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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

Ica, Paracas, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Humantay Lake The best tour group I’ve booked with. Sofia and Hilton... read more were so attentive - they perfectly planned our best trip yet. read less

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

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

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

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

HUACACHINA 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.

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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

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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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

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

7 Lagoons UNREAL experience! Hi Andres,

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

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

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

- Jeff Soria read less

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

For Salkantay Trek 4D only Hi Ariana,

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

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

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

Happy travels!

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

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

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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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

Trip with VSA to Rainbow mountain - PHENOMENAL! We were one of the first groups to show up... read more at rainbow mountain. The van trip was super nice is a cozy van and then provided blankets! Our Guide Noah had everything prepared and made us feel super comfortable. He has pretty much perfect english because he lived in the states for a while. Simply an unreal experience, highly recommend! read less

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tips:

-Take your own snacks.

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

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

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Great Experience 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regards

Valentino read less

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

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

May visit - Huaraz Seriously, an absolute incredible experience with the folks at Visit... read more South America. - We did the Huayhuash circuit in Huaraz and it was seriously one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world.

Our guides went over a detailed itinerary the day before we left for the trek, and made sure we understood the route.

We trekked through high altitude mountain passes at elevations of over 5300m. This means the air is very thin. Be in good physical condition if you are thinking of doing the full circuit. We chose not to have any rest days and ended up completing the trek in 7 days (over 125kms).

The guides that were assigned to us were friendly, professional and had breakfast, lunch, and dinner ready and waiting for us upon our arrival for each leg of the hike, as well as everyone's tents set up and waiting for us at the end of a hard days climb.

Would use Visit South America again (and plan to!)

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

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

Best Trip of my life - 2 weeks in Peru and Bolivia! I have always planned to propose to my girlfriend in... read more Salar de Uyuni and after making a few comparisons I finally decided to organize this special 2 week south america trip with VSA! Best decision ever.

From a few months before the trip, we started with the customization of the trip with Sofia and Hilton. Sofia was extremely reliable and responsible, prompt in her responses and offered great creative suggestions to add to our itinerary. We managed to put together a fully customized trip at a very reasonable price. Hilton even got us multiple upgrades on hotels, bus services etc with no additional costs.

The moment we landed in Peru, we were greeted and hosted by English speaking guides. We never once felt lost in this foreign country despite not knowing a single word of Spanish. Our guides in Peru: Noah, Becker and Indira, were knowledgeable, funny, detail oriented and offered exceptional service in our private tours in Lima, Machu Pichu, Humantay Lake, Tres Rainbow Mountains and Lake Titicaca. Noah was particularly helpful in Cusco, when I suffered from a serious case of high altitude sickness, he was available at 4am in the morning to contact medical staff and arranged for a doctor to come check up on me. He was always there for us and made our trip so much more effortless.

In Uyuni, we had a truly unique experience hosted by Jeff. Despite our visit in the dry season, Jeff was able to locate a pool of water for us to capture the most beautiful mirror reflections. On top of being a wonderful, cheerful and creative tour operator, Jeff has also gone above my expectations to help me create the perfect proposal scenario - in the middle of the salt flats with wine and flowers which he personally brought all the way from La Paz! It shows how much thought and effort he puts in to create a memorable experience for us and the perfect engagement scenario. Needless to say, this was the defining moment for both of our lives and an unforgettable one.

This is definitely the best trip of my life so far and we wouldn't hesitate to book with VSA for our next South America trip! read less

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

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

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

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

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

Sacred Valley Tour: Noah and Hugo are First and foremost, I have booked with multiple tour companies... read more in Peru and across the world, but nothing compares with the tour to Sacred Valley with Noah and Hugo. Hugo was our driver for the day and continuously showed amazing patience, consistently opened car doors, and always made me feel extremely comfortable as his passenger.

As for Noah, I almost have no words to describe how phenomenal he is as a person and as a guide. There are three main topics I must highlight.

1. Noah knew the history of each site like the words to his favorite song. He fluidly riddled off facts, legends, anthropological findings, theories, and traditions in a way that had me hooked to his every word. On top of that, he answered every question I had (and let me tell you, I asked a LOT of questions) without hesitation!

