Top Cusco Day Trips - page 2

Machu Picchu Tour Full Day by Train

16 hoursFree Cancellation

Venture deep into the Andes Mountains to visit the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu during this full-day train excursion from Cusco. Take the bus to Aguas Caliente and enjoy an in-depth guided tour of Machu Picchu as well as free time to explore. On the way back, ride the premium PeruRail Vistadome train on the Ollanta-Machu Picchu route to experience unobstructed views of the Andes and surrounding landscapes. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

(300)

from $419

Excursion to MachuPicchu with Train Vistadome Full Day

Excursion to MachuPicchu with Train Vistadome Full Day

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(31)

from $425

Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Cusco

Likely to Sell Out

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(446)

from $34

Rainbow Mountain by ATV Tour – No Hiking Needed

12 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(34)

from $65

Rainbow Mountain Oficial Picture point with Lamas

Explore Rainbow Mountain while getting some exercise at the same time during this full-day adventure. Embark on a moderate hike through the Peruvian landscape, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Your professional tour guide will lead the way in English and Spanish. At the end of the trail, be prepared to admire views of the Rainbow Mountain. Plus, transportation, hotel pickup, and handmade walking sticks are included for your convenience.

Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco with Lunch

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco | Vinicunca Hike | Optional 8AM

(30)

from $29

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(759)

from $85

Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

2-Day Tour from Cusco: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

2 days

(340)

from $429

Private Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco and Coca Ceremony

(897)

from $120

Discover the main highlights of the Sacred Valley, even if you have limited time, with this group guided day to from Cusco. With logistics and transfers taken care of, you can easily visit five key archaeological sites—Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac—along with a textile center and jewelry store, all in one day, with a guide to provide enriching commentary.

Sacred Valley and Maras Moray Tour with Full Day Buffet Lunch

Sacred Valley and Maras Moray Tour with Full Day Buffet Lunch

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on a fascinating getaway and explore the vestiges of Inca and indigenous culture in a single day. Tour the colorful markets of Chinchero, marvel at the circular terraces of Moray, admire the surreal beauty of the Salineras de Maras and let yourself be enveloped by history at the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo. • Small groups (maximum 10 people) for a more intimate experience with an expert and bilingual guide. • Comfortable transportation with pick-up and return to your accommodation in Cusco. • Buffet lunch included with more than 50 Peruvian dishes to choose from, with authentic flavors of the region. • Make the most of your day by visiting four emblematic sites in a single tour. • Exclusive option: end your tour at the Ollantaytambo train station and continue your trip to Machu Picchu.

Sacred Valley Tour: Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Planning visits to Cusco’s nearby archaeological sites can quickly become complicated without prearranged transport and tickets. This small-group guided tour keeps things simple by bringing together four of the most important ruins in one seamless experience. Explore the massive stone terraces of Sacsayhuaman, walk through the carved rock chambers of Q’enqo, stop at the hilltop lookout of Puca Pucara, and finish at Tambomachay, known for its sophisticated stonework and water channels.

(6)

from $89

Sacsayhuaman Temple, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara Half-Day Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(64)

from $59

As a company based in the Sacred Valley, we are true specialists in the region, enabling us to provide a more personalized, authentic service at competitive prices. We will guide you to unique destinations such as Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines, offering an in-depth experience led by passionate local guides. This allows you to connect with the true essence of the Sacred Valley, all while enjoying exceptional service at a great value.

From the Sacred Valley: Salt Mines & Moray - Private tour

From the Sacred Valley: Salt Mines & Moray - Private tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Sacred Valley Pisac Ollantaytambo and Chinchero Full-Day Tour

(31)

from $150

Per group

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(42)

from $28

Enjoying a scenic ride through the Andes.

