Practical planning notes for Peru: routes, timing, decisions to make early and ideas to discuss with Deicy before booking.
The short answerChoose a group tour when you want a defined route and are comfortable sharing transport and guide time. Choose a private tour when your dates, pace, mobility needs…
Two companies, two families of trainsOnly two companies run trains to Machu Picchu: PeruRail and Inca Rail. Both leave from the Cusco area or from Ollantaytambo and end in Aguas C…
Palcoyo vs Vinicunca: which Rainbow Mountain route should you choose?Vinicunca is the better-known route and has stronger search demand.Palcoyo can be positioned as an alternative…
Machu Picchu full day or 2 days: which option fits your trip?Choose full day if time is tight and you accept a long travel day.Choose 2 days if you want a calmer train connection …
Humantay Lake or Rainbow Mountain: which day trip fits your Cusco itinerary?Both are early full-day high-altitude routes.Humantay is lake-focused; Rainbow Mountain is a panoramic …
Cusco 4, 5 or 6 days: which itinerary should you choose?Choose 4 days if you want City Tour, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu without a hiking day.Choose 5 days if you want the clas…
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