My family and I spent two weeks with South Andes Travel exploring the culture and sites in Peru. We started our journey in Lima, then flew up to Cusco; we... read more spent about five days exploring the Sacred Valley including Machu Picchu (of course) before heading south to Puno, Lake Titicaca, and then finally ending our adventure in the beautiful colonial city of Arequipa. We were traveling with four 8 year olds and four ten year olds so not a low maintenance travel group. South Andes Travel did an unbelievable job planning an itinerary that included learning, action, and precious downtime to just appreciate and absorb our surroundings. I could not imagine a more fantastic trip!!
Everything was over-the-top wonderful. My family ended our vacation excited to come back to Peru. When it's time to make those plans, South Andes Travel will be our first call.

  We booked the 4 day Inca trail through South Andes travel and could not fault it one bit. It was one of the hardest things I’ve done but 100% worth... read more it at the end, the whole thing from start to finish was just amazing. The guide was friendly and had amazing knowledge throughout the whole trail telling us little facts as we walked. He also let us walk at our own pace and we never felt pressured which was really nice because some bits are very tough and walking slow is the way forward. The porters just amazed me. They honestly have superhuman strength and we could not believe how they were managing to carry those bags up the same route we walked. The food was amazing. Everything was so yummy and we honestly did not expect to have 3 course meals for dinner and lunch and be woken up by tea, I think I ate better in the mountains than at home! Would 1000% recommend if anyone gets the chance to do it to take it because it was unreal. We got lucky in terms of the weather we had one bad day of rain out of four but apart from that the whole experience was amazing. Thank you to Matt at South Andes travel for being an amazing help and so accommodating!

  One of the memorable experiences I've had to date! We started out in the "White City" of Arequipa where we enjoyed the beautiful architecture and visited the museum of Andean... read more Sanctuaries we learnt about the fascinating history on the "The Incan Ice Maiden". Upon arrival to the Caynon later that day we checked into a delightful hotel and then went out for a hearty dinner where we were entertained by traditional dancers. The next day we ventured further into the Canyon, I really enjoyed the walk and eagerly awaited to see the Condors. We were all overjoyed when we were joined by a young Condor and a fully grown adult male soaring above us, it literally took my breath away! A trip not to be forgotten! Thrilled! I highly recommend going with South Andes Travel. Matt really looked after us and I thoroughly enjoyed his company. Thanks! …

  I am not a big fan of group trips and I was a little bit suspicious before deciding to take a trip together with some other people. I have to... read more confess that our 3 week-vacation in Columbia in February-March turned out to be the best experience we've ever had. I cannot recommend enough Matt and everybody working so hard with him to make sure that you have the time of your life. Aside from the beautiful places that we've seen and the top choices in terms of accommodation, we felt really safe and everything was organized to perfection. Not a single glitch. Every special need is answered. I also appreciated the flexibility and thoroughness of the entire process. I would do that trip all over again, even if usually I don't visit the same place twice. We were well taken care of, they were really prompt and every mail we exchanged before the trip was clear and right to the point. For 23 days, we were one big, happy family! I cannot wait for the next adventure! Thank you Matt for an unforgettable time. Raluca and Alex from Romania :)

  Do not hesitate to trust Matt, he will try to satisfy any desire. He is the kind of person who makes things seem easier. A beautiful family that helped us... read more have a dream vacation. Tks Matt, Feli and Theo and good Luck for the future!!

  In February 2020 I went on my own to tour part of south America and part of that was my four night excursion to Peru. One of my friends... read more had recommended south Andes travel and in particular Matt and after this trip I totally agree with them. Matt was a very friendly person who had a lot of local knowledge about Peru and especially the Cuzco region - sometimes it is spelt Cuzco and other times Cusco however it is the same place . Accommodation, meals, transportation and most importantly entrance to various attractions such as Rainbow Mountain and of course the never to be forgotten Machu Picchu!!!! …

  For someone who never does tours, it was the ultimate intimate experience with the Sacred Valley, Mountains surrounding and the beautiful honest people of this area.

  Traveling in Peru with Matt and his family was like a dream come true. In two weeks we covered more than we expected, from the Amazonian Jungle, to cities like... read more Cusco, Arequipa and Lima; from Machu Piccu to the Rainbow Montain; from living in fancy hotels to living with locals and metting shamans.

Our group is traveling a lot. Many of us are almost 'professional holidaymakers'. We all agree that Matt is unique in this line of business. He is always available, full of energy and information about the places we visit, full of humour and laid back and, above all, full of resources for solving all problems. And believe me, we had quite a few of those, including the C word ( covid). Afterall, we all enjoyed to the maximum and returned back home ready to resume life.

If you want a full experience of Peru, we strongly recommend Matt's team. Enjoy!!

