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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Private Sacred Valley Tour Good vibes, good times. The guys at VSA really went... read more all out to provide us with an unforgettable experience in the sacred valley. They know all the unique places to visit and fine tune the details so all goes by smoothly. Got some really valuable photo tips from Hilton along our journey. Highly recommend it! 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

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

Excellent guide - Mike Had a great experience with our guide Mike, he was... read more knowledgeable and patient with us. Helped us with our altitude sickness too!! Do request for him if you are taking up this tour as you might be assigned different tour guides throughout the trip. 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

Perfect excursion to Palcoyo Rainbow mountains (Tres mountains) Booked this tour at the last moment when hardly any... read more local vendor knew of it. The guide Noah and Hilton were awesome. We were well informed about trip inclusions, things to carry, safety, etc. the guide Noah also helped us in photography.

The tour operators and guide are super friendly and helpful.. thank you Noah and Hilton!

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Best days with these guys I have to say going to Machu Picchu was one... read more of the most impulsive and incredible decisions I’ve ever made. I couldn’t be happier with my trip. The guides are hands down some of the best and most knowledgeable I’be ever had the pleasure to meet. They took care of everything with a very professional approach. They show us all the hot spots to the place and get real insider information. 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

A Truly Exceptional Experience I cannot say enough good things about this company, it's... read more employees & the experiences it offers. They not only showed us the incredible beauty of Peru (on two different occasions) but the tour guides were beyond helpful, friendly & extremely knowledgeable. Their experiences can be completely customized to your preferences. We took the day trip in a sprinter van through the Sacred Valley stopping at lovely towns (Maras for the salt mines, Urubamba, Moray, Chinceras) along the way from Cusco and ended our day in Ollantaytambo. Our tour guide, Maria, knew plenty of history, fun facts & kept us interested the entire time. We also had the pleasure of doing the rainbow mountain hike! It was BEYOND incredible and totally worth it. It is a difficult hike but the views are like nothing you've ever seen before. The driver and tour guide again pick you up in Cusco at 2am and head to Rainbow Mountain. The roads are a bit bumpy and they are curvy mountain roads. Visit South America gets you to the top first so you can enjoy the views without the crowds which is totally worth the early alarm clock. Our tour guide Noah was truly the best. He was super enjoyable to hangout with & had tons of information about Rainbow Mountain, the people of Peru & was completely prepared for any hiking issues. All in all, this company is spectacular & when I visit Peru... I cannot say enough good things about this company, it's employees & the experiences it offers. They not only showed us the incredible beauty of Peru (on two different occasions) but the tour guides were beyond helpful, friendly & extremely knowledgeable. Their experiences can be completely customized to your preferences.

We took the day trip in a sprinter van through the Sacred Valley stopping at lovely towns (Maras for the salt mines, Urubamba, Moray, Chinceras) along the way from Cusco and ended our day in Ollantaytambo. Our tour guide, Maria, knew plenty of history, fun facts & kept us interested the entire time.

We also had the pleasure of doing the rainbow mountain hike! It was BEYOND incredible and totally worth it. It is a difficult hike but the views are like nothing you've ever seen before. The driver and tour guide again pick you up in Cusco at 2am and head to Rainbow Mountain. The roads are a bit bumpy and they are curvy mountain roads. Visit South America gets you to the top first so you can enjoy the views without the crowds which is totally worth the early alarm clock.

Our tour guide Noah was truly the best. He was super enjoyable to hangout with & had tons of information about Rainbow Mountain, the people of Peru & was completely prepared for any hiking issues.

All in all, this company is spectacular & when I visit Peru again they will be the only tour company I use!

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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

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!



