Top Cusco Day Trips

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.

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!

Our tour guide Alex is absolutely fantastic. He’s super kind and patient, and he took our health very seriously. In the beginning, he let us try some local bread of Cusco and even gave us snack bags, which came in handy and is incredibly generous. During the hike, he was very caring to my family, especially towards my daughter. He let her use the oxygen mask, gave her a coca leaf, and even helped her walk down from the peak. He took the hike at my family’s pace and never rushed us. When we got down from the mountain, the driver, also named Alex, had already prepared for us hot towels, and Alex, the tour guide, even asked us if we wanted any tea or other drinks and for a stool ready for us to get in the van easier. The restaurant was also amazing and incredibly clean. The food is of amazing quality and delicious. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend these two gentlemen.

Our family of four, including 2 teens, enjoyed a beautiful day exploring Machu Picchu. We received all of our tickets (train, bus, and site entrance) the night before and downloaded them to our phones. Communication from the tour company regarding the itinerary and transportation transfers was detailed so we felt prepared. We were picked up from our hotel and taken to the train station (about a 25-minute shuttle van ride). We booked the Vistadome train and it was absolutely worth it! The large panoramic windows including glass panels in the ceiling allowed us to enjoy the scenic views throughout the ride. The train ride was about 3.5 hours which gave us plenty of time to relax and enjoy the scenery and the onboard entertainment of live music and dancing. Each passenger received a complimentary beverage (coffee, tea, or water) along with a snack box containing a granola bar, healthy chips, chocolate, and candy. Additional snacks and drinks were also available for purchase. Adult passengers each received a small bottle of pisco in a souvenir bag. When we arrived at the Aguas Calientes train station, we were greeted by a transfer guide holding a sign with our name on it. She escorted us to the bus which took about 25 min to reach the Machu Picchu entrance. At the sanctuary, we met our English-speaking guide, Hector, who was knowledgeable and personable. We ended up having a private tour which made the experience more enjoyable. Because we booked our tickets 3 months in advance, we were fortunate to secure Circuit 2 which includes the classic viewpoints and far more access to much of the citadel compared to Circuits 1 and 3. We were able to walk through the ancient ruins, which was an incredible experience. Hector shared fascinating stories about the history, architecture, and significance of Machu Picchu. He also took family photos for us and knew all the best locations for memorable pictures. Our guided tour with Hector lasted about 2 hours. Afterward, we had a couple of hours before our return train which gave us time to enjoy a meal and browse the souvenir shops in the marketplace near the train station. The return trip on the train was similar to the ride there with complimentary snacks and a souvenir. Instead of live music and dancing, the onboard entertainment featured a fun fashion show. By the end of the day, we were exhausted from a 15-hour day from start to finish, but it was absolutely worth it. Visiting one of the new Seven Wonders of the World was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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.

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.

This was an amazing tour. Rogelio was our guide. He is local and very knowledgable. We skipped all the difficult hiking and instead drove motorcycles to the highest point possible. Then, the little walk up to the top of the mointain was way more maneagable for us (living at sea level). Afterwards, we drove ATVs around the area were we watched alpaca and llama farming and Mountain Ausangante. It felt that this was much more of a complete experience than the hiking only tours. Also, the brakfast and lunch by locals was really good! Thank you so much for this experience!

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.