PERU
The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
A full-day, guided Machu Picchu trip from Cusco with included train, bus shuttles, and entrance tickets—plus flexible circuit choices.
Most Popular“Very well organized logistics! I also had a an individual guide to Machu Picchu, Ronaldo he was very knowledgeable and friendly!”
A long Lima day trip hitting Paracas’ Ballestas Islands, Ica wine and pisco tasting, and Huacachina dunes by buggy and sandboard.
“My friend and I had a great day trip! It wasn't expensive at all and very much worth it. Beware that it is going to be a very long day. On the way to Paracas, we stoppen to have breakfast in a nice spot with homemade bread and plenty of options. Make sure to eat…”
Paracas penguins by speedboat, free pisco and wine in Ica, then Huacachina dunes with buggy rides and sandboarding.
“Initially, we were a bit apprehensive about the tour because it is a very long day with a 4:30 am pick up. However, it was well worth it! You get to do and learn so much in one day. Mayer was a great guide and kept us organized and on time the whole way. The…”
Two days from Cusco to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with small-group guides, train views, and guided ruins. Price from $370.
“Really informative and engaging tour guides, made it worth it, particularly the first day!”
Cusco to Machu Picchu in one day by tourist train: hotel pickup, guided circuit, Aguas Calientes lunch stop, small group.
“The organisation was amazing. The tour organisers take care of your transport and are available throughout the day should anything go wrong. We had Circuit 1 - panoramic view as all others were already booked. If you want to visit Circuit 2 which takes you through the city of Machu Picchu I recommend booking way…”
A full-day Machu Picchu trip from Cusco with train to Aguas Calientes, bus up to the citadel, and a guided visit with flexible route entry options.
“My family and I booked this trip with much anticipation and we had the best time. The agency communicated with me from day 1 and had a full itinerary planned out for my trip. Every detail was thoughtfully mapped out and it turned out to be better than I ever expected. I highly recommend this…”
Lima to Ballestas, a Nazca Lines flight, and Huacachina Oasis in one huge day with wildlife, desert views, and a guided plan.
“Good and exciting tour in Perus countryside. Don‘t be afraid of experience rough flight manovra. :-)”
From Lima, see Ballestas wildlife by boat, sip pisco in Ica, then blast through Huacachina dunes at sunset on one long day trip.
“Loved all parts of the tour, the tour bus used was comfortable and even had a place to charge your phone. Our tour guide David gave good information along the bus ride giving the history on the places we were visiting. The dune buggies and sand boarding at Huacachina was honestly such a fun experience…”
Full-day Machu Picchu trip from Cusco with early pickup, round-trip train, guided ruins tour, and time in Aguas Calientes.
“From Cusco, it took us five hours from our hotel lobby to walking into Machu Picchu.”
Machu Picchu in 1 day from Cusco: early train to Aguas Calientes, a guided 2-hour ruins walk, free time, and a late return.
“I had a tour with Marcello and i have a wonderful tour. He had really great knowledge of Matcchu pitcchu and also Keen interest to listen what i was saying. We had really rewarding trip were i could see lot of fauna and Flora. Absolutely brilliant trip. Can highly recommend Marcello.”
A very early Colca Canyon day trip from Arequipa with condors, hot springs, and a finish in Puno for Peruvian Andes views and culture.
“Très belle excursion pour voir les condors et de superbes paysages!!”
A 10-hour Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with Expedition train, Aguas Calientes time, and a 2.5-hour guided citadel visit.
“Over three days we got to experience Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, and Siete Lagunas. The guides provided by Andean Peru helped us get so much out of the diverse landscapes and expansive histories of the sites we visited.”
One day of Urubamba River rafting, a zipline, and a warm sauna, with hotel pickup and lunch included from Cusco.
“This was such a fun day! White water rafting was a blast, and our guide was incredibly fun and professional. I felt safe at every point and truly had a great time. It felt like the perfect length and then we got to warm up in the sauna and relax with a great lunch! Hoping…”
From Lima’s early boat to Ballestas to Huacachina sand dunes, this full-day trip mixes wildlife, wine, pisco, and buggy thrills.
“Ottima escursione interessante e molto divertente. Cosa migliorerei: ridurrei ad un massimo di 2 i punti di prelievo”
Cusco one-day Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain trip: early pickup, Cusipata breakfast, high-altitude hike, mini buffet lunch, return near Plaza.
“Being woken up 15 minutes before our alarm since guide wanted to pick us up 30 minutes before 5 am scheduled start. After that everything was 5 star. Hiking is from 13800 to 15400 so be prepared to go slow or ride the horse. Crowds were huge but it was Pride Month at Rainbow Mountain.”
From the Inca heartland to the coast and the cloud forest, and every way to reach it.
