The Kuoda Difference

WITH KUODA,

Details Are Everything

From trekking through the Andes, to exploring ancient citadels – your itinerary will be
tailor-made to your needs. No matter which destination is calling out to you, Kuoda
Travel will help bring your South American fantasy vacation to fruition.

Innovative & Enriching Itineraries
Innovative & Enriching Itineraries

Kuoda Travel curates custom South America itineraries, designed to provide travelers unforgettable experiences that leave a positive, lasting impression. As a luxury travel agency, we pride ourselves on developing your bucket list vacation with great attention to detail. From a five star family vacation to South America, to sustainable luxury travel experiences full of outdoor adventures, to private romantic trips and beyond!

You will return home from our tours with more than just stunning photos - that’s a given! Travelers depart from their Kuoda crafted vacation with a sense of rejuvenation, priceless memories, and a deeper understanding of the world and its cultures.

Local Insight
For Local Insight

As a Peruvian-owned luxury travel agency with offices in the U.S. and South America, we provide greater resources for a truly unique luxury vacation. Having an on-the-ground presence in Cusco, Peru gives us a vital edge. Not only are we familiar with South America from personal exploration, but we’re able to keep abreast of any exciting new travel opportunities and any changes that may affect your travel experience. We know the best time to avoid traffic, and when certain festivities may result in increased tourism. Simply put, we don’t miss a beat. Live like a local whilst enjoying authentic travel experiences in South America.

Discover The Unknown
To Discover The Unknown

Kuoda experts seek out the undiscovered: the hidden-away wonders, the little-known locales and off-the-beaten-path attractions. Our tailor made trips offer you the opportunity to experience the things that have yet to make major headlines. We believe that the most extraordinary experiences are also the best kept secrets. During your luxury vacation, our goal is to unite your passions with the most exclusive excursions. Even the world’s most sought after destinations have secret back entrances, and we can’t wait to introduce you to the most unique, immersive experiences that only the most in-the-know travelers have access to.

Best Value For Your Money
Best Value For Your Money

Your leisure time is a precious commodity, one we value above all else. We understand that letting us plan how you spend it is an act of trust. Our promise is to provide personal attention at every point of the planning process. Your luxury trip to South America should leave you longing for more! After enjoying your first private tour with us, you will be ready to plan every upcoming vacation with the best travel agency in South America.

Dedication To Our People
Our Dedication To Our People

At Kuoda, our clients are real, living people whose curiosities and passions inspire our work. We know you deserve the best hospitality and warmth south of the equator! While crafting your custom itinerary, the travel experts will take your opinions seriously in order to produce a final product that exceeds expectations and surpasses your wildest imaginations. It’s not just our clients that matter, either. We are equally passionate about the communities and environments of the countries you visit. This is why we’re more than happy to arrange for travelers to participate in philanthropic efforts, cultural exchanges, and other mutually enriching experiences.

How We Work With You

Getting To Know You
Getting To Know You

After choosing to partner with Kuoda, we’ll ascertain the basics: where you want to go, how you like to travel, your timeframe, budget, travel companions, health and diet considerations, etc.

Next we get down to the juicy bits: your interests and passions - what makes you tick. Why are you choosing to travel? What inspires you? Armed with this vital information, we’ll get to work creating a complimentary itinerary for your customized tour to South America!

Itinerary Development 
Itinerary Development 

This is your luxury tour, so we think it’s only fair you get to have your say. Once we draft our version of the itinerary, we will revert back to you for any thoughts or opinions you may have. After receiving your feedback, we’ll refine your itinerary and make the necessary updates to perfect your vacation plans. At every point, we make sure to remain in contact by phone and email, should you have any thoughts, questions, concerns, or sudden desires. The process continues until we’ve crafted an itinerary about which you are truly excited! 

Finalization, Confirmation & Deposit
Finalization, Confirmation & Deposit

Once we earn the final nod of approval for your itinerary, we’ll begin confirming hotels and transportation. After between two and three business days, your travel expert will report back with updates. At this point, we also request a 30 percent deposit. Upon receipt of the deposit, we’ll continue arranging the details of your personalized trip, reserving tours, transportation and entrance tickets. We confirm all bookings in advance, so you know exactly what to expect and don’t have to worry about unexpected last-minute changes.

Preparing For Departure
Preparing For Departure

After finalizing the details and ensuring everything is in place, we’ll send you a detailed itinerary for your luxury vacation via email. This is when the excitement really begins! Your impending trip will seem more real than ever as you read through day-by-day accounts of planned activities, as well as hotel names and addresses, guide meeting times, key transportation information and locations. We’ll also include contact names and numbers for the Kuoda team, as well as helpful packing tips and details about currency, insurance and health precautions. Ninety days before departure, we will request the remainder of your payment.

Arrival & Your Travel Experience
Arrival & Your Travel Experience

This is when you will see just how we earned our reputation as one of the best tour operators in South America. As soon as you arrive, your Kuoda host will meet you at the airport and escort you to your accommodations, go through your itinerary, provide directions for meeting your guide and generally make sure things go as smoothly as possible for you. Have any lingering questions? Now is the time to ask!

After, your guides will take care of all the day-to-day logistics, as well as dealing with any unexpected hurdles you encounter. A Kuoda customer service representative will also check in every other day just to make sure everything is going as expected. And, should you have any burning questions or a need for assistance, the Kuoda team is always contactable 24/7 via WhatsApp, phone, and email.

Returning Home
Returning Home

We’ll do our best to make your return journey home as smooth as possible. A Kuoda team member will go with you to the airport and ensure you are comfortably settled in on your departing flight. We’ll also be contactable upon your return.

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND

Meaningful Travel

At Kuoda, we take ownership of our environmental and social responsibilities. We
believe that tourism in South America should have a positive impact, which is why
we are committed to following sustainable tourism practices.

DISCOVER OUR RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL EFFORTS

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