Top Peru Hiking Tours - page 4

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.

Ease into Cusco's altitude alongside llamas and alpacas on a delightful small-group hike along ancient Inca trails. This non-demanding trek helps you acclimate to the local weather and altitude, preparing you for whatever comes next on your Sacred Valley adventure. Visit hidden Inca temples nestled in small valleys and get first-hand insights into local culture and history.

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.

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 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.

Discover the rich biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest when you book this 4-day tour from Iquitos to the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve. Enjoy four days of hiking, swimming, canoeing, eating exotic foods, and visiting local villages. Fauna and flora that you may see during your tour include birds, monkeys, pink river dolphins, giant river otters, and medicinal plants.

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.

Explore Lima’s top highlights during this 4.5-hour introduction to the Peruvian capital’s wealth of historic landmarks. Tour the pre-Incan archaeological site at Huaca Huallamarca and explore the history of Lima’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed downtown. You’ll also check out the wealth of pre-Columbian art at Larco Museum, watch the changing of the guard at the Government Palace and visit the historic Convento de Santo Domingo. Your Lima highlights tour also includes round-trip hotel transport by minivan, a driver-guide, all entrance fees and bottled water.

Skip crowded taxi lines and avoid navigating confusing public transport systems with this shared transfer from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ) to your hotel. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, your transfer is synced to your flight's arrival time, so there's no time wasted waiting around for a ride.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One of Peru's greatest trails, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. This 5-day, small-group hiking adventure takes you through diverse eco-systems, from snow-capped peaks to cloud forest, and includes accommodations, porters, meals, and hotel pickup. Book at least five months in advance to secure Machu Picchu tickets.

Maximize your vacation time in Cusco on a half-day group tour. The adventure starts in the Sacred Valley city of Maras, followed by the nearby Maras Salt Mines. Next, have your camera ready for the experimental agricultural terraces in Moray. In Chinchero, check out the royal hacienda of an Inca ruler and explore the artisan market. Round-trip transportation enables you to complete this full itinerary and still get back to Cusco by lunchtime.

The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable journey through high Andean mountains, turquoise lakes, cloud forest and ancient Inca trails. With Machu Picchu Expeditions, the experience is about much more than the hike. You’ll stay in our Sky & Jungle Domes, enjoy freshly prepared mountain meals, travel with experienced guides and horsemen, discover local coffee culture and finish with a comfortable hotel night in Aguas Calientes before visiting Machu Picchu. From the moment you book, our Customer Service team is there to support you before, during and after the trek, helping with your preparation and making sure you feel looked after throughout the journey. Why trek with Machu Picchu Expeditions? Because Salkantay is already incredible. We make the way you experience it unforgettable. We make a great adventure feel well cared for from beginning to end. Ready for your Salkantay adventure? Select your departure date below to secure your spot.

Experience the highlights of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in just two days during this convenient tour. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Cusco, and benefit from small group sizes, expert guides, and private transportation for a personalized experience. Beat the crowds with early departures, visit scenic Miradors for photo opportunities, and enjoy provided meals along the way.

Salkantay trek is a high altitude 74km / 46 miles hike in the Cusco region, Peru. The route starts at Mollepata, a small town 100km from Cusco. Trekking includes a visit to Inca site; Machu Picchu both history and nature lovers will enjoy Salkantay trek

Opt for the most adventurous of the hiking routes that lead you to Machu Picchu on the 4-day Inca Jungle trail, which gives you the chance to do high-octane activities such as mountain biking, ziplining, white-water rafting, and hiking. Plus, your admission ticket to Machu Picchu, all meals, train tickets, and hotel pickup are included.

Hike to Rainbow Mountain on a 2-day, small-group trip from Cusco that includes a night of camping high in the Andes. Following part of the dramatic Ausangate Circuit trail on your way to Rainbow Mountain, this 2-day hike is a great way to experience the gorgeous Andean landscape at its most pristine, with time to star gaze and relax after crowds of day-hikers have returned to Cusco.

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.

Experience the brilliant landscapes of Rainbow Mountain without the strenuous hike on a full-day trip from Cusco. While some Rainbow Mountain hikes are up to four hours round-trip, this 1.1-mile (1.8-kilometer) route takes around 35 minutes—that means all the big views without the challenging trek at altitude. Included breakfast, lunch, and round-trip transport from Cusco take care of all the logistics.

Fewer crowds and an easier trek make Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain an obvious alternative to the more popular Vinicuna Rainbow Mountain, without sacrificing any of the views. This private tour takes you straight from your Cusco hotel to the mountain, where you take a 45-minute trek to a stunning vista point over the famously multi-colored range. Stop to enjoy lunch and see an Incan ruin on the return trip.