FAQs

1. Where are your offices? What are your memberships and accreditations?

Our principal office is in Cusco, Peru, with a representative in Lima. We are a fully accredited Peruvian company, and are affiliated with the following international organizations: the American Society of Travel Agents, (ASTA), The Latin American Travel Association (LATA), the Peruvian Association of Adventure Tourism and Eco-tourism, (APTAE), and The International Eco-tourism Society (TIES)

2. What does Kuoda mean?

Kuoda is a Chinese word with a fourfold meaning: to expand, to improve, to learn and to grow. Our team is strongly committed to applying all four of these ideals to our work.

3. How do I book my trip?

You can book a trip with us by contacting us through our website, or by calling us at +51-84-231-790 in Peru or at +561-283-1727 in the US. We will begin the booking process by first discussing your needs, and then sending you a questionnaire with questions that once answered and returned to us by email, will help us to personalize your itinerary.

4. What payment methods are accepted?

We accept payment by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX) through PayPal, wiretransfers and cheques.

5. If you are a tailor made travel company, why do you have itineraries posted on your website?

The itineraries you see are examples of successful trips that our clients have enjoyed in the past. We posted them in order to give you an idea of destinations, descriptions and approximate pricing. These programs can also be used as guidelines which can be adapted to your particular needs based on our communication process while we are designing your itinerary.

6. What is a Kuoda homestay like? How long is a homestay?

A homestay consists of a visit with a family in a local community in their home. You will be able to get an up-close glimpse of life in a family that is different from your own and to participate in the everyday life of a family, who are not creating a display for tourists. The accommodations are rustic, simple and clean. Accommodations will not meet the same standards as are found in hotels. A homestay can last from one to four nights, and includes an escort to facilitate communication with the family, when language barriers make it necessary. Home stays help the family by providing needed economic support and home improvements. Please ask us for more information if you’re interested.