Top Cusco Unique Experiences - page 2

Journey to Machu Picchu in comfort on this day trip from Cusco or Sacred Valley. Traveling by train, you'll be able to relax and soak up the scenery through panoramic windows. Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes, you'll take a quick bus ride up to the entrance of Machu Picchu where your guide will fill you in on all of its rich history as you explore the site in a small group.

This full-day guided Cusco excursion to Machu Picchu is the ideal way to experience Peru's must-see UNESCO site without missing its captivating history. With round-trip transportation from Cusco, this tour ensures a stress-free visit so you can focus on exploring. Once there, your guide will share insights into its fascinating past as you discover landmarks like the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacred Solar Clock, and the Circular Tower.

Learn to make traditional Peruvian dishes during this 2-hour cooking class in Urubamba. Head to a local B&B just a 90-minute drive from Cusco and whip up some of the country’s most delicious dishes like ceviches, tacu-tacu, lomo saltado, a chifa, and more. Get tips and tricks from your host on how to recreate the dishes at home and enjoy the fruits of your labor with an ice cold drink.

Few places in the world are as picturesque as Humantay Lagoon. Witness the stunning natural beauty of the Andes in all their glory during this full-day round trip hiking adventure from Cusco. Enjoy an early morning pickup from your hotel then catch a few extra zzz en route to Mollepata for breakfast and the start of your trek. Reach the glacier-fed alpine lake by midday then relax, enjoy a snack, and test the waters before heading back for a well-deserved lunch and return trip to Cusco.

No trip to Peru is complete without a visit to Machu Picchu. See the iconic Incan ruins from both on the ground and in the clouds on this guided small-group tour from Cusco. Explore the ruins before ascending Huayna Picchu with a notoriously hard-to-get ticket for views from above. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cusco and standard train tickets.

Don’t let limited time in Cusco stop you visiting one of the New7Wonders of the World. Save yourself hours of transit time on a day trip to Machu Picchu that includes round-trip transfers by Vistadome train, which is equipped with panoramic windows to ensure the best views of the Andes mountain range.

Spend a full day experiencing the wonders of Machu Picchu with this tour that starts with a pickup from your hotel. Board a train to Aguas Calientes, where staff will be waiting for you, and travel to take a scenic bus ride up to Machu Picchu. As you enter the park, allow your guide will join you for a guided tour of the most important areas of this site.

Experience the wonder of Machu Picchu during this full-day trip from Cusco. Enjoy a scenic train ride through Andean valleys before enjoying a guided tour of this iconic Inca archaeological site. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore before returning to Cusco in the evening. Entrance fees, bus transport and train tickets are all included.

The hike up to Machu Picchu can take even an experienced hiker up to an hour. Bypass the hike with this Machu Picchu Tour by Train from Cusco. This round-trip tour first picks you up from your Cusco hotel to take you to the Ollantaytambo train station where you’ll hop on a train for Aguas Calientes. Then, ride a bus up to Machu Picchu, where you’ll go on a guided tour.

Add a touch of luxury to your Machu Picchu excursion on this premium tour, which transports you to the UNESCO-listed world wonder on the Belmond Hiram Bingham train—renowned for its 1920s Pullman carriages and comfortable seats. You’ll enjoy the journey just as much as the destination as you sail past the stunning scenery of the Sacred Valley, sip cocktails, and listen to live music onboard.