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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

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

Rainbow Mountain - Pastoruri - Huancachina After visiting over 50 countries and touring with different companies,... read more its safe to say VSA is the best there is. We took tours in 3 different regions of Perú and service was always top notch: punctuality, friendliness and amenities were perfect. This is the only company you should be looking into in Peru for your travels. First ones to make it to every single place, see the pics for yourself. Looking forward to return soon and explore more destinations with them. 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

Amazing Sacred Valley Tour We enjoyed so much our time in every place that... read more the VSA team prepared for us! Every little detail was perfectly plan and at the same time we felt free to enjoy the trip in our own pace. Hilton, the founder, was amazing, helped us taking greaaat and unique pictures and make us feel super confortable. Couldn’t ask more from this trip! Thank you guys! read less

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Amazing Experience at Laguna Paron The team at Visit South America were able to provide... read more a private overnight experience at this beautiful lake. They set us up with all the gear we needed to camp and picked us up from our hotel right on time. Communication was quick and concise. The team was super responsive in helping us understand what was around the area. The lake itself is stunning; we went for sunset and woke up early for sunrise, both totally worth it. I'd do this trip again in a heartbeat and would recommend VSA to anyone looking for a great outdoors experience in Huaraz! 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

Millpu Lagoon Tour was awesome! My boyfriend and I took a trip with Visit South... read more America to Millpu Lagoon in Ayacucho, Peru and had a wonderful time! We got picked up at our hotel on time, had 2 awesome tour guides showing us around and got to the lagoon before the crowds showed up—so we had the whole place to ourselves! I definitely recommend this tour if you’re traveling to Peru and want to venture off the beaten path! 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

Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake Treks Visit South America exceeded my expectations in every way possible.... read more From many phone conversations and emails with Hilton (the founder) to plan our treks to actually adventuring in Peru with enthusiastic and informative tour guides, the founder and his team are delightful. Although Humantay Lake was more of a strenuous hike than we had originally imagined, the breathtaking view made it worth every moment! You have the option to take a horse also if you are physically not feeling up for the challenge. Rainbow Mountain, another magical moment. What a great way to wrap up our trip. VSA - Thank you all for your wonderful service. I thoroughly enjoyed my overall experience. Looking forward to traveling with you all again in the future. -Danielle More 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!

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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

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

Tres Rainbow Mountain Tour Booked a tour in the Rainbow Mountains. The short hike... read more was nice compared to the classic 6hour version. After doing the Inka trail, my knees really appreciated the short 45min hike. The scenery was amazing! Our guide, Jacob, was kind, friendly, and knowledgeable about the area. We stopped to have a small breakfast prepared for us and got a packed snack bag for the trek. On the way back we stopped again to have lunch, which was a mini feast! All delicious. The trek was a great time and a great value. Thanks so much!

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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

Sacred Valley tour This tour, along with our Tres Rainbows hike with Visit... read more South America were the highlights of our vacation to Peru. We had Noah for our guide on the Sacred Valley tour and he was so knowledgeable, personable and entertaining. He also took some great photos! He knew where to go at each location to avoid crowds and get the best views of the sites. After the tour when they dropped us off at our hotel, Noah gave us a dinner recommendation in Cusco and it was the best meal we had our entire week in Peru. We definitely recommend Visit South America for making your Peru vacation memorable! 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

Peru 2019! This summer my friends(family) and I embarked on an adventure... read more with VisitSouthAmerica. Little did we know it would be some of the best restless night, The most beautiful scenic bus rides, And get to meet some of the most genuine people, from the tour guides to the bus drivers. Truly great people that we had the chance to meet and connect with. We did a custom tour of Peru and it was more than we ever that it would be. We saw everything on our list and then some. In the end it was a trip of a lifetime that left some great memories. I highly recommend visit South America and Explore Peru if you are looking to make your vacation an unforgettable adventure. read less

The best two days of our trip We booked the Tour to Humantay Lake and the Rainbow... read more Mountains. Our Tourguide was Noé. We had other tours before, but booked with another agency. On every of those trips there were problems. But not on the VSA-Tours. We got picked up exaclty at the agreed time. The trip included a good breakfast and a excellent lunch at both days. The best about VSA is the time of arrival. We got picked up quite early so we could be the first at the mountaintops. It was perfect to explore the landscape and enjoy this unique view.

At both days we saw dozens of people climbing up to the tops where we´ve alredy been. They couldnt enjoy it as much as we did.

Noé was a great gudie ! We were lucky because we´ve been the only guests that booked the trips on these days so we had our private guide. He knew a lot about the history, the environment and the country so it was very intresting to talk to him. Also he was really taking care of our needs. He arranged us horses to ride to the top, because the hike was quite demanding for us.

