PERU
The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular 2-day experiences in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
See Uros floating islands, hike Amantaní to 4,130m for sunset, and stay with a local family on Lake Titicaca.
Most Popular“What an incredible experience! Was far better than I expected. Thank you Bruno, Bautista, and Irma for everything! You're the best!”
Two days from Cusco to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with small-group guides, train views, and guided ruins. Price from $370.
“It was INCREDIBLE ! The organisation is very clear and the tour is very complete! Our guide for the sacred valley was Wally, he was so nice and happy to share his culture with us! He is a solar human being, full of joy ! The train ride to Machu Picchu was so beautiful ..…”
2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Sun Gate sunset, sunrise tour, Aguas Calientes stay, and Vistadome panoramic train. Small group.
“Abelardo was the best guide! Me and Dimitris had a great time! Also the food was great, as of quality, diversity and taste, more than expected!”
Two days from Arequipa to Colca Canyon and on to Puno. Vicuñas, hot springs in Chivay, condors at Cruz del Cóndor.
“Pick-up on the first day was one hour in delay also due to poor organization of the agency. Second day was much better also cause we had a real guide explaining places. Overall I would reccomend as it's good value for the price.”
A 2-day Inca-style hike from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, plus early Machu Picchu entry and guided history—value-packed at $290.
“Great value, good logistics, very memorable experience.”
A tough two-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with a Sangalle night, early condor viewing, hot springs, and camelid sightings.
“It was just great. It wasn't rushed and we had plenty of time to enjoy the Canyon, the views and the food. Special thanks to our guide Alex who's just an awesome dude that knows every rock in the canyon and took good care of us. Just a few things I want to mention that…”
Sunrise at Machu Picchu, a classic Wiñay Wayna hike, and a guided circuit—sleeping in Aguas Calientes with train scenery included.
“Booking the tour with Alpaca Expeditions was the best thing I could have done to experience Machu Picchu! Everything was perfect: from the organization to the communication, the short Inca trail, the two guides Walter & Jose, the information they provided and so on. I am not really a hiking person so doing the short…”
2 days on Lake Titicaca: Uros floating reeds, an Amantani homestay with a local family, and Taquile weaving by boat.
“Great experiences for staying with local hosting family.”
Short 2-day Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu, hitting Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, then a guided Machu Picchu tour and free time.
“It was great My staying at Cusco.”
2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa with condors, Sangalle bungalows, warm pool, meals, and hotel transfers—early mornings included.
“A couple of us in the group had heat realted sickness at first day of hiking. Our tour guide was super helpful to get us through the day. We chosed the mule ride for the next days's ascending hike. Mule operators did not seem understand that some of us were first time mule/horse riders. My…”
A 2-day, all-in train trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu with guided time in the ruins, hotel in Aguas Calientes, and hot-springs downtime.
“Excelente experiencia hicieron hasta lo imposible para acomodar nuestras necesidades muy complacidos éramos cuatro y todos estamos muy contentos, nuestro guía Luis super professional, muy amable y con mucho conocimiento. El conductor Gonzalo respetuoso, educado y muy profesional. Lo recomendamos 100%”
2 days from Puno to Arequipa with Colca Canyon, condors at Cruz del Condor, vicuñas, Chivay hot springs, and 1-night lodging.
“En el trayecto Puno Chivay no tuvimos ninguna explicación por parte del guía.Creemos que no era guía, solo un acompañante del chofer. El chofer tenía mucha prisa por llegar a destino y lo justo hizo las paradas obligatorias, muy breves. En el trayecto Chivay Arequipa, el guía muy bien, pero el autobús era muy antiguo,…”
2-day Cusco tour to Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley: small group, Aguas Calientes hotel, guide, tickets, train and bus included.
“The Viagen agents were very supportive and punctual. They texted you to update status of the tour and the plan before the trip and standby for inquiries. In Sacred Valley, i was put in a main Spanish speaking group but Franco the guide translated everything in Eng, only to me. Bus is comfortable- small leg…”
Two days from Cusco to Machu Picchu with a small-group Sacred Valley circuit, optional Vistadome train, and guided sights plus hotel.
“Excellent guides Amazing lunch Great hotel Outstanding stops to view the rich history of Cusco Best tour I have been on”
Overnight in Aguas Calientes, then an early guided sunrise climb to Machu Picchu with tickets, meals, and a calmer 2-day pace.
“Jose contacted us ever since the booking and informed us very clearly, explained and organized everything even though we booked almost last minute. He was very positive the whole tour and gave us a lot of valuable information about the local culture. Definetly recommended !”
From the Inca heartland to the coast and the cloud forest, and every way to reach it.
