Excellent and reliable agency to get to know Peru - I want to comment on my review from previous months to Lima and the surrounding area with the Travel Buddies agency and it was magnificent, we took a tour to the Ballestas Islands, we flew over the Nazca lines and the Huacachina oasis in an incredible way since I did not think I would be able to see from high in the plane the world famous and enigmatic Nazca lines, in the same way we were in the historic ballestas islands getting to know Paracas and it was magnificent and to finish that magical adventure I visited the oasis of Huacachina and I was more than fascinated since the tubular ride It is truly incredible to see the dunes of the desert at full speed. The next day they gave me a gastronomic bicycle tour of the city and it was very fun with the guide and delicious food. The agency is very serious and with excellent service from the punctuality for the hotel pick-up to the cleanliness of their transfer vehicles and the staff who are very attentive and accommodating at all times, I highly recommend them.

Exciting Day out with so much to see - Picked up on time (5.30am) at hotel by guide Sergio and driver Martin. Both excellent. Flying over the Nazca Lines was a big tick off my bucket list and I loved this experience. Small plane and 4/10 passengers were either sick or queasy and not enjoying = I loved it. Everyone has a window seat and the plane banks at 45degree left and right so you all get a clear view. Ballestas lake = again a great experience. Speed boat ride (24 passengers) - with a cover so you are not in blazing sun. Taken to various features - geological and archeological and then to colonies of sea lions. Only saw a couple of penguins, but a lot of other sea life. Water so clear. Tour buddies had made sure I was on a boat with an English speaking guide so I missed nothing. Huacachina Oasis - beautiful, but more commercialised and busy than I expected - and I went on a week day in ‘low season’. Lots of activities like paddle boating, sand buggy drive etc if you wanted to indulge. Although I was doing this on my own (62) it would be great for families with teenagers who like a bit of a thrill. it’s a Long day out though. 3 1/2 hours to first destination, short trips between lake, airport and oasis, but then 4 hours back (and I didn’t do dune buggies). Extremely comfortable car - Big SUV. Lots of breaks to grab snacks, restrooms etc. Sergio kept me entertained with information about the local culture, history, Music and even ghost stories. They ensured my safety and enjoyment all through the day and gave me tips for other trips (winery) but I am flying back to UK today.

From start to finish, five stars. - What an amazing day! Starting with the prompt pick up at 4:30 a.m., Ruddy the guide and Rudolfo the driver treated me to a very memorable, very long day. I chose this tour since it shaved hours off the tour time as compared to the other available tours, and I am so glad I did. Ballestas (three hour drive from Lima) was beautiful, with fewer animals than I imagined but the stunning rock formations and arches made up for that. Then it was off to Pisco airport(a twenty minute drive) for the most important part of the tour for me- the Nazca lines. I do not suffer from motion sickness, though I am happy Ruddy recommended that I take some of the lemon candies available at the check in counter as they helped with some touch and go moments for my stomach as we banked left and right so everyone got a good view of the lines. From there we went to Huacachina(a one hour drive) which was more beautiful than I expected. I ended up not doing to dune buggy and sandboarding as it was quite hot and there is a bit of an uphill walk through the sand, that I was not in the mood for, to reach the point where the activities start but I completely enjoyed strolling around the oasis and having something to eat and drink. Then back to Lima(a four hour drive). I'm not a lover of long car rides in general, but Ruddy and Rudolfo stopped a few times for me to at least get out of the car and stretch for a few minutes before continuing on. Arrived back at 9:30 p.m., exhausted and happy. Ruddy speak English well, is very friendly and full of facts and information, which I greatly appreciated. Rudolfo is a kind man and an excellent driver. Together they are a great team and treated me incredibly well. Five stars all the way.

Travel Buddies was a great tour company for our travel to Peru - Pablo from Travel Buddies helped us craft an amazing private tour for our family of 5 to Peru. We had Ruddy as our great guide to take us through Lima to Huacachina, Ballestas Islands, and the incredible Nazca Lines. We then had a wonderful tour guide, Lenin from Cusco who ably guided us to Rainbow Mountain, dealing very professionally with one of our party who suffered from altitude sickness. The following days we travelled with Lenin to Chinchero, Ollantaytambo and the magnificent Machu Picchu. We highly recommend the professional and wonderful Travel Buddies tour company. Thank you!

Book this tour - Highly recommend. Stress free day site seeing. Only word of caution is that the flight over the nazca lines is not for those with a weak stomach. Ruddy was our guide, he didn’t an excellent job. Proficient English. Just book it, won’t regret it.

Great tour - A lot of beautiful scenery and unforgettable things about peru! Our guide Sergio was great at what he did and very friendly, knowledgeable andvpersonable

Great way to see incredible sites! - This was an incredible way to see some of the famous sites near Lima. It was a long day, but so worth it. We got to Huacachina before the crowds, so it felt like we had the place to ourselves. Plus, the dune buggies and sand surfing were so much fun. We were able to see a bunch of animals on the cruise of the Ballestas Islands, including flamingoes, penguins, and sea lions. Finally, the Nazca Lines are unlike anything else I’ve ever seen! Such an incredible day!

Fast Boat, Seals, Penguins, Desert Oasis and Nazca Lines - The way the tour guides ( Aymen/Aiman and Sergio ) kept us interested and entertained on the long drives to and from Nazca Lines from Lima. The mixed itinerary of boat/island/wildlife, desert oasis , a fine lunch, and the Nazca flight experience was what made it a unique and great tour. Hats off to our very friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who gave us a great inside into contemporary Peru, Peru history and culture ! Try to ask for them if you decide to take a tour , you won't be disappointed!

Awesome experience! - The tour guide was very kind and friendly. I really enjoyed the small group trip and I will never forget the wonderful experience. Although this tour is a little bit tough (it starts very early in the morning and ends at night), it is worthwhile and I truly recommend it.

Long day but worth it! - Overall, we were very pleased with this tour! It is a long day but flies by and covers some major sites in the area. We booked through the companies website and they were great at communication with us regarding pickup time and questions we had. We came prepared and packed snacks and water for day. We stopped at a connivence store about an hour into the drive for a bathroom break and snacks. The cafe was not open but we bought some premade sandwiches. Nothing fancy but lots of selection. We then did our boat tour and our guide, Sergio, got us to the front of the line with little waiting time. We then continued our trip to Huacachina, where our guide told us interesting facts and lore of the area and took us for a walk around the oasis. We had the option to eat a quick lunch but decided to spend our time exploring instead and ate the snacks we brought. We did the sand boarding and dune buggy ride, which was my personal highlight! Then we ended the day with the Nazca line flight. We had a bit of a wait at the airport but that had nothing to do with the tour. The wait was definitely worth it. I was worried about gettting sick as I dislike flying to start with and have a minor fear of heights. I took some gravol beforehand and grabbed some lemon candies at the front desk and was fine the whole flight. This tour is definitely worth the money as you get a small car to take you around which is by far quicker than bus transportation. You also get to leave your bag in the car so you don’t need to worry about carrying around sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. you also have someone who speaks the language and is aggressive enough to get you to the front of the lines which is great! Lastly, we always were brought to clean bathrooms at tour group offices rather than having to use the public bathrooms at the places we stopped. I highly recommend this tour!