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Lima Airport Transfer: Miraflores & Barranco Round Trip
Lima Airport Transfer: Miraflores & Barranco Round Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (108)45m–1hYou're picked up at Lima airport with a name sign, driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Miraflores, Barranco or nearby, and returned to the airport for your departure flight. The driver coordinates with you beforehand, parking and one suitcase per person are included, and the price is fixed before you arrive — no negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and arrive without negotiating a fare — the fixed price and pre-arranged pickup mean you go straight from the airport to your hotel, and the return trip is timed around your flight so you're never early or late.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 41View ›
Iquitos: Belen Market Tour & Floating City Boat Ride
Iquitos: Belen Market Tour & Floating City Boat Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (107)2h 30mYou’ll jump straight into Iquitos life—riding a motokar to Belen Market for wild fruit tastings and market haggling with your guide Marlon, then drifting by boat through the Floating City’s daily rhythms. Expect laughter over new flavors, glimpses of river life up close, and small surprises around every corner.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 60View ›
Lima: Historic Center, Catacombs & Miraflores Day Tour
Lima: Historic Center, Catacombs & Miraflores Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (107)4hYou’ll wander seaside gardens in Miraflores, stroll beneath ancient olive trees in San Isidro, taste Pisco downtown and explore Lima’s famous catacombs with a local guide by your side. Expect real stories, lively streets and quiet corners you might miss alone — plus all tickets and transport are sorted so you can just take it all in.Free cancellationKids −21%fromUS$ 69View ›
Huacachina: Sandboard & Dune Buggy with GoPro Video
Huacachina: Sandboard & Dune Buggy with GoPro Video★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (106)3h 15mYou arrive at the training area, learn or refresh your sandboard technique, then spend two hours riding the dunes in a buggy with a professional instructor who films you the entire time. You get the GoPro footage to keep, watch the sunset over the desert, and return to Huacachina with video proof of every run.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try sandboarding with someone who actually competes at it, and you'd rather not figure out the dunes, equipment, or filming yourself — the instructor handles all three while you focus on the ride.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 55View ›
Sacred Valley & Moray tour from Cusco: 7 archaeological sites
Sacred Valley & Moray tour from Cusco: 7 archaeological sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (106)11h–12hA full-day guided tour from Cusco through the Sacred Valley visits six archaeological sites and landscapes in a single itinerary: Chinchero, Moray Agricultural Terraces, Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, Pisaq and Urubamba. A professional guide leads the route in English or Spanish, hotel pickup is included, and lunch is provided at a local buffet. The day runs 11 to 12 hours and involves moderate walking at several stops.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary comfortably in your language—a difference if you're traveling with family or friends who don't speak the local tongue and want the story, not just the stops.Free cancellationKids −16%fromUS$ 30View ›
Colca Canyon Arequipa: Condor & Thermal Pools Full Day
Colca Canyon Arequipa: Condor & Thermal Pools Full Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (105)15h–16hYou leave Arequipa at 3am and climb to Patapampa's 4,900-meter viewpoint before sunrise, then move through the Colca Valley stopping at traditional towns, pre-Inca terraces, and the Cruz del Cóndor to watch Andean condors soar above the canyon. Breakfast, lunch, and thermal spring entry are included, with a guide managing all timing and transport so you arrive back by evening without arranging logistics yourself.Is it for me?This tour works for travelers who want to see the Colca Canyon, condor viewpoint, and thermal pools in a single day without arranging transport, guides, or meals—the early 3am start and high altitude are what make all ten stops possible before evening return.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 45View ›
Cusco: Half-Day Inca Sites Tour Qorikancha & Sacsayhuaman
Cusco: Half-Day Inca Sites Tour Qorikancha & Sacsayhuaman★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (105)5hYou’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.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
Machu Picchu by Car: 2-Day Tour from Cusco via Hidroelectrica
Machu Picchu by Car: 2-Day Tour from Cusco via Hidroelectrica★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (104)2dYou’ll travel from Cusco by car through mountain passes and cloud forest before hiking alongside railway tracks to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy local food, an overnight stay in town, and a guided visit of Machu Picchu itself — with time for personal moments between epic views and quiet stories from your guide.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 197View ›
Lima Airport to Miraflores & San Isidro: Private Transfer
Lima Airport to Miraflores & San Isidro: Private Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (103)45m–1hYou arrive at Lima airport, find your driver at baggage claim with your name on a sign, and get into an air-conditioned vehicle heading straight to your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco. Parking is included, the price is fixed before you land, and the team coordinates by message to confirm your flight. No taxi negotiation, no transport stress — just a smooth handoff from the airport to your first night.Is it for me?Book this if you land tired and want to skip the taxi rank entirely — the driver waiting with your name means you walk straight from baggage claim into a vehicle, and the fixed price removes any negotiation at the curb.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 21View ›
Cusco Archaeological Sites Tour: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo & Cathedral
Cusco Archaeological Sites Tour: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo & Cathedral★★★★★★★★★★ 4.28 (103)3h 30mA half-day guided tour of Cusco's archaeological sites and colonial center, visiting Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha), Plaza de Armas and Cusco Cathedral with a bilingual guide and hotel pickup. You choose at checkout whether to include admission tickets or arrange them separately; either way, the guide walks you through each site's history and architecture over 3.5 hours.Is it for me?Book the shared tour to travel with other visitors; choose private if your group wants a dedicated guide and vehicle for the five sites.Free cancellationKids −31%fromUS$ 77View ›
