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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the best and most unique sites in the Sacred Valley on a private tour. Visit the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, an ancient Incan fortress, explore the Incan salt pools of Maras, and discover the archaeological site of Moray, an Incan agricultural laboratory them enjoy your lunch in Maras town. Visit the ruins of Chinchero and see the traditional weaving techniques of the locals. Unlike standard bus tours, don't waste time stopping at commission-based shops. Explore and experience the real Sacred Valley with a friendly local guide. Skip the crowds and enjoy a private tour at your own pace. Enjoy a personal experience and go at your own pace. Be able to talk to your guide and ask questions and participate during the tour. have the oppotunity to be transfer to Cusco or just back to your hotel .

Get acquainted with the rich regal history of Lima on an educational sightseeing tour of the Peruvian capital. Alongside a knowledgeable guide, delve into the ambient tangle of Lima’s historical center; gaze at the fabulous façade of the Presidential Palace; descend to the eerie catacombs of San Francisco Monastery; and admire the ancient Dominicans Tower. A portion of your tour goes to an NGO that support social projects in the community.

Private rides can be very expensive to book—instead, book this Jorge Chavez International Airport Shared Transfer Service from Miraflores that gives you the same awesome service at a much more budget-friendly price. Get picked up from your Lima accommodation or hotel in Miraflores and get taken to the LIM Airport in time for your flight, along with other travelers going to the same destination.

Lima's bohemian Barranco neighborhood has a thriving food scene, but, for visitors, it can be difficult to choose which venues to visit. Take the guesswork out of your trip on this small-group walking food tour that takes you to the area's best restaurants and shops to sample a plethora of Peruvian foods and drinks.

With one day in Lima you can explore the very best of the city, from the colonial architecture of the historic center to pre-Colombian art and seaside neighborhoods. See the gorgeous interior of the San Francisco Convent, tour the Museo Larco, then get a glimpse of Lima’s earliest history in Miraflores. This full-day, private tour of Lima offers the flexibility and convenience of a personalized tour, including pickup and drop-off at hotels in some neighborhoods, and it’s an ideal choice for first-time visitors.

THE MOST COMPLETE AND EXCLUSVE DAY TRIP FROM LIMA IN A LUXURY BUS. 1) 2 HOUR BALLESTAS ISLANDS: visit wild marine life and the Candelabra. 2) AMERICA´S OLDEST VINEYARD, LA CARAVEDO: Peruvian Lunch and Pisco tour. No other tour comes to this vineyard, ask upfront. 3) HUACACHINA: Explore the Oasis at your leisure. 4) 2 HOUR BUGGY - SANDBOARDING: Feel the adrenaline riding the highest dunes of Peru like a rollercoaster. 5) PICNIC AT SUNSET: Magical Sunset Picnic in the middle of the Desert. No other tour offers this experience, ask upfront. HSE (HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT): The only company in Peru offering helmets for the buggy tour and a safety back-up plan. COMFY AND CONVINIENT: Tours 365 days a year 100% guaranteed. Pick-up/Drop off in Luxury bus equipped with AC, USB ports, clean restroom, 24/7 GPS and Speed Control. ALL-INCLUSIVE: All tours, fees, lunch and picnic included. TOP-QUALITY EXPERIENCE: Highly trained guides who speak fluent English.

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.

Visit Peru's Supe Valley without the stress of planning logistics on this intimate small-group tour that includes admission tickets and the convenience of round-trip hotel transport. Going with a guide ensures you learn the function of unmarked ruins in Caral, the oldest center of civilization in the Americas, as well as visit a hidden gem beach town known for its views and seafood.

Immerse in the wonders of the Sacred Valley on a trip from Cusco, featuring a visit to the magnificent Inca ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, both showcasing impressive stonework. The tour also includes stops at the unique Maras Salt Mines and the fascinating archaeological site of Moray. Enjoy seamless transportation to all attractions and savor a delicious buffet lunch in the charming town of Urubamba. Book now for an unforgettable experience filled with history and culture.

Discover the Nazca Lines and Ica effortlessly and efficiently on a private day tour from Lima. All-inclusive transportation and a carefully curated itinerary ensure an enriching experience without dealing with the complexities of travel planning. After a comfortable transfer to Huacachina Oasis, enjoy sandboarding and a dune buggy ride. Next, take a flight from Ica to the enigmatic Nazca Lines. Cap off the adventure with lunch and tastings at a local vineyard.

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.

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.

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.

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.