We really had the two best days of our whole trip. Thanks VSA and thanks Noé !!!

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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

Rainbow mountain - top experience! We booked a small group tour with VSA to the... read more Rainbow mountain. At the end, we were the only people in the tour, so i an say it was private :)

Yes, you have to wake up really early, but it worth - we really arrived to the summit first and it’s an absolutely different experience!

Both the guide and the driver were nice, food was very good (and I’m really picky in this) - they even give you plenty of snacks and blankets - in case it’s very windy on the summit.

We took the new road, and the trekking was ~1,5 hours and mostly flat!

Highly recommend - yes, it’s more expensive than usual crowded group tours, but it worth every dollar we paid.

The only thing I would recommend is to fix the payment on the website - there was a bit of confusion in the morning regarding where we go - classic or tres rainbows. But the guide solved it quickly.

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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.

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Best tour guide experience Noah was such a great tour guide and friend .... read more He went beyond his job to make us feel comfortable . The 4 day tour in Cusco was definitely worth $750 per person . The tours are small groups of 6 people max . We had 2 other girls in our tour . The price is definelty worth it . I would book any other trip in South America with Noah again. His English & camera skills are great . Thanks , Noah ! Hope to see you again . read less

4 day bundle tour review This company truly cares for its customers. Our 4 days... read more were with 4 different guides, all whom were the loveliest people with so much knowledge to share. We actually ended up having a private tour for the 4 days which was sweet too! The only meal that wasn’t included was on the sacred valley day. We were given two options, a 50sol or 80sol lunch. This was quite pricey in our mind, as the 4 Day Bundle tour isn’t cheap. But, every other breakfast / lunch / snack was provided for us :) We had a difficult to find address in Cusco, and one day our van pickup was late by 2 hours. However, we were compensated by being bought 2 free hot stone massages! This was over and above what we’d expected. Because of the early starts, there were hardly any people at rainbow mountain by the time we got up, and literally no one below in our pictures of Machu Picchu. This company wants you to get there early to have the best pictures and it’s so worth it. One thing we didn’t realize was that our included train ticket back to Ollayntambo from Aguas Calientes was at 4pm, but this left an entire morning and afternoon free after the 6am sunrise tour of Machu Picchu. And there isn’t much else to do in Aguas Calientes. We weren’t given an option for what time our train ticket back... This company truly cares for its customers. Our 4 days were with 4 different guides, all whom were the loveliest people with so much knowledge to share. We actually ended up having a private tour for the 4 days which was sweet too!

The only meal that wasn’t included was on the sacred valley day. We were given two options, a 50sol or 80sol lunch. This was quite pricey in our mind, as the 4 Day Bundle tour isn’t cheap. But, every other breakfast / lunch / snack was provided for us :)

We had a difficult to find address in Cusco, and one day our van pickup was late by 2 hours. However, we were compensated by being bought 2 free hot stone massages! This was over and above what we’d expected.

Because of the early starts, there were hardly any people at rainbow mountain by the time we got up, and literally no one below in our pictures of Machu Picchu. This company wants you to get there early to have the best pictures and it’s so worth it.

One thing we didn’t realize was that our included train ticket back to Ollayntambo from Aguas Calientes was at 4pm, but this left an entire morning and afternoon free after the 6am sunrise tour of Machu Picchu. And there isn’t much else to do in Aguas Calientes. We weren’t given an option for what time our train ticket back would be at. Just a heads up!

Also, I would suggest reaching out through WhatsApp the day before your tour, as the pickup times the website says weren’t necessarily the same as when the van came! And because we weren’t contacted before our 4 Day Bundle tour had started, this could have caused problems.

Overall, I would highly suggest going with VSA! We had an amazing 4 days. More 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

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

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

3-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek We spent 10 days throughout Peru (Cusco, Pisac, Lima), but... read more nothing compares to the 3 1/2 days we spent with Visit South America. We were short on time, so decided to cram the 4-day trek within 3 days, and the VSA crew did an amazing job making this possible. VSA's level of communication throughout the 5 months leading up to the trip was outstanding (they were great at adjusting to our non-stop changing plans).