This private Machu Picchu day trip is ideal for travelers seeking a seamless, stress free experience. With guaranteed entrance to Machu Picchu, scenic round trip train travel through the Sacred Valley, and a guided visit led by a licensed English speaking guide, all logistics are handled for you. Unlike standard group tours, this private experience offers a relaxed pace and personalized attention, allowing deeper insight into Inca history, engineering, and spiritual traditions. Hotel pickup and drop off in Cusco, train and bus tickets, entrance fees, and the guided tour are all included, making it perfect for first time visitors, solo travelers, couples, and those with limited time who value comfort and efficiency. Circuit Priority: As a private tour, we prioritize Circuit 2 (Classic Route). We recommend booking 2–3 months in advance. If there are no available spots for this route, you will be assigned to Circuit 1 or 3 to guarantee your entry.

Machu Picchu Private Day Trip from Cusco

13 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(100)

from $480

Uncover the history and culture of Cusco, once the heart of the Inca Empire, on this small-group tour of the city—a great way to get your bearings if visiting for the first time. Check off plenty of sights in one convenient tour that covers Plaza de Armas, where Inca roads once converged, the Temple of the Sun, and the Convent of Santo Domingo. You'll also visit Cusco Cathedral and the bustling San Pedro Central Market, for a taste of daily life in Cusco.

Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(141)

from $59

Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

This one-day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco offers a seamless journey to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. After an early morning pickup, enjoy a scenic train ride along the picturesque Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, a professional guide will lead a comprehensive 2 to 2.5-hour tour of the ancient citadel, exploring key sites such as the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana stone. After the tour, take some time to explore Aguas Calientes and enjoy lunch at your leisure. The day concludes with a return train journey and evening arrival back in Cusco. - Early hotel pickup in Cusco for a smooth start to your day - Scenic train ride along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes - 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu’s main highlights - Designed for small groups for an intimate and personalized experience

(445)

from $51

Likely to Sell Out

One Day Train Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco

12 to 15 hours

4.7

(12)

from $359

Moray Terraces and Maras Salt Pools Half-Day Tour from Cusco

6 hoursFree Cancellation

(15)

from $18

Rainbow Mountain Full Day Trek

Traditional Peruvian Cooking Class and Market Tour in Cusco

4 hoursFree Cancellation

07:00 AM We leave the city of Cusco for Chincheros, a picturesque town known for its impressive colonial church and agricultural terraces, where you can learn the art of traditional fabric. Then, we head to the Salineras de Maras, a unique landscape of thousands of small salt pools used since pre-Inca times. Later, we explored Moray, an archaeological complex of circular terraces that are believed to have functioned as an agricultural research center to experiment with different microclimates. After a delicious lunch in Urubamba (Tunupa Restaurant), the heart of the Sacred Valley, we visited Ollantaytambo, an impressive Inca fortress, famous for its huge terraces and history as one of the last bastions of resistance. Finally, we arrive in Pisac, with its spectacular mountaintop archaeological complex, which includes temples, squares and a canal system. We finish with the return to the city of Cusco

(416)

from $57

Sacred Valley & Salt Flats Tour (A Journey to the Heart of the Incas)

Sacred Valley & Salt Flats Tour (A Journey to the Heart of the Incas)

(24)

from $49

See the sweeping landscape of the Peruvian Andeans, through the Vilcabamba mountain range, and discover this Inca Sacred Lake. On the way, you will be surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains and beautiful valleys. • The trek will take you through the most scenic landscapes of the region. • You’ll get to know the esoteric and mystical aspects of this lagoon. • Take a horseback ride to the top and make the most of your experience (optional). • Find a perfect spot to relax and appreciate the emerald water of Lake Humantay. The trek has a moderate difficulty level, which is why you need to be fully acclimatized before committing to this activity.

Humantay Lake Full Day Trek from Cusco with Lunch

Humantay Lake Full Day Trek from Cusco with Lunch

Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure that combines white-water rafting with zip-lining and satisfies your need for speed. Depart Cusco for Oropesa, where you can ease your butterflies with a bite of the town's iconic bread before hitting the Vilcanota River. Tackle Class III and IV rapids and battle intense waves as you make your way downstream, enjoying the remarkable scenery of the surrounding Andes as you go. Afterward, soar through the sky on an exhilarating zip ride.