Lima: Walking Tour Historic Center, Market & Catacombs
Lima: Walking Tour Historic Center, Market & Catacombs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (103)3h 45mYou’ll wander Lima’s historic streets with a local guide, ride the city bus from Miraflores, taste fresh fruit at the Central Market, and explore San Francisco Monastery’s famous catacombs. Expect laughter, small surprises, and glimpses of daily life that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationfromUS$ 49View ›
Beginner Surf Lesson in Lima: Stand Up Your First Class
Beginner Surf Lesson in Lima: Stand Up Your First Class★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (103)1h 30mA 90-minute beginner surf lesson in Lima taught by live instructors in English or Spanish, with all equipment included. The class splits into 30 minutes of dry-land instruction and stretching, then an hour in the water where you practice paddling and standing on the board. Classes run every two hours starting at 6:30 AM, and you can book a group lesson, a private lesson, or a lesson with full transport from your hotel included.Is it for me?Book the private lesson if you want one-on-one instruction, or the group lesson to learn alongside other beginners and keep the cost down. If arranging your own transport to the beach adds friction to your morning, the lesson-with-transport option handles pickup and drop-off from your hotel.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 29View ›
Pachacámac Archaeological Tour: Temple of the Sun & Museum
Pachacámac Archaeological Tour: Temple of the Sun & Museum★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (102)4hThis is a guided archaeological tour of Pachacámac, an ancient pre-Inca and Inca ceremonial complex on Peru's coast, starting with a stop in the Barranco district and including entry to the site museum. The tour visits temples and pyramids built from adobe and stone, climbs to the Temple of the Sun for panoramic views, and covers the history and spirituality of the sanctuary with a professional guide. Hotel pickup is included, and the tour runs about four hours with small groups.Is it for me?If you speak English or Spanish comfortably, the guide's commentary makes the history and spiritual significance of the site clear as you move through it. Small groups mean you're not competing for the guide's attention or rushing between stops, which matters when the climb to the Temple of the Sun and the detail in the museum both deserve time.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 39View ›
Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley ATV Day Trip from Cusco
Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley ATV Day Trip from Cusco★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (102)13hYou’ll start before sunrise in Cusco with hotel pickup and breakfast in an Andean village before jumping on ATVs toward Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley. Expect wild landscapes, local stories from your guide, plenty of dust (and laughs), plus a buffet lunch before heading back home tired but weirdly happy.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 90View ›
Cycling tour Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, Chorrillos
Cycling tour Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, Chorrillos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (102)3hA three-hour cycling tour of Lima's coastal districts starts at Alfredo Salazar Park in Miraflores and follows the promenade south through Barranco—known for its bohemian character and galleries—before reaching Chorrillos, where you visit the fishing terminal and Grau promenade overlooking the bay. A local guide leads the route in English or Spanish; bike, helmet and water are provided.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover three neighborhoods by bike rather than on foot—the promenade route lets you move quickly from upscale Miraflores through bohemian Barranco to the working fishing district of Chorrillos in one morning.Free cancellationfromUS$ 30View ›
Sacred Valley: Maras Moray Salt Pools & Pisac Market Day Tour
Sacred Valley: Maras Moray Salt Pools & Pisac Market Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (102)11h–12hYou’ll sip muña tea for altitude, walk ancient Moray terraces with an expert guide, taste chocolate salted fresh from Maras pools, shop Pisac Market’s colors, and share lunch overlooking fields — all in one Sacred Valley day trip from Cusco. Expect laughter, local stories, and moments that linger long after you’re home.Free cancellationfromUS$ 55View ›
Cusco: ATV Morada de los Dioses & Piuray Lagoon Day Trip
Cusco: ATV Morada de los Dioses & Piuray Lagoon Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (101)4hYou’ll hop on an ATV just outside Cusco and ride through open fields to Piuray Lagoon, where you’ll meet locals in Chinchero dress and pause for photos by calm waters. Then it’s off to Morada de los Dioses—massive Inca-inspired carvings—before heading back muddy and smiling. There’s something about that mountain air you won’t forget.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 50View ›
Cusco: Pub Crawl Bar Tour with Drinks & Club Entry
Cusco: Pub Crawl Bar Tour with Drinks & Club Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (100)4h 30mYou’ll join fellow travelers and locals for a guided pub crawl through Cusco’s lively bars and clubs—with welcome drinks, games, and no waiting in line. Enjoy cocktails or shots at each stop, exclusive discounts on food and drinks, plus safe entry to three bars and a nightclub with your local guide leading the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 23View ›
Lima Highlights Tour: Barranco, Miraflores & Colonial Center
Lima Highlights Tour: Barranco, Miraflores & Colonial Center★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (100)5hYou’ll taste local flavors in Miraflores, wander through Lima’s colonial plazas with schoolkids and candy sellers, catch street art in Barranco, and stand above the Pacific watching paragliders drift by. With hotel pickup and a local guide leading the way, every stop feels personal—and even quick moments leave an impression you’ll carry home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 139View ›
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Private Tour & Scenic Train
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Private Tour & Scenic Train★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (100)10hYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 390View ›
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