At first, we we're worried about the price ($550 each person), because we knew there were cheaper local options available. However, after only the first day, we knew we picked the right company and already felt we got our money's worth. Most notably, our Guide Noah was the best. Our trip was particularly tougher than the others offered, but Noah knew exactly how to push us, how to deal with any altitude problems that arose, and knew the vast landscape and shortcuts better than anyone I could have imagined.

As far as the actual trek itself, it was something words can't describe. We decided to the do the Rainbow Mountain trek after seeing the hundreds of pictures throughout social media, but not even pictures can do this trip justice. Every hour, every peak, and every day, were completely different. For example, at one moment your surrounded by vast greenlands, and then the next, you're surrounded by Ausangate glacier and its surrounding lakes. Fast forward a day, and you'll find yourself in a Mars-like valley full of multi-colored sand. Yes it was tough, but every single part of it was worth it.

We then went on to Lima for the food and the city life, but nothing compares to week spent with Noah, the cook, the porter, and the services this company offered. In fact, we're already talking about our next stop in South America with this company. Do it! 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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

Uyuni tour - worth every penny This was by far the cheapest tour we found online... read more but the quality of the company, people and tour are second to none! Communication was great, our guide (Aniceto) was kind, knowledgeable, and went the extra mile. Accommodation for one of the nights was basic but that’s what you have to expect. Food is great, especially given the remote parts of the country you visit!

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Turquoise Waters in Ayacucho Visit South America.co set us up with the most incredible... read more and off-the-beaten-path experience in Ayacucho. Discovering the hidden turquoise pools, mostly a local’s spot, was an absolute dream.

Communication was quick, easy, and clear. We were late arriving and the agency was totally understanding. We had a private car waiting for us so we were able to avoid going with a huge crowd.

Our guide was very kind, and he took us on a thorough tour around the surrounding areas to make sure we had the best view of everything! He was very informative as he shared information on why the water colors changed in different pools.

We ventured past the people to a hidden waterfall flowing into another arrangement of pools. The color was the stunning green I have ever seen. We later hiked up to the end of the tour which gave us the most epic view of the pools and the valley. It was insane!

We ended the day at a locals spot where we enjoyed the most delicious trout I have ever experienced here in Peru, only s/10!

Couldn’t recommend VSA.co more. 5 star experience. :) 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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Incredible private tours of Cusco’s most popular sites My girlfriend and I visited Peru in April and had... read more a wonderful experience with the Visit South America team. We purchased the 4-day package that included the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Laguna Humantay, and Rainbow Mountain. The first two days we had Jacob as our guide and his father, Gerardo, drove. They were both great people and we enjoyed their insight and knowledge around the Incan civilization. For days 3 and 4, we had Noah as our guide and Edgar drove. Noah was motivating throughout two very strenuous hikes at high altitudes. An added bonus on the trip was that both Jacob and Noah were EXCELLENT photographers. They captured some breathtaking images. I recommend following both @54.156.181.2 and @exploroads on Instagram. When booking the trip, Hilton (The founder of Visit SA) and Sophia were very responsive and helped with our itinerary. Our trip was without any problems. The nice part of Visit SA is we moved up the departure time for both of our hikes by an hour only ~12 hours before leaving in order to beat the bad weather and crowds. We were within the first 12-20 people on Machu Picchu, Laguna Humantay, and Rainbow Mountain. We were blessed with good weather (due to early departure) all three days. You do not receive this attention to detail and flexibility with other travel agencies. I would recommend Visit South America to ANYONE traveling to Peru or other parts of South... My girlfriend and I visited Peru in April and had a wonderful experience with the Visit South America team. We purchased the 4-day package that included the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Laguna Humantay, and Rainbow Mountain.

The first two days we had Jacob as our guide and his father, Gerardo, drove. They were both great people and we enjoyed their insight and knowledge around the Incan civilization.

For days 3 and 4, we had Noah as our guide and Edgar drove. Noah was motivating throughout two very strenuous hikes at high altitudes.

