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Machu Picchu: Short Inca Trail Hike & Guided Tour 2D/1N★ 4.98 (3,993) · 2d
Best priceCusco Walking Tour: San Blas, Pisco Sour & Local Music★ 4.76 · from US$ 14
Top ratedMachu Picchu Half-Day Private Tour from Cusco★ 5.00 · from US$ 199Up to 2 hours (3)
Machu Picchu: Private Guided Tour with Flexible Start & PickupYou’ll meet your private guide in Aguas Calientes or at Machu Picchu’s main gate—whatever works best—and ride up together by bus. With your own expert leading the way, you’ll explore temples, terraces, and hidden corners at your own pace. Ask questions, pause for photos, or just stand quietly above the valley—the day is yours to shape.
Machu Picchu: Private Guide & 2.5-Hour Ruins Tour from CuscoYou get hotel or train station pickup, a 25-minute bus ride to the site, and a full 2.5-hour guided exploration of Machu Picchu's temples, palace, and sacred structures with a professional guide who answers questions and helps you photograph the best angles. Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are not included and must be purchased separately.Is it for me?This works well if you want to understand Machu Picchu's layout and history rather than wander the site on your own, and if you prefer not to arrange your own transport from Aguas Calientes — the guide and pickup handle both logistics and interpretation in one booking.
San Blas Private Walking Tour: Explore Cusco’s Artisan QuarterIf you want to see where Cusco’s artists really work and live, this walk through San Blas is for you. You’ll get close to local craftspeople, spot real Inca stonework under modern homes, and catch some great city views along the way.
2 to 5 hours (4)
Cusco: Cathedral & Qorikancha Temple with San Pedro MarketYou visit four landmarks across Cusco's historic center in one morning: the carved church of San Blas, the twelve-angled Incan stone, the Cathedral with its colonial paintings, and Qorikancha's surviving temple foundations. Entry to the Cathedral and Qorikancha is included with skip-the-line access, a bilingual guide handles the history, and you finish at San Pedro Market among locals buying daily groceries. Hotel pickup is provided, though some central hotels require a short walk to the vehicle.Is it for me?A good fit if you want Cusco's main Incan and colonial landmarks in one morning without arranging transport or entry tickets yourself. The bilingual guide and skip-the-line access mean you move through the Cathedral and Qorikancha without delays, which is what keeps four sites inside a single session.
Cusco: Half-Day Inca Sites Tour Qorikancha & SacsayhuamanYou’ll walk ancient stones at Qorikancha, trace your hand along Sacsayhuaman’s giant walls, step quietly through Q’enqo’s shadowy altars, and watch water flow at Tambomachay—all with a local guide sharing stories along the way. Expect moments where history feels close enough to touch—and maybe a little laughter too.
Private Peruvian Cooking Class & San Pedro Market Tour CuscoYou’ll shop for ingredients at San Pedro Market with a local guide, then cook classic Peruvian dishes in a private kitchen. It’s hands-on, fun, and full of flavors you won’t forget.
Private Cusco City Tour: San Pedro Market & SacsayhuamanYou’ll taste local flavors at San Pedro Market, stroll through artists’ alleys in San Blas, step inside centuries-old cathedrals, and stand atop Inca ruins at Sacsayhuaman—all with stories from a local guide who brings Cusco to life.
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Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley: Full Day Hike with Cusco PickupYou’ll start early from Cusco with hotel pickup and breakfast before hiking Rainbow Mountain alongside herds of llamas and alpacas. Your local guide shares stories about Ausangate as you climb toward Vinicunca’s striped slopes—and if you choose, you can continue into the raw beauty of Red Valley. Lunch in Cusipata wraps up a day you’ll probably remember every time you see red dust on your boots.
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek & Local Breakfast with PickupYou’ll start before sunrise in Cusco with hotel pickup and drive into the Andes for breakfast in a mountain village before trekking up Rainbow Mountain with a local guide. Expect moments of quiet awe at Vinicunca’s colors, stories from your guide along the way, and a hot Peruvian lunch before heading back—memories that stick long after your boots are clean.
