Top Cusco Adventure Tours - page 3

Trek through a stunning stretch of the Andes with a guide on this tour to Humantay Lake from Cusco. An early-morning pickup gives you a head start on the crowds so you can better enjoy the views, and inclusions such as meals and walking sticks ensure a comfortable experience, even in the rugged wilderness.

Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!. The Salkantay Trek is rated one of the world’s greatest treks. Experience stunning alpine scenery of glaciated Salkantay Mountain and travel through various ecosystems to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. An ideal trek for those wanting a wide open, uncrowded experience in the Andes. Enjoy Glass Cabanas, Hobbit Houses with outdoor jacuzzis, gourmet meals, a coffee farm, and expert, local indigenous guides that make all the difference. You’ll hike right to Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of Machu Picchu, & spend your final day at Machu Picchu.

Fewer crowds and an easier trek make Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain an obvious alternative to the more popular Vinicuna Rainbow Mountain, without sacrificing any of the views. This private tour takes you straight from your Cusco hotel to the mountain, where you take a 45-minute trek to a stunning vista point over the famously multi-colored range. Stop to enjoy lunch and see an Incan ruin on the return trip.

a good alternative to getting to know the imperial city of Cusco without walking many hours and being able to visit places of great archaeological and cultural value within the path followed by a King. To Machupicchu

On this private tour, explore the Abode of the Gods on your own all-terrain vehicle. See the massive sculptures of Andean gods carved directly into stone bluffs during a 1.5-hour ATV tour of this modern and unconventional attraction.

Bring your hiking shoes for this tour, because you have a decent hike to get to Machu Picchu. But your effort will be worth it. This group tour from Cusco takes care of all of your transport, and your guide will accompany you on your hike. You stop at a few more places, like Chachabamba, Winay Wayna, and much more, with your guide explaining their significance during your visit.

Visit one of Peru's most popular natural attractions on a small-group day tour to Humantay Lake. Hotel pickup and round-trip transportation from Cusco make this difficult-to-reach destination accessible. With a guide on hand every step of the way, you'll enjoy immersive commentary and avoid wrong turns. Complimentary breakfast and lunch in Mollepata spare you the headache of finding a quality restaurant.

A popular day trip from Cusco, the Humantay Lagoon is a beautiful natural attraction that's well worth a full-day trip. Head out of the cit with a guide for a short hike up to the lagoon. When you get there, admire the views and take photos before heading back to Cusco.

An early start is essential to beat the crowds to Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, as it’s better known. Head off early from your Cusco hotel for the town of Cusipata, where your guide will give you a safety briefing. You’ll then begin your 6-hour hike to the 7-color mountain viewpoint. During the trek, you’ll pass through a variety of ecosystems including the Ausangate Valley, home to a number of South American camelids, such as alpacas and vicunas. Take in the stunning views of the valley, dotted with small lakes, and the Ausangate Glacier, before reaching the colorful mountain. Admire the views from the 7-color mountain viewpoint, and take plenty of photographs, before returning to the starting point for a buffet lunch. You’ll then return to your Cusco hotel, arriving back in the early evening.

Experience the technicolor wonders of Peru’s Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) on a full-day tour that offers deeper insight into local Incan culture. You won’t have to worry about navigating the hike to the viewpoint as your guide leads the way and offers fresh perspective of the landscapes and their significance.

Tour the beautiful Sacred Valley, including Machu Picchu, on this overnight excursion. Explore the villages of Pisaq, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and learn the roles they played during the Inca Empire. Spend the night in Aguas Calientes, situated at the base of Machu Picchu, and wake up bright and early the next day to explore Peru’s most famous Inca ruin before heading back to Cusco.

Located along the popular Salkantay trekking route, Humantay Lake ranks among Peru’s top natural attractions—but its remote location makes access a challenge. On this tour, hike to the lake with entry fees and meals included—with your private guide to lead the way. With the practical logistics covered, delve into Peru’s wilderness landscapes, and admire panoramic views over the beautiful lake and mountain scenery.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the busy and often booked-up Inca Trail, look no further than this 5-day Salkantay Trail trekking tour from Cusco. Suited to travelers with a good level of fitness, this hike takes you through glaciers, high jungle, rushing rivers, and Andean mountain villages. The tour culminates with a visit to Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World. All meals, overnight camping or lodge accommodation, and entrance fees are included.