An added bonus on the trip was that both Jacob and Noah were EXCELLENT photographers. They captured some breathtaking images. I recommend following both @54.156.181.2 and @exploroads on Instagram.

When booking the trip, Hilton (The founder of Visit SA) and Sophia were very responsive and helped with our itinerary. Our trip was without any problems.

The nice part of Visit SA is we moved up the departure time for both of our hikes by an hour only ~12 hours before leaving in order to beat the bad weather and crowds. We were within the first 12-20 people on Machu Picchu, Laguna Humantay, and Rainbow Mountain. We were blessed with good weather (due to early departure) all three days. You do not receive this attention to detail and flexibility with other travel agencies. I would recommend Visit South America to ANYONE traveling to Peru or other parts of South America. More read less

Tres Rainbow Mountain Tour Booked a tour in the Rainbow Mountains. The short hike... read more was nice compared to the classic 6hour version. After doing the Inka trail, my knees really appreciated the short 45min hike. The scenery was amazing! Our guide, Jacob, was kind, friendly, and knowledgeable about the area. We stopped to have a small breakfast prepared for us and got a packed snack bag for the trek. On the way back we stopped again to have lunch, which was a mini feast! All delicious. The trek was a great time and a great value. Thanks so much!

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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! 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 lake, love it I took a tour to Humantay lake hike, Its was... read more a wonderful experience I had ever seen, the lake is the best view with turquoise colour and the surrounding glacier is also awesome. Hiking up is so hard but absolutely worth it !! I took excellent pictures   Visit South America definitely was the best option to book and enjoying a great adventure. Thank you to Noah and Jeff for the great trip! 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

Amazing time due to VSA! I never write reviews but I found myself needing to... read more write one for VSA. The staff is amazing. 1) Let's start off with the Founder of VSA, Hilton. The man took the time to help orient me to my tour and started me off on what I needed to know to prepare for the 4 days. It was refreshing to know that while he's busy working in another country, he took the time to speak to me over WhatsApp to welcome me! Thank you! 2) Noah: Noah was our guide for Sacred Valley (Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo). He was accommodating, patient, fun, very knowledgeable, and great at taking pictures. He definitely made our time in Sacred Valley so precious. It was like we were just hanging out with our friend that showed us the best picture taking spots while educating us on the history of Sacred Valley. Our driver, Gerardo, was also very pleasant. Even though we had a language barrier, the man was very sweet and made sure he opened the door for us! 3) Javier: Javier was awesome! Even though he's been doing the Machu Picchu tour for so many years, his passion and knowledge in sharing about the Incas still felt powerful! He has so much charisma and the transitions from sharing about the Incas to taking photos was amazing. He would wait for the best time to take our photos (which by the way was phenomenal)... I never write reviews but I found myself needing to write one for VSA. The staff is amazing.

1) Let's start off with the Founder of VSA, Hilton. The man took the time to help orient me to my tour and started me off on what I needed to know to prepare for the 4 days. It was refreshing to know that while he's busy working in another country, he took the time to speak to me over WhatsApp to welcome me! Thank you!

2) Noah: Noah was our guide for Sacred Valley (Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo). He was accommodating, patient, fun, very knowledgeable, and great at taking pictures. He definitely made our time in Sacred Valley so precious. It was like we were just hanging out with our friend that showed us the best picture taking spots while educating us on the history of Sacred Valley. Our driver, Gerardo, was also very pleasant. Even though we had a language barrier, the man was very sweet and made sure he opened the door for us!

3) Javier: Javier was awesome! Even though he's been doing the Machu Picchu tour for so many years, his passion and knowledge in sharing about the Incas still felt powerful! He has so much charisma and the transitions from sharing about the Incas to taking photos was amazing. He would wait for the best time to take our photos (which by the way was phenomenal) and then go back to sharing. He's very theatrical and it made learning about the Incas so much more meaningful.

4) Joel: Joel was our guide for two days: The trek to Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain! This guy was the hardest working guide I've ever met. On both days, he came to pick us up from the hotel around 2:30am-3:30am and he trekked about 3-4 hours while my friend and I opted for horses because the altitude and weather was killing us. Even after a hard trek and lack of sleep, Joel would still be in great spirits in making sure we were taken care of. He would always check in on our altitude sickness, get us to our destinations on time, and he made sure our photos were picture-perfect! Our drivers for both days, Hugo and Roy, were also very sweet, pleasant, and great gentlemen in opening our doors!