  We booked the 4 day Inca trail through South Andes travel and could not fault it one bit.
It was one of the hardest things I’ve done but 100% worth... read more it at the end, the whole thing from start to finish was just amazing. The guide was friendly and had amazing knowledge throughout the whole trail telling us little facts as we walked. He also let us walk at our own pace and we never felt pressured which was really nice because some bits are very tough and walking slow is the way forward.
The porters just amazed me. They honestly have superhuman strength and we could not believe how they were managing to carry those bags up the same route we walked.
The food was amazing. Everything was so yummy and we honestly did not expect to have 3 course meals for dinner and lunch and be woken up by tea, I think I ate better in the mountains than at home!
Would 1000% recommend if anyone gets the chance to do it to take it because it was unreal.
We got lucky in terms of the weather we had one bad day of rain out of four but apart from that the whole experience was amazing.
Thank you to Matt at South Andes travel for being an amazing help and so accommodating!

  What an incredibly beautiful experience with the BEST tour company EVER!! We had an intimate group of 8 friends and family. So. Andes Travel took care of... read more EVERYTHING, from our accommodations to our interior flights, train tickets and tickets to beautiful sights. They recommended restaurants that were amazing!!! NOT a bad meal in Peru. They were at our beckoned call if we had questions or needed anything. They were with us when we needed them, but gave us breathing room to explore on our own. We did not have a stringent schedule and they allowed flexibility to anything we had planned. Our driver was fantastic, Yaneth and Matt became family. I could not recommend this company enough. They are the REAL DEAL!

  From the very beginning, Matt (South Andes Travel) created the perfect trip for us. Not only that, his itinerary and attention to detail left nothing to chance. We felt safe... read more and secure the entire trip. The trip was tailored to give us a broad representation...More

  From the very beginning, Matt (South Andes Travel) created the perfect trip for us. Not only that, his itinerary and attention to detail left nothing to chance. We felt safe... read more and secure the entire trip. The trip was tailored to give us a broad representation of Peru. Deserts one

  Our tour guide, Yaneth, made our adventure more interesting with small trips to local artisans such as a chocolatier, a potter, and local weavers. The pre-arranged lunch spots had... read more delicious food and the hotel accommodations were homey. She is so knowledgeable about Peruvian history, and...More

  I heard about Matt and South Andes Travel from a friend that went on a trip to Peru organised by them and highly recommended them.
Indeed she was right.... read more /> I have just returned from a trip to Colombia organised by Matt, and I can say that he is a very thorough person, making sure everything works as planned, very attentive to everyone needs, so that people would feel at their best. Sometimes I think he is a bit hard on himself when something doesn’t go as planned, even if it was NOT his fault. In the past I have been on other trips with other organisers, and all I can say is that I haven’t met anyone that puts together a trip as well as Matt does.
Thank you Matt & South Andes Travel for your implication and hard work that gave us such an interesting experience, unique and very well balanced, with a bit of everything - cities, villages, indigenous tribes, beaches, hikes in the tropical forests: Guatape, Cartagena, Baru, Tayrona, Lost City trek, Santa Marta, Salento, Bogota

  I heard about Matt and South Andes Travel from a friend that went on a trip to Peru organised by them and highly recommended them. Indeed she was right.... read more I have just returned from a trip to Colombia organised by Matt, and I can say that he is a very thorough person, making sure everything works as planned, very attentive to everyone needs, so that people would feel at their best. Sometimes I think he is a bit hard on himself when something doesn’t go as planned, even if it was NOT his fault. In the past I have been on other trips with other organisers, and all I can say is that I haven’t met anyone that puts together a trip as well as Matt does. Thank you Matt & South Andes Travel for your implication and hard work that gave us such an interesting experience, unique and very well balanced, with a bit of everything - cities, villages, indigenous tribes, beaches, hikes in the tropical forests: Guatape, Cartagena, Baru, Tayrona, Lost City trek, Santa Marta, Salento, Bogota …

  I am not a big fan of group trips and I was a little bit suspicious before deciding to take a trip together with some other people. I have to... read more confess that our 3 week-vacation in Columbia in February-March turned out to be the best experience we've ever had. I cannot recommend enough Matt and everybody working so hard with him to make sure that you have the time of your life. Aside from the beautiful places that we've seen and the top choices in terms of accommodation, we felt really safe and everything was organized to perfection. Not a single glitch. Every special need is answered. I also appreciated the flexibility and thoroughness of the entire process. I would do that trip all over again, even if usually I don't visit the same place twice. We were well taken care of, they were really prompt and every mail we exchanged before the trip was clear and right to the point. For 23 days, we were one big, happy family!

I cannot wait for the next adventure!
Thank you Matt for an unforgettable time.

Raluca and Alex from Romania :)

  Alright folks! Is what Matt will tell you before embarking on a uniquely beautiful experience.
Traveling with Matt as our trusted guide and his lovely family has been a... read more real treat. He is very knowledgeable about Peruvian culture and history and had every day and activity well planned ahead. Matt was very patient with us and flexible to changing some parts of our trip.
For an amazing trip to Peru, you can choose Matt and his team with confidence!