One of Peru's greatest trails, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. This 5-day, small-group hiking adventure takes you through diverse eco-systems, from snow-capped peaks to cloud forest, and includes accommodations, porters, meals, and hotel pickup.

Discover the ancient landmarks of the Inca Empire on a 5-day tour from Cusco. Explore the old Incan capital on a city tour, visit the alpine Humantay Lake, take a guided tour around the citadel of Machu Picchu, and hike the colorful strata of Rainbow Mountain all in less than a week. Leave the booking to the professionals and relax on this all-inclusive experience.

Go off the beaten path in Peru and discover Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain, a lesser-known alternative to Vinicunca's Rainbow Mountain. Ideal for those with limited time, this small-group day tour from Cusco offers hotel pickup and drop-off, letting you enjoy views of three distinct rainbow mountains and the Ausangate glacier without much walking.

Peru's Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain is one of the most well-known destinations around Cuzco. Travelers on this full-day tour to Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain take in a less-visited alternative that also features a mountain dramatically marked by distinct naturally-occurring bands of color. Some travelers also find the hike to Palccoyo shorter and less steep than the hike to Vinicunca.

Explore two of Peru’s most popular sights on this 2-day tour. First, take the early train to Aguas Calientes to get to the famous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins and some free time to explore. The next day, head to the famous Rainbow Mountain for a 4-hour hike where you can admire the beautiful scenery and enjoy a delicious Peruvian breakfast and lunch.

Trace the path of the original Inca Trail during an unforgettable 4-day, 3-night trip along this classic road to Machu Picchu. Follow the footsteps of this ancient people as you pass mountain terrain, lush jungles, and Inca ruins. On your final day, wake up early to reach Machu Picchu's iconic Sun Gate at sunrise. This classic Inca Trail trek also features hotel pickup, camping accommodations, bus and train transfers, entrance fees, three days of meals and snacks and porters to carry shared equipment. Please note: Inca Trail trek permits, included in your booking, sells fast, so we advise you booking in advance. If there are no more permits for your booking, we'll suggest an alternative hike to Machu Picchu, or you can get a full refund.

Avoid the crowds that the famous “Rainbow Mountain” Vinicunca receives and instead go to Palccoyo, a gentler alternative with the same colored soil, on this small-group tour from Cusco. Drive out to Pitumarca in the Andes for breakfast, before heading to Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain. Walk the relatively flat trail to the viewpoint for views of the multicolored mountain, seeing the Stone Forest along the way.

See the incredible multicolored streaks in the Andes mountains without the crowds that Vinicunca mountain receives on this small-group to its alternative, Palccoyo mountain. Travel from Cusco up into the mountains and then go for a mostly flat and relatively shorter walk out to a viewpoint to admire the unusual local earth formation, as well as views of Ausangate Mountain and the curious “Stone Forest” there.

Experience the brilliant landscapes of Rainbow Mountain without the strenuous hike on a full-day trip from Cusco. While some Rainbow Mountain hikes are up to four hours round-trip, this 1.1-mile (1.8-kilometer) route takes around 35 minutes—that means all the big views without the challenging trek at altitude. Included breakfast, lunch, and round-trip transport from Cusco take care of all the logistics.

Discover colorful Mt. Vinicunca, or “Rainbow Mountain” as it's better known, on this day tour from Cusco. Journey into the Peruvian Andes and embark on a challenging high-altitude hike up the mountain whose distinctive colors are created by mineral deposits in the earth. Take in the views of the surrounding Andean peaks while keeping an eye out for grazing alpacas and llamas and (with luck) an Andean condor.

Rainbow Mountain—or Vinicunca—is widely considered among Peru’s top natural attractions, but its remote location makes visiting a challenge. On this private tour, begin with pickup at your Cusco hotel and reach Rainbow Mountain easily, with breakfast and lunch included. Hike through the magnificent Red Valley with your guide, and admire panoramic views over Rainbow Mountain’s colorful mineral tones from atop the mighty peak.