Top Cusco Catamaran Cruises

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Raft the Urubamba River with this full-day guided tour in Peru. Grab a helmet, wetsuit, and paddle and set out to tackle class three rapids. After the rafting adventure, relax over lunch and free time to enjoy the sauna or a zipline over the river. Hotel pick-up, drop-off, and transportation to the rafting launch point are included.

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.

Enjoy the unique experience of flora and fauna in the Andes, the cloud forest and the rainforests in manu

Get into the lush Peruvian Amazon with this 7-day, 6-night tour in the Manu Reserved Zone. From Cusco, you will tour the cloud forest, where you can see species such as the bespectacled bear and the rock cock, and continue the expedition through Manu National Park aboard motorized boats. The itinerary includes visits to hot springs and observing stunning wildlife in iconic landmarks like Cocha Otorongo and Cocha Salvador. One of the highlights of the trip is the visit to the Blanquillo collpa, whose main objective is to observe up to 6 species of colorful macaws, along with other Amazonian birds, in one of the most impressive natural spectacles in the jungle. The whole tour is done enjoying comfortable hostels and delicious gastronomy, making this tour an ideal experience for nature and ecology lovers looking for an authentic experience in the Amazon.