Muchas gracias Matt, Feli & Theo!
Stefan, Raluca & Valentin

  What an incredibly beautiful experience with the BEST tour company EVER!! We had an intimate group of 8 friends and family. So. Andes Travel took care of... read more EVERYTHING, from our accommodations to our interior flights, train tickets and tickets to beautiful sights. They recommended restaurants that were amazing!!! NOT a bad meal in Peru. They were at our beckoned call if we had questions or needed anything. They were with us when we needed them, but gave us breathing room to explore on our own. We did not have a stringent schedule and they allowed flexibility to anything we had planned. Our driver was fantastic, Yaneth and Matt became family. I could not recommend this company enough. They are the REAL DEAL! …

  I booked my second trip to Peru with Matt at South Andes Travel (Visited in 2017 originally). I used them again due to how well my itinerary was pulled... read more together to meet my needs. Regardless of budget or preferences they will find the right hotels, trips and connect you to the best guides where needed. It takes all the worry and stress out of your trip. They have a clear knowledge of Peru and have many contacts. I literally booked an international flight and let them do all the rest of the planning! During the planning process Matt always kept me updated asking for feedback before confirming final itinerary. I visited Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Arequipa and Colca Canyon. Matt was my guide for most of this and he was knowledgeable and gave plenty information on local areas and traditions along the way. The cars and drivers supplied were always to a high standard and this allowed you to see more instead of sitting on a tour bus stopping at all the usual spots. This is where Matt's local knowledge comes in and you get to stop at more local places such as a corn beer pub, really interesting and the beer was great! Matt and his team are all clearly passionate about what they do and this shows when you meet them, I also continued to Columbia after Peru with them as part of my trip (Separate review) and this did not disappoint either. Couldn't recommend South Andes Travel enough - Another once in a lifetime trip! …

  Matt and his team did everything in their power to ensure that our long waited trip to Machu Picchu was everything we wanted it to be. There were some issues... read more due to protests in the area, which he sorted out for us. He listened to what we wanted and made it all happen! At all times, there was open communication about the trip and our expectations. We highly recommend this tour company for your experiences in Peru.

  We got a friend's referral to this group and were soooooo happy with everything. Primarily we wanted to see the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu.As we explored options there we... read more ended up delaying our departure so we could do more. Matt arranged a farm/home stay...More

  Matt and his team organized a fantastic 14 day tour of Peru for our group of 23 people. We had a tremendous variety of experiences during our visit and... read more thoroughly enjoyed each one, from the Amazon Jungle to the heights of Rainbow Mountain. What a beautiful country both physically and culturally. My husband and I highly recommend Matt and South Andes Travel!

  Yaneth was amazing at creating a perfect itenarary for our group of 16! We had 8 kids (ages 8-11) and everyone had an amazing time! I am half Peruvian and... read more been to Peru many times and to most of these places but this was truly...More

  I would like to say a big Thank You to South Andes team, especially Matt, for organising our special trip to Peru, this Aug 2022.
Myself and my friend Georgiana,... read more booked this trip based on a recommendation from our friends.
Matt and his team organised everything for us, for our 12 days trip. Special thanks to our tour guides: Hugo, Elisabeth and Yaneth. They are amazing and highly recommended.
Keep up the good work and all the best in future!
Many thanks for creating a great vacation for us!

  Yaneth was amazing at creating a perfect itenarary for our group of 16! We had 8 kids (ages 8-11) and everyone had an amazing time! I am half Peruvian and... read more been to Peru many times and to most of these places but this was truly a perfect two weeks. I couldn't recommend South Andes

  My wife and I used South Andes Travel for our latest trip to South America. We went to Colombia and toured the lost city. It was a great experience and... read more well organised by Matt.More

  Under Matt Waugh's guidance, we were able to explore Bogota with a city tour and gold museum visit, fly to Medellin on the way to Guatape and the Piedra de... read more Penol. We had a fascinating tour of one of Escobar's former mansions, along with some...More

  For someone who never does tours, it was the ultimate intimate experience with the Sacred Valley, Mountains surrounding and the beautiful honest people of this area.

  One of the memorable experiences I've had to date! We started out in the "White City" of Arequipa where we enjoyed the beautiful architecture and visited the museum of Andean... read more Sanctuaries we learnt about the fascinating history on the "The Incan Ice Maiden". Upon arrival to the Caynon later that day we checked into a delightful hotel and then went out for a hearty dinner where we were entertained by traditional dancers. The next day we ventured further into the Canyon, I really enjoyed the walk and eagerly awaited to see the Condors. We were all overjoyed when we were joined by a young Condor and a fully grown adult male soaring above us, it literally took my breath away! A trip not to be forgotten! Thrilled! I highly recommend going with South Andes Travel. Matt really looked after us and I thoroughly enjoyed his company. Thanks!

  What an incredibly beautiful experience with the BEST tour company EVER!! We had an intimate group of 8 friends and family. So. Andes Travel took care of... read more EVERYTHING, from our accommodations to our interior flights, train tickets and tickets to beautiful sights. They recommended restaurants that were amazing!!! NOT a bad meal in Peru. They were at our beckoned call if we had questions or needed anything. They were with us when we needed them, but gave us breathing room to explore on our own. We did not have a stringent schedule and they allowed flexibility to anything we had planned. Our driver was fantastic, Yaneth and Matt became family. I could not recommend this company enough. They are the REAL DEAL!