Peru and Machu Picchu is on just about everyone's bucket list. The Traveling Professor has done 20+ small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu. A trip to this exotic destination requires some planning since the logistics can be a bit complicated and difficult to book. Take a look at The Traveling Professor's tips and learn how to plan a trip to Machu Picchu.
The Traveling Professor has taken hundreds of travelers to Peru and Machu Picchu on his small group tours. It is truly an amazing travel experience with tremendous natural beauty and cultural traditions. However, when we talk to people about Peru, they have reservations about going there. Most often they think it is a "third world" country, they will get sick, or it is crime-ridden. I have been to Peru and Machu Picchu as many as 4 times a year in recent years. In this blog post, I will try to dispel the most common myths about traveling to Peru and Machu Picchu.
Travelers on my small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu are often surprised what a modern, progressive, and exciting city Lima, Peru is. It is also a culinary destination that is getting more and more noticed. I like it for the terrific food, great prices, and variety of selection. Peruvian food is very dynamic but retains traditional tones and exciting new fusion concepts. Contrary to what a lot of people anticipate on my small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu, it is very unlike Mexican food. Read my blog post to find out two of my favorite food spots in Lima, Peru.
On our small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu, we stay in modern, full-service hotels that have all the amenities you would expect in a US-based hotel. Many people I meet (incorrectly) perceive Peru as being a "third-world" country with sub-par accommodations. However, those who have traveled on one of The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu wil tell you, the hotels we stay in are first-rate, and are still bargains and superior quality to those found in Europe.
Sixteen travelers have joined us on our tour to Peru. Our first stop is in Lima. I think people have some misconceptions about Lima. I can tell you it is a modern, busy city with much to offer in terms of the arts, cuisine, history, architecture, culture and activity. We are staying at a hotel that to be honest, is better than most hotels I stay in while in Europe. Read the blog post to find out more about our tour of Peru.