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The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular things to do in and around Cusco. The Inca capital, the Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain and the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Sunrise trek to Humantay Lake with breakfast and buffet lunch from Cusco, plus bilingual guidance, views of Salkantay, and emergency oxygen.
Most Popular“It was an amazing experience, with great food and excellent guide by Kevin. I highly recommend this trip and agency”
A half-day Sacred Valley route from Cusco: Chinchero weavers, Moray terraces, Maras village, and the 3,000-pool Salineras salt mines.
“It was so well organized and colorful tour. Our tour guide Edi was so friendly and knowledgeable. He helped us a lot for some troubles we had like forgotten phone exchange money etc”
Stress-free full-day Machu Picchu from Cusco: train, bus, guided ruins with photo help, plus time for lunch in Aguas Calientes.
“This was incredible. Yes it’s probably a little more expensive dive but it’s so well organised and takes out all the guess work. They come to my hotel two days before to drop off tickets and run through how it all works. Private shuttle from hotel in Cusco to train station to take you up…”
A full-day, guided Machu Picchu trip from Cusco with included train, bus shuttles, and entrance tickets—plus flexible circuit choices.
“We were extremely lucky to be able to fully experience our visit to Machu Picchu, as the tragic train crash on 30Dec2025 occurred for the next train after ours. The tour company, Viajes Pacifico (ViPac), went above and beyond to help their customers navigate the situation, as hundreds of people were stuck at Aguas Calientes…”
Half-day Cusco tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay plus optional Coricancha. Expert guide value from $13.
“Very comprehensive and good tour with a knowledgeable guide. The tour was in English but some non-native English speakers were on the tour, so I think the guide also being a native Peruvian, perhaps made it difficult for some on the tour to understand him clearly. However, he was very open to questions and was…”
One-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco covering Chinchero textiles, Moray terraces, Maras salt mines, Urubamba lunch, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac.
“An amazing experience, especially as a solo traveler. The guide was passionate, eloquent, and made the entire day engaging and seamless. Traveling alone felt easy and fun — highly recommend!”
A small-group Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with train, bus, English-speaking guide, and optional lunch at Café Inkaterra.
“Santos was an exceptional guide: very caring and informative.”
One-day Sacred Valley loop from Cusco: Chinchero weaving, Moray terraces, Maras salt ponds, then Ollantaytambo drop-off for Machu Picchu trains.
“The trip was very good organized and the guide was very professional and simply perfect!”
Cusco city tour of Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. 5 hours, live guide, great Inca views.
“We were in Cusco for a couple of days and still learned a lot. Great tourguide, walked through some unknown (but very beautiful) streets. I recommend booking this tour on one of the first days so you can get used to the altitude and still explore the city.”
Early-morning hike from Cusco to Humantay Lake with breakfast, lunch buffet, and glacier views, plus a bilingual guide for value.
“It was a challenging hike to the lake but it was well worth it! The scenery was beautiful and it was a real sense of achievement. Our guide Alex was fantastic - very organised and knowledgeable but let us go at our own speed. Would recommend anyone who wants a bit of a challenge!”
San Pedro Market and hands-on Cusco cooking class: make ceviche, causa, quinoa tamal, craft pisco cocktails, and finish with picarones.
“Eric, our guide, was very knowledgeable and nice. The food was delicious and the drinks were wonderful.”
A 12-hour Sacred Valley loop from Cusco: Chinchero textiles, Moray, Maras salt, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, plus a big buffet lunch.
“Great guide, great tour, great value for money! Got to see and learn so much!”
Open-top Cusco city tour for $12 covers Plaza de Armas, Sacsayhuamán, Coricancha, Cristo Blanco, plus a Pachamama ritual and alpaca wool stop.
“This was very fun and a great experience. There were many places to take pictures of the popular spots around the city. For the money, it's a great value.”
4 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu with Abra Málaga downhill biking, coffee roasting, jungle hikes, optional hot springs, and a guided citadel tour.
“I loved the activities and I think the only improvement was just more information the packing list.”
ATV quad bike tour from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to **Moray** and **Maras** for terrace and salt-mine views.
“The pick up and drop off was good, you four wheel for about an hour total. Great and simple instructions to feel comfortable!”
From the Inca heartland to the coast and the cloud forest, and every way to reach it.
