Top Cusco Nature Parks

Save time on the day by booking your admission to the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary in Cusco ahead of time. Especially during peak season, the center—which is dedicated to rehabilitating Andean wildlife such as condors—can get busy so advance booking ensures you waste no time waiting in line.

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.

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.

If you’ve only got one day to experience the ancient wonders of the Sacred Valley in Cusco, opt for a tour that helps you cover more sights in less time. You’ll travel between four archeological sites and two traditional Inca markets in air-conditioned comfort, with hotel pickup included, leaving you free to soak up the spectacular mountain scenery along the way.

Ideal for those who don't have the time to hike the Inca Trail or navigate public transport, this small-group tour from Cusco to Machu Picchu lets you see the lost city of the Incas in just one day. You'll get picked up from your Cusco accommodations then ride your choice of train to Aguas Calientes before a short bus ride to Machu Picchu, which you will explore with a guide.

Enjoy the best combination of Peruvian Novo-andenean dinner. An experience that will round off your stay at the Imperial City for sure!. Three-course experience, which will include 5 gourmet options to choose from

Discover one of Peru’s most stunning bodies of water on a day trip to Humantay Lake from Cusco. Opt for either a private or small-group excursion limited to only six people, so you can explore the area and hike at a pace suited to you. Plus, round-trip transfers mean you don’t have to worry about hiring a car.

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.

See attractions from a new perspective and spend some time in the saddle on this horseback riding tour on the outskirts of Cusco. Get paired with your horse and then ride out to the Temple of the Moon to see this archaeological site with Inca ruins. Then head out into the countryside and ride up into the mountains towards the Balcon del Diablo to admire its views.

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.

Discover the shorter version of the famous Inca Trail during this 2-day excursion. Visit the archeological sites of Chachabamba, Winay Huayna, the Sungate, and Machu Picchu both in the afternoon and the early morning to see the citadel in two different lights. Learn about the history of the Incas on a comprehensive tour and explore the site on your own before heading back to Cusco.

Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites such as Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night at Aguas Calientes, the village at the base of Machu Picchu, and rest up before exploring the famous Inca citadel the next day.

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.