Traveler Story: 'My Boyfriend And I Used Disney Adventures For Our First International Trip. Here’s Why You Should Book'

Anthony: “We had the chance to tour popular places in Lima and Cusco, but we also interacted with places that you don’t always hear about like the Traditional Textile Center of Cusco or white water rafting along the Urubamba River.”

“One thing that sticks out about our experience is how culturally immersive the activities were. A majority of our itinerary also allowed us to support the local economy.”

Bonny: “With our crazy work schedules and my PH.D. program schedule, I love how we didn’t have to plan any of this ourselves. The number of activities the staff planned for us and the details they put into the trip were amazing. I would have been overwhelmed trying to plan a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu or the Moray Ruins on my own.

“Hassle-free travel reached beyond the activities.  The travel guides thought about the intricate details before and during our entire trip.  One thing that comes to mind is the altitude.  Peru is higher in elevation and if you’re not used to it, it’s hard to acclimate. The guides aren’t medical professionals, of course, but they always had a contingency plan in place for every little thing. We literally would ask a question and no matter how big or small, the guides had an answer.”

Anthony: “One of my initial concerns going into the trip was perception. I didn’t know how Peruvians would perceive outsiders, especially American tourists. I didn’t want to go into a country and make people feel like I didn’t take their culture, landmarks, and customs serious.  I really wanted to minimalize the effect as a tourist. I think the travel guides did a really great job of helping to mitigate because some of the guides are locals who are embedded in the community.  When you have people who are from these communities taking you through this journey, it felt as though everything was intentional to learning about Peruvian and Incan culture.”

Bonny: “Adventures by Disney proved us wrong thinking that we had to be with children or a larger family to enjoy the experience.  It’s actually quite opposite. Of course, the experience is kid-friendly, but if you’re traveling with friends or as a couple, like us, then there’s plenty of adult things on the itinerary, including a cooking class and wine tastings.

“We also thought the activities would be surface-level since Disney is such a big name.  You can tell the people behind building the itinerary really invested their time in the community to provide an authentic experience.”

Anthony: “We crossed everything off our to-do list in Peru, including activities we didn’t think about.  Visiting Machu Picchu was a must, of course, and also visiting the Stones of Sacsayhuaman.  Some activities we didn’t think about before the trip was learning about the salt pans of Maras, where we learned about the importance of the salt mining industry. Another experience worth highlighting is the Andean feast we enjoyed.”

Adventure guides make sure to follow a philosophy they call the “Disney Difference.” It’s a concept of going out of their way for travelers in ways many have never experienced before.

“When you book with Adventures by Disney, you’re going to get hassle-free travel,” Adventure Guide Armando Acevedo, tells Travel Noire.

“I’ve had people tell me, ‘We booked the trip because we had a busy summer with the kids. We didn’t even prepare for the trip. We just packed a suitcase and knew you guys would take care of the rest.’ That’s exactly what we love to do here.  You just arrive and we do everything else.”