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About Kuoda Travel

The pioneer in private luxury travel in Peru, Kuoda Travel is now one of South America's leading travel operators and is internationally trusted by those choosing South America as their destination. We have set the standard for luxury travel throughout South America with intelligent itineraries tailored to the needs, wants and interests of our customers. At Kuoda, the customer's experience drives everything we do. For example, you will never have to sleepwalk to the Lima airport at 3am to arrive in Cusco for a long day of activities; you will never have to find your own way from your hotel to an airport or attraction; you will never pay for an itinerary that includes pricing for 3-course dinners when all you want is a salad. Your ease, comfort and pleasure are guaranteed when you travel with us. With headquarters in Cusco and an office in the United States, we combine deep local insights with long-standing knowledge of international standards of luxury and service. Our passionate and experienced staff brings a wealth of travel, tourism and hospitality industry knowledge as well as adventure-seeker know-how to creating unique and interesting itineraries for each client. Our local network of more than 80 top-of-their-field guides, drivers, historians, chefs, and experts ensures execution is flawless. Kuoda means to expand, to improve, to learn and to grow. Our team is strongly committed to applying these ideals as we design and execute tours to Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador.

All the Comforts of Home (and More) in Cusco! Staying at La Casona

By Emily Guilmette, Kuoda Travel Dear Kuoda Friends and Family, One of our all-time favorite hotels in the entirety of South America is Inkaterra’s La Casona! I recently had the pleasure of spending an evening there and wanted to take … Continue reading

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Peru’s Glorious Food Fest! Enjoying Mistura!

By Emily Guilmette, Kuoda Travel Dear Kuoda Friends and Family, While I know that gourmets have been savoring the world’s most fabulous foods since the dawn of time, I do think that the past few years (at least in the … Continue reading

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Peru’s White City: A Weekend in Arequipa

By Emily Guilmette, Kuoda Travel Dear Kuoda Friends and Family, A short while ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Peru’s “Ciudad Blanca!” My weekend in Arequipa was just lovely, and so I’d like to share my experience with you … Continue reading

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Machu Picchu at 100: Expert Christopher Heaney Answers Our Questions About Hiram Bingham.

By Emily Guilmette, Kuoda Travel Dear Kuoda Friends and Family, On July 24, Peru marks 100 years since Hiram Bingham, a Yale professor sponsored by the National Geographic Society, came upon the vine-covered ruins. Bingham and his team, with the … Continue reading

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Peru’s Garden Paradise: Sol y Luna’s Sacred Valley Casitas

By Emily Guilmette, Kuoda Travel Dear Kuoda Friends and Family, I have found a secret garden in the Sacred Valley and you can visit too! Simply wind your way up the hills surrounding Cusco, zip through the stunning high plateaus … Continue reading

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