My overall experience was awesome. The tour package made sure we got to our destinations at PRIME TIMES when not much people are around so we can actually experience our destinations to its full capacity. Even though we needed to get up early for some of these tours, it was all so worth it! Their two days of provided breakfast and lunch was awesome and quite the experience because the restaurants we went to was so authentic to Peru and the Inca experience. I recommend VSA to ANYONE who wants to do the 4 day tour. There was never a worry about how we were going to get to our destinations because of their provided transportation for us. All my friends are asking me about VSA because they saw how much fun and great pictures we had because of our awesome guides! Words cannot express the experience we had and we definitely owe it to VSA's awesome staff. If I were to visit another country in South America, I will definitely book with VSA. More 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

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

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

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... My fiancé and I began planning our trip after spontaneously 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 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

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

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

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.

-wear layers & comfortable boots 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

Huacachina Dune Tour We were so lucky to be able to explore this... read more magical desert oasis with Visit South America Co. The guide was so nice and informative and we were able to sandboard and watch the sun set out in the dunes. Highly recommend! read less

Amazing Peru Experience! My boyfriend and I decided to go to Peru for... read more our 1 year anniversary. We decided to book some day trips/overnight trips/excursions. He found VSA and I am so glad he did. We did a number of trips with them (Tres Rainbows, Sacred Valley-Maras and Moray, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Huacachina, Paracas, Chincha). The whole thing was awesome. Made our trip so enjoyable and stress free.

We had most things planned out before the trip. We basically got to design our own itinerary but Hilton had so many great tips and was so helpful.

The tour guides/drivers were so friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us so much information but also gave us insight into the local culture. Peru's culture and history is fascinating and I think we would have missed out on a lot if we hadn't been able to spend time with them.

Even when we were in Peru Hilton was available whenever we had questions so we always felt supported.

Overall I absolutely recommend VSA. It is a unique experience that is easy to plan/personalize and incorporates local culture. Hope they keep expanding so I can book them next time I go to South America. More read less

For Salkantay Trek 4D only Overall our experience with Visit South America was great, so... read more great that I am starting my review that way. Our contact Hilton was available through text/phone for questions during our trip planning and even during our trip. Everything was great until the day before our trek. We were not aware that Visit South America contracts another company (Salkantay Trekking) for the trek. We arrived for the orientation and met our tour guide Andre (unfortunately I do not know his last name) and pretty soon we perceived him to be bothered by our questions. The pick up for the trek would be around 4am the next morning. Unfortunately, through no fault of anyone's I woke up very nauseas and vomitted less than an hour into the bus ride to the start of the trek. At that point I suspected I had food poisioning, Once we reached the starting point I then began experiencing diarrhea. I advised both Andre and Jordy (the other guide) about my symptoms and they did not provide any advice or alternatives for me at that point. To summarize I proceeded to hike for about five hours until we reached the campsite and continued to vomit. I am a strong person and honestly felt like I was dying. Andre made comments to me indicating that it was all attitude which felt incredibly condescending and offensive. I was not offered a horse or medical attention even as I was... Overall our experience with Visit South America was great, so great that I am starting my review that way. Our contact Hilton was available through text/phone for questions during our trip planning and even during our trip. Everything was great until the day before our trek. We were not aware that Visit South America contracts another company (Salkantay Trekking) for the trek. We arrived for the orientation and met our tour guide Andre (unfortunately I do not know his last name) and pretty soon we perceived him to be bothered by our questions. The pick up for the trek would be around 4am the next morning. Unfortunately, through no fault of anyone's I woke up very nauseas and vomitted less than an hour into the bus ride to the start of the trek. At that point I suspected I had food poisioning, Once we reached the starting point I then began experiencing diarrhea. I advised both Andre and Jordy (the other guide) about my symptoms and they did not provide any advice or alternatives for me at that point. To summarize I proceeded to hike for about five hours until we reached the campsite and continued to vomit. I am a strong person and honestly felt like I was dying. Andre made comments to me indicating that it was all attitude which felt incredibly condescending and offensive. I was not offered a horse or medical attention even as I was vomitting and falling along the way. Andre's recommendation was that I continue with the trek, knowing that the second day would be the most challenging. At this point I was severely dehydrated and altitude sickness kicked in. Finally, that evening Andre mentioned the option to see a doctor but was not enthusiastic about this option. I ultimately decided to return back to Cusco the next day and saw a doctor who had been at the camp the whole time in the morning who basically said I was so dehydrated and my oxygen levels were so low that I should go straight to a clinic. No doubt this trek is challenging, but I feel that the guides were nothing short of negligent. Visit South America helped us as much as they could and offered transportation back but we did have to pay for our own train ride to Machu Picchu which thankfully I was better for and was able to see. Again this review is mostly for Andre from Salkanty Trekking Company. I'm all into spirituality and mental strength but there comes a time when you need medical attention and that is where they failed. More 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.

