experience than any other tours. You arrive before crowds and you get those amazing solo photos that you always want!

Highly recommend booking your tour with Visit South America. You won't be disappointed! ....and just like me you will only want more of South America! read less

Great Tour of the Sacred Valley My friend and I went on the Sacred Valley tour... read more with Noah and Hugo. The team truly went above and beyond in everything. Noah was super knowledgable about every place we visited. He also was very nice about having to take breaks when the altitude got the best of me. It was a very long day for everyone - 8am to about 7:15pm - and Noah seemed as thrilled to share about the last place as he was about the first. We felt very safe the whole day and learned a lot. We would definitely recommend this tour to others. read less

I’m coming back! So I took a solo trip over to Peru, and... read more got a chance to hang with the VSA (visitsouthamerica.co) crew.  I got in contact with Hilton (co-founder of VSA), prior my trip. I told him how many days I was there and told him what I wanted to see/experience. Hilton worked his magic with itinerary despite handling multiple clients; he even helped me book my plane tickets to Peru/Cusco. Hilton kept it professional/fun with the constant communication, any questions I had he was able to get back to me. Ok so day 1 when I arrived at Lima, Peru airport. Hilton went out of his way! He even flew from Cusco to Lima to meet with me at the airport. We got an uber and he showed me around Lima. I got to see the different parts of Lima despite the short amount of time I was there (8hrs).  A lot of the places he wanted to take were the “locals” spot which means real authentic experience but many of the places were closed cause it was Sunday (it was Lent, lol). If you’re in Lima, mos def go see Barranco and Mira Flores area! So day 2 flew to Lima to Cusco , got to check out the VSA office HQ, washed up and met with some other tourist from Canada.  Our tour guide Noah was super friendly and mad respects with the knowledge of the city and destinations we visited!  We had... So I took a solo trip over to Peru, and got a chance to hang with the VSA (visitsouthamerica.co) crew.  I got in contact with Hilton (co-founder of VSA), prior my trip. I told him how many days I was there and told him what I wanted to see/experience. Hilton worked his magic with itinerary despite handling multiple clients; he even helped me book my plane tickets to Peru/Cusco. Hilton kept it professional/fun with the constant communication, any questions I had he was able to get back to me.

Ok so day 1 when I arrived at Lima, Peru airport. Hilton went out of his way! He even flew from Cusco to Lima to meet with me at the airport. We got an uber and he showed me around Lima. I got to see the different parts of Lima despite the short amount of time I was there (8hrs).  A lot of the places he wanted to take were the “locals” spot which means real authentic experience but many of the places were closed cause it was Sunday (it was Lent, lol). If you’re in Lima, mos def go see Barranco and Mira Flores area!

So day 2 flew to Lima to Cusco , got to check out the VSA office HQ, washed up and met with some other tourist from Canada.  Our tour guide Noah was super friendly and mad respects with the knowledge of the city and destinations we visited!  We had enough time to soak in the beautiful landscape and interact with the people.

Ok im just probably gonna keep rambling about my trip and I’m sure you don’t care. And only want to know if VSA is the way to go.  It was my 1st time in South America and hands down, it was the most fun/memorable trip I have ever taken. It sounds cliché but I really don’t know how else to describe it!  My only regret is I wish I extended my trip longer but I ran out of PTO, lol.  I am definitely coming back and going to contact my boys at VSA when I do.

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Amazing tour and guide! My boyfriend, his sister and I spent 10 days in... read more Peru. We chose VSA for their 2 day Machu Picchu tour and it was beyond amazing. It was very organized from start to finish. They have very small group sizes so you never feel overwhelmed. Our tour guide, Noah, was unbelievable! He was genuinely passionate about history and answered all of our questions with ease. (And we had a lot!) I would 100% recommend this tour and this company! It completely exceeded our expectations. read less

Machu Picchu Full Day Tour We could not have had a better experience with Javier,... read more our VSA guide, on the full day Machu Picchu tour. As four American girls whose Spanish is sub-par, we were lucky to find this company who organized this wonderful adventure for us and and spend a day with Javier to guide us through our time exploring Machu Picchu. Javier was very knowledgeable about the area and Peru in general, which allowed us to fully take in every inch of this beautiful World Wonder. Also, he was great at reminding us to take photos along the way. The views are so breathtaking that we often found ourselves distracted and you will want the photos once you return home (we certainly did). We also really loved how the tour was just the four of us (four friends from college celebrating our 30th birthdays). We were able to get all of our questions answered and the tour felt truly catered to us. When we were there, it was chilly in the morning but quickly heated up so you would likely want to at least have a jacket to start out but layering is key. We all had boots that had at least some level of traction which was extremely helpful when exploring as the terrain can vary throughout the hike. Finally, and probably most importantly, get a lot of rest the night before. It is a very early morning but the sunrise views... We could not have had a better experience with Javier, our VSA guide, on the full day Machu Picchu tour. As four American girls whose Spanish is sub-par, we were lucky to find this company who organized this wonderful adventure for us and and spend a day with Javier to guide us through our time exploring Machu Picchu. Javier was very knowledgeable about the area and Peru in general, which allowed us to fully take in every inch of this beautiful World Wonder. Also, he was great at reminding us to take photos along the way. The views are so breathtaking that we often found ourselves distracted and you will want the photos once you return home (we certainly did). We also really loved how the tour was just the four of us (four friends from college celebrating our 30th birthdays). We were able to get all of our questions answered and the tour felt truly catered to us. When we were there, it was chilly in the morning but quickly heated up so you would likely want to at least have a jacket to start out but layering is key. We all had boots that had at least some level of traction which was extremely helpful when exploring as the terrain can vary throughout the hike. Finally, and probably most importantly, get a lot of rest the night before. It is a very early morning but the sunrise views make the early morning so worth it. We could not say enough good things about this company and we certainly plan to use them again for return trips to South America in the future. Thanks again VSA! - Lauren, Emily, Hannah & Mary More read less

Sacred Valley tour I am truly blown away by the experience we had... read more with Noah on the Sacred Valley tour. He planned our day out to best avoid the crowds, and there were very few people at all of the sites we visited (which normally get extremely congested). Noah is extremely knowledgeable about Peru’s past history and modern day culture- I easily learned more from him than I ever could from a book. The highlight of the tour were our conversations about the history, which were enhanced by the historical settings of the sites we visited (all were breathtaking). Not to mention, he is also a talented photographer, and took so many pictures of us on his professional camera. We had so much fun with Noah that by the end of the tour we felt like we made a great friend, and were sad to leave!

