Top Cusco Unique Experiences

According to the Inca mythology of this mountain and the nearby lakes – among which Sibinacocha stands out – gives birth to the masculine energy that fertilizes Mother Earth, Pachamama. After a long course, the waters are lost in the unknown lands of the Amazon, only to return to fill the lakes and glaciers every night, transformed into the River of Stars or Willkamayu, known in the West as the Milky Way. The Chillca community, composed of llama and alpaca herders, is known as the guardian of these pristine landscapes. From here, you can embark on mountain hikes, spending nights in comfortable lodges or tambos, with Machuracay Tambo standing out, in a trek known as the “Path of the Apu Ausangate.”

Prepare classic Peruvian dishes in an open-air kitchen with a private Urubamba cooking class that goes beyond recipes to explore local ingredients and Peruvian cooking techniques. You’ll visit the Urubamba market, then cook alongside a passionate chef, making dishes such as ceviche, 'papa a la huancaína', local potatoes smothered in spicy sauce, 'tacu tacu,' rice and roasted beans, and 'lomo saltado,' marinated sirloin with onions and peppers.

The Machu Picchu archaeological site is Peru's most famous attraction for a reason and this full-day tour to the Incan citadel handles all the details for a smooth visit from Cusco. Relax during a picturesque train journey. Take in the ambiance and mystery of the most important areas of the Machu Picchu site. Explore other parts of the site on your own including the Sun Gate and the Incan Bridge.

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having your own guide and end-to-end travel support as you travel to Machu Picchu for the day on this private tour from Cusco. Breathe easier as you’re escorted from your hotel to Aguas Calientes and onto Machu Picchu, where you’ll take a guided tour of the citadel and enjoy some free time to explore independently. Lunch is included at a restaurant in Aguas Calientes.

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.

Very early we will move from your hotel to the train station, to start our Machu Picchu 1 day trip. In Ollantaytambo we will board the train that passes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes. In Aguas Calientes we will have time to get all ready and then we can take the bus that will take us to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The trip takes 25 minutes, we will finally arrive at Machu Picchu where you will recharge your energies and also enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of the mountain where our guide will begin the guided tour so you can better know the history and architecture of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Visiting Machu Picchu: After the guided tour and the guided walk through Machu Picchu you will have time until 12:00 p.m. to freely walk Machu Picchu. In the afternoon we will board the train back where we will pick you up from the train station and drop off in regocijo square near to main square.

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.