The adventure possibilities are endless!
How you want to explore Cusco and the equally remarkable destinations that surround it is really up to you. As a seasoned explorer, you may want to go solo but we highly recommend signing up for either a private or group tour.
Why sign up for a tour?
Customized Adventures – Tours offer flexibility and a host of activity combinations you can tailor to your preferences. How long a tour will take is at your discretion, whether it’s a brief 4-hour glimpse or an extensive week-long adventure. Take your pick from full-day tours, 2-day expeditions, 3-day explorations, or customize your journey to create a unique experience.
Local Expertise – Tours are led by professional guides who have a comprehensive knowledge of Cusco’s intriguing history, rich culture, historic landmarks, and stunning landscapes. You will gain a deeper understanding of the region as the former capital of the Inca Empire as they share with you deep and personal insights of their homeland.
Efficient Transportation and Comfortable Accommodations – Tour operators take pride in providing their guests with comfortable modes of transportation to get from one attraction to the next, as well as accommodations that ensure a good night’s sleep after a day of adventure.
Seamless Logistics – You don’t have to worry about the details. Joining a tour means details like securing transportation, transfers, and permits are all taken care of so you can focus on savoring every moment of your Cusco adventure.
Single-Day Tours
Single-day tours can last between 4 hours to half a day, even a whole day.
Popular day tours include a city tour and excursions to the four popular ruins surrounding Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Q’enquo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Some day tours are dedicated to only one destination or attraction such as an immersion tour to a traditional Quechua community, an excursion to the Salt Mines or engaging in extreme sports such as river rafting or ziplining.
Cusco City Tour
No Cusco adventure is complete without a tour of Cusco City–meeting up at the historic Plaza de Armas, walking on time-worn cobblestones on the way to the city market to sample the local cuisine.
Cultural Tours
Immerse yourself in the ancient Inca culture with visits to historic sites, weaving and pottery shops, or even a stay in a true Quechuan community.
Maras-Moray Tour
It’s the tour of choice if you want to feel the adrenaline rush as you drive around the ancient salt flats in an ATV or Quad bike.
Sacred Valley Tour 1D
A full-day excursion to the magical valley of the Incas, enjoy the ruins of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero with its colonial temple.
Humantay Tour 1D
The favorite spot of nature photographers, where the stunning turquoise waters at the foot of the mountain reflect the tranquility of its surroundings.
Rainbow Mountain Tour 1D
Rainbow Mountain. Vinicunca in the local Quechua language. This popular mountain has been called a lot of nicknames: montaña de 7 colores, painted mountain, colored mountain, and even Stripy Mountain. Why do this tour? The Rainbow Mountain 1-Day Tour is not for the faint-hearted. Hiking its challenging terrain in high altitude takes about two hours […]
Waqrapukara Tour 1D
An off-the-beaten-path tour that takes you to the natural stone structure with a name that translates to “Stronghold of horns.”
Machu Picchu 1D
The tour for the busy traveler or explorer who wants to see all the Andean wonders in a short time. Cover the world renown Machu Picchu via a panoramic Vistadome train tour.
Pisac Tour 1D
If you are local handicrafts collector, then you shouldn’t miss a Pisac tour that includes wandering about the famous and artisanal Pisac market.
7 Lagoons of Ausangate Full Day
What could be more adventure filled than a full day tour that takes you to not one but seven, yes, seven breathtaking lakes? Then cap it with a dip in a hot spring!
Multiple-Day Tours
If a single-day tour doesn’t satiate your wanderlust, then sign up for any of the multiple-day tours available. These tours last for two days up to seven days, some even go beyond a week. Take your pick from a diverse range of meticulously planned itineraries that guarantee you to maximize your exploration of this captivating region.
Sacred Valley (2 or more days)
An immersive tour that covers stunning views, historic Incan archeological sites, Pisac market, Ollantaytambo fortress, and agricultural terraces. The gateway to Machu Picchu!
Rainbow Mountain (2 or more days)
These tours begin at the historic Plaza de Armas with visits to visit to the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Qenqo, the Qoricancha Sun Temple. Longer tours include stops at quaint towns before heading on to Rainbow Mountain.
Machu Picchu by Train or Car (2 or more days)
This iconic world wonder can be reached by train or car. Two-day tours include stops at Aguas Caliente, Chinchero, and Ollantaytambo. Longer tours have the popular four ruins and the Urubamba River in the itineraries.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (2 or more days)
It’s the classic trail to get to Machu Picchu. You get to visit Wiñay Wayna and walk through Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, into Machu Picchu. Opt for the longer tours if you want to visit the Salt mines, weaving centers, Pisac market and other famous ruins.
Inca Jungle Trail (2 or more days)
Take the Inca Jungle trail for a more adventurous tour that includes ziplining, moutain biking, and water rafting aside from hiking the jungle trail.
Sky Lodge and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5D
The choice of extreme adventurers! Literally living on the edge!
Are you a seasoned adventurer? History enthusiast? A lover of world culture, perhaps? There’s a perfect itinerary just for you, designed to cater to your specific interests and preferences.
Sign up for your dream tour today!
For a wider range of tour options, please visit our list of Tour Operators.