This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on and HIGHLY recommend Noah (as well as Hugo, our driver, who was so kind, patient, and friendly). Both went above and beyond to make this trip special for us, and it was definitely the highlight of our trip. read less

Rainbow mountain & red valley day trip Amazing experience! Noah is the best tour guide out there!... read more My family and I were the first ones there and got to watch the sunrise at rainbow mountain. After we went to red valley (20 min hike from rainbow mtn) and it was just as incredible. The sites were unreal but Noah was so accommodating and insightful and truly made the experience unforgettable. After we stopped to have lunch at a local home and had a fresh home cooked buffet. Couldn’t ask for anything more. Ask for Noah if you want to have a great trek to rainbow mtn! read less

Day trip from Medellin We took a day trip to Guatape and it was... read more a blast! We were trying to get a less touristy vibe and our driver did a fantastic job taking us to some family and local only spots on the way to Guatape! Highly recommend it! read less

Private 2-day camping Paron and lake Llanganuco We booked a private 2 days camping tour in Paron... read more and a full day private tour to  Llanganuco through Visit South America and we couldn't have been more satisfied with the service.

Since we both are photographers, we wanted a custom experience and the Visit South America team went above and beyond to fit our “photography needs”. They provided all the equipment needed for a 2 days camping in the mountains (tent, sleeping bags, camping matresses, small stove, etc) arranged a private driver for both tours  (always on time, which is something super important to us) and they even suggested some secret spots to take very unique pictures.

The communication  went smoothly at all times and they made sure we were having the best experience. I would definitely recommend it to everyone looking for a tailor made experience in Huaraz. read less

An excellent experience! This is possibly the best travel agency in the entire... read more region. The trip they organised for us was faultless; tailor-made itinerary, extremly friendly, engaged and helpful staff members, who go way out of their way to support our needs and the ability to get to places completly off the beaten track, known only to locals. That's what my trip with Visit South America was about. Just to give a few examples of their excellence, when my mother suffered altitude sickness, they have taken her to a hospital immediately, without any hesitation or additional costs, which meant 3 extra hours of work for the driver and the guide. While visiting the lagoons south of the Salar de Uyuni, we saw extraordinarily beautiful places completly off the beaten track, known to few, where we did not see any other tourists for days. The list of their advantages goes on and on... . I definiatelly and stronlgy recommend traveling with them. read less

Best experience in Sacred Valley! Must do So far an amazing experience for a day trip in... read more Cusco! Small Group, I felt as if I had traveled with family and close friends :) the guide, driver and also the timing of the tour was really good! Noah was our personal photographer, providing us the best tips & Advices for perfect pics! can't wait to come back! Ask to Vsa team to organize your adventure, i'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed Highly recommended. Thank for everything :) read less

Peru Best team ever ! We had a blast the entire... read more time we were with them and they did everything to accommodate our travels . Two thumbs up read less

Amazing view! My family is glad that we found this alternative hike... read more to rainbow mountain which is much more doable for us than the normal rainbow mountain hike that take 3-4 hours 1 way.

We had an amazing guide, Mike who was really helpful during the hike and encouraged us to go at our own pace. He also helped us take beautiful pictures during our climb!

Since our family wasn’t acclimated to the high altitude we weren’t able to follow the 15-25 minute duration hike which we were told was the normal pace for the locals. It took us 2 hours to climb up but only around 30 minutes to climb down (although my brother who was in great physical shape had a much faster pace and could’ve probably done it faster). There were 3 viewpoints and we enjoyed the views in each one. Along the way we also got to see some alpacas roaming around the fields as well as at the 3rd view point!

Other little things we appreciate are the blankets and pillows that they provided during the car ride (plus we were allowed to bring the blankets during the hike since it was really cold during the hike) The breakfast and lunch spread was amazing as well! More read less

Great service, amazing experience We did the 2d Inca Trail. Hilton was available every... read more minute and reachable by whatsapp. Noah and Alberto were our guides, very professionals, studied and passionated about their culture. The VSA staff shared with us recommendations to go to raimbow mountain and the musts in Sacred Valley. Terrific service.

Thanks to the VSA team. We enjoyed too much our experience. read less

Rainbow mountain tour One of the most fun and fascinating tours i’ve had... read more so far.

My guide Noe was AMAZING - shared all the information and fun stuff with us . Took beautiful photos and gave us the free time to wonder around. I highly recommend booking this tour and specifically ask for Noe ! read less

Epic 3 week trip to Bolivia & Peru So we went to Bolivia and Peru for a little... read more over 3 weeks - not speaking a word spanish sounds like not the best idea? Visitsouthamerica covered us with funny english speaking local guides! (they ahere helpful and friendly as well - but mostly funny ;-))

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Great Tour of the Sacred Valley My friend and I went on the Sacred Valley tour... read more with Noah and Hugo. The team truly went above and beyond in everything. Noah was super knowledgable about every place we visited. He also was very nice about having to take breaks when the altitude got the best of me. It was a very long day for everyone - 8am to about 7:15pm - and Noah seemed as thrilled to share about the last place as he was about the first. We felt very safe the whole day and learned a lot. We would definitely recommend this tour to others. read less

Excellent Thank you visit south america for helping me visit and... read more explore one of the 7 wonders of the world- macchu picchu. Yes its raining the entire time were in macchu picchu but it doesnt stop our tour guide from giving us facts, trivia and history of the MP. Thank you! Sorry im bad at names. I will surely book with VSA next time i will visit south america. Customer service at its best! read less

Memorable experience in Cuzco with VSA We chose 3 days - Machu Picchu/Sacred Valley/Rainbow Mountain, all... read more tours were so scenic and i totally enjoyed it. Its very lucky for us to meet the guide Noah, who was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and informative. He is also an excellent photographer that can show you good spots and advice tips for good photos.

Cusco is our last stop of the "14 days customised trip" planned and coordinated by VSA and this surely ended on a good note. The whole team (Hilton&Jeff) was very effective and easy to communicate, if this is your first time travel to South America, they are definitely a trustworthy guide for an authentic experience. read less

Incredible, personalized Machu Picchu tour My boyfriend and I booked our Huacachina tour and Machu... read more Picchu tours with Visit South America. Hilton, the founder, and Sofia were amazing.

The drivers were all on time and with signs with your name!

It was tailored to us and private...which when you get to MP and see the bus loads of people being corralled, you're grateful it's just your party, and bilingual guide.

Shout-out to David who was so knowledgeable and so fun! Not only that, it was like traveling with your personal photographer... he was eager to help with photos.. which was amazing! The drivers, Danny, Edgar, we're so grateful for them! They took us through the Sacred Valley and MP plus provided plenty of recommendations for the rest of our days. Quick texts for any help and Hilton was right there! Thanks, guys! More read less

First, this was the best trip me and my girlfriend been on together! Hi Joe,

We are happy to have helped you and girlfriend... read more spend a memorable time in Peru!

We appreciate all the kind words and positive feedback towards our team. It means the world to us.

Thank you again for traveling with our team. We look forward to being able to help you on your next adventure!