Rainbow Mountain: Private Day Trip & Coca Ceremony CuscoYou’ll start before dawn in Cusco with hotel pickup for a private day trip to Rainbow Mountain. Hike through high-altitude valleys with your local guide, join a traditional coca ceremony at the summit, and refuel with included breakfast and lunch in Cusipata. Expect laughter, mountain air, and moments that linger long after you return.
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: 5-Day Cusco Hike & GlampingYou hike five days from Cusco over Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu with a professional guide, sleeping in mountain camps and a hotel in Aguas Calientes. The trek includes all meals, transport, gear carrying, and a guided tour of the citadel, with far fewer hikers than the Inca Trail. Book early if you want to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain on the final day — those tickets sell out.Is it for me?Right for hikers who want Machu Picchu without the Inca Trail crowds and prefer sleeping in mountain camps over hotels — the five-day pace and included meals and gear carrying mean you focus on walking and views instead of logistics.
Cusco to Humantay Lake: Full Day Trek with Breakfast & LunchYou’ll start before sunrise in Cusco and travel with a small group into Peru’s Vilcabamba mountains for a guided trek to Humantay Lake. Expect slow climbs with plenty of breaks, stories from your local guide, and time to sit quietly by emerald water at 4,200 meters before sharing lunch together on your way back home.
Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Maras Salt Mines & Ollantaytambo Day TripYou’ll feed alpacas in Chinchero, try weaving with locals, walk among Moray’s ancient terraces, taste salt straight from Maras pools, enjoy lunch at Tunupa restaurant, then climb Ollantaytambo’s fortress stones with your guide. Expect real moments: laughter over language slips, quiet mountain air, and stories you’ll remember back home.
Machu Picchu Jungle Trail: 4-Day Hike, Bike & Hot SpringsYou’ll start in Cusco and bike down from snowy Abra Malaga into lush jungle before trekking ancient Inca paths toward Machu Picchu. Expect local coffee in Santa Maria, hot springs in Santa Teresa, rope bridges over roaring rivers, and sunrise at Machu Picchu itself—all with a guide who knows every twist in the trail. This one stays with you long after you’re back home.
Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Hike with Sun Gate EntryYou’ll start before sunrise in Cusco and hike ancient Inca trails past cloud forests and hidden ruins, sharing mountain views and local meals along the way. Enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate as afternoon light spills over stone terraces, then explore with your guide before heading back to Cusco full of new stories.
Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail & Sun Gate with OvernightYou hike two days of the genuine Inca Trail from KM 104 through Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna, enter Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate at day's end, sleep in Aguas Calientes, then tour the site at sunrise on Day 2 with a guide who knows the Inca history. All entry fees, train tickets, meals and transport from Cusco are included; you return to your hotel the same afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to walk the actual Inca Trail and enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate but don't have four days — the two-day format keeps the experience genuine while fitting a shorter schedule, and the overnight in Aguas Calientes means you see sunrise over the site without rushing.
Machu Picchu Full Day Private Tour from CuscoYou're picked up from your hotel before dawn, driven to the train station, and travel by rail through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes. A private guide leads you through Machu Picchu for two hours, then you have free time to explore the ruins or the town below before returning by train the same evening. Everything — transport, entry, and guidance — is included, so you arrive and walk straight to the site.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Machu Picchu in a single day from Cusco without arranging separate train tickets, entry permits, or transport — the private guide and fixed itinerary mean you arrive, walk straight to the site, and don't spend the day coordinating logistics.
Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco with Meals & PickupYou’ll start before sunrise in Cusco with hotel pickup and breakfast in Mollepata before hiking up to Humantay Lake’s turquoise waters. With a local guide sharing Incan stories along the way, you’ll taste mountain air and share a traditional lunch after your trek — leaving you tired but honestly kind of changed by those views.
Rainbow Mountain Cusco: Vinicunca Day Hike with Breakfast & LunchYou’ll wake before dawn for pickup in Cusco and share breakfast with locals in Cusipata before hiking up to Rainbow Mountain with your guide. Feel the altitude as you reach Vinicunca’s striped viewpoint, then refuel with lunch before heading home tired but changed — this day trip is more than just photos.
