Peru Private Tours

Generally, the best time to visit Peru is during the dry season, between May and October. Since Peru's geography includes the coast, highlands, and jungle, each has its ideal travel season.

Lima & the Coast: The best time is from December to April, when the weather is warm and sunny. The rest of the year tends to be overcast and cooler.
Highlands (Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca): Best from May to October, with clear skies and dry weather. The wet season (November to March) is greener and quieter, but comes with heavy rains in the Andes.
Amazon Rainforest (Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado): You can visit all year, but April to October is drier and better for wildlife viewing.

If you have about 7 days in Peru, you can explore the main highlights of Inca culture, covering historic sites in Lima, Cusco, and Aguas Calientes. Most of our customers prefer spending two weeks for an in-depth Peru tour covering the coast, highlands, and rainforest. If you have specific interests like culture, cuisine, deep history and wildlife, you can contact us to customize a unique itinerary tailored just for you.

People from most countries can visit Peru for tourism purposes without a visa for up to 90 days, with the exception of a few nationalities who must obtain a visa from one of the Peruvian diplomatic missions. Citizens of the US, Canada, the European Union, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand are exempt from visas and must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival.

Yes. Odynovo arranges tours to 80+ destinations across South America and beyond. With our tailor-made service, it is easy to extend your Peru tour to its neighboring countries or more, such as Brazil, Bolivia, and Ecuador. So, if you prefer a multi-country tour in Latin America, just let us know and we can help customize a unique tour around your personal interests.

Credit cards are widely accepted in Peru and you shouldn't have any problems in ATMs and major hotels, restaurants, and shops. However, cash is still essential in smaller towns, local markets, and for services like taxis or tips. Luckily, plentiful ATMs make it easy and convenient to get cash, especially in popular destinations. Please note that most local ATMs charge a processing fee for international cards.

Tipping in Peru is generally considered a good practice and strongly encouraged among travelers. You'll find that tipping is normal at restaurants, hotels, and bars.

At hotels, tipping USD 1-2 per service (such as for luggage handling or housekeeping) is typical. In restaurants, a 10% service charge ("propina") is often included in the bill. If it's not, it's customary to leave around 10%.

How much to tip your tour guide and driver depends on how you rate their service. Normally, we suggest tipping USD 5-10 per traveler per day for guides, and USD 6-8 per traveler per day for drivers.

If you're visiting high-altitude destinations like Cusco (3,400m / 11,000 ft) or Puno (3,830m / 12,556 ft), you may feel mild symptoms of altitude sickness, such as headaches, fatigue, or shortness of breath.

To help your body adjust during the first 24 to 48 hours, remember to:
- Stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
- Avoid strenuous activity, alcohol, caffeine, and heavy meals.
- Try coca tea during the day and Muña (Andean mint tea) at night to relieve symptoms.

With Odynovo, your private guide is always by your side to make sure you feel well and get help when you need it.

There are no strict dress codes or religious requirements in Peru. However, to avoid unwanted attention, it’s best to dress in a casual but respectful way. Shirts, T-shirts, and jeans are always safe choices.

Keep in mind that mountain areas can be warm and sunny during the day but very cold at night. Packing a thick jacket will help you handle the changing temperatures.

Just dress for the weather and season in a way that feels comfortable for you. Also, don't forget to bring comfortable walking or hiking shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent, they’re essentials for a pleasant trip.