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Great Experience Wed booked the Tres Rainbows Day Tour with Jacob, and... read more could not have asked for a better tour guide! We loved talking to him about everything Cusco and Peru, and loved getting information about the different minerals which creates the beautiful scenery, and also the surrounding mountain ranges. Afterwards we pulled over and had a great lunch picnic style!

We really enjoyed this trek as we were told that the popular Rainbow Mountain is pretty difficult. We were able to see everything that you get to see on the popular one, but it was much less crowded and pretty simple.

Sophia was great to work with on the administrative side of things, and was on top of everything with suggestions on what to do. Couldn't have asked for a better tour! More read less

One of the best tour agencies in the market!!! The 2D Rainbow Mountain tour was a wonderful experience! We... read more were taken care of from beginning to end. Our tour guide Noah and the rest of the staff were extremely knowledgeable and super friendly. It felt like one big family. The view from our camp site was breathtaking and reaching Rainbow Mountain before the crowds was a dream come true. The Ausangate Glacier stop along the way was definitely a bonus. Highly recommend. Looking forward to visiting the rest of South America with these guys. Thank you VSA! read less

Flawless experience in Cusco! Love VSA Love this company! I first got in contact with Jeff... read more from Visit South America. I had questions about traveling to different parts of South America and he recommended Peru and Bolivia because of the weather and incredible places to visit. I finally decided to visit Peru and it was the best decision! My friends and me had a blast exploring with the VSA team Noah, Sofia, and Hilton were so helpful and very friendly with any questions we had and advice we needed. I honestly don’t think our time in Cusco specifically would have been so great without this team! They took us to the best restaurants and recommended a bunch of different cute coffee shops and shops we could visit even after our tour had ended! They were always a text away. Oh, and the food that we were served during each tour was delicious! Thank you so much for making this trip one to remember! <3 More read less

Rainbow Mountain Tour Where to even begin! It was my cousin & my... read more first time visiting Peru (which is an absolutely breathtaking country in itself), and thankfully with the private tour provided to us by VSA, our experience became so much more memorable. We did the Rainbow Mountain tour fully planned and accommodated by our amazing guide, Hilton Davila. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable in providing us information throughout our tour and super helpful with any questions asked, but he was also so passionate and enthusiastic about what he does which made all of the difference in the quality of our experience. Our day started off with a private bus picking us up at 4am from our hotel that we were staying at. Although waking up this early is excruciatingly painful, the reasoning behind doing so was to arrive at and explore Rainbow Mountain early before crowds of people began to show up, which I thought was so well-planned out by VSA and definitely worth it. About halfway through the drive there, we stopped to get lunch at a local restaurant provided by VSA which was very delicious. We finally arrived at Rainbow Mountain and it honestly felt like entering a different world, having the place all to ourselves. Experiencing this place before other people arrived truly was phenomenal. Having panoramic views of mountains and fields for miles and miles, being entranced by the stillness and beauty of this sacred place, was... Where to even begin! It was my cousin & my first time visiting Peru (which is an absolutely breathtaking country in itself), and thankfully with the private tour provided to us by VSA, our experience became so much more memorable. We did the Rainbow Mountain tour fully planned and accommodated by our amazing guide, Hilton Davila. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable in providing us information throughout our tour and super helpful with any questions asked, but he was also so passionate and enthusiastic about what he does which made all of the difference in the quality of our experience. Our day started off with a private bus picking us up at 4am from our hotel that we were staying at. Although waking up this early is excruciatingly painful, the reasoning behind doing so was to arrive at and explore Rainbow Mountain early before crowds of people began to show up, which I thought was so well-planned out by VSA and definitely worth it. About halfway through the drive there, we stopped to get lunch at a local restaurant provided by VSA which was very delicious. We finally arrived at Rainbow Mountain and it honestly felt like entering a different world, having the place all to ourselves. Experiencing this place before other people arrived truly was phenomenal. Having panoramic views of mountains and fields for miles and miles, being entranced by the stillness and beauty of this sacred place, was entirely out of this world. Additionally, on the trail, we encountered the nicest locals and the cutest alpacas! As we arrived at the top of the mountain, once again, it felt like having the place all to ourselves- an absolutely indescribable feeling of being connected and one with nature. We stayed a couple hours up there to relax, reflect, take pictures, explore, and simply indulge ourselves in the moment and take in as much as possible.

Overall, our Rainbow Mountain tour by Hilton exceeded expectations and was worth every moment. My only regret is that I did not book a longer tour with them! If you want an experience that is genuine and authentic, then VSA is the company you want to book with. Everything about our tour was planned out perfectly and so much fun, thanks to this amazing team and their passion for adventure. I’ll definitely be booking again with VSA next time I come back to South America :-) More read less

Amazing 3D Tour in Uyuni, Bolivia I booked the 3 days Salar de Uyuni Tour. I... read more had a great time not only visiting the Uyuni salt flats but also lagoons and volcanic hot springs all around the altiplano which totally exceeded my expectations.

I was really happy with our driver/guide Carlos as he always provided us with a lot of information about the places we visited, apart from being the fastest driver of them all! The staff in the two different hotels we stayed was super nice and helpful. Our group consisting of 6 people was fun, too. We always had enough time to take pictures or enjoy the view for as long as we wanted. The breakfast, lunch and dinner were surprisingly good with vegetarian options.

I booked the option going to San Pedro de Atacama where I had to change cars at the border which was no problem at all. The driver provided us with the necessary document to cross the border. Not to mention, that if any problem occurred, I could have called the guys from VSA.

Thank you, VSA for this incredible experience! Highly recommend! More read less

Peru Hilton and his team went above an beyond to make... read more this experience incredible! My friend and I had a great time. Noah was an incredible knowledgeable guide and explained every stop with detail and enthusiasm he Spoke perfect English, Spanish and Quechua. The driver was super professional and made us feel safe during long drives. I 100 percent recommend this team and their awesome excursions/ tours. read less

Visitong the turqouise lagoons Went with them to visit the turqouise lagoons in Peru... read more and had a bost. They were there all the way in the trip and helped out with every quedtion and doubt I had. Thank you Visit Douth America for such an incredible expirience. If i ever want to travel anywhere in south america I will pick them again. read less

Best experience ever I have never really been out of the country before..... read more and i couldn’t have asked for a better experience going to Peru as my first trip! The entire tour and experience was so much fun, i saw so many new things and learned so much about the culture. Every great day paired with great food and great Pisco and a great adventure. Thank you VSA for showing us what real adventure is all about! read less

Uyuni Salt Flats, A MUST SEE! Incredibly pleased with the program/schedule and professionalism of VSA. We... read more went on a three day trip led by Malu Veltze and had a blast! Although we stayed in Uyuni only for a day and the rest was spent traveling, it was more than enough! We visited all the "must see" spots and even managed to have a private lunch in the middle of nowhere on the flats. It was definitely an adventure! Highly recommend it :) read less

Machu Picchu & Huacachina We were visiting Peru in May, we had only a... read more month to plan. We Came across VSA on instagram & took a chance with them and we are soo glad that we did! Even with such busy lives Hilton, Noah and Sophia were such great communicators!

