Top Cusco Catamaran Cruises

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Peru's natural landscapes from a different angle and add a little adrenaline to your time in Cusco with this Urubamba River combo package. Enjoy two thrilling activities in one day: whitewater rafting and ziplining. Wind down afterward in a sauna at no additional cost.

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 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.