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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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.
ATV Riding near Cusco: Rainbow Mountain at 5000mThis ATV activity near Cusco takes you from the city to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) at over 5,000 meters, where you ride a quad bike for 40 minutes on a 4-kilometer route before spending 45 minutes on the mountain itself. Hotel pickup is included with breakfast and lunch at Cusipata, a guide in English or Spanish, and a professional briefing before you start; the 8:30 a.m. departure meets at Plaza Regocijo instead and does not include pickup or breakfast. The full day runs 12 hours from departure to return.Is it for me?Choose the early departures (3:00, 4:00 or 6:00 a.m.) if you want hotel pickup and breakfast included; the 8:30 a.m. option meets at the plaza instead and skips the morning meal, which suits travelers already in central Cusco. All options give you 40 minutes operating the quad bike yourself at high altitude, not watching from a passenger seat.
Tambopata Amazon: Wildlife, Canopy Walk & Sandoval Lake 4-Day TourYou’ll step straight into Amazon life: boat rides down Madre de Dios river, sunrise canopy walks with monkeys overhead, piranha fishing lessons from your guide, and quiet moments on Sandoval Lake. Expect fresh food, real conversations with locals, and nights filled with jungle sounds instead of city noise.
Lima Day Tour: Larco Museum, Cathedral & Magic Water CircuitYou start at the coast in Miraflores, move through Lima's colonial center visiting the Cathedral and Main Square, spend the afternoon at the Larco Museum learning Peruvian history through pottery and artifacts, break for a seaside lunch with local seafood, taste a pisco sour at a traditional tavern, and finish watching the Magic Water Circuit's choreographed fountains and lasers after dark. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with your guide for the full day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lima's main landmarks, museums and evening show in one day without arranging your own transport between neighborhoods or timing the sites yourself—the guide and fixed schedule handle all of that, leaving you to focus on what you're seeing.
ATV riding in Sacred Valley: Moray and Salineras from CuscoRide an ATV through the Sacred Valley's archaeological sites and Andean towns from Cusco, operating the vehicle yourself with a professional bilingual guide leading the route. The tour departs at 7am with hotel pickup, covers Moray's circular agricultural platforms and the Salineras salt mines over a half-day, and includes ATV rental with fuel, helmet, gloves and safety instruction before you ride. Minimum age is 16; moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?The early 7am start and two-hour riding block mean this suits a traveler with a free morning and moderate fitness who wants to operate the bike themselves rather than watch from a seat — the altitude and physical engagement of controlling an ATV at elevation are real, so it's built for someone ready for that, not a passive sightseeing pace.
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.
Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Train Drop-Off: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Small GroupYou’ll start your Sacred Valley day trip from Cusco feeding llamas at an animal sanctuary before exploring ancient Pisac ruins and wandering through its vibrant market. Enjoy a local lunch in Urubamba, then climb Ollantaytambo fortress with a small group before catching your train straight to Machu Picchu—no backtracking needed.
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.
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.
Colca Canyon: Full Day Tour with Breakfast & GuideYou’ll travel through remote Peruvian valleys on this Colca Canyon day trip from Arequipa, sharing breakfast with your group and watching Andean condors soar at Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. Expect early pickup, a local guide who knows every curve in the road, and glimpses of ancient terraces before heading back tired but a little changed by all that space.
Trujillo: Huacas, Chan Chan & Huanchaco Full Day TourYou’ll walk ancient temples near Trujillo with a local guide who brings Moche stories to life, wander through vast adobe ruins at Chan Chan, then watch surfers and fishermen at lively Huanchaco Beach—all in one day with transport included. Expect laughter, real history under your feet, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Lima: Larco Museum & Magic Water Circuit Evening TourYou're picked up from your hotel and guided through the Larco Museum