We first booked our Machu Picchu trip- we didn’t have to worry about anything!

We enjoyed our trip so much we booked another tour with them (their Huacachina tour). Thank you again Hilton for putting that together last minute!

For both tours VSA took care of everything & the best part, our tours were private! The guides they chose for us were fantastic!! We learned lots of history & didn’t feel rushed at all!

Definitely will use VSA again and will recommend them to friends/family!

Don’t be afraid to reach out to them!! :)) More read less

Day trip from Medellin We took a day trip to Guatape and it was... read more a blast! We were trying to get a less touristy vibe and our driver did a fantastic job taking us to some family and local only spots on the way to Guatape! Highly recommend it! read less

Great Experience! We booked a few tours with VSA and it was... read more great! Amazing guides, very professional and always adapting to our preferences! Noah was very helpful and also took great pictures of us on the rainbow mountain :) read less

Best Tour Experience! From the outset VSA were so easy to deal with.... read more All communication was friendly, helpful, and the response times were quick. Plus all email correspondence was with the one person, Sofia, so I didn’t have to re-explain myself each time - a huge plus. Coordinating and confirming the pick up times/points with Hilton was also super stress free.

We did two private tours with our awesome guide Noah; one to Rainbow Mountain and the other to Humantay Lake. Noah is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, approachable, and a fine photographer - handy for when you want a group shot! It really felt like Noah was just another one of our group.

I’d highly recommend booking a Cusco tour with VSA, especially if you’re keen to see Rainbow Mountain. Whilst the early wake up call is a shock to the system, it’s worth it to be first on the mountain. read less

Outstanding Service for Bolivia and Peru Tours When traveling South America, I booked most of my Bolivia... read more and Peru tours with Visit Southamerica, such as Tours around La Paz, Death Road, a 3 day Salar de Uyuni Tour, Tours around Cusco, Machu Picchu, rainbow Mountain and a 4 day Ausangate hike. And I have to say, that the team really knows how to do their job. They were super fast in giving the right answer whenever I had a question, made sure that I had an amazing time and even on a personal level, I really liked the two guys that I met from their team (Jeff and Noe). I would always go with them again and would recommend anyone to book their tours with them. More read less

Amazing 2 weeks in Colombia! I recommend traveling to Colombia and with VSA's guidance to... read more everyone! The country has so much heart, color, passion, and opportunities for unforgettable adventures. We split our trip in three parts: 1) Bogota, 2) Medellin, 3) Cartagena / Santa Marta. We went on amazing excursions from guided beer tours to all day hiking / swimming experiences (Piedra del Penol was incredible) to stimulating graffiti tours that offered rich context about the history of the respective region. With VSA, you have a reliable source for countless type of fruitful experiences. Wouldn't change a thing about my trip =) read less

One in a lifetime experience! I'll start by saying that I wasn't always the guy... read more ready for the next adventure. But you reach in a point in life where NY is kind of the same after a few visits or the Hollywood sign is just a sign. I did the whole Peru-Bolivia and couldn't be happier, each city felt new. Each with it's own weather, people and food. It's hard not to feel like home after a few days, only to realize you are on to next adventure. The VSA crew, arranged everything wich honestly was a deal breaker, everywhere you go there's people offering tours, and it's often that I hear i went sideways. I got to every location before everyone else, and took awesome pictures. Hands down one of the best tour agency to book your trip with. read less

Peru..... An outstanding experience VSA... u rock. I had an amazing unforgettable trip to... read more Peru. Everything was just perfect from organization to a professional and friendly team. Hotels selection was great and recommendations to where to go from outings to dining was spot on. Definitely this will not be my last trip with VSA. Looking forward to more exciting trips. read less

For Salkantay Trek 4D only Hi Ariana,

We appreciate all the kind words and positive feedback... read more in your review. And thank you for stating that your time with us at Visit South America was great. It really means a lot to the team!

Salkantay Trekking is a trusted partner of ours that operates our Salkantay tour as the domes are on private lands. However all of our other tours in Cusco are operator by our own team. We have had multiple groups do the 4Day tour and have heard nothing but good things from their time on the trek. It's very disappointing hearing this about Andre and how he reacted to your sickness. I wish our team would have known the situation right after the tour so that we could have taken immediate action and requested to have a sit down with Andre. Although it has been almost 6months after the tour we will do out best to reach out to our partner Salkantay Trekking to ask him about the specific trip. We will over how we could have handled the situation differently and ensure it does not happen again.

In any case, we apologies on their behalf and appreciate you letting us know in your feedback.

Happy travels!

- Jeff Soria read less

Great Experience! We booked a few tours with VSA and it was... read more great! Amazing guides, very professional and always adapting to our preferences! Noah was very helpful and also took great pictures of us on the rainbow mountain :) read less

12 days in Peru I want to thank Visit South America team for making... read more our trip unforgettable. We would have never been able to plan every detail day by day with out you all. We did everything we planned on and it's thanks to you guys. Hilton, Sophia, William, Edgar, Javier, Joel, Noah, etc... you all are amazing! Thanks for taking the time to give us tips, explain the Peruvian history, and give us your undivided attention. We really felt like the tours were VIP. Our stay at each hotel was also wonderful. We have no complaints! God bless you all!!thank you all again!!!! read less

Solid Tour Overall, the tour was good. We got our driver and... read more tour guide to bring us to the Palccoyo mountain. The driver and tour guide were considerate and nice. They were late in picking us up but that didn't deter them from being considerate guides. They were patient with my party. The guide and driver didn't speak very good English but they still can be understood and were warm. read less

Custom 8 day tour We used VSA for a custom 8 days in Peru!... read more I’d HIGHLY recommend using this company. They planned every little detail of our trip and didn’t miss a thing. We told them what we wanted to see and where we wanted to go and they took care of the rest!! Tour guides were all great, drivers were friendly, and the hotels they booked were clean and staff was great!! Fabulous way to travel all through Peru! read less

Peru and Bolivia Custom Trip I have been wanting to visit Peru and Bolivia for... read more many years. I found Visit South America on Instagram because I am an active user there. Hilton was the contact person and he helped me customize my itinerary. In Peru we visited Paracas, Huacachina, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain. We visited Salar de Uyuni and La Paz in Bolivia.

Hilton was very helpful, he was punctual and very reliable. I went there with my husband and best friend. We all had such a fantastic time and we are planning another trip back to South America. Everything about the trip was top-notch including: hotel accommodations, transportation, guide quality, and food. Thank you guys! It was an amazing trip and we can’t wait to go back! More read less

Wonderful Perú with súper VSA We Always had the dream to arrange a great journey... read more in Peru discovering some of the huge attractions the country can offer and We decided to do it with VSA.

