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Gaze at different types of alpacas and llamas at a Cusco farm. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city and be immersed in nature. Travel back in time as you hear about the days of the ancient Incas. Learn about traditional weaving techniques by watching a demo. Meet vicuñas, known as 'the gold of the Andes', and huanacos.

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. This tour can also be combined with a zipline.

See Peru's Rainbow Mountain, known for its stripes of colorful mineral deposits, in just one day on this tour from Cusco. Hike with a guide to the summit for a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventure, or rent a horse (own expense) for easier access to the same incredible views. Entrance to the mountain is not included.

Get your adrenaline pumping as you fly through the Andes Mountains on a zipline. With a small group, depart the “Imperial City” of Cusco and drive to the Sacred Valley for your zipline experience. Once you arrive, gear up and soar above the plateau, taking in the beautiful scenery while you zip down.

Stay active while exploring the area outside Cusco with this Peruvian Rock Climbing Full-Day Experience from Cusco. Along the ride from Cusco, your guide provides commentary and lets you make a few stops for photos. Then, once you arrive at the place where you’ll rock climb, you’ll get geared up to climb. A guide shows you which course to take based on your experience level.

Learn to prepare high-end Peruvian cuisine from market to table alongside a professional chef with this Peruvian cooking class. After shopping at a local market with a food-loving guide, head to a colonial-style home to prepare a 3-course lunch or dinner which could feature classic items such as ceviche, Pisco sours, and quinoa cooked to perfection. Polish off your meal with fresh fruits and local coffee.

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.

Peru is known for its beautifully woven textiles, but it can be difficult to find authentic pieces on your own. With this private tour, venture to the Sacred Valley to a textile workshop to learn from expert weavers the proper techniques of weaving and dyeing textiles. Now you can see the behind-the-scenes of how they’re made and try it out yourself, great for travelers who want to learn something new and who appreciate arts and crafts.

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is considered one of South America’s top treks—and this small-group tour takes care of all the logistics for a seamless, supportive experience. Led by an English-speaking guide—and with support staff, a kitchen tent, comfortable sleeping tents and mattresses, safety supplies, hotel pickup, and more—you’ll make the spectacular journey through Andean passes, cloud forests, rainforests, and more to reach the UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu.

Ideal for travelers staying in Cusco, this tour takes you on a private adventure to discover Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley. Explore the landscape and stop to take in the views along the way. This tour is tailored for those seeking to savor the mountain landscapes in a private setting, without the crowds. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off is included, as well as a tour guide and a satisfying lunch.

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.

Go where cars can't and explore local Andean communities and ancient Inca ruins during this horseback riding adventure. Learn about the daily rhythms of local life, observing farming techniques along with alpaca and sheep herding, for a cultural experience you wouldn't get anywhere else. You also discover Inca temples and visit a natural cave once used as an Inca shrine.

Travel back in time aboard the elegant Belmond Hiram Bingham train, enjoying the ultimate in luxury train transportation on a day trip to the world-famous Machu Picchu. Climb aboard the train’s richly appointed 1920s Pullman cars to enjoy fabulous views of the Andes, white tablecloth dining, and high-end wine. Then explore Machu Picchu with an expert guide, followed by afternoon tea at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge.

Travel from your Cusco hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ) with a private transfer that removes the uncertainty of departure-day transport. Instead of searching for a cab or navigating public buses, enjoy a scheduled service that coordinates pickup around flight times and runs 24 hours a day. It's a straightforward way to reach the airport on time—without managing last-minute logistics.

See one of Peru’s most spectacular natural landmarks on a full-day tour of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) from Cusco. Designed to delight lovers of the great outdoors, this excursion includes a hike to the summit of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), renowned for its kaleidoscopic colors and 16,400-foot (5,000-meter) height.

Cover a number of dispersed Inca towns, without the hassle of driving, on this small-group tour from Cusco to the Sacred Valley. Pass through the ancient sites of Saqsaywaman and Ollantaytambo, and explore the Inca site of Pisac. Along the way, visit a Peruvian weaving house and see a demonstration on dyeing and weaving techniques.

5 Day Salkantay Mountain, Humantay Lake and Llacatapata incan trail to Machupicchu in Sky Lodge domes SALKANTAY TREK & HUMANTAY LAKE GLAMPING IN DOMES • Explore the Humantay Lake • Climb up to Salkantay Pass 4600 meters high and see the Sacred Salkantay Snow capped mountain • Walk on an Ancient Inca Salkantay Trail • Explore the Machupicchu Sacred city Departure Point: Cusco - We pick you up from your hotel. Departure Time: Between 4:00am - 05:00am Briefing Point: Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek between 6:00 to 6:30pm Return Point: Cusco - Our driver will drop-off in your hotel or Airbnb apartment Physical Rating: 3 - Demanding -  Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers

Machu Picchu economy tour 2 days 1 night The excursion of Machu Picchu by Car 2 days 1 night is an alternate route, also known as the “Amazon Route” that will lead you to the town of Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu to know the Wonder of the World, allowing you to have a more intimate approach with nature, see a beautiful panorama full of landscapes and snow-capped mountains like Chicon, Salkantay and Veronica that are sample of our Peruvian Andean highlands with paved and rustic roads, with natural people of the area. Enjoy the fantastic experience of a hike surrounded by wild flora and fauna, where we will also appreciate the Mandor Gardens along the way

Live an adventure on wheels on the ATV Morada de los Dioses and Piuray lagoon. This attraction is new in the city of Cusco and is made up of cyclopean rock carvings of mythological beings from the Inca culture. The Piuray lagoon is a water source or lagoon of surface origin located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range in the Cusco region in Peru.

Home to ancient Incan ruins, Peru’s Sacred Valley is a landscape of Andean peaks, rugged cliffs, and cascading rivers—where outdoor adventure is never far away. On this tour, experience wet and wild white-water thrills on the Urubamba River with your guide—and see sides of the Sacred Valley many visitors miss. Paddle hard through the class III rapids, with lunch, all equipment, plus round-trip travel from your Cusco hotel included.

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.

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. Hotel pickup in Cusco, three nights of camping, and one night in a hostel in Aguas Calientes are included.

If you are looking to discover unique places and combine adventure with nature, then the Picnic with llamas + ATV Moray & Salineras de Maras tour is the one we recommend the most for you. This unique experience combines beautiful nature and unparalleled panoramic views. In addition, intriguing archaeological sites and the mark left by the Inca empire. In addition, you will be able to enjoy a beautiful picnic with llamas, your experience at this site will be unmatched.

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.