Sacred Valley Full Day Tour from Cusco: Ruins & MarketsYou're picked up from your hotel at 8 a.m. and driven through four major Sacred Valley sites—Pisac's ruins and market, Ollantaytambo's living Incan streets, Chinchero's textile center, and the Alpaca Center—with a buffet lunch and professional guide included. The return to Cusco is around 5 p.m., and every fee and meal is covered upfront, so you only decide where to walk and what to buy.Is it for me?Choose this if you want the main Sacred Valley sites in one day without arranging your own transport, buying tickets separately, or timing the stops yourself—the fixed schedule and included guide are what fit four major sites and lunch into a single afternoon.
Sacred Valley, Pisac & Ollantaytambo: Full-Day Tour with Buffet LunchYou’ll start your journey in Cusco with an early pickup before heading into the heart of the Sacred Valley—exploring Pisac Market’s colors and flavors, feeling ancient stones beneath your feet at Moray and Ollantaytambo, tasting local salt at Maras pools, and sharing laughter over a buffet lunch of Peruvian classics. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back in your hotel.
Cusco to Humantay Lake: Early Day Trip & Small Group TrekYou’ll start early from Cusco for a real shot at seeing Humantay Lake before big crowds arrive. Hike part of the Salkantay Trail with a local guide, share breakfast in a small village, and take time at the lake itself — maybe even leave your own offering by its icy water. Includes pickup, all entry fees, plus breakfast and lunch.
Rainbow Mountain Palcoyo Day Trip from Cusco with LunchYou’ll leave Cusco before sunrise for a day trip to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain—with hotel pickup, breakfast in a small town, and time to wander among surreal striped hills at nearly 5,000 meters. A local guide keeps things easy (and brings oxygen if you need it). End with lunch before heading back into city life—still carrying those mountain colors with you.
Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco with Breakfast & LunchYou’ll wake before dawn in Cusco for a guided day trip to Humantay Lake—with hotel pickup included—and share breakfast in Mollepata before trekking up through crisp mountain air. Expect honest moments: tired laughter on the trail, stories from your guide, and time to sit quietly by turquoise water before returning for a well-earned lunch.
Sacred Valley Day Trip from Cusco: Ollantaytambo & Pisac RuinsYou're picked up at your Cusco hotel and driven through the Sacred Valley to see Pisac's mountain terraces and artisan market, then Ollantaytambo's living archaeological complex, with a stop in Chinchero and lunch in Urubamba in between. The day runs from early morning to 7:00 p.m., includes a professional guide, all transport, and a buffet meal, so you're not managing logistics or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Inca sites in the Sacred Valley without arranging your own transport, entry fees, or timing — the fixed schedule and included guide let you move through four archaeological sites and two villages in a single day without managing logistics yourself.
Cusco: Maras, Moray & Chinchero Private Day TripYou’ll travel from Cusco into the heart of the Sacred Valley on this private day trip—walking Moray’s mysterious terraces, tasting salt in Maras’ dazzling pools, and learning weaving secrets in Chinchero village. Expect real moments: laughter over language slips, hands-on textile demos, and quiet time among ancient stones.
Lake Titicaca Day Trip from Cusco: Uros & Amantani IslandsYou travel overnight from Cusco to Puno, spend a full day on Lake Titicaca visiting the Uros floating islands and Amantani with a bilingual guide, eat lunch in a lakeside village, and return to Cusco the following morning. The overnight buses mean you don't lose two days to travel — you sleep through it and wake up ready to go. Lunch and all boat transfers are included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Lake Titicaca's main islands without arranging separate transport, accommodation or guides — the overnight buses handle the travel time, and the full day on the water means you're not skipping between stops. You'll need to be comfortable sleeping on a bus, but that's what makes a two-day trip from Cusco possible.
Humantay Lagoon Cusco: Turquoise Lake Trek & BreakfastYou start before dawn from your Cusco hotel, drive to Mollepata for breakfast, trek 1 hour 40 minutes to Humantay Lagoon at 4,200 meters, spend 30 minutes at the turquoise lake, descend for lunch, and return to Cusco by evening. The tour includes all transport, meals, trekking gear, oxygen support, and an official guide — so the only thing you arrange is showing up ready to walk.Is it for me?Book this if you're acclimatized to Cusco's altitude (or willing to spend a day adjusting before) and want to see the lagoon without arranging your own transport, guide, meals and gear — the early start and full-day structure are what fit the trek and recovery into one push.