It has been an excellent choice . VSA organized a perfect trip for us following our indications .

We had very professional guides taking us to Vinicunca , Machu Pichu , urus island on Titicaca lake, and Ica .

We are used to arrange the trip by ourselves but this time We enjoyed and appreciated having everything organized .

Congratulation to all VSA team. I really recommend it to all those want to have a great experience in Perù . read less

First, this was the best trip me and my girlfriend been on together! First, this was the best trip me and my girlfriend... read more have been on together. Visit South America put together such a solid itinerary for the 12 days we had spent in Peru. Our guide's were knowledgeable and just super cool down to earth people, and made us feel comfortable being beginner hikers and as a photographer they took the time and effort to bring us to some of the coolest vantage points, respect for that!

Top Highlights

-Private Touring

-Inca trail & Machu Picchu

-Rainbow Mountain

-Endless BEAUTIFUL scenery

-Food was AMAZING

Highly recommend Visit South America! They take amazing care of their customers. read less

Incredible experience visiting Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with Visit South America We had such a great experience with Visit South America.... read more We got picked up the earliest out of all the tour companies in order to guarantee we were the first ones to the top of the mountain for sunrise. We were picked up on time in a very comfortable shuttle bus, provided blankets and pillows for a nap on the way. When we arrived we were given a nice coca tea and some breakfast before we started hiking. As promised, we were first to the top and had the view all to ourselves for 40 minutes!

Our tour guide, Noah, was amazing and very knowledgeable with the culture and helped us with some awesome photography tips.

Buffet lunch was delicious and plenty to eat after a busy morning! They were even kind enough to drop us off at the bus station and made sure our timing was perfect to return to Cusco. More read less

These guys know the best spots -- and make your trip seamless! Traveled for 12 days around Peru. We like to keep... read more things moving and want to see and experience the more unique side of travel. Hilton and his team worked with us to get the best itinerary together. No part of the trip was too fast or too slow. Also gave great advice on where to avoid the too touristy stuff. Highly recommend. We did Lima - Paracas/Inca - Cusco - Huarez. read less

Best honeymoon! When we were planning our honeymoon, we wanted to visit... read more as much countries as we can in South America. We live in the Philippines and it’s a 30 hour travel time from where we are. Thank you so much Noah, Jeff, Hilton and the whole team for creating a beautiful itinerary and a private tour for us.

Looking forward to visit Colombia with your company as well.

PS.

If ever you’re visiting Palccoyo - request Noah as your tour guide. The best tour guide plus a very good photographer! See photos below! read less

Tres Rainbows Tour!! HIGHLY recommend the tres rainbows tour! Originally we had signed... read more up for the one-day rainbow mountain tour but at the last minute changed to the tres rainbows tour, and we are SO happy we did!!

This tour takes you to the lesser-known Palcoyo mountain- Its a place where you get to stop and take in the beauty of your surroundings without dozens of other visitors obstructing your view. We were constantly in awe of how diverse and beautiful the landscape was, and found that photos can’t fully capture its beauty. LOVED this tour, and our guide Noah! read less

Unforgettable Cusco 4D Tour My husband and I booked a 4-day tour with Visit... read more South America (VSA) at the end of April. Day 1: Rainbow Mountain Day 2: Humantay Lake Day 3/4: Machu Picchu 2-day Inca Trail Overall a 5-star experience, and would highly recommend to friends and family thinking about visiting Peru. Several factors set VSA above and beyond expectations – but the main one is the “customized itinerary” that was adjusted to our preferences, and the experience of the staff / guides that VSA has on the local team in Peru. Hilton (VSA founder) was readily available and even came on the Humantay Lake hike with us. We had Noah as a guide for Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake, and he was the best guide we’ve encountered in all our travels – informative, helpful and an amazing photographer! Rainbow Mountain is difficult because of the altitude and Humantay is solid medium (difficult) because it’s a slow uphill slog. It literally felt like Noah knew every step of both hikes, and it was clear he had our safety / experience as a top priority – even though he does the hikes several times a week. We had Alberto as a guide for the 2-day Inca Trail hike (Machu Picchu), and have similar feedback for him – amazing! It’s a 12km hike, through the jungle, mostly uphill – and at every moment it felt like Alberto was there to assist and adapt to our... My husband and I booked a 4-day tour with Visit South America (VSA) at the end of April.



Day 1: Rainbow Mountain

Day 2: Humantay Lake

Day 3/4: Machu Picchu 2-day Inca Trail



Overall a 5-star experience, and would highly recommend to friends and family thinking about visiting Peru. Several factors set VSA above and beyond expectations – but the main one is the “customized itinerary” that was adjusted to our preferences, and the experience of the staff / guides that VSA has on the local team in Peru. Hilton (VSA founder) was readily available and even came on the Humantay Lake hike with us. We had Noah as a guide for Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake, and he was the best guide we’ve encountered in all our travels – informative, helpful and an amazing photographer! Rainbow Mountain is difficult because of the altitude and Humantay is solid medium (difficult) because it’s a slow uphill slog. It literally felt like Noah knew every step of both hikes, and it was clear he had our safety / experience as a top priority – even though he does the hikes several times a week. We had Alberto as a guide for the 2-day Inca Trail hike (Machu Picchu), and have similar feedback for him – amazing! It’s a 12km hike, through the jungle, mostly uphill – and at every moment it felt like Alberto was there to assist and adapt to our pace, and was really helpful when it came to suggesting when / where to take the best photos when we got to Machu Picchu (it’s crowded and the weather is unpredictable). Other aspects of the trip to review:



Schedule: a big reason we chose VSA, they adjusted our schedule for earlier starts as we wanted to avoid the crowds, and were always on time for pickups at the airport / our hotel in Cusco / the train station

Transport / Drivers: clean vehicles in good condition, experienced drivers – important as you spend 4-6 hours in the car / day, to and from Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake

Food: both packed lunches and local restaurant selections above expectations – clean and tasty, we did not get sick!



A big thank you to Hilton and the VSA Team for making our Peru trip truly amazing! More read less

Amazing 2 weeks in Colombia! I recommend traveling to Colombia and with VSA's guidance to... read more everyone! The country has so much heart, color, passion, and opportunities for unforgettable adventures. We split our trip in three parts: 1) Bogota, 2) Medellin, 3) Cartagena / Santa Marta. We went on amazing excursions from guided beer tours to all day hiking / swimming experiences (Piedra del Penol was incredible) to stimulating graffiti tours that offered rich context about the history of the respective region. With VSA, you have a reliable source for countless type of fruitful experiences. Wouldn't change a thing about my trip =) read less

7 Lagoons UNREAL experience! I wanted to photograph the 7 lagoons near Ausangate and... read more Jeff and Noah from VSA helped me out by getting me private transportation, accomodation, food and everything! The weather was not the best when we went up but we spent the entire day out there shooting and having an amazing time allowing me to get amazing shots and this place pretty much all to ourselves! read less

Uyuni Salt Flats tour with an awesome Tour Guide + Amazing VSA team VSA is the real deal when it comes to customer... read more service in the South American tourism industry. They will go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need. Jeff and Hilton are extremely easy to get in touch with; Hilton even called me before we left Australia to go over details of the tour. We were in a large group so coordinating what everyone wanted to do was tough, but VSA were extremely patient and I really appreciated this. Jeff personally made time to come to our hostel in Cusco and explained the details of the tour to everyone in the group, which was another example of how they go above and beyond. I definitely recommend VSA to a large group, especially when coordination can be difficult.