Cusco Rafting and Zipline Adventure

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(47)

from $100

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Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals

Rosa_A, Aug 2026

Great views all the way to the top

This tour was great. We had the perfect weather and the mountain was amazing! The colours and views were breathtaking. We continued to red valley and it was worth it. A little challenging but so rewarding. If it’s a cloudy day maybe the colours on Rainbow Mountain don’t stand out as much but we had full sun and no clouds and I found the colours stood out more than I expected. Very satisfied. Definitely recommend.

Combo Sacred valley Pisac Moray Salt mines and Ollantaytambo

Jan_K, Jul 2026

Amazing experience

Amazing experience for us! The communication with tour operator was easy, they sent us all information about pick up time and our guide. The tour was great, we visited amazing places. The guide took care about us carefully, he told us many interesting information about the places and he organised everything smoothly. We had comfortable car and because we were a small group - only 6 people, we enjoyed all places a lot. The lunch was perfect too!!! We really recommend this tour.

The Best Private Sacred Valley Tour in Cusco ( with Pisac)

Linda_H, Jul 2026

Excellent, very...

Excellent, very informative tour. Our phenomenal guide Oscar (a local from the Sacred Valley) was very knowledgeable, a fun leader, and considerate of our group’s needs and how we were feeling throughout the day. We did the tour on our first full day in the Cusco area, which helped with acclimating as the altitude is slightly lower than Cusco itself. Highly recommend the tour—it was very much worth it.

Machu Picchu Full-Day Tour from Cusco by Panoramic Train

Jonann_R, Jul 2026

Recommend!

This was an unforgettable trip! The guides were dependable and knowledgeable! There were some unforeseen circumstances that made the trip longer than I was expecting but it was no fault of the company. They were flexible and figured a way out for us with the train delay and the new government regulations. The Machu Picchu ruins are worth it. Highly recommend this company.

Excursión to Humantay Lake Full Day from Cusco

Alyssa_L, Jul 2026

Stunning lake of the Andes

First up guide Johnathon and our driver were great 10/10. Next the breakfast and lunch at the same restaurant stop were delicious with a spectacular view over the mountain range. Humantay Lake was spectacular to see and I’m glad I made it. However, this was no easy hike. I wanted to give up many times throughout the hike. We were given poles which were absolutely necessary. There was the option to pay to get a horse up. In hindsight I should’ve done that. Must bring sunscreen, wide brim hat and wear long sleeve top. I got severely sunburnt with a T-shirt on. The lake is gorgeous once you reach it. Just be prepared for the mix of high altitude, steep rocky incline and tired legs.

