Top Peru Day Trips

Experience an unforgettable day trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina, featuring a guided boat tour of the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions, penguins, and more in their natural habitat. Explore the stunning Huacachina Desert Oasis at your own pace, then enjoy an exhilarating dune buggy ride and sandboarding adventure, capped off with a breathtaking desert sunset. Travel in comfort with air-conditioned buses and bilingual guides, with optional local cuisine like ceviche and pisco sours to complete your journey.

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.

Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered one of the most important world attractions to visit in Peru. Spend a full day touring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during this day trip. Surround yourself with nature and immerse yourself in the fascinating mysteries of this wonderful Inca citadel, accompanied by the services of a professional guide in Machu Picchu.

Visit one of Peru's most popular places without the crowds on this well-planned day tour. Instead of visiting Rainbow Mountain in the morning, like other groups, you'll visit in the afternoon after the crowds have left. With a small group, enjoy unobstructed views and learn about the landscape from your guide. Snacks and lunch at an exclusive restaurant are included, but admission fees are not.

El Yunque National Forest is one of the most biologically diverse in the entire United States. On our tour through the rainforest, we will stop at La Coca Waterfall and Mt. Britton tower. You will have fun walking along its trails, you can bathe in the crystal clear waters of its rivers, and enjoy spectacular views. Our experienced tour guides will transport you and be with you at all times.

Explore the famous Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu on a full-day tour from Cusco. Take the train to Aguas Calientes, where you have about 30 minutes before a short bus ride to the ruins. Follow your guide on a 2-hour walking tour of the site, visit key landmarks, then explore on your own. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Cusco with included hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get picked up at your hotel in Cusco at 3:00am in order to get to see the most gorgeous views of the colors painted on the Rainbow Mountain of the Peruvian Andes. See the streams of color formed by sediment and the atmosphere of the area, and check out the local animals who live here, especially the South American camelid.

Peru's Sacred Valley has played an important role in the region since the time of the ancient Incas. On this full-day excursion, visit the historic sights and cities that dot the fertile valley. Stop at Chinchero, Moray, the Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac to learn how the Incas grew crops in the region.

Escape the city and discover two of Peru’s most iconic landscapes in one unforgettable day. Travel along the Pacific coast to the stunning Islas Ballestas, where you’ll witness sea lions, penguins, and dramatic coastal formations up close. Continue your journey into the desert and arrive at the breathtaking oasis of Huacachina, a natural lagoon surrounded by towering sand dunes. Along the way, enjoy a stop in Ica to experience local flavors with a traditional wine and pisco tasting, giving you a true sense of the region’s culture. Then, get ready for pure adrenaline as you ride across the dunes in a dune buggy and try sandboarding, one of the most exciting activities in Peru. As the day comes to an end, witness a spectacular sunset over the desert — a moment that turns this journey into a truly unforgettable experience.

Experience Machu Picchu like a true traveler, not just a tourist. We offer a seamless and stress-free experience with friendly guides, personalized assistance, and continuous support throughout your journey. Our goal is to make you feel like you are traveling with friends while enjoying one of the world’s most iconic destinations. This is one of the fastest and best-value ways to explore Machu Picchu, with more than 2 hours inside the citadel with our guide and group. Please note that Machu Picchu tickets are controlled by the Peruvian government and the Ministry of Culture, with limited availability worldwide. We recommend booking at least 3 months in advance. For last-minute reservations, additional days may be required to request tickets in person in Aguas Calientes. We will always do our best to help you visit Machu Picchu, especially with flexible schedules.

Experience more of Peru’s Sacred Valley in just one day than you would on most tours during this comprehensive full-day excursion ideal for travelers with limited time in the region. Alongside a small group and local guide, visit Maras, Moray, Chinchero, and Ollantaytambo in an unconventional order to avoid other tour groups and enjoy a more intimate experience.

This full-day VIP tour of the Sacred Valley offers you an incredible, unique and enriching experience. Explore the notable archaeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero, as well as the vibrant Andean markets for an authentic shopping experience. In addition, you will discover Moray with its Inca terraces and the Maras salt mines. The tour is carried out with a professional guide and comfortable tourist transportation. The Sacred Valley of the Incas, between Pisac and Ollantaytambo, is famous for its historical and cultural relevance. During the tour, you will cross its majestic mountains, enjoying a temperate climate and a lower altitude than Cusco. You will admire picturesque villages, ancient terraces and the main archaeological sites of the region. Booking this tour with us guarantees you an incredible experience. With our team of professionals you will be assured of a complete, educational and memorable tourist experience in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Peru’s Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest canyons and you can experience it for yourself on this tour from Arequipa. Join a small group and head to the rim of the canyon where you can spot Andean condors. You also make other stops including the pre-Incan terraces of Antawilke, the Yanque hot springs, and a national reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

Combine three of southern Peru’s top activities without having to book each one separately on an action-packed tour from Ica. You’ll visit a wine cellar and a pisco distillery, but won’t have to worry about driving after you’ve indulged—your guide takes care of that for you. Then, let your adrenaline levels soar as you sandboard on the dunes of Huacachina.

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.

Enjoy door-to door service with our shared transfers from Lima Airport direct to your accommodation in Miraflores. Just let us know what flight you’re on and we will be at the airport to meet you. If your flight is delayed, simply take the next provided shuttle at no extra cost.

This half-day excursion to Moray and Minas de Sal allows you to venture into a part of the Sacred Valley, on beautiful farmland outside Cusco and near the ancient Andean town of Chinchero. You will visit the following sites: Andean Textile Center in Chinchero, Moray, Maras village, and Salt mines.

Discover one of Peru’s most exciting landscapes on an unforgettable full-day adventure. Explore the dramatic desert-meets-ocean scenery of the Paracas National Reserve in a mini buggy, then head to Huacachina, Peru’s only natural oasis, for thrilling dune rides in off-road vehicles, sandboarding, and a spectacular golden sunset. Adventure, adrenaline, and breathtaking views—all in one epic experience. - Convenient hotel pick-up from San Isidro, Miraflores, or Barranco - Tour Paracas National Reserve on Mini buggy 2 hrs - Adrenaline-filled dune buggy ride and sandboarding 2hrs in the Ica desert, ending with a sunset

Make the journey to some of Cusco’s Sacred Valley wonders just as fun as the destination on a quad bike tour of the archeological sites at Moray and Maras. Exploring in an all-terrain vehicle means you can reach places that you’d otherwise miss, while a small group limited to 15 ensures you receive personalized attention. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience. Entrance fees to Salt Mines and Moray are not included.

Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain vehicle (ATV). With your guide to lead the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, and enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside. Entrance fees extra.

The full day experience through the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a full day tour that visits all of the four main historical sites of the Sacred Valley in one day: Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo. The first stop of the day is Pisac where you’ll visit the famous Pisac and get in contact with the local culture, and the Ruins of Pisac famous for the inca terraces and an ancient inca cemetery. Next stop is Moray, the Inca’s Agricultural Lab, famous for the circular terraces, and the amazing Maras Salt Mines with more than 3000 natural salt pools. After stop for lunch in Urubamba before heading to our final destination: Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is known as one of the last “living testaments” of the Incas in Peru because it was built upon Incan fundamentals and groundworks. The Incan irrigation system still works and water runs through stone canals on the sides of streets.

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.