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Cusco: Horseback Ride to Temple of the Moon & InkilltamboYou’ll saddle up outside Cusco with a local guide and wander ancient trails by horseback past hidden ruins and wildflowers. Visit Chuspiyoc’s mysterious rock faces, rest among Inca terraces at Inkilltambo, then walk quietly through mossy stones at Temple of the Moon — with laughter, stories, and moments you might not expect.
Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Hike from Cusco with MealsYou’ll wake up before dawn in Cusco for a guided day trip to Rainbow Mountain and the wild colors of Red Valley. Hike through crisp Andean air with locals nearby, taste fresh mountain food at breakfast and lunch, and catch views you’ll remember long after you’re home.
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.
Sacred Valley: Full Day Trip from Cusco with Lunch & RuinsYou’ll travel from Cusco through Chinchero’s high plains to Moray’s ancient crop circles, walk among Maras’ blinding white salt pools, climb Ollantaytambo’s fortress terraces and end up wandering Pisac’s mysterious ruins—all with a local guide and a hearty lunch along the way. Expect moments of laughter, surprise and maybe even a little awe mixed in.
Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley: Sunrise Tour, Llama Visit, Private GroupYou’ll meet llamas in the Sacred Valley, wander ancient Ollantaytambo ruins with a local guide, ride the train to Aguas Calientes, and watch sunrise break over Machu Picchu’s terraces. Expect laughter, new flavors at lunch, and those rare moments when time slows down—especially as morning mist lifts off the stones.
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.
Rainbow Mountain Peru: Small Group Hike & Local Lunch PickupYou’ll wake early in Cusco for a guided day trip to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), sharing breakfast in a small town before hiking past alpacas and mountain views up to 5,000 meters. Your local guide helps with altitude tips along the way. After reaching those famous colors, you’ll enjoy a hot lunch before heading back—tired legs but full heart.
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Private ATV TourYou choose your departure time from Cusco (early for solitude and sunrise, mid-morning for the sweet spot, or late to sleep in), ride a private ATV to Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley, hike both with a guide and no crowds, and return with meals and hotel pickup included. The timing is what makes this different — you're not following a schedule, you're setting one.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley without the crowds or the fixed schedule of a group tour — the private ATV and flexible departure times mean you control when you go and how the day unfolds.
Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Trek & Sunset EntryYou hike 15 kilometers over two days on the Inca Trail from km104, passing through Wiñay Wayna and reaching the Sun Gate before descending to Machu Picchu at sunset when most visitors have gone. Day two includes a guided tour of the ruins, lunch, and a train-and-bus return to Cusco. Hotel pickup, all transport, meals, and entrance fees are included; you need moderate fitness and should book ahead since Machu Picchu tickets are subject to availability.Is it for me?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want to see Machu Picchu without the morning crowds and prefer a guided structure that handles all logistics—the two-day format and late-afternoon arrival are what make the quiet visit possible.
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley ATV TourYou're picked up before dawn from your Cusco hotel, ride quad bikes through the Red Valley for 30 minutes, walk the final stretch to Rainbow Mountain with a guide, and eat breakfast and lunch included in the price. The ATV portion cuts the physical demand of a standard hike while keeping the high-altitude views intact — you're back in the city by early evening.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley but don't want to spend the whole day hiking at altitude — the quad bikes handle the distance, which leaves you energy for actually looking at the views instead of just breathing hard.
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley 2-Day TrekYou hike from Cusco through remote Andean valleys to Rainbow Mountain at 5,100 meters, spending one night at a high-altitude campsite with your guide, a muleteer team, and pack animals carrying the gear. You see Ausangate Mountain, walk past llamas and alpacas, pass through local communities, and explore the less-visited Red Valley the next morning before returning to Cusco by private transport. The trek includes camping equipment, all meals, entrance fees, and a satellite phone with oxygen on standby.Is it for me?This trek suits travelers who want to see Rainbow Mountain without the day-trip rush and are willing to spend a night at altitude to do it properly. The fixed itinerary and included guide, meals, and gear mean you don't arrange logistics yourself—you just show up acclimatized and ready to walk.
Cusco: Sacred Valley Day Trip & Ollantaytambo Ruins Private TourYou get hotel pickup, a private vehicle with an air-conditioned interior, guided tours at Pisac and Ollantaytambo ruins, an Andean buffet lunch, and a stop in Chinchero for textiles. The driver handles all the navigation and timing between sites, so you don't arrange transport or figure out which ruins to prioritize. A minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Sacred Valley ruins without arranging separate transport, hiring a guide, or timing the stops yourself — the private setup means you move at your own pace between sites and don't wait for other groups.
Sacred Valley, Moray & Salt Mines Private Day from CuscoYou’ll travel from Cusco through Sacred Valley’s highlights with a local guide — exploring Chinchero’s terraces, Moray’s ancient rings, Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo ruins and Pisac cemetery. Includes hotel pickup and an Andean buffet lunch in Urubamba. Expect moments you’ll remember long after you’re back home.
Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain: 4-Day Sacred Valley Trek from CuscoYou’ll walk ancient Inca paths in Sacred Valley villages, stand above Machu Picchu as clouds roll past stone walls, and hike up Rainbow Mountain’s wild colors—all with local guides who know every shortcut and story along the way.
Cusco Horseback Tour: Temple of the Moon & Chacan ViewsYou’ll ride gentle horses from Cusco into wild hills with a local guide, visit the mysterious Temple of the Moon, pause for snacks atop Chacan Mountain with sweeping city views, and return feeling both grounded and quietly awed by Inca history.
Cusco City Tour: Inca Ruins, Cathedral & Coricancha VisitYou’ll walk ancient Inca paths, see where gold once covered temple walls, and stand among stones that have watched centuries pass by. This tour brings you face-to-face with Cusco’s living history—guided by locals who know every hidden corner.
Sacred Valley: ATV to Perolniyoc Waterfall with guideYou’ll ride ATVs through Peru’s Sacred Valley with a local guide, hike up past Perolniyoc Waterfall’s misty spray, explore ancient ruins above it, and maybe share a craft beer with new friends before heading home. It’s a day full of little surprises you’ll remember long after you’ve washed off all that valley dust.
Cusco & Machu Picchu: Sacred Valley, Pisac & 2-Day Train TourYou get picked up from your Cusco hotel, spend day one seeing Pisac ruins and market, Ollantaytambo fortress, and eating a buffet lunch of regional dishes, then take a train to Aguas Calientes where you sleep. Day two is a sunrise guided tour of Machu Picchu, time to explore on your own, and a train back to Cusco by evening. All transport, meals, entry tickets, and the professional guide are included; you just need to confirm your hotel and passport details after booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley without arranging trains, entry tickets, hotels, and timing yourself — the fixed two-day schedule and included transport handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the sites.
Cusco & Machu Picchu: 2-Day Sacred Valley Tour with OvernightYou visit four major Inca sites across two days without arranging tickets, transport, or accommodation yourself. Day one covers the Sacred Valley's archaeological complexes and ends with an evening train ride to Machu Picchu town. Day two begins before dawn with a guided sunrise tour of Machu Picchu, then free time to explore the site and town before returning to Cusco by train. Book three months ahead for peak season travel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Machu Picchu at sunrise without the one-day scramble from Cusco, and don't want to arrange tickets, trains, or overnight lodging yourself — the overnight stay in town is what makes the early access and afternoon free time possible.
Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco: Guided Hike & Local RitualsYou’ll hike to Humantay Lake, take part in a real Andean ritual, and share a meal with fellow travelers—all with a local guide who knows every twist of the trail. If you want a day that’s both challenging and meaningful, this trip’s for you.