When it comes to the tour, there were no complaints at all. Elsa (tour guide) and Willy (driver) were absolute legends and Elsa really knew her stuff. She got all of the best photos at the salt flats and had a vast array of knowledge when it came to the surroundings. Willy was a lot of fun and brought some really good vibes.

My only regret from this whole experience was not using VSA for more of our time in South America! More read less

Awesome trip and terrific service We had an awesome experience with Visit South America. We... read more had four days of tours lined up with them in Peru, but then our flight to Cusco got cancelled. When we contacted VSA to let them know, they were very accommodating and responsive and were able to modify our itinerary to ensure that we saw everything we wanted to on our new timeline. The sites were beautiful and our tour guide Noah was excellent. All drivers were very punctual and all the meals that were included with the tours were delicious and plentiful. Would definitely recommend VSA! read less

Lifelong friendships Spent time with Hilton and his professional crew of guides.... read more I, along with 7 others, got to visit the likes of Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Ica, and a few other cities. Enjoyed riding quads through the sacred valley, Sand boarding through luscious desert dunes, and threw a couple snowballs at 16000ft altitude along the ridges of rainbow mountain. Grew closer to my brothers, as well as formed lifelong friendships with the entire group. I highly recommend this experience to all who enjoy an adventure get-a-way! read less

Rainbow Mountain all to ourselves! I have been wanting to visit Rainbow Mountain for so... read more long but wanted to avoid all the crowds. The VSA Team organized For us to have a private car for us to leave earlier and be there early enough to take our time to do this challenging hike. We were the first ones up and got to enjoy this amazing place. They provided veggie options for breakfast and lunch as well!

As we spent 2 hours appreciating the views we made our way down to see the crowds arriving. An amazing experience that I highly recommend! read less

Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, and Rainbow Mountain Private Tour My Boyfriend and I decided to use VSA to our... read more Peru trip after following their Instagram page, and this was the best decision we made. Their service was nothing less than espectacular. From the beginning Hilton help us with our custom tour and gave us genuine input and different options to build the best package within our budget. He was even able to help us with changes after we had booked our trip, and even got us upgraded at no cost on our hotel rooms because of a last minute change I had requested that unintentionally disrupted the reservation.

Once we got to Peru all our guides: Efrain, Javier and Noah were amazing!!! They were super helpful answering questions and helping us get the most out of our trip. They all made sure we got the best pictures every time and we’re super friendly and kind to both of us.

If I could use VSA for every destination I want to go, I totally would! Looking forward for them to open more markets and keep expanding, bc they do offer a unique experience. 100% recommend it. read less

Medellin & Cartegena - The gems of Colombia! I was visiting Colombia for a month and I learnt... read more about the tours offered by Visit South America. After reading some great reviews I wanted to check them out for myself so I got in touch with VSA to help me curate a custom 6-day tour in Medellin and Cartegena. Fell in love with both cities. So vibrant, historic and exotic. The tour helped me and my friends get a deeper dive into off the beaten spots and also popular ones like Comuna 13 in Medellin and the old town of Cartegena including places to eat and where to buy authentic sovenirs. Thank you to the friendly hospitality, organzied itinerary and professional service. I would def. recommend SVA for any adventures down in South America. Hit them up if you have any questions too. They are super prompt in getting back. Thank you for the memories. Until we meet again. xo More read less

Huayhuash trek. Visiting Peru with Visit South America was an experience of... read more a lifetime and left me completely blown away, far exceeding any expectations I had. I’m so glad we chose these guys, who went above and beyond, in every aspect, from food, aids, attention to individual needs and considering I was the slowest person by far in the group, had patience in bucket-loads (which I appreciated throughly). Having the CEO, Hilton on board made it all extra special. I’ve been on a lot of trips in the last couple of years covering all parts of the world but this one stands out a great deal more than the others for all the right reasons! read less

Rainbow Mountain 1D Experience The team at Visit South America are amazing from start... read more to finish. From up front, responsive communications with Sofia, to pick up and drop off, to Noah and the guides the day-of, and even helping to get amazing footage along the way, VSA is the best (and only) way to go. The wake-up call is insanely early for the RM hike, but 100% worth it when your group will be the first to arrive and beat the swarms of people coming for the day. The peacefulness helps to enjoy the tranquility, as well as get out of this world pictures. As far as customer service goes, VSA is top notch. I would imagine all of their tours, as was our Rainbow Mountain trip, are very well organized and provide the best experience possible. I'd recommend VSA to any friends and anyone traveling throughout South America. Thanks, VSA! More read less

Tres Rainbows and Humanatay Lake tours This tour company went above and beyond! While booking they... read more answered all our questions and were extremely helpful while we planned our trip to Peru! Sofia was extremely flexible as we changed travel plans!

The first tour we did was Tres Rainbows and I am so glad we did this tour instead of the full rainbow mountain. Tres Rainbows was less crowded, had many photo spots and came with a Alpaca that you could take photos with! Our tour guide was Noah and he spoke perfect English and even offered to bring his camera so we could have quality photos! The hike was only about thirty minutes and the views were stunning!

The second tour was Humanatay lake which was equally amazing! It was a harder hike but Noah was patient and made sure we could take breaks as needed. He even had a heart rate monitor and oxygen sensor so we could check our stats. We got up very early for the tour but it was worth it because we were one of the first tour groups there! That meant amazing photos without herds of tourists.

Both tours came equipped with a private van, lunch at amazing local restaurants and a wonder tour guide! read less

HUACACHINA DESERT OASIS DUNE BUGGY TOUR Visit South America did such an amazing job setting up... read more our all-day tour. We worked with Hilton and he was extremely responsive and easy to work with. We told him the type of experience we wanted, and he advised which tour to do, where you can take great photos, and even organized how the whole day would look for us.