2. Noah was insanely thoughtful about planning. He planned out our day so that we would miss the massive waves of tourist for each site. It was so nice to have each site almost to our selves.

3. Noah went above and beyond to make the day a memorable one. More importantly, he accommodated genuinely. Specifically, he is basically a professional (I am not sure if this is a fact, but he is very skilled). He took photos throughout the day and captured me in photos that I know I will keep forever.

Finally, I have been in Cusco for four days and this was by far my favorite.

To be honest, more than anyone else, I hope Noah and Hugo read this. You both should know that you are incredible at your jobs, and I wish you the best. read less

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trip of a lifetime! We booked this trip with VSA a few weeks before... read more our departure and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. It was so reassuring to see how professional and organized these guys were as we were going into this “blindly.” The earl wake-up calls were slightly painful, but once you got to your destination you immediately recognized that it was well with it (like being the only one on top of rainbow mountain during sunrise!) The tour guides were very excitable and clearly had an interest in making sure your trip would be one to remember. Our guide to Machu Picchu had been there >20 times, but he was just as excited to be there during our first. Our guide to rainbow mountain (Noah) turned out to be a professional photographer! He took amazing pictures of us with his camera without charging us extra. He then took us to a native Peruvian house for a traditional lunch - could never have had that without these guys! Can’t recommend VSA enough. Cheers! 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

4 day Peru tour I had an awesome experiencing booking my tour with VistiSouthAmerica... read more and all the tour guides and the drivers were super nice and respectful. All the tour guides (Noah, Javier, Becker) were fluent in English and had a lot of knowledge about the sites we visited. I don’t even have one negative thing to say about anyone or anything that we did over the 4 day tour. I am very grateful to have met some amazing people and made some new friends. Thank you VSA for all that you did for me and my friend. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Cusco (very local hidden gem) We had A blast visiting new and upcoming hikes lakes... read more and even three mountains of seven colors! This was all possible because of VSA and we wouldn’t have been able to do it without them. It was awesome to go to these hidden gem and not places bombarded by tourists! Thanks again for the Unforgettable memories 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

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

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

best trip with best team! Where do I even begin! My friend and I decided... read more to go for Peru trip with 0 knowledge about the place, ok maybe a little!! After talking with many travel agencies, we decided to go with Visit South America. Why? Because communication was exceptional. Hilton was very approachable, easy to get hold off and answered all our questions and concerns on time. Our custom itinerary was designed with meticulous attention to detail. He even upgraded our hotel in Machu Picchu with no extra cost! Whaat? Yes, that was our reaction. The max number of people in our group was 4! and it was just for 2 trips, most of the time it was just us and our guide. if you are someone who doesn’t enjoy traveling with the crowd, you will appreciate this. Our major hiking trips included breakfast and lunch. The foods were delicious. Some of our wakeup calls were super early but it was all for good. We were able to get to the viewpoints on time beating all the crowds. Our guides Noah, Alberto, Mike, and all the drivers were extremely knowledgeable about the place. They were professional, patient, and well trained to care for altitude sickness. Aha yes, you read it right! our fellow solo traveler got sick while returning from one of the hikes. But worry not we had VSA team. The way Mike (our guide) and our driver took care of her was commendable.... Where do I even begin! My friend and I decided to go for Peru trip with 0 knowledge about the place, ok maybe a little!! After talking with many travel agencies, we decided to go with Visit South America. Why? Because communication was exceptional. Hilton was very approachable, easy to get hold off and answered all our questions and concerns on time. Our custom itinerary was designed with meticulous attention to detail. He even upgraded our hotel in Machu Picchu with no extra cost! Whaat? Yes, that was our reaction.

The max number of people in our group was 4! and it was just for 2 trips, most of the time it was just us and our guide. if you are someone who doesn’t enjoy traveling with the crowd, you will appreciate this.