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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

Huacachina Paradise Can’t say enough good things about VSA! We were in... read more Lima, and weren’t really sure what to, it was gloomy and starting to rain, so we called VSA and Hilton took care of us. We told him our preferences for adventure and he told us about Huacachina! Let me tell you, it was so worth it!

The whole day was organized from the moment we got of the bus from Lima with a driver waiting for us, to food, Dune Buggying and “sandboarding.” I never thought a place like this existed in Peru. VSA was flexible with our schedule and very affordable for the value they added to our trip. Thank you!! More read less

Custom 8 Day Peru Tour These folks are the real deal! easy to get in... read more touch with and customer service is unparalleled. I recently visited Cusco, Peru with my boyfriend and our 8 day customized itinerary was detailed, practical and amazing. They managed to accommodate all our points of interest such as Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu with some of their recommendations to get the best out of our visit. Our tour guides Noah and Javier were magnificent and very insightful. Highly recommended. I'm looking forward to our next visit! read less

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

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

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 Tour with Wonderful Guides We went with Palccoyo instead of Vinicunca as it is... read more less crowded, and because every mom and pop shop in Cusco sells tours of Vinicunca and not Palccoyo. The company that is the middle man (Visit South America) is located in Orange County CA (So Cal) and are really easy to work with. They contacted the driver and the English speaking tour guide to set everything up. They help facilitate a pick up location from our hotel and a designated time. The listing on TripAdvisor says 2-8 persons per tour, but we were a little spoiled as it was just the two of us plus our driver and tour guide in a 4x4 Hyundai. The tour guide provides a cold breakfast that is disgusting at best (but still nice that they provide it) and a lunch. I recommend bringing your own snacks or food to munch on in case you do not want a burger bun with a slice of ham and cheese. Once at the mountain, you get a great view of the three Rainbow Mountains in a quick hike (30-40 minutes up and 30-40 minutes down) without the crowd that you get at Vinicunca. The tour guide provides oxygen for those who have trouble hiking at 16k+ feet. I would highly recommend this tour. Yes, it is more expansive than Vinicunca, but you get a private tour guide and driver, and less of the crowd. There was a... We went with Palccoyo instead of Vinicunca as it is less crowded, and because every mom and pop shop in Cusco sells tours of Vinicunca and not Palccoyo.

The company that is the middle man (Visit South America) is located in Orange County CA (So Cal) and are really easy to work with. They contacted the driver and the English speaking tour guide to set everything up. They help facilitate a pick up location from our hotel and a designated time.

The listing on TripAdvisor says 2-8 persons per tour, but we were a little spoiled as it was just the two of us plus our driver and tour guide in a 4x4 Hyundai.

The tour guide provides a cold breakfast that is disgusting at best (but still nice that they provide it) and a lunch. I recommend bringing your own snacks or food to munch on in case you do not want a burger bun with a slice of ham and cheese.

Once at the mountain, you get a great view of the three Rainbow Mountains in a quick hike (30-40 minutes up and 30-40 minutes down) without the crowd that you get at Vinicunca.

The tour guide provides oxygen for those who have trouble hiking at 16k+ feet.

