Maybe you know exactly where you want to go. Or maybe you only know when you’ll be able to travel. Whatever the case may be, we are here to help create an unforgettable journey built precisely around your needs and interests. Our tour consultants are authorities on their destinations and provide you with exceptional options based on whom you are and what you hope to experience. Our goal is to make the planning process as seamless and enjoyable as your trip.

Step 1: Discussing your Destination & themes
Our published tours and themes are intended to serve as a "starting point" for the trip you ultimately end up taking. These suggested itineraries are based on our own expertise and destination experience. While it's fine to decide to take a trip exactly as it appears on our web site, most people prefer to work with one of our travel consultants to create an itinerary that meets their schedule, interests, and budget.
 

Step 2: Developing a Custom Itinerary & Specific Pricing
Once you decide to move forward and would like us to develop a more customized itinerary with specific pricing. Our staff is dedicated to working with you to ensure that the final itinerary is exactly what you want.
 

Step 3: Finalizing your Program
After consulting with you, we will request your final approval of the customized proposal. A deposit will then be requested to reserve space and confirm all arrangements for your trip. We will provide you with the necessary documents and checklists to help you prepare for your journey.
 

There are no set departure dates for Peru Tour Operator trips because every tour is private, which means that you can depart on whatever day you wish. With very rare exception, every single trip on our website can depart on any day of the year.

Peru Tour Operator does not sell group tours. When we say our tours are private, that is exactly what we mean: the only travelers on your trip are you and the companions with whom you choose to travel. There is no fixed itinerary and no list of sights that must be seen in a given day. Touring is flexible and can be modified each day to suit your interests or energy level.

Our published tours are intended to serve as a "starting point" for the trip you ultimately end up taking. These suggested itineraries are based on our own expertise and destination experience. While it's fine to decide to take a trip exactly as it appears on our web site, most people prefer to work with one of our travel consultants to create an itinerary that meets their schedule, interests, and budget. Our staff is dedicated to working with you to ensure that the final itinerary is exactly what you want.

International airfare is not included because we have found that clients often prefer to arrange their own flights using frequent-flyer miles. However, in the event that you would like us to arrange your flights, we are happy to do so using our contracts, which offer attractive prices on business and economy class tickets. Please note that all regional flights and any other transportation during a trip will always be included in the cost.

Our tours usually include all services from the moment your plane arrives at your destination, where the guide will be awaiting your arrival. All transfers, private touring, regional flights, accommodation, and visas are arranged. We generally arrange some, but not all, meals on the trip.

We use knowledgeable local guides who are residents of the area they are showing you. They are experts and can be trusted to give you the best experience possible. They know where to take you for the best view, which restaurants to recommend, and what time to visit a popular attraction to avoid the crowds. Because we use local guides, you will usually have a new guide for each city or region. Though your guide may change, the quality of the touring will be consistent, and you can count on the guides to always be friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Guides are pleased to answer any and all questions -- in fact, our guides frequently tell us that Absolute Travel clients are their favorites, because our clients are curious travelers that truly enjoy learning about new cultures!

"Off-the-beaten-track" means different things to different people, and there are a variety of ways to experience local culture. Whether you simply want to spend a day being driven through the best restaurants in Lima or if you're looking for something more rigorous -- such as the Inca trail to Machu Picchu -- we will do our best to accommodate your interests and desired level of comfort.

Our company main focus is dedicated to master the art of travel in Peru. Our destination experts have extensive unparalleled knowledge of Peru, creating the most unique and unforgettable travel experience for those seeking luxury honeymoons, family trips, active adventures, spiritual or culinary journeys. During that time, we have developed a sterling reputation based on our commitment to customer satisfaction and general excellence. We sell to a select group of travelers who are looking for a highly personalized experience, from the planning stage until the completion of the trip. In short, we create a unique, customized itinerary for every single client, every time.

Peru Tour Operator works closely with travel agents but we also take clients who contact us directly. If you have a relationship with a travel agent, please ask them to contact us for more information; if you do not have an existing relationship with a travel agent and prefer to work with us directly, call us to speak with one of our travel specialists.

Our knowledge and expertise are at the luxury level, but if you have a specific hotel in mind, we will work to accommodate all of your travel preferences.

Peru Tour Operator, we’ve traveled all over Peru to find the most exceptional destinations. Even if a destination is not listed on our site, please contact us to discuss the possibilities.

Yes. The itineraries on our site are sample journeys that include the best of the best in every destination. But they are only a starting point. We are experts at creating unusual journeys just for you based on your wants, your interests, your dreams, and your schedule. If you tell us what you’re hoping for, we will work with you to create a truly customized, private journey. The possibilities are endless. Please note that our private journeys require a minimum of five days of accommodations and escorted sightseeing.

Tips are not required on any of our tours. However, it is customary in Peru to offer a small tip for exceptional service. Tipping amounts vary widely, though some travelers report that ~$2-$10/ day for your guide and ~$1-$3/ day for your driver is common.

Absolutely! Extra days can also be arranged in Cusco, the Amazon, Lima, or other areas if desired. Let us know how you would like to customize your trip and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Peru is five hours behind GMT (same as EST). They do not observe daylight-savings time so during these months (April-October), Peru is on CST.

Peru uses 220 volt, 60-cycle electricity. Travelers will require a voltage converter for 110-volt devices. Plugs are typically the 2 pronged flat type found in the US, though some facilities have been noted to use the 2 rounded prongs instead.

Most restaurants and other service providers readily accept US dollars as long as they don't have any rips. They will generally give you change in local currency. The local currency is the Sol. It is handy to use local currency in markets as you will have smaller denominations to bargain/ tip with and don't need to worry about your currency looking pristine (ripped Soles are common and readily accepted).

Check with your cell phone provider. Each company is different and they can give you the most up-to-date information.

Peak travel season for foreigners is in great part determined by weather. Peru experiences two very distinct seasons, wet and dry -- terms that are much more relevant than "summer" and "winter." Peru's high season for travel coincides with the driest months: May through October, with by far the greatest number of visitors in July and August. May and September are particularly fine months to visit much of the country. Airlines and hotels also consider the period from mid-December through mid-January as peak season.

From June to September (winter in the Southern Hemisphere) in the highlands, days are clear and often spectacularly sunny, with chilly or downright cold nights, especially at high elevations. For trekking in the mountains, including the Inca Trail, these are by far the best months. This is also the best time of the year to visit the Amazon basin: Mosquitoes are fewer, and many fauna stay close to the rivers (although some people prefer to travel in the jungle during the wet season, when higher water levels allow for more river penetration). Note that Peruvians travel in huge numbers around July 28, the national holiday, and finding accommodations in popular destinations around this time can be difficult.