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Peru’s Rainbow Mountain is usually explored on a challenging hike that reaches high altitudes. Skip the walking, as well as the crowds, and summit the mountain with ease aboard an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) during this small-group excursion. Spend more time taking in the beautiful scenery and local wildlife and less time being exhausted from the trek.

See the best of southern Peru without having to worry about planning your tours and transfers on a 2-day tour that’s ideal for time-pressed travelers. Highlights include a dune buggy ride in the desert oasis of Huacachina, a scenic flight over the Nazca Lines, and a cruise of the Ballestas Islands, known as the Galapagos of Peru. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

This Humantay Lake Full-Day Tour from Cusco is a great pick for travelers who want to see the lake but only have a day to spare. This full-day tour takes you to the lake through the Soraypampa Trek, which is a circular route that runs about 2.7 miles (4.3 kilometers). A guide knows the best spots to stop at to see wildlife and teaches you about the scared mountains surrounding the area, too.

Immerse yourself in the culture and scenery of the Ballestas Islands, Paracas, and Huacachina Oasis on this full-day trip. Beat vacation planning overwhelm and leave the logistics and organization to your guide. Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes a speedboat tour, a vineyard visit, a sandbuggy ride and dinner. Don't worry about getting sore feet, as you relax in an air-conditioned vehicle between stops.

Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites such as Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night at Aguas Calientes, the village at the base of Machu Picchu, and rest up before exploring the famous Inca citadel the next day.

Get a taste for Peru’s high-alpine scenery and ancient Inca customs during this full-day hike to Lake Humantay from Cusco. Ascend to this scenic body of water located at 13,779 feet (4,200 meters), learning about its sacred place in Inca mythology during your climb. An included buffet lunch back at base camp is an added bonus.

Held in Cusco and originating with the Incas, the Inti Raymi, or Festival of the Sun, celebrates the winter solstice and the first day of the new year in the Inca calendar. Immerse yourself in the ceremonies of this important event with this guided tour that offers a deeper experience than you'd be able to get independently.

Can you imagine witnessing an ancestral ceremony where time seems to stand still? The Inti Raymi, celebrated every June 24 in Cusco, is much more than an event: it is a return to the glorious past of the Inca Empire, a spectacle full of color, music, sacred rituals and energy that only the Andes can offer. With this tour, you will not only witness the ceremony from the best places in Qoricancha and Sacsayhuaman, but you will live a complete and guided experience, surrounded by history, living culture and breathtaking landscapes. You will feel the departure of the Inca as if you were in the 15th century, hear the chants that honor the sun and see dances that have survived centuries. In addition, your day will be completely organized so that you can focus only on enjoying yourself: private transportation, expert guide, reserved entrance tickets, and a gourmet box lunch to savor while you contemplate the heart of Inti Raymi.

Discover the top attractions of Lima and one of its most important archeological sites in one day with this guided small-group tour. Explore Lima’s Historic Center, the Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Martin, the catacombs beneath the San Francisco Monastery, and the pre-Incan complex and archeological site of Pachacamac, with a guide to provide deeper insights. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, and nearby.

If you have only a limited time in Cusco, make sure that you see all of the most-important landmarks by booking this 4-day, small-group tour. You'll visit all of Cusco's must-see attractions, including Sacsayhuaman; explore the Andean villages of the Sacred Valley; and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu.