Things to do in Peru
Lima City Tour21 optionsMachu Picchu Rail Tours58 optionsNazca Lines Tours11 optionsLima Museums Attractions31 optionsRainbow Mountain Tours7 optionsInca Trail Tours11 optionsCusco Walking Tour94 optionsUros Floating Islands Tours22 optionsCity Tour Cusco18 optionsMiraflores Tour56 optionsFood Tour Lima43 optionsLima Walking Tour71 options
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Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis: Flight, Sandboarding & Pisco DayYou’ll ride dune buggies across Huacachina’s golden sand, then soar above the mysterious Nazca Lines on a private flight from Ica. Taste pisco straight from the source at a family vineyard with lunch included—all with pickup from Lima and stories from your local guide along the way.
Cusco Airport to Pisac & Urubamba: Private Shuttle with Flight TrackingYou get a private vehicle waiting at arrivals with your flight number tracked, no queue or negotiation at the curb, and a certified driver who knows the road to Pisac or Urubamba. The shuttle includes air conditioning and a 60-minute grace period if your flight is delayed. For the return, pickup happens three hours before departure, leaving you time to pack without rushing. Book with your flight details and arrival time, and the rest is handled.Is it for me?This works if you want to skip the airport taxi negotiation and arrive at your Sacred Valley hotel without arranging transport yourself—the fixed price and flight tracking mean you land and go, nothing else to figure out.
Amazon Jungle Tour from Cusco: Wildlife, River & Lodge StayYou’ll wake before dawn in Cusco and watch mist curl over Manu’s cloud forest before diving deep into Amazon jungle trails with a local guide. Spot monkeys and macaws from riverbanks, eat fresh fruit at lively markets, sleep surrounded by rainforest sounds at Guadalupe Lodge, and maybe even swim in the Madre de Dios River if you’re feeling brave.
Chivay to Puno Bus: Scenic Stops, Andes Views & WildlifeYou’ll cross wild Andean landscapes from Chivay to Puno by bus—with stops for volcano views, herds of llamas and alpacas, herbal tea at a roadside café, and glimpses of flamingos at Lagunillas Lake. Local guides share stories along the way. By sunset you’re rolling into Puno—tired but kind of amazed by what you’ve seen.
Cusco: Inca Ruins, Koricancha & Camelid Museum Small Group TourYou’ll wander Cusco’s old plazas and temples with a local guide who knows every story behind those stones. Feel ancient walls beneath your fingertips at Koricancha, climb through Sacsayhuaman’s giant boulders, and share a laugh trying to pronounce Quechua names before meeting llamas face-to-face at the camelid museum.
Ballestas Islands & Paracas: Cruise Port Day Tour PickupYou’ll feel Peru’s wild coast up close: salty air on a speedboat past sea lions and penguins at Ballestas Islands, then quiet desert views in Paracas Reserve with a local guide. Pickup right at San Martín Port makes it simple—you just step off your ship and go. Expect real wildlife moments and those odd silences only found far from crowds.
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.
Chocolate Making Workshop Cusco: Make Belgian PralinesA two-and-a-half-hour chocolate workshop in Cusco where you learn to make Belgian-style pralines and mendiants using organic Chuncho cacao from the Sacred Valley, then take home a personalized box of your own creations. The class covers the history of chocolate, hands-on praline and mendiant making, ganache preparation, and a hot chocolate you'll learn to make yourself. Children from age 12 are welcome, and guides speak English, Spanish and French.Is it for me?The workshop runs two and a half hours of hands-on work, so you're standing and moving the whole time—book this if you have a free afternoon and want to spend it making something you'll actually eat, not watching someone else do it.
Cusco: Machu Picchu Train & Rainbow Mountain 2-Day TrekYou're picked up before dawn on day one for a train ride to Machu Picchu, a two-hour guided tour of the ruins, and free time to explore. Day two starts even earlier with a three-hour van ride to Rainbow Mountain, a 3.5-hour trek to 16,520 feet, an hour at the summit, and a traditional lunch before returning to Cusco by late afternoon. All transport, entrance fees, guide, and meals on the mountain day are included; you arrange one night's accommodation between the tours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain without arranging trains, buses, entrance fees, or timing the two sites yourself — the back-to-back schedule and included transport compress two major hikes into two days and remove the logistics from your hands.
Lima Airport to Miraflores: Express Bus with WiFi & No Baggage LimitsYou board at Lima Airport, settle into a reclining seat with free WiFi and USB charging, and ride to your Miraflores hotel with no baggage weight limits or surprise fees. Security cameras and GPS tracking run throughout. The bus departs every 30 minutes, operates 24/7, and the fixed price is set before you board — no negotiation at arrivals.Is it for me?Choose this if you're landing in Lima with luggage and want to reach Miraflores without arranging a private transfer or negotiating with taxis — the fixed price and no-baggage-limits policy remove both the cost surprise and the packing anxiety.