He and his team were very flexible when it came to customizing our schedule and did most of the heavy lifting starting from how to get to the oasis from Lima, which restaurants to eat at, and booked the Dune Buggy tour for us. All we had to do was sit back and follow their guidance. Their prices were also very affordable. I would highly recommend them to anyone who doesn't want to plan themselves and open to trying different experiences! More read less

Great experience !! 10/10 recommend We used VisitSouthAmerica.Co to book the Cusco 4 day bundle... read more this August (sacred valley, machu pichu, lake humantay, rainbow mountain) and we had a GREAT experience. This tour company was very organized and fairly priced. Tour guides were very knowledgeable about all sites, as well as super friendly and great photographers. (Noah was awesome and fun). Driver would pick us up on time. There was frequent communication between us and the tour guide for any questions we had. I would 10/10 recommend this company if you are looking for some great hikes in Peru!!!!!!!! read less

Amazing Trip This is definitly the best trip I have ever had... read more .Machu Picchu is a beautiful place with a rich culture my tour was a nice experience. I had Javi as my tourist guide an excellent person also a good photographer.

Rainbow Montain was an amazing trek.I f you reach the top.don't miss Red Valley too.

Dear friends I would love to return again, thank you for everything my best wishes for you

Regards

Valentino read less

Absolutely Amazing! My wife and I were very impressed with the Visit... read more South America team! I highly recommend booking your trip with them. We will again. VSA went above-and-beyond to answer our questions and help us. Very responsive, quick communication. They streamlined everything without the feel of a massive, corporate tour company. The experience felt very authentic. We went to Peru and Bolivia. Noah was our guide in Peru and Jeff was our guide in Bolivia, with Hilton always available. We could text/call/email them at any time with questions or changes to the plan - they responded quickly and always helped. It made us feel much more comfortable on our first trip to South America and we had a blast! Seriously, if you're unsure about going with VSA, just do it! You will be pleased. read less

Huacachina Desert Tour We went dune buggying and body boarding in the desert... read more and had the best time! Hilton was such great help and planned our entire day trip from Lima to Huacachina. He was so responsive and booked everything for us! Going on the dune buggies was such an adrenaline rush! HIGHLIGHT OF THE TRIP :) definitely recommend booking with Visit South America! You won’t regret it! read less

Experience of a life time! Me and my wife had the best experience with Visit... read more South America tours during our Honeymoon in March of this year. We visited Machu Picchu with our private guide Alberto, who was very passionate and knowledgable about the site and history of the Incas.

Our second trip was to the Rainbow Mountains with Noah as our guide. We were so fortunate to have Noah's expertise not only as a tour guide but as an exceptional photographer. It was like travelling with a friend and we really enjoyed the time we spent with him. read less

Loved it Jeff was a great guide. Patient and knowledgeable. He managed... read more to save me from altitude sickness and made sure my husband got to see the peak of rainbow mountain and the red valley.

Despite not making it to the very top and getting sick, it was really magical to head out early and experience this amazing nature on our own. By the time we got near to the top, there were mules waiting for those who wanted to come down, so I took one for forty soles.

On the way to and from the site, Jeff and the driver provided us hot beverages. They gave us great breakfast sandwiches and an amazing lunch of local cuisine.

I really recommend this experience, and this is coming from someone who didn't even make it to the very top. More read less

The best trek experience of my life I decided to do the 8-day Hyuahyuash trek with Visit... read more South America this June for a photography workshop with my client. Everything was so well organized and smooth. Our guide on the trek was extremely kind, knowledgeable and flexible which allowed my client and I to access the viewpoints at the right time of the day. Doing the trek with Hilton (the CEO) was a real chance, he is such a funny and genuine guy and always there to help. Customers service throughout the whole trek from him and the rest of the crew was A+. Also food was amazing and I wasn’t the easiest customer with my Paleo lifestyle. :p Highly highly recommend Visit South America for any trip really, they truly care about making you happy. I really can’t think about anything negative to say to be honest. Best trek of my life. 100% satisfied. More read less

Unforgettable Machu Picchu 2 Day tour with Sacred Valley My wife and I had an amazing 2 day tour... read more in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. It was an incredible experience from start to end including luxury accomodations at Aranwa and comfortable transports via van, bus, and train. Our First Day we spent exploring the varied sites of Sacred Valley by comfortable van with our excellent guide, Hilton. On Day 2, after an early morning wake up, we had another comfortable van transfer to the train station so that we could catch the Inca Train to Machu Picchu. There we met another excellent guide named Javier who accompanied us during our visit to Machu Picchu, his vast knowledge of its history and steady demeanor were definite pluses while visiting this incredible site. We ate incredible food throughout the tour, but especially noteworthy was our dinner at Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel. The entire tour was truly magical experience from its beginning to end! Highly Recommended! More read less

Amazing trip through Huaraz! Hilton from VSA was able to organize a few day... read more trips in Huaraz and the 7-day trek in Huayhuash. It was an adventure I'll never forget! Thank you for everything! read less

The honeymoon we will never forget! My wife and I visited Peru in October 2018 for... read more over two weeks for our honeymoon, and Visit South America took care of organising and booking every step of our holiday (except for non-internal flights). Hilton - founder of VSA - was exceptionally helpful since the very beginning of the planning process. He helped us to put together the best possible itinerary given our preferences and needs, suggesting alternatives as appropriate. It was very easy to get in touch with him - via email, whatsapp, calls, any means of communication basically! - and we never felt stranded during the planning phase. He provided us with every information needed to pack and organise our time. During the trip, even though there were ad hoc guides in every single location we visited to, Hilton made himself available for every request and diligently coordinated the logistics behind the scenes. We found the local guides he selected for us knowledgeable, passionate and professional. In particular, a massive thank you goes to Edgardo (our guide for Paracas and Ica), Javier (who showed us Machu Picchu), Noah (Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountains) and Nino (Arequipa). Thanks to them we managed to completely immerse ourselves into the history of Peru and travelled through time for two weeks. We feel very enriched after this experience and enthusiastic about Peruvian history. The selection of hotels was absolutely spot on and we felt pampered wherever we stayed. In particular, we... My wife and I visited Peru in October 2018 for over two weeks for our honeymoon, and Visit South America took care of organising and booking every step of our holiday (except for non-internal flights).

Hilton - founder of VSA - was exceptionally helpful since the very beginning of the planning process. He helped us to put together the best possible itinerary given our preferences and needs, suggesting alternatives as appropriate. It was very easy to get in touch with him - via email, whatsapp, calls, any means of communication basically! - and we never felt stranded during the planning phase. He provided us with every information needed to pack and organise our time.

During the trip, even though there were ad hoc guides in every single location we visited to, Hilton made himself available for every request and diligently coordinated the logistics behind the scenes.

We found the local guides he selected for us knowledgeable, passionate and professional. In particular, a massive thank you goes to Edgardo (our guide for Paracas and Ica), Javier (who showed us Machu Picchu), Noah (Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountains) and Nino (Arequipa). Thanks to them we managed to completely immerse ourselves into the history of Peru and travelled through time for two weeks. We feel very enriched after this experience and enthusiastic about Peruvian history.