Rainbow Mountain In Quad Bike

Rohit_J, Jul 2026

Amazing Guides, Incredible Views, and a Perfectly Organized Tour

This tour was absolutely amazing and was one of the highlights of our trip to Peru! We chose the 6:30 AM ATV tour and our pickup was around 6, and everything was extremely well organized from start to finish. A huge thank you to our guides, Rojelio and Yadira, and our driver/ATV guide, Arturo. They truly made the experience unforgettable. Rojelio brought such great energy to the group from the moment we were picked up. He was incredibly kind, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, and he kept everyone engaged throughout the entire day. You could tell he genuinely cared that everyone was having a great experience, and his positive attitude made the tour even more enjoyable. A special thank you to Yadira, who went above and beyond for my mom. She was nervous about the altitude, and Yadira stayed with her, checked on her throughout the hike, reassured her, and made sure she was comfortable the entire time. The guides also carried oxygen, which gave everyone extra peace of mind. Her kindness, patience, and genuine care allowed my mom to enjoy the experience. The guides safely guided us on the ATVs, explained everything clearly, and made everyone feel comfortable riding, even those with little or no ATV experience. The day started with hotel pickup, followed by breakfast at a beautiful restaurant with stunning mountain views, clean restrooms, and plenty of vegetarian options. After breakfast, we learned how to ride the ATVs before heading up the mountain. The ATV ride itself was incredible and is definitely the best way to experience Rainbow Mountain. At the end of the ATV route, local motorcycle drivers take you the final section up the mountain. From there, you can either take a very easy 5-minute flat walk or about a 10-minute uphill walk to the main viewpoint. After visiting Rainbow Mountain, we rode the ATVs to an amazing Andes viewpoint where we learned more about the surrounding mountain range and local history. We then returned to the restaurant for a delicious lunch before heading back to Cusco. Everything was extremely well organized, the scenery was breathtaking, and the entire staff genuinely cared about making sure everyone had a great experience. I would recommend this tour 100% to anyone visiting Rainbow Mountain. The ATV option makes the experience much more enjoyable while still allowing you to take in all of the incredible views. If you're trying to decide how to visit Rainbow Mountain, this is absolutely the way to do it!

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley

MAHADEVEN_M, Jun 2026

Rainbow Mountain

Our trip to Rainbow Mountain in Cusco was an unforgettable experience! The breathtaking views were absolutely worth the hike, and the scenery along the way was stunning. A special thanks to our travel guide, Mr. Francisco, who was outstanding throughout the tour. He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and always made sure everyone in the group was safe and comfortable, especially with the high altitude. He shared interesting information about the area and made the journey both enjoyable and memorable. If you’re planning to visit Rainbow Mountain, I highly recommend going with Mr. Francisco. His professionalism and care made our experience truly exceptional. Thank you for an amazing adventure! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sacred Valley Tour Vip Chinchero Ollantaytambo and Pisac

acanalesrpg, Jun 2026

Amazing team and Samuel is the best tour guide

Samuel was an amazing tour guide. Pick up was stated to meet at 6:15 at the plaza de armas but per there request we arrived at 6:10z they arrived at 6:20 and a gentleman came to the middle of the square and called our name. We were escorted to a private van. The van was comfortable. We enjoyed all the archeological sites. Perfect way to see many ruins in one day, lunch was at a gorgeous restaurant and we enjoyed the corner outside table.

Sacred Valley Full Day Tour

Ron_D, Jun 2026

Sacred Valley Trip

The trip started at 7:45 with a pickup from our hotel. Went to Pisco to see the Incan site, then went into the town of Pisco to shop. Continued on to Urubomba for a teriffic lunch. Not the standard roadside food, but real kicking great culinary experience. Then went Ollantaytambo to drop off a few of our group at train station and continued to the ruins near train station. Loaded up for return to Cusco, but wait…..one more stop at a really cool textile factory. Got back to hotel around 7:15p. It was a great day. Thank you Clara and our fantastic bus driver.

Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco | Vinicunca Hike | Optional 8AM

Ginny_W, May 2026

A worthwhile trip - we...

A worthwhile trip - we had snow, so wrap up warm. The snow slowly melted throughout the hike and we were rewarded with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. Rainbow Mountain slowly revealed the amazing colours by lunchtime and our photos are stunning. A delicious breakfast and lunch were provided in beautiful surroundings. The hike wasn’t too arduous and can also be made on horseback with locals.

2-Day Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley Classic Tour by Train

Rajesh_N, May 2026

Fantastic Machu Picchu Tour!

This was a fantastic tour from start to finish. In addition to visiting Machu Picchu, we made several cultural stops along the way, including an alpaca farm, jewelry workshop, and beautiful sites within the Sacred Valley, which made the experience feel much more immersive and complete. Our tour guide Fabrizio was excellent. He managed the group dynamics really well, kept everything organized and enjoyable, and was incredibly knowledgeable. He was able to answer every question and shared so much history and cultural context throughout the trip. He was also genuinely kind and personable, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to experience both Machu Picchu and the surrounding culture.