Our major hiking trips included breakfast and lunch. The foods were delicious. Some of our wakeup calls were super early but it was all for good. We were able to get to the viewpoints on time beating all the crowds. Our guides Noah, Alberto, Mike, and all the drivers were extremely knowledgeable about the place. They were professional, patient, and well trained to care for altitude sickness. Aha yes, you read it right! our fellow solo traveler got sick while returning from one of the hikes. But worry not we had VSA team. The way Mike (our guide) and our driver took care of her was commendable. They had all the emergency supplies with them. They made her comfortable.

I could go on and on about our trip but will stop here.

VSA team truly cares for its customers. They are friendly and fun. Thanks to the entire team for making this trip a memorable one for us. 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

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

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

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Communication is very important if you’re dealing with an agency.... read more VSA replied to us very efficiently and explained every bits of our rainbow tour. On the day of our tour, they picked us up at 2am and provided us blankets so we can still sleep on the way there (which is 3hrs one way). They served us superb breakfast and lunch. I miss quinoa drink and oatmeal. Lol We had our lunch at Mario’s (a local) house and it was very humbling to experience it. It is VSA’s one way to help locals too. Jacob, our tour guide, did a great job as well. He even carried one of our backpack and he was very patient to us. ☺️ overall, If I will visit South America again, I would definitely book with VSA. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3 Day Uyuni Tour Our group had an incredible time on the 3-day Uyuni... read more tour. Jeff was amazing at staying in contact with us before we went, and since we were going in the rainy season, made sure that we were aware of all the potential risks beforehand. We added another person to our group last minute and they quickly accommodated for this. Because of passenger restrictions at Uyuni for this time of year, it meant we could no longer have an English guide, which VSA refunded us for. It was alright as almost everyone in our group could understand Spanish. Our driver Wilson was an incredible driver and guide, he was a huge help in getting some amazing photos and videos, and very safe. They say the main cause of accidents happening on other tours is because of drivers falling asleep - but Wilson was extremely attentive! He even let us play our own music via bluetooth which helped pass some of the long drives. The sites themselves were breathtaking - almost like being on another planet! We loved every single stop. The towns we stayed in were also so unique, it's definitely an experience that none of us will forget! Tips: - Pack a roll of toilet paper, almost no bathroom in Bolivia provides you with free toilet paper - Bring a few snacks. They feed you really well at meals but you might want something to snack on in between -... Our group had an incredible time on the 3-day Uyuni tour. Jeff was amazing at staying in contact with us before we went, and since we were going in the rainy season, made sure that we were aware of all the potential risks beforehand.

We added another person to our group last minute and they quickly accommodated for this. Because of passenger restrictions at Uyuni for this time of year, it meant we could no longer have an English guide, which VSA refunded us for. It was alright as almost everyone in our group could understand Spanish.

Our driver Wilson was an incredible driver and guide, he was a huge help in getting some amazing photos and videos, and very safe. They say the main cause of accidents happening on other tours is because of drivers falling asleep - but Wilson was extremely attentive! He even let us play our own music via bluetooth which helped pass some of the long drives.

The sites themselves were breathtaking - almost like being on another planet! We loved every single stop. The towns we stayed in were also so unique, it's definitely an experience that none of us will forget!

Tips:

- Pack a roll of toilet paper, almost no bathroom in Bolivia provides you with free toilet paper

- Bring a few snacks. They feed you really well at meals but you might want something to snack on in between

- If you're going to Salar during the wet season, bring some flip flops! I think I might have ruined my leather boots in the salt water... oops

- Don't expect to have wifi / mobile service for a couple days, just put the phone down and enjoy the incredible scenery

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Must-visit in Peru! I decided to go on this tour instead of the... read more traditional Rainbow Mountain tour and I'm so glad I did!

I got to experience 3 different rainbow mountains and some of the most stunning views in Peru.

The drive is 4 hours, but the trek to reach the very top viewpoint is only 20-minutes. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Peru.

The tour also includes a really nice breakfast and lunch. The drive is really scenic and we saw so many Alpacas on the way! 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

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

Amazing trip! My first time in Peru and it was amazing! Visit... read more South America did an excellent job from start to finish. The guide that we had most of the days (Amilcar aka Lucas) was the best! He did a wonderful job. I truly recommend this agency and guide if you want to have an incredible experience, so ask for him! 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. More read less