The selection of hotels was absolutely spot on and we felt pampered wherever we stayed. In particular, we absolutely loved the two hotels we stayed at in Cusco (Palacio de Inca and the Libertador). The last couple of nights at the JW Marriott in Lima also have been absolutely amazing, with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean right from our room.

The only minor suggestion we have, especially for those of you who have never hiked before, is to make sure you don’t do all the hiking during the same week. Give yourself a bit of time to acclimate and to get some rest!

We very much look forward to returning to South America soon and, when that will happen, we will contact VSA for sure! Highly recommended. More read less

Rainbow Mountain Tour Where to even begin! It was my cousin & my... read more first time visiting Peru (which is an absolutely breathtaking country in itself), and thankfully with the private tour provided to us by VSA, our experience became so much more memorable. We did the Rainbow Mountain tour fully planned and accommodated by our amazing guide, Hilton Davila. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable in providing us information throughout our tour and super helpful with any questions asked, but he was also so passionate and enthusiastic about what he does which made all of the difference in the quality of our experience. Our day started off with a private bus picking us up at 4am from our hotel that we were staying at. Although waking up this early is excruciatingly painful, the reasoning behind doing so was to arrive at and explore Rainbow Mountain early before crowds of people began to show up, which I thought was so well-planned out by VSA and definitely worth it. About halfway through the drive there, we stopped to get lunch at a local restaurant provided by VSA which was very delicious. We finally arrived at Rainbow Mountain and it honestly felt like entering a different world, having the place all to ourselves. Experiencing this place before other people arrived truly was phenomenal. Having panoramic views of mountains and fields for miles and miles, being entranced by the stillness and beauty of this sacred place, was... Where to even begin! It was my cousin & my first time visiting Peru (which is an absolutely breathtaking country in itself), and thankfully with the private tour provided to us by VSA, our experience became so much more memorable. We did the Rainbow Mountain tour fully planned and accommodated by our amazing guide, Hilton Davila. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable in providing us information throughout our tour and super helpful with any questions asked, but he was also so passionate and enthusiastic about what he does which made all of the difference in the quality of our experience. Our day started off with a private bus picking us up at 4am from our hotel that we were staying at. Although waking up this early is excruciatingly painful, the reasoning behind doing so was to arrive at and explore Rainbow Mountain early before crowds of people began to show up, which I thought was so well-planned out by VSA and definitely worth it. About halfway through the drive there, we stopped to get lunch at a local restaurant provided by VSA which was very delicious. We finally arrived at Rainbow Mountain and it honestly felt like entering a different world, having the place all to ourselves. Experiencing this place before other people arrived truly was phenomenal. Having panoramic views of mountains and fields for miles and miles, being entranced by the stillness and beauty of this sacred place, was entirely out of this world. Additionally, on the trail, we encountered the nicest locals and the cutest alpacas! As we arrived at the top of the mountain, once again, it felt like having the place all to ourselves- an absolutely indescribable feeling of being connected and one with nature. We stayed a couple hours up there to relax, reflect, take pictures, explore, and simply indulge ourselves in the moment and take in as much as possible.

Overall, our Rainbow Mountain tour by Hilton exceeded expectations and was worth every moment. My only regret is that I did not book a longer tour with them! If you want an experience that is genuine and authentic, then VSA is the company you want to book with. Everything about our tour was planned out perfectly and so much fun, thanks to this amazing team and their passion for adventure. I’ll definitely be booking again with VSA next time I come back to South America :-) More read less

INCREDIBLE! We just finished our first trip to South America (Peru... read more and Bolivia) with Visit South America and I don't have enough good things to say about our experience with them! Hilton made himself available to us at all hours for facetime, calls, emails, text, etc. to answer all of our questions and help organize/plan our entire trip. He made sure we saw all of the epic places on our list and had teams available to us in each country. Our guides allowed us to enjoy our time at each location, and were not pushy or overbearing. We actually missed one of our trains in Peru and immediately his team responded and arranged for us to have a different transport from the train station in a different city to accommodate our mistake. I felt much safer and more at ease knowing we had experienced guides available to us if needed in each country. If you want to experience a once in a lifetime trip, VSA is your company and Hilton Davila is your guy! read less

8 days in Peru with VSA!! We just completed a week long visit to Peru and... read more we had VSA set everything up for us. They did amazing!!! We had guides or drivers to meet us every step of the way. The guides made the difference- their knowledge and expertise were astounding. We got comments from friends wondering how we got pictures of Machu Picchu without people in them- it is because the guide knew which direction and area to head to right off. They were always there to point out the intriguing and amusing. We always had someone we could call or reach out to if we had questions about the travel or next destination. We actually realized into the trip that we had one more day in Peru than we thought when we set up the visit through VSA and so mid way through the trip we arranged another day with flight changes, hotel changes, and they made it happen!!! We visited Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu, sacred valley, Rainbow Mountain(Tres colores), Huacachina Ica, Islas Ballestas, and Lima. An all out amazing trip with amazing service. More read less

Great experience - 4 day Cordillera Huayhuash did the 4 Day Cordillera Huayhuash in August. VSA planned... read more the entire trip for me as well as a couple days in Huaraz and additional hikes, all transit, and hotels. The company and people were really great to work with. They provided multiple options based on price range and what I was looking to do. I loved the 4 day option for the Cordillera Huayhuash since I didn’t have time to do the entire thing. Our guide was excellent as well as the local guide. We honestly ate better in that tent than I do normally. I’m looking to do more South America travel and will absolutely be booking with VSA! My only piece of advice is make sure to give yourself time in Huaraz to acclimate before going on a hike. I made the mistake of booking one an hour after my bus arrived and I got altitude sickness. However, I was fine for the Huayhuash two days later! More read less

Hidden Lagoons of Millpu are a must see Once we came across this location, we knew we had... read more to visit. Visit South America was able to provide a private tour to Millpu from Ayacucho so we didn’t have to go with a big crowd. Also, our bus from Lima had run late by two hours so we didn’t make it in time to our pickup. Luckily, they were understanding of our situation and waited till we arrived. As soon as we got to the agency we set off to the lagoons.

Our guide Juan was really nice, made sure we saw everything, and took us to a little spot to have some delicious trout once we were done with the trek.

All in all a great experience! More read less

South America made easy! This was originally a trip to solely Peru/Machu Picchu... but... read more seeing as we were in South America, we decided to travel to a second country. We stumbled upon Hilton and his company via Instagram and he set us up in the easiest way possible! The process couldn’t have been better. The tour we booked was a 3-day road trip through Bolivia which most specifically included Uyuni’s Salt Flats. The top destination we desired to reach. However, this tour showed us more of Bolivia’s beauty than we expected! Upon arriving to Bolivia, Jeff took time out of his day to meet us at the bus station and show us around La Paz. As a resident, he was very knowledgeable in his history and we learned more than we expected in these few hours. We left so impressed with this company and it’s customer service. We will definitely consider them again! Thank you! More read less