CUSCO · PERU
Cusco’s best days out.
The 15 standout tours and day trips out of Cusco. The experiences travellers still talk about long after the flight home.
Early-day hike to Humantay Lake with breakfast, buffet lunch, and Salkantay views from Cusco, led by a bilingual guide.
Most Popular“We had a great guide today with Eduardo. He knows every detail and is truly passionate about telling the story of the Incas. The day was really fantastic and I had a wonderful time! I recommend this tour 1000%.”
Cusco half-day to Chinchero weavers, Moray terraces, Maras village and Salineras salt mines, with pickup and bilingual guide.
“This tour is amazing! Felipe was an exceptional guide. He was so knowledgeable about every aspect of the tour and culture. We really appreciated how passionate he was about his culture. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see these spots!”
Cusco to Machu Picchu in one organized day: train, shuttle bus, guide-led circuits, and admission included for a long-but-smooth visit.
“Absolute highlight of our trip! We had an incredible experience traveling from Cusco to Machu Picchu. It’s a very long day, but absolutely worth it. The tour was extremely well organized, and we were met by tour representatives and guides at every step, so we never felt lost or overwhelmed. A quick tip: be sure…”
A low-cost Cusco half-day route linking Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pucara, Tambomachay, plus optional Coricancha.
“The tour was informative and our tour guide was knowledgeable and very nice. Worth it!”
A fast, full-day Sacred Valley circuit from Chinchero to Pisac, including Moray, Maras salt ponds, and buffet lunch in Urubamba.
“Our guide Samuel was amazing, we went to all the places programmed and he explained everything very well”
Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with Ollantaytambo train, guided 2.5-hour citadel visit, and optional Cafe Inkaterra lunch.
“Amazing weather. Easy to navigate and Williams the guide was very good and informative”
One-day Sacred Valley route from Cusco to Ollantaytambo: Chinchero weaving, Moray terraces, Maras salt mines, Urubamba lunch, 200 steps.
“Everything about this tour was great! John was an excellent tour guide and Walter was an amazing driver.”
A 5-hour Cusco city tour linking Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara with guided Inca history and views.
“Nilo gave a an amazing tour of the city of Cusco. He has great knowledge of the Inca history and was incredibly attentive to our needs, giving us also some local altitude potion to help us reach all the highest points of the city. He offered to take pictures of us and at the end…”
Humantay Lake day trip from Cusco: early pickup, ~2-hour hike, guide, buffet breakfast and lunch, and big Salkantay views for $20.
“Jonathan was a great tour guide, very helpful and supportive as the hike is challenging. He also takes great photos and videos for instagram!!”
San Pedro Market and a Cusco cooking class: make cebiche, causa and quinoa tamal, plus pisco cocktails and picarones. 4 hours.
“We loved this experience and Jorge did a great job!”
A 12-hour Sacred Valley day trip with guided Inca sites, Moray and Maras salt mines, plus a big Urubamba buffet lunch.
“We really enjoyed te trip. Our guide William was really kind and knowledgeable, was giving us interesting facts about the places we were visiting. And the lunch was a huge (pleasant) surprise, that exceeded all the expectations.”
Cusco open-top bus tour packs Sacsayhuamán, Coricancha, Cristo Blanco, and a Pachamama ceremony into 2.5 easy hours for $12.
“The whole event was fabulous. Our guide, Joshua was knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful as he took our pictures when asked. We got to know the history of the Incas and other places visits during the tour. I definitely recommend this tour to everyone. Thanks for the amazing sight tour experience.”
4 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Abra Málaga biking, coffee roasting, and optional Cocalmayo thermal baths, with small-group comfort.
“AMAZING for adrenaline seekers. Our guide Amaru was very knowledgeable about Inca history an also the Peruvian jungle, we saw some interesting animals and plants on the trip. I loved how easy this was, everything was coordinated for me, including meals, accommodations and Machu Picchu booking. If you want to visit Machu Picchu and throw…”
ATV through Peru’s Sacred Valley: Moray terraces and the Maras salt mines, with scenic mountain views and a great adrenaline-to-time ratio.
“The length of time on the atvs was good, and the guides were very helpful and knowledgeable”
Full-day Sacred Valley trip from Cusco: Pisac market, buffet lunch, and Ollantaytambo’s Sun Temple, with guide and transfers.
“Olllataytambo was magnificent, the sun temple was the biggest highlight. Also very much enjoyed the alpaca/yarn tour and shopping in Pisac. However our opinion is that lunch should not be last on the schedule—we didn’t get to lunch until 3. Perhaps eat before entering the ruins.”
Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and every high pass in between.
