Top Cusco 4WD Tours

This was such an amazing afternoon. First we went to the market where Chef Dael made it very interesting teaching us about all of the different sections. Then we went to the studio and had the most wonderful cooking class. Chef was so kind, patient and informative about all of the different foods. What an awesome guy! The studio is also lovely, very warm and welcoming and the sous chef was great too. Would definitely recommend! We had a fantastic time!

Miguel is hands down one of the best tour guides in the Sacred Valley. When I booked the tour, I was mostly excited about taking photos at beautiful places—but Miguel completely changed the experience. His explanations made the history come alive, and I found myself imagining how people lived and built these incredible sites in the past. He explained how important agriculture was to the Inca, from the mountain terraces that created a greenhouse effect to the perfectly shaped stones that fit together like a puzzle and helped the walls survive earthquakes. Seeing stones that were still unfinished made it even more fascinating. One thing I really appreciated is that Miguel rearranges the tour order, so we visited famous sites without the crowds. Every stop was peaceful, quiet, and perfect for photos. Lunch was at a hidden-gem restaurant with an amazing view—and you can even interact with llamas and alpacas! At the salt mines, Miguel explained how the pools produce different types of salt, including white, pink, and brown salt used for skincare. At Chinchero and Ollantaytambo, his stories about religion, stone colors, and ancient sacrifices added so much meaning to what we were seeing. The massive red stones at the top of Ollantaytambo are just mind-blowing. This tour was so much more than sightseeing. If you want to truly understand the Sacred Valley, I highly recommend Miguel

1. Guides Grobber and Pepe were amazing ... Grobber's English was exceptional and his understanding of the Inca history, culture, trek, and Machu Picchu were amazing - he genuinely wanted to share with all of us (he was from a village along the trek and was VERY proud of his family's role). Pepe - was an amazing complement - his English was good but not as strong ... but he made up for this with his trail navigation ... Our twin boys ran/speed walked up front with pepe with endless stories and challenges ... while mom and dad (61) hung near the back happy to complete each day's mileage. 2. Equipment - Sleeping tents, private bathroom, dining tent, kitchen equipment, walking poles (and if needed sleeping bags and air mattresses were high quality) - we had lots of rain on the last night and had NO water in the tent ... I was a boy scout leader for years with lots of camping - I was impressed. 3. Food - blown away impressive ... I served in the US Army for 30 years ... was a boy scout leader for 10+ years, and have now taken some very engaging adventurous trips (white water rafting in Patagonia, Chile, and Northern Canada) and the food they prepared on two propane burbers with pots/pans they carry on their backs was amazing ... we had chicken and rice dishes, beef and quinoa dishes, cakes for dessert - suffice to say there was an excessive variety and amazing flavor - no one went hungry and everyone bragged about the quality 4. Water - available at every Meal to refill bladders or Nalgene's - never an issue - most came from mountain springs. 5. Porters - we had 13 Trekkers and 23 support (2 guides, 2 chefs, 1 waiter, one head porter and 17 actual porters (the individuals that carried everything) ... they were amazing ... always beat us to the next location and had tents set up waiting for us ... water available, tea and snacks for an appetizer, and then an hour later dinner ready for all. 6. 4-days of trekking ... d Day 1 relatively flat (shakeout) - 10K (6.2M) ... traveling along the river to start passing through villages and neighborhoods [first night we slept in a great location with a store and wifi available for a small price $3.30). Day 2 - this was 12K and included a VERY challenging climb through Dead Woman's pass (13,843 feet) - followed by a down hill to the camp for the night. Day 3 - 90 minute uphill again and then rolling up and down - this was 16K (~10M) ... to the final campsite Day 4 - 6K total with a climb to the sungate ... and then descent into Machu Picchu) - the view was amazing ... surreal looking down on that level of history after having walked the Inca trail for 4 days. The closeout was a bus ride down the mountain, a lunch in the nearby town, train ride to our shuttle pick up point, and a shuttle back to Cusco ... Bottom Line: it was grueling & challenging - but amazingly rewarding! You must be in reasonable shape ... Altitude sickness medication is recommended (my family of 4 all took it ... ) - but you'll come away with a feeling of accomplishment that will leave you looking for the next grand adventure!

Super fun and educational activity. Chris was great and his English was very good. It was fun to go to the market and have him explain what things were and how they were used. His studio kitchen was top notch and his instructions were clear and professional. The food we prepared was amazing! This was one of the highlights of our trip to Cusco. Make time to do it. Thanks, Chris.

My sister, a friend and I traveled with Bamba travel company to Machu Picchu on the 4 day/3 night trek. I can’t say enough good things about the team that we were with. Our porters were amazing, helpful, and caring, especially Loco. They always had a smile on their faces! they worked so very hard carrying all of our equipment to each location where we camped. There were no alpacas, donkeys or horses used to carry the equipment. They carried 25 kg on their backs. I could barely carry 10 pounds in my day pack. They effortlessly ran up and down the steps. They made it look so easy even in the rain! They ranged anywhere from 20yo to 61yo. It was just amazing. Our chef Sanom, made each meal like a feast with minimal effort and equipment. Our team leader Edwin was fantastic. This trek was the hardest thing that I have ever done in my life. I was always last to camp, Edwin made sure that I was safe, he stayed with me and was my own personal cheerleader. He gave me the encouragement that I needed to finish each day. He was very knowledgeable. It was definitely fascinating to hear the history of the Incas and walk the same path that they did many, many years ago. As I said, in the beginning, I can’t say enough good things about the team we were with. I would definitely recommend Bamba travel if you’re thinking about doing the trek to Machu Picchu. Please pass along my thanks to the team. I never would’ve made it without them.

Book your visit to Machu Picchu early! Like months in advance. I waited until a month out, and this was literally the only reputable tour left. Thankfully, it ended up being wonderful. The night before your visit, you’ll be sent train tickets through WhatsApp. I was picked up right from my hotel, and the various legs of the journey all went smoothly. Jorge was an awesome tour guide who helped facilitate all of our transportation and provided a ton of interesting information while in Machu Picchu. If you book this tour, you need to be comfortable with getting your train ticket info the night before and entry ticket info the day of— we ended up on Circuit 2 and thought it was great, but you will get whatever circuit is available.

This was a really great trip. It’s one of the experiences in the area where you still get back to Cusco at a decent time where you can still explore the town. Our guide was very friendly and overall we had a really great experience. I went into this thinking that maybe some of the photos might look better than it does in person, but it’s even better.

The young lady met us on exit and took pictures for us while waiting for the driver to come around. Smooth ride from airport to hotel in the cool evening. Mild altitude sickness however after we got up two flights of stairs (no lifts at the otherwise very nice four star hotel!) to our room.