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If you’ve already ticked off the sights by day, see a different side to Cusco on a nightlife tour that includes dinner and a drink. In an intimate group limited to eight people, you’ll go stargazing at Planetarium Cusco; admire illuminated landmarks in Cusco Historic Center; and enjoy a traditional Peruvian dinner accompanied by a Pisco Sour cocktail. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Prepare an authentic Peruvian meal from scratch with this small-group Lima cooking class. Begin with a market tour and fruit tasting that introduces you to a wide variety of fresh ingredients—including 35 different fruits—and then head to the kitchen to cook a 4-course meal under the careful instruction from your guide. At the end of the class, enjoy your meal with a Pisco sour.

Enjoy an adventure like no other—and discover some of Peru’s most dramatic scenery—on this dune buggy adventure. Your setting is the one-of-a-kind Huacachina Oasis. Pick between two tour durations, and then set off with just a guide and small group for company. You’ll drive over dunes, discover the region’s best photo stops, and will even have the chance to give sandboarding a try.

Have you ever imagined to enjoy a lunch within a transparent dining capsule with amazing mountain views? Combine an adventurous day full of excitement in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Feel the adrenaline while you are rock climbing using the Via Ferrata and the speed going down with the Zip Line. Don’t miss the opportunity to live an incredible moment!

Get a comprehensive tour of the main Incan sites around Cusco on this half-day excursion. Visit all the highlights and landmarks, including Tambomachay, Puccpucara, Quenqo, Sacsayuaman, and Koricancha. Hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco available; travel via air-conditioned coach.

Visit the desert oasis of Huacachina on a full-day tour from Paracas. Stop at a winery that makes wine and pisco in the traditional way as you sample the drinks. Then, head to Ica for a city tour and learn about the ancient cultures that used to inhabit the area. Finally, head to the lagoon where you can stroll around or take a dune buggy up the large sand dunes.

The adventurous can try something new in Peru during this half-day sand boarding or sand skiing experience on the Huacachina Dunes near Ica. Get professional instruction and gear fitting, then take a buggy ride to the top of the dunes to experience the rush of skiing or boarding on sand instead of snow.

Adventure-loving travelers won’t want to miss this fun half-day sandboarding tour. From Lima you’ll be picked up at your hotel and driven to the huge sand dunes, where you’ll be briefed on how to use the sandboards best and how to get the most from riding the dunes. Race your friends down the dunes several times, progressing to higher and more challenging dunes as you go. No experience is necessary.

Get your adrenaline pumping with this small-group tour that takes you around the Sacred Valley on an ATV. Visit some of Peru's most-important landmarks including the terraced salt mines of Maras and Inca ruins of Moray. Enjoy included hotel pickup from Cusco hotels with morning departures, and choose a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule. This tour can also be combined with a zipline.

The perfect option for families with children and / or people who have not had any kind of approach to the desert or a sport on board and wish to venture into the sandboard. In this activity you will feel all the adrenaline when sliding at great speed through the incredible Sand Dunes.

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.

Exploring Cusco’s most important ruins and historic landmarks on your own can be confusing, with sites spread out and little context to explain what you’re seeing—but this small-group, guided tour makes it simple. Travel between key archaeological locations—including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and the Temple of the Sun—and the historic center with a guide who brings the temples and colonial architecture to life. As you explore, learn about the history behind each site instead of simply passing by.

We enter the desert going up and down the beautiful dunes with lots of emotion and adventure action. Our service is personalized, according to a group of people who are in the buggy, that's why it is a service that suits both children and adults. This service also includes the practice of recreational sandbording, as well as the equipment and instructions necessary for its safe practice.

Travel just a short ways south of Lima to access the large complex of ruins, temples, and pyramids at the Pachacamac Archaeological Site on this half-day tour. This trip also includes a brief tour of important sites in the city of Lima and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Biking through Lima is a fun and active way to explore the city's enclaves while getting a sense of local character that's all too easily missed when touring by car. Visit top sights around Miraflores and Barranco along with a guide, including the Bridge of Sighs, Kennedy Park, and Plaza Barranco. As you ride, your guide shares stories and fun facts about the neighborhoods that you might miss on your own.

Maximize every moment of your Peruvian vacation on a small-group sightseeing tour of Lima’s UNESCO-listed historic center. This excursion is great for travelers seeking an immersive cultural and historical experience that goes beyond the typical tourist guidebook. You'll enjoy engaging and interactive commentary as you stop at San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and numerous other landmarks. Later, go underground and explore the catacombs under the Convent of San Francisco.

Experience the Rainbow Mountain, one of Peru’s most striking geological features, during this full-day private trek. Challenge yourself on this hard-but-rewarding hike, enjoying the alpine views along the way, as you witness the colorful spectacle of the mountainside that looks painted with turquoise, red and gold paint. A private guide and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.

Discover Cusco’s UNESCO-listed center and remarkably preserved Inca ruins on this full-day tour and enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide. Visit the archeological sites of Puka Pukara, Sacsayhuaman, and Tambomachay; admire Cusco landmarks including Plaza de Armas, Coricancha temple, and Cusco Cathedral; and browse the stalls at San Pedro market.

Get a comprehensive overview of Peru’s Sacred Valley on this private full-day tour from Cusco. Visit the Valley’s main highlights—Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero—along with the Moray agricultural terraces and Maras salt mines. Listen to informative commentary from your private tour guide about the history behind these ruins and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba.

There are many ways to see Peru; however, if you’re a more active traveler, try booking this Salkantay Trek, Machu Picchu, and Humantay Lake 5-Day Experience instead of a tour by train. You’ll trek your way to Salkantay, Humantay Lake, and Machu Picchu over five days with stops along the way. The experience includes hotel pickup in Cusco, three nights of camping, and one night in a hostel in Aguas Calientes.

Feel the adrenaline rush as you drive a quad bike through the Red Valley and admire the breathtaking views of Rainbow Mountain from its highest point. Walk through the Red Valley to take in the beautiful colors of Rainbow Mountain and enjoy a traditional lunch in the village of Cusipata. Finally, capture the best souvenir photos of Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley.

Soar like a bird over the majestic landscapes of Paracas National Reserve on a thrilling paragliding adventure! No experience is necessary, as your expert pilot will take care of all the flying while you enjoy the stunning views of the Andean mountains, desert coastline, and azure waters below. This is the perfect way to see Paracas from an angle few ever get to experience.

For a full day of adventuring in Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, join this small group tour taking you for activities on land and sea. You’ll keep costs down by booking this small group tour, but still have an intimate time in your dune buggies, and exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of the Islas Ballestas.

Experience the exceptional beauty of Laguna de Humantay and more on a 14-hour small-group tour. Comfortable transportation whisks you away from Cusco and brings you to Mollepata, where you fill up on a buffet breakfast. Stop at Soraypampa, then follow your guide on an invigorating hike to the lake. Enjoy free time to take photos and appreciate the stunning scenery, then head back to camp for a well-deserved lunch.