I would highly recommend this tour. Yes, it is more expansive than Vinicunca, but you get a private tour guide and driver, and less of the crowd. There was a total of 20 people max on the mountain at one time when we were there. That alone was worth the extra money.

You wont be disappointed if you visit Tres Rainbow Mountain in Palccoyo through Visit South America! 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

Millpu Turquoise Lagoon trip from Ayacucho One of our best trips in Peru! 4 hour drive... read more through super windy roads is not easy, but we were so lucky to have an amazing guide, Eddy Frank. Very educated and knowledgeable, also super kind and patient. He made the experience so much more pleasant! Make sure you book an excursion with Frank when visiting Ayacucho 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

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

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

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

HUACACHINA 6-STAR EXPERIENCE WITH VSA Did a day tour to Huacachina with Visit South America... read more (VSA) at the end of April. Overall a 6-STAR experience with VSA! Picked up on time from our hotel in Lima and dropped off at the bus station. Ready to board the bus and realized we left our passports at the hotel – wouldn’t let us board without them! Panicked – we called Hilton (VSA founder) and he immediately answered and was able to help re-book the next bus (an hour later), while we went and retrieved our passports! The only downside to this day-trip is the bus ride is long (~8 hours round-trip), but the bus is comfortable, clean and air-conditioned. Once we got to ICA – we were picked up by a friendly VSA driver who brought us to a local restaurant, followed by a pisco tasting (tour) prior to going to Huacachina lagoon and desert adventure (dune buggy and sandboarding). Huacachina does not disappoint (as cool as seen in pictures). We’ve done dune buggies before in the middle east and this was way more fun! Drivers are experienced and know the sandy terrain well. Sandboarding was a cool experience and here’s where VSA solidified their 6-star experience. My iPhone flew out of my pocket while coming down the hill sandboarding. It was sunset – so nowhere to be seen (buried somewhere in the sand). The guide and other travelers tried to find / call it for a... Did a day tour to Huacachina with Visit South America (VSA) at the end of April.

Overall a 6-STAR experience with VSA!

Picked up on time from our hotel in Lima and dropped off at the bus station. Ready to board the bus and realized we left our passports at the hotel – wouldn’t let us board without them! Panicked – we called Hilton (VSA founder) and he immediately answered and was able to help re-book the next bus (an hour later), while we went and retrieved our passports! The only downside to this day-trip is the bus ride is long (~8 hours round-trip), but the bus is comfortable, clean and air-conditioned. Once we got to ICA – we were picked up by a friendly VSA driver who brought us to a local restaurant, followed by a pisco tasting (tour) prior to going to Huacachina lagoon and desert adventure (dune buggy and sandboarding).

Huacachina does not disappoint (as cool as seen in pictures). We’ve done dune buggies before in the middle east and this was way more fun! Drivers are experienced and know the sandy terrain well. Sandboarding was a cool experience and here’s where VSA solidified their 6-star experience. My iPhone flew out of my pocket while coming down the hill sandboarding. It was sunset – so nowhere to be seen (buried somewhere in the sand). The guide and other travelers tried to find / call it for a good 20 mins – with no luck. This was our 2nd day in Peru so a bummer to start the trip! Devastated, when I got back to our hotel in Lima I was about to clear the phone remotely, but decided it was worth a try to send a text to it asking to call Hilton’s number if the phone was found. Next morning we called Hilton and sure enough – someone had found the phone and turned it into the tour office! At this point we were already on our way to Cusco, so not only did Hilton track down my phone (by making numerous calls), he had it hand-delivered back to me in Lima 2 weeks later, when we had a connecting flight back to the US!

Everything about the Huacachina day-trip was as advertised (highly recommended), but how VSA dealt with our “hiccups” of the day – was on such an elite level of service, that frankly we’ve never experienced before.

A big thank you to Hilton and the VSA Team for an amazing time and taking care of us! More read less

Great way to experience South America without hassle Hilton is very attentive and very responsive during the whole... read more trip. Our tour guides in each country are great! Friendly helpful and fun to hang out with. South America is amazing and VSA organised our private tours really well. Thank you and I will definitely come back read less