Things to do in Peru
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ATV Riding Cusco: Mountain of 7 Colors and Red ValleyAn ATV tour from Cusco that combines riding through the Red Valley with a walk to the Mountain of 7 Colors, departing at 4 a.m. and returning by 5 p.m. The early start gets you to both sites before crowds build, and a professional guide teaches you to ride before the adventure begins. Breakfast, lunch, helmet, oxygen and a guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese are included; children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?The 4 a.m. start is early, but it's what puts you on the trail before crowds and gives you the best light and space for photographs at both sites. If your schedule can't absorb a full day—pickup to return spans roughly 13 hours—or if you prefer to sleep past dawn, a later departure would suit you better.
Cusco: Machu Picchu 4-Day Trek with Biking, Rafting & Zip-liningYou start with mountain biking down from 4,350 meters, move into four hours of jungle trekking past Inca ruins, soak in hot springs, zip-line and rock climb, then walk alongside waterfalls to reach Aguas Calientes. The final morning is a 90-minute climb to Machu Picchu with a two-hour guided tour before free time to explore. All transport, meals, bikes, zip-lining gear, three nights' accommodation and Machu Picchu entry are included; you just need to arrange your own return to Cusco after the train arrives at Ollantaytambo.Is it for me?This works best for travelers who want to reach Machu Picchu without flying in and out of Aguas Calientes, and who are comfortable with adventure activities and basic lodge conditions — the four-day approach trades comfort for a real trek through the jungle and a chance to see Inca ruins most tourists miss.
Cusco to Humantay Lake: Early Access Private Hike & Valley LunchYou’ll wake up early in Cusco for this private Humantay Lake hike, sharing sunrise roads with your small group and local guide. Savor fresh Andean breakfast before trekking up quiet trails to reach the lake before crowds arrive. After exploring hidden vantage points and soaking up glacier views, enjoy lunch overlooking the valley before heading back — tired but probably smiling.
Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket: Explore at your own paceYou receive an official entry ticket on your phone, scan it at the gate, and explore Machu Picchu on your own schedule. If you're booking last-minute, the team in Aguas Calientes registers your ticket same-day, arranges your bus ride up, and pairs you with a private guide for Circuit 2. Either way, you walk in without delay.Is it for me?Choose this if you want guaranteed entry to Machu Picchu without arranging tickets weeks ahead—the digital delivery and same-day registration options mean you can book as far in advance as you like or wait until you're already in Aguas Calientes and still get in the same day.
Textile Workshop in Cusco: Make a Bracelet with Natural DyesA half-day textile workshop in Cusco where you clean raw wool, dye it with natural pigments from plants and insects, then knit your own bracelet using ancient techniques. The experience includes a traditional Andean lunch with quinoa soup and seasonal dishes, plus time with alpacas and llamas in the Andes foothills. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the workshop is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?The guide leads in English or Spanish, so you can follow the instruction comfortably in whichever language works for you. This half-day format fits travelers who want to learn a craft and eat well without committing a full day, and it works for families with children from age 3 up.
Cusco: Sacred Valley Full Day with Moray, Maras & OllantaytamboYou start at a textile workshop where weavers show you traditional dyeing, then visit Moray's circular agricultural terraces and the salt pools of Maras cascading down the mountainside. Lunch is included in the Sacred Valley, followed by exploration of Ollantaytambo's fortress, temples, and continuously inhabited Inca streets. Hotel pickup and a professional guide handle all logistics, leaving you to focus on the landscape and history.Is it for me?A good fit if you want the Sacred Valley's main sites in one day without arranging transport, timing, or entry logistics yourself — the private guide and driver handle all of it, which is what makes visiting four distinct places possible in a single day from Cusco. Plan for a full day of walking at altitude; that is what lets you move between terraces, salt pools, and ruins without rushing.
Lima Bike Tour: Miraflores, Barranco & Huaca PucllanaA guided bike tour through Lima's Miraflores and Barranco districts, covering Kennedy Park, the pre-Inca temple Huaca Pucllana, coastal views and street art in three to four hours. The tour includes a trained guide in English, Spanish or Italian; all bikes, helmets and water; and a complimentary beer in Barranco at the end. Moderate fitness is required, and the route operates in all weather.Is it for me?The three to four hour pace means you're moving steadily but stopping to look — not a sprint, not a leisurely roll. Dress for Lima's weather and bring an ID; the route runs in all conditions, so rain won't cancel it.
Barranco Street Art Tour Lima: 2-Hour Walking GuideA 2-hour walking tour of Barranco, Lima's bohemian neighborhood, led by a certified guide in English or Spanish. You start at the main square, walk through the district's famous streets lined with street art and graffiti, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and finish at the beach or overlooking the green coast. The guide explains the meaning behind the murals, the district's artistic history, and the landmarks that define Barranco's character.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary in whichever language is comfortable for you—no translation app needed, and the stories about the murals and the district's history land the way they're meant to.
Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha & San Pedro Market Skip-the-LineYou 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.
Machu Picchu 2-Day Train Tour from Cusco & Aguas CalientesYou're picked up from your Cusco hotel at 7am and driven to Ollantaytambo to catch the train to Aguas Calientes, where you stay overnight. The next morning, a bus takes you to Machu Picchu for a two-hour guided tour of the citadel, with the option to hike Machu Picchu Mountain, Huayna Picchu, or the Sun Gate. You return by bus and train to Cusco, arriving around 9pm. All transport, entry, one night's accommodation, and a local guide are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Machu Picchu without arranging train tickets, accommodation, buses, or a guide separately — the fixed itinerary and overnight stay mean you arrive rested and leave nothing to chance.
Lima: Museo de Arte de Lima Private Tour & Temporary ExhibitionsYou get a private guide through Peru's main art collection, from precolombian to contemporary work, with entrance and access to temporary exhibitions included. The guide meets you at the ticket counter and moves through the second-floor permanent collection and rotating shows at a conversational pace. Arrive early for coffee, stay as long as the exhibitions hold you, and leave knowing why the pieces matter instead of just what they are.Is it for me?This works well if you want to understand Peruvian art history without navigating the museum alone or reading placards — the guide is what makes the pieces connect instead of just sitting in front of you. It's also the right choice if you move slowly through museums or need wheelchair access, since the building is fully accessible and the pace is yours, not a group's.
Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu: Inca Sites, Sacred Valley, Local FoodYou’ll taste pisco in Lima’s old taverns, wander ancient plazas where saints once walked, climb Inca terraces above Cusco’s rooftops, and finally stand in silent awe at Machu Picchu as clouds drift past stone shrines. With all entries covered and local guides leading each step—you’ll feel both welcomed and wonderfully small.
Lima Airport Transfer: 24/7 Pickup from Hotel AreasYou’ll get picked up right at your Lima hotel — whether you’re staying in Miraflores, Barranco, or San Isidro — and taken straight to Jorge Chavez International Airport by a local driver who knows the city’s rhythms. No stress about timing or directions; just an easy ride out of Lima with someone who’s done this countless times before.
Lima: Peruvian Cooking Class & Surquillo Market with PickupYou visit Surquillo market with a guide, learn to negotiate for fresh ingredients, then cook ceviche, causa, and pisco sour in a working kitchen. Includes the meal you prepare, bottled water, and hotel pickup. Small groups, no cooking experience needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn Peruvian cooking from someone who knows the market and the kitchen, and you'd rather not arrange transport or figure out where to source the right fish — the guide and the pickup handle both.
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: Peruvian Cooking Class & Pisco Cocktail Hands-OnYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Cusco and cook real Peruvian dishes side by side with a local chef—think fresh ceviche, sizzling lomo saltado, and a tangy passion fruit pisco cocktail you’ll actually shake yourself. Expect laughter over kitchen mishaps, stories behind every ingredient, and the kind of meal you remember long after you leave Peru.
Machu Picchu Half-Day Private Tour from CuscoYou meet your bilingual guide in Aguas Calientes, enter Machu Picchu with a reserved ticket, and spend three hours exploring the terraces and ruins with someone who knows the site's history, ecology, and engineering. The shuttle bus is included; your guide handles the ticket logistics if you're booking last-minute. You return to Aguas Calientes by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers on a tight schedule who want expert insight without a full-day commitment, or for those booking within two months who need help navigating the last-minute ticket system — the guide's presence in Aguas Calientes is what makes a same-day or next-day arrival possible.
Arequipa: Salinas & Aguada Blanca Reserve with Volcanos & Hot SpringsYou start before dawn at a viewpoint overlooking three volcanos, eat breakfast in a mountain village, then spend the day in the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve watching vicuñas and flamingos among salt flats and water mirrors. A soak in natural hot springs rounds out the afternoon before your return to the city. Hotel pickup and a guide are included, so you don't arrange transport or worry about timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the three volcanos that frame Arequipa, cross a salt flat and soak in hot springs without arranging your own transport or worrying about altitude — the early start and breakfast stop are what make the full day possible at that elevation.
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.
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Private Guide & TrainYou get hotel pickup in Cusco, a train ride through the Sacred Valley, a two-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu's main sectors with a professional guide, lunch in Aguas Calientes, and return transport to your hotel. The fixed itinerary means no decisions once you leave—just show up at your hotel at the pickup time and the rest unfolds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Machu Picchu in one day without arranging trains, entrance fees, guides, or meals separately—the fixed schedule and included transport mean you only have to show up at your hotel on time.
