Top Peru Hiking Tours - page 4

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.

Take away some of the hassle of traveling, with this private airport transfer service. By booking your transfer service in advance, you can relax and focus on your holiday. Avoid long taxi queues or navigating busy public transport. Enjoy being met at the airport by your own private chauffeur and receive door-to-door service to your hotel accommodation.

Discover the wealth of history and fascinating modern-day culture of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire, during this 3-hour walking tour with a private guide. Get off the tour bus and out into the streets of this amazing Inca city, following your guide on foot through the city’s main square and past its imposing cathedral. You’ll also check out the impressive ruins of the Incas’ Qorikancha temple and do some shopping for produce and handicrafts at San Pedro Market. This private walking tour also covers all site entrance fees.

Paracas is a favored weekend getaway for Limeños but even if you have only a day to spare, you can enjoy its highlights on this guided tour from Lima. You'll sail to the Ballestas Islands to see marine wildlife including penguins and sea lions; go sand boarding on the dunes of Huacachina, and enjoy some wine and Pisco-tasting at a local vineyard.

Uncover the fascinating architecture and culture of the ancient Incas during this full-day tour covering the highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley from Cusco. Check out the market in Pisac, stopping on Sundays to observe its famous mass. Then visit the Inca settlement at Ollantaytambo and explore the ruins of its fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysterious structure composed of giant 12-foot (3.5-m) stones. Choose between private or shared options with or without admission tickets.

Get ready to spot all sorts of Amazonian wildlife on this three-day private tour in the Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve. You’ll be able to swim with dolphins, hike, canoe, and try more activities. You’ll be staying at the Curassow Amazon Lodge, so you’ll have a comfy place to lay your head each evening, and some deliciously prepared meals.

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.

Tick off more Cusco attractions in less time on a private, half-day city tour, designed with history buffs in mind. In the company of a private guide, visit ancient Inca archeological sites including Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay and explore the Historic Center of Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

If you’re landing at San Martin Port, don’t miss the chance to see the Ballestas Islands and their native wildlife. Observe penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and more during this short excursion. Take off in a speedboat and pass the famous Candelabra geoglyph that can be spotted on the hill, believed to be part of the mysterious Nazca Lines, before heading to the islands to explore the sea caves. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

Uncover the history and culture of Cusco, once the heart of the Inca Empire, on this small-group tour of the city—a great way to get your bearings if visiting for the first time. Check off plenty of sights in one convenient tour that covers Plaza de Armas, where Inca roads once converged, the Temple of the Sun, and the Convent of Santo Domingo. You'll also visit Cusco Cathedral and the bustling San Pedro Central Market, for a taste of daily life in Cusco.

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.

Get a taste of what trekking the Inca Trail is like even when you don’t have time to hike the entire trail to Machu Picchu with this 2-day tour from Cusco. Travel via Ollantaytambo to the start of your hike and then walk the Inca Trail past ruins to the Sun Gate over Machu Picchu. Return the next day for a guided tour of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco.

The Ballestas Islands, located off the southern coast of Peru, are known for their range of diverse wildlife and surrounding beauty. See the best of the islands and the adjacent Paracas National Reserve on this private full-day tour from Lima, featuring informative commentary from your guide and including all meals and transportation.

Moray archaeological park and the Maras salt mines rank among the top attractions outside Cusco, with a history dating back to the days of the Incas. On this tour, hit the gas and zoom through the Peruvian countryside, and explore both sites in one day—with safety kit plus pickup and drop-off at your Cusco accommodation included. With your guide to lead the way, enjoy outdoor adventure in Peru and learn how the Incas worked the land.

Don't let confusing public transit, overpriced taxis, or lack of time keep you from exploring the wonders of Lima. This Lima city tour is specifically designed for passengers disembarking at the Port of Callao and includes a private van and professional guide to help you see the city's highlights, from its UNESCO-listed center to its famous cafes.

Spend the day exploring the Inca citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu on a small-group, full-day tour from Cusco—no need to worry about transport logistics. Visit the legendary mountaintop site with a guide who brings its construction and history to life as you explore. Designed with a relaxed, non-strenuous pace, this experience is well-suited to first-time visitors and families.

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.

The UNESCO-listed archeological site of Caral, first inhabited between 2600 BCE and 2000 BCE, is among Peru's most impressive ruins. Getting there, however, can be tricky. This small-group tour tour from Lima promises a hassle-free experience. You'll get picked up from your accommodation and taken directly to Caral where your guide will offer insights into its ancient civilization.

Hit top Peru attractions including Humantay Lake, UNESCO–listed Machu Picchu, Queshuachaca bridge, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas with ease on this comprehensive 8-day tour. With key logistics like accommodation and transportation—plus round-trip transport from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport—included, you’re free to relax and soak up the scenery. Follow in the footsteps of the Incas with your guide, and admire beautiful countryside views.

A challenging high-altitude hike is rewarded with a visit to Rainbow Mountain, one of the most distinct Andean peaks in Peru, during this full-day tour from Cusco. Hike for approximately 3 hours to reach Rainbow Mountain where natural mineral deposits have formed bands of color in the earth. Pass alpacas and llamas along the way. See other snow-capped Andean peaks and look for Andean condors.

Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!. Spend a day touring the Sacred Valley’s historic Inca sites and ancient villages like Urubamba, Pisaq and Ollantaytambo - on your way to Machu Picchu! This tour explores Inca culture and sacred sites, and visits a cultural & artisan center outside of Cusco where you will learn all about llamas, alpacas, and traditional weaving arts. Then train from Ollantaytambo to Machupicchu town. The next day, tour to Machu Picchu archeological site with your expert, local indigenous guide, this will be richer because of all the information you get in the Sacred Valley tour.

⭐ 1. More adventurous experience Traveling part of the way by motorbike makes the excursion an adrenaline-fueled activity: uneven terrain, wide landscapes and a sense of freedom when driving make it ideal for those looking for more than just a hike. ⭐ 2. Exclusive views of the Red Valley Many 7-Color Mountain tours do not include the Red Valley, a less crowded area, with intense reddish landscapes, unique geological formations and greater tranquility for taking photos. ⭐ 3. Less physical exertion The quad bike mode considerably reduces the time and effort of trekking, making it a fantastic option for those who want to

Visit Rainbow Mountain, one of the most distinct formations in the Peruvian Andes, on this full-day tour and hike from Cusco. A challenging high altitude hike takes you to the base of this small mountain which features bands of color created by natural mineral deposits in the earth. Take in the view of Rainbow Mountain as well as surrounding Andean peaks. Look for grazing alpacas and llamas and try to spot Andean condors.

Experience pure adrenaline Explore Rainbow Mountain on a fun and unforgettable trip. Unique and incomparable experience Enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the mountain. Get to know the rainbow mountain on wheels and without much physical effort. With this ATVS option it will be much easier to get to this beautiful place. If walking is not part of you, but you want to get to Vinicunca mountain, this is your best option to visit it. You will pass through high Andean landscapes of the Vilcanota Mountain Range. You will only walk for 10 minutes to the Vinicunca mountain viewpoint, where you will appreciate its majestic scenery, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and mountains of different colors.