CUSCO · PERU
Cusco’s best days out.
The 15 most popular lunch experiences out of Cusco. The ones worth waking up at altitude for, with prices, run times and the operators behind them.
Early-day hike to Humantay Lake with breakfast, buffet lunch, and Salkantay views from Cusco, led by a bilingual guide.
Most Popular“It was a great experience. The hike was very tough but we made it through! Jonithan was a great person and a guide. Also I forgot the drivers name but he was also very sweet! Definitely recommend!”
One long day hitting Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac, with a buffet lunch and guided history in Cusco’s Sacred Valley.
“It is a great tour and recommended to everyone. Our tour guide lilian was great at communication and shared a lot of good information. Her dedication was excellent.”
Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with Ollantaytambo train, guided 2.5-hour citadel visit, and optional Cafe Inkaterra lunch.
“Santos was an exceptional guide: very caring and informative.”
A 12-hour Sacred Valley day trip with guided Inca sites, Moray and Maras salt mines, plus a big Urubamba buffet lunch.
“Best tour in my life Victor, our guide, was very friendly Lunch was 10/10, I would pay the same money just for the lunch”
Full-day Sacred Valley trip from Cusco: Pisac market, buffet lunch, and Ollantaytambo’s Sun Temple, with guide and transfers.
“This was a fun tour through the Sacred Valley. First stop is Pisac where you meet with local jewelers and have time to wander through the market. Then we had lunch in a fabulous location along the river with a great buffet of food. Then we went to Ollantaytambo. I knew we would be seeing…”
One-day Ausangate trek from Cusco to 7 lakes, with breakfast, lunch, optional horses, and Pacchanta hot springs.
“Awesome experience, getting a horse is highly recommended if you’re not used to the altitude.”
Full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco with Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero textiles, plus an Urubamba buffet lunch.
“We had a lovely tour through the Sacred Valley. Eddy our guide was great, always with good energy and lots of relevant information. Overall it felt like very good value for money especially including the lunch buffet which felt surprisingly luxurious actually with for example a separate ceviche corner. Really lovely. People should be aware…”
Luxury Route of the Sun bus from Cusco to Puno with guided stops at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Abra La Raya, Pucará, buffet lunch.
“Very good alternative to the buses going straight from Cusco to Puno. Sightseeing stops on the way allow visiting new places but also stretching legs. Everything was on time and we were taken care by Alfredo.”
Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with hotel pickup, train via Ollantaytambo, guided ruins, and lunch. Tickets extra.
“Too much for one day. About 5 hours each way to/from Cusco. Maybe stay in Aguas Caliente or Ollayantytambo.”
Full-day Sacred Valley from Cusco with guide Christian: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, flexible return.
“Christian was a great tour guide, everything was very well organized and informative. We hit so many places: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. Lunch was also awesome! But learning about the Inca culture was a real treat.”
Two days from Cusco to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with guided visits, train connections, round-trip bus, and lunch.
“Everything about this tour was organized, fun, safe, and enjoyable. Our guides were incredibly informative, helpful, and knowledgeable. They spoke perfect english and made our trip very memorable. For anyone who is unsure about booking a trip like this, I can assure you it is very safe and worth it. 10/10 experience. Highly recommend this…”
Private Cusco day trip to Ollantaytambo and Pisac with an organic farm picnic, chicha tastings, market stroll, and hotel pickup.
“Our tour was amazing. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and had excellent English. Also our lunch on the farm visit was one of the best meals I have ever had. This tour is definitely worth the money and a private tour is the only way to go.”
Guided Machu Picchu full day from Cusco with train access, Aguas Calientes stop, and lunch. Small-group tour by Aludi Travel.
“This was an excellent tour. It is very well planned out and each person we encountered on the tour was nice. We had a sm hiccup w transportation and communication ( I don't use the What's app) , but the tour company made up for it w private transportation and a lunch upgrade. Our driver…”
One-day Sacred Valley run from Cusco to Pisac and Ollantaytambo, with Urubamba lunch and an end near the train station.
“La visita ha sido maravillosa. La guía, Janet ha sido increíble. El”
A private Cusco day trip to Red Valley and Rainbow Mountain, with early breakfast in Cusipata, guided hike, poles, and lunch included.
“The mountain is beautiful, but unfortunately I didn’t get to do the Red Valley hike, as I was the only one in the group who booked Red Valley + Rainbow Mountain (everyone else just booked Rainbow Mountain), so I was told that the “Red Valley route is closed”.”
Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and every high pass in between.