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman & QorikanchaYou’ll follow a local guide through Cusco’s history—touching Inca walls at Qorikancha, marveling at Sacsayhuaman’s giant stones, wandering Q’enqo’s ceremonial tunnels, and pausing by flowing water at Tambomachay. Every stop brings stories and small surprises you’ll carry home long after.
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain: 40-Min Hike & Stone Forest from CuscoYou start before dawn from your Cusco hotel, drive into the highlands, eat breakfast at a local restaurant, then hike forty minutes to three colorful rainbow mountains and a Stone Forest viewpoint. Your bilingual guide handles the pace and the stories; transport, meals, and a walking stick are included. You're back by late afternoon.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see the colorful rainbow mountains without a long, intense hike or the crowds at Vinicunca. The forty-minute trail and early start mean you're back in Cusco by mid-afternoon, which works for travelers of mixed fitness levels and families with children.
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Private Tour & Scenic TrainYou’ll start early with hotel pickup in Cusco and catch a scenic train through mountain valleys before exploring Machu Picchu with a local guide who brings its stories alive. Walk ancient terraces, touch Inca stones, and take in those cloud-wrapped views before heading back by bus and train — feeling changed in ways you can’t quite explain.
Ausangate Trek from Cusco: 5-Day Andes Hiking & Hot SpringsYou’ll step into Andean mornings with coca tea in hand, hike past turquoise lakes and herds of alpaca on the Ausangate Trek from Cusco, soak sore muscles in mountain hot springs, and share stories with locals over steaming bowls of soup. It’s not just scenery—it’s something you’ll carry home inside you.
Ancascocha Trek Machu Picchu: 4-Day Andes Hike & Inca RuinsYou’ll hike through remote Andean valleys on the Ancascocha trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu—passing waterfalls, ancient Inca ruins, and tiny villages where locals still wave hello as you pass by. Expect hearty camp meals and stories from your guide as you climb high passes with mountain views you won’t forget soon.
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Day Trip with Breakfast & LunchYou’ll start before dawn in Cusco and ride through quiet valleys toward Vinicunca for a day trip to Rainbow Mountain. Walk alongside alpacas, meet locals on the trail, and push yourself up to 5,000 meters for wild views—then refuel with breakfast and a buffet lunch before heading back.
Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Hike with Train & GuideYou’ll hike the best section of the Inca Trail with a local guide from Cusco to Machu Picchu, passing cloud forests and ancient ruins before reaching the Sun Gate at sunset. Stay overnight in Aguas Calientes with dinner included, then return early for sunrise and a private tour of Machu Picchu itself. It’s an experience that lingers long after you’re home.
Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu: 4-Day Bike, Raft & HikeYou bike 55 kilometers downhill through cloud forest, raft the Urubamba River, hike jungle trails that follow the original Inca path, soak in thermal baths at Cocalmayo, and walk through Machu Picchu with a bilingual guide — all in four days with lodging and meals included. The return to Cusco happens by private transport or train, so you arrive back in the city rather than at a trailhead.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to reach Machu Picchu under their own power and don't mind basic lodges and early mornings — the physical effort is what makes the four-day route possible instead of a longer trek or a train ride.
Cusco Night Tour: San Pedro Market, Planetarium & Peruvian FoodIf you want to experience Cusco beyond daytime crowds, this tour brings you into real local life—market snacks, history-rich plazas, hands-on astronomy at the planetarium, and classic Peruvian food and drinks. You’ll see another side of Cusco—and taste it too.
Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Trek & Sun GateYou hike 8 kilometers uphill through Inca Trail sections, visit the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna, reach the Sun Gate for your first panoramic view of Machu Picchu on day one, then spend day two exploring the citadel itself with a guide and free time to roam. Hotel pickup, train tickets, meals, entrance fees and one night's accommodation in Aguas Calientes are all included; you need moderate fitness and at least one other person to book.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Machu Picchu and hike part of the Inca Trail without committing to a four-day trek — the shorter distance and two-day format fit a tighter schedule while still giving you the trail experience and the Sun Gate view before you enter the citadel.
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