Sacred Valley tour from Cusco: Pisac, Ollantaytambo & salt minesA full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco visits Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac with a guide in English or Spanish, private transportation and lunch included. The day runs 12 to 13 hours, departing at 7am and returning around 7pm. Groups must be two or more people.Is it for me?The 12-to-13-hour day with an early 7am start and 90 minutes of driving at the end suits travelers who can handle a full schedule and don't mind spending time in a vehicle to reach multiple sites. If you prefer a shorter outing or a later departure, look for a half-day Sacred Valley tour instead.
Pachacamac Pyramids: Small Group Tour & Museum with PickupYou’ll ride out from Lima past everyday city life before reaching Pachacamac’s ancient pyramids—a sacred place where oracles once spoke and rituals shaped centuries. With a local guide sharing stories (and maybe a joke or two), you’ll touch history, breathe in ocean air, and see artifacts that still matter to locals today.
Lima to Nazca Lines, Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Oasis Day TripYou’ll leave Lima before sunrise and find yourself boating among sea lions on Ballestas Islands, flying over the mysterious Nazca Lines, and relaxing at Huacachina Oasis with a Pisco Sour in hand. With a local guide handling all logistics—including pickup and your scenic flight—you’ll get to focus on moments you’ll actually remember.
Paracas National Reservation Paragliding Flight 5–10 minParagliding Flight at Paracas National Reservation is a tandem flight where you fly strapped to a certified pilot above Peru's south coast reserve. You depart from Paracas town, spend 5 to 10 minutes airborne, and return within 90 minutes total. The pilot handles all control; your job is to walk to the launch point, strap in, and take in the landscape from the air. Transport to the flying zone, park taxes, and accident insurance are included; entrance to the Paracas National Reservation is an optional add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Paracas from above without needing to learn to paraglide yourself—the pilot flies while you take in the reserve's scale and geology from the air in under two hours total.
Bike Tour Lima: Miraflores, Barranco & MalecónA guided bike tour through Lima's Miraflores and Barranco districts, cycling along the Malecón with ocean views and exploring the city's street art and landmarks. The route includes Kennedy Park, Love Park, Larcomar shopping mall, and the Bridge of Sighs, with a certified helmet, bike and local guide in English or Spanish included. Suitable for all fitness levels; minimum age 12.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon or morning in Lima and want to see the city from a bike instead of a car—the guide handles the route and the stops, so you just ride and look around. The three-hour pace works for all fitness levels, and the ocean views and street art are best seen moving slowly through the neighborhoods rather than passing them in traffic.
Cusco: Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary Entry & Rescue StoriesYou’ll walk among rescued condors, llamas, and even spectacled bears at Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary near Cusco. A local guide shares each animal’s story—some funny, some tough—and you’ll get closer than you expect. Expect laughter, maybe a lump in your throat, plus plenty of time to ask questions or just watch quietly.
Horseback Riding Cusco: Temple of the Moon & Chacan MountainA 3.5-hour horseback riding tour from Cusco takes you along Inca trails to the Temple of the Moon and Chacan Mountain, with a professional bilingual guide, hotel transfer, protective equipment and a snack. Morning departures leave at 9:00 am; afternoon rides start at 1:00 pm. The guide provides historical context at each stop, and the route includes a break at Chacan Mountain where you can see across Cusco from the ridge.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure if you want to ride while the light is fresh and the temperature cooler; the afternoon slot works better if you prefer a later start or want time to explore Cusco's center before heading to the ranch.
Salinas: Private Day Trip with Salt Flat Picnic & Volcano ViewsYou’ll share coffee with locals in Chiguata before climbing through ancient terraces to reach Salinas’ wild salt flats. Walk beside flamingos and lagoons at 4,300m, then settle into a picnic lunch surrounded by volcanoes—a moment you’ll feel more than see. Private guide, transportation, entrance fees, drinks, and vegetarian or vegan options are all included for a quietly unforgettable day.
Peru: 12-Day Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines & Lake Titicaca TourYou’ll cross deserts by bus from Lima to Paracas, fly above the Nazca Lines’ mysteries, watch condors soar over Colca Canyon, share lunch with islanders on Lake Titicaca, walk Cusco’s ancient streets and finally stand in silence atop Machu Picchu—all with local guides handling logistics so you can soak up every moment.
Cusco: Urubamba River Rafting & Zip Line Day TripYou’ll start your day with hotel pickup in Cusco before heading out to raft the Urubamba River’s lively rapids with a local guide. After paddling through cool water and canyon echoes, unwind at Cusipata Lodge with lunch and a hot sauna. Try out their zip line if you’re feeling bold—or just watch others laugh their way across. It’s a day full of energy and small surprises.
