Tours in Cusco

This Tour will take you to Know the most important touristic Attractions in Cusco City . like the Inca museum, the Koricancha or sun temple, the most important streets around the historic center and our traditional market. During this activity, you will be with a tour guide who will explain you about the process of the incas, colonial times and untill nowadays, you will appreciate the most important examples of the new mixed culture of our city. the ancient capital of the inca empire.

These OFF THE BEATEN PATH sites of Peru will be a rewarding experience that the average tourist will miss. Chinchero, one of the best textile markets in South America. Learn how the alpaca and vicuna yarn is dyed and turned into beautiful garments. The Salt mines of Maras provides the natural beauty of the crystal like salt, where you will learn how they harvest the salt and Moray is genius Inca architecture showing how far advanced they were with the terraced platforms in a circular form, perhaps for agricultural purposes. We will pick you up from your Cusco or Sacred Valley hotel and embark on a tour, that is little known to the average traveler, and practically enjoy these sites all to ourselves.

It is time to get to know the famous Mountain of 7 colors and do not miss this colorful beauty. You can enjoy this tour with the best team of professionals at your service. The tour is 1 day in which they will walk through the Peruvian Andes.

Inca Rail offers unique travel experiences to and from the Citadel of Machu Picchu in which you can experience the true spirit of Machu Picchu aboard its four services: The Private, The First Class, The 360°, The Premium & Lounge and The voyager. The 360°, the most panoramic train that has an open-air observatory car. Enjoy an included snack made with inputs from the area, as well as an appetizing selection of hot and cold drinks. For more information and promotions visit: www.incarail.com

At 9am we will meet you at Wasicleta, from where we will start our tour. We will head down to the Sacred Valley, all the way to Pisaq. There, you will explore the colorful market. In Pisaq we will start our biking adventure. We will be ready to start riding on a fairly flat dirt road, for bikes only. This is a very pleasurable journey, since you will not have to avoid any cars (there will be none!), you will be in touch with nature, and will not have to exert yourself excessively. On our way we will have the chance to appreciate Incan terraces and local crops such as corn, potato and quinoa.

A popular day trip from Cusco, Humantay Lake and its natural wonders are best experienced by hike, but navigating on your own can be challenging. This full-day guided sightseeing tour includes round-trip travel from Cusco, entrance fees, plus breakfast and lunch—everything is taken care of for you to enjoy your trek in full. Admire panoramic views over Apurimac River and Humantay Lake, and learn of the region’s Inca history.

The tour to the turquoise lagoon of Singrenacocha is very special, as very few places in the world offer this natural attraction. On the trip you will get to know the Andes of Peru, and its picturesque villages where organic agriculture is still practised and many rites such as the offering to their sacred mountains. You can also visit a textile production centre where women weave their garments with fine alpaca and llama yarns.

The mountain of the 7 colors (also called Vinicunca or simply Rainbow Mountain), is one of the new and best attractions in Peru. Located more than 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco, on an altitudinal summit located 5000 meters above sea level.

This is the most complete tour to the Sacred Valley, ideal before your visit to Machupicchu where you will feel the real sensation of life in the Peruvian Andes on a captivating journey through the hidden gems of the Sacred Valley. It will begin with a visit to Chinchero where you can appreciate the textile art and its process, the terraces of Moray, more than 1000 salt pools in Maras, a delicious buffet lunch included at a local hacienda. Finally we will arrive at the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo. And it doesn't stop there because we will have a small walking tour in the well-known "living town" of Ollantaytambo, feeling immersed in ancient times. We designed this unique itinerary to offer you a perfect combination of local life, architecture, history and wonderful natural landscapes.

Enjoy a different way to know part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas by ATV. On board the quad bikes, the route passes through remote villages and beautiful natural scenery that is graced by the Sacred Valley. The Moray platforms with their circular terraces, which form differentiated microclimates for agricultural production in the manner of the Incas, will be one of the attractions with stops for resting and local contemplation. The tour continues vibrantly through more challenging trails to the salt pans of Maras, a beautiful mountain covered by the white salt naturally produced by the salt water that runs down the hill, soaking the tanks of the terraces. This salt is removed until the water dries out over time, and marketed in the region, with some of it also exported to other countries. Still in Maras, there will be a chance to stroll through the streets of this small town, getting to know its historic center and enjoying the beautiful scenery around it.

Machu Picchu by car is one of the most popular and economical alternatives to visit the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. This route counts as a great attraction the geographical biodiversity that we will find in our route towards Machu Picchu.

See the colorful landscapes of the Andes Mountains without worrying about organizing your own transportation on this tour from Cusco to Vinicunca. Starting early, travel with your guide to climb Vinicunca, better known as Rainbow Mountain, to see the mix of colors in its land. Then, escape the crowds in nearby, equally vibrant Red Valley.

Though they may not make the list of big-hitter Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating than their more famous counterparts. Discover these off-the-beaten-track ruins on this day tour from Cusco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cusco.

Have a great experience with our excellent and trained tour guides and receive the best service in small groups (16 guests as maximum), with a modern and comfortable van, the best restaurant on the route, and we also included extra equipment like professional trekking poles, oxygen tank, and first aid kid. Humantay Lake tour: Hike to one of the most magical lakes in Peru and be surrounded by the impressive Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped mountains while you are gazing at the unbelievable turquoise water! This is a very popular and easy 1-day trek from Cusco for those who do not have a lot of time for longer treks but still want to have a taste of the beautiful landscapes only this region can offer. Total trekking time is about 2 hours – a short hike accessible to everyone that has got acclimatized a little.

Between 7:15 am on our transport and take you to the town of Maras, where you will visit its typical streets and taste the famous Chicha, a drink made of corn that during the Inca times, even today, is used for special ceremonies. Then we will continue driving until we reach the archaeological site of Moray, which contains an important agricultural system. Moray, during the Inca times, was possibly one of the most important agricultural research centers, where experiments were carried out at different heights, the layout of its platforms produces a variety of micro-climates that take the center of the circular concentric terraces at temperatures higher and lower. After this important visit, we will head to our next stop and visit the famous salt mines or salt mines. After exploring these interesting places, we will take you back to your hotel in Cusco, which will arrive at approximately 12:30 pm.

Your Peruvian vacation starts with comfort and stress-free arrival at Cusco’s airport. Skip crowded taxi lines and avoid navigating confusing public transport systems with this private transfer from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport to your hotel.  We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week; these transfers accurately coincide with your flight and guarantee a tranquil arrival into Cusco.

You will start the tour at the Sacsayhuamán fortress, one of the emblematic Inca constructions. It is a huge fortress made of very large stones. You will then go to Qenqo, located four kilometers away from Cusco city, which is a mainly religious archaeological complex where it is believed that propitiatory agricultural rituals were carried out. You will continue to Puka Pukara, located seven kilometers away from Cusco. Puka Pukara, which means red fortress, was an architectural complex presumably used for military purposes; it has many rooms, squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls and towers, and it is believed that the Incas entourage used it while he rested at Tambomachay. Next, you will explore the fountains of Tambomachay, a construction that has fine stone finishings and high command of hydraulic engineering, with aqueducts that continue supplying clear water to this place. Also known as the Inca Bath, Tambomachay was probably the leisure place for the Inca and his entourage.

This is a group tour with Maximun 14 participants, You will visit the Sacred valley of the incas in a calm way, starting in Cusco city at 8:00 am an then going to visit the main touristic attracctions on this wonderfull valley. such as Pisaq, Urubamba Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero. Along the way you will see the main activities of the local people on the andes, groups of families on their farms, kids taking care of their herds of sheeps or helping to theyr moms on some daily activities. You will be on the middle of the most important and productive area of the ancient inca Empire, Let´s enjoy this amazing adventure !.

Experience tour in Cusco and experience nature upon arrival at the rainbow mountain. You will have the time to explore the stunning views of the surrounding areas, valleys, mountains and to see the highest glacial mountain in Cusco.

Two of the most important tourist centers in the city of Cusco are Maras and Moray. In these places, you can appreciate parts of our ancient culture through its different stages, including pre-Inca, Inca, colonial, and republican periods. During the tour, we will visit the Salt Mines or Salineras, which consist of approximately 2,000 small pools fed by a salty spring that flows from the mountain. We will also explore the Moray Archaeological Complex, a unique archaeological site in the region. It consists of giant natural depressions that were used by the Incas, who built agricultural terraces or platforms with irrigation channels, essentially creating a prototype of a greenhouse.

The Circuit of the 7 Lagoons are located at the foot of the imposing snow-capped Ausangate, among which are the Blue Lagoon and Qomercocha lagoon, along the way you can see towering snow-capped mountains surrounding the community of Pacchanta, and to refresh yourself after a long hike you can also enjoy a bath in its thermal medicinal waters.

We have the experience and professionals that are part of our team to meet the requirements of all the programs and activities that we put at your disposal, to provide you with the best moments, of unforgettable trips during the time of your estimated trip.

¡Descubre el auténtico sabor de la tradición en Chinchero! Te invitamos a vivir una experiencia única: la Pachamanca en el corazón de Chinchero. Sumérgete en la cultura andina mientras disfrutas de este ancestral ritual culinario. Saborea los deliciosos sabores de la tierra cocidos bajo piedras calientes, en compañía de nuevos amigos y rodeado de paisajes impresionantes. ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de conectar con la naturaleza y la gastronomía local en una experiencia inolvidable en Chinchero!

Visit the stunning Sacred Valley, one of the most visited places in Peru, and a ‘must see’ when visiting. The sacred Valley is a beautiful and truly fascinating area, surrounded by mountains, Inca citadels, weaving villages and colourful markets, located approximately 15km north of Cuzco (1.5 hours by car). On this day tour you will visit the traditional weaving town of Chinchero, Moray, Maras, terraces of Pisac and its market, the Urubamba river and the fortress of Ollantaytambo. You will also have a tasty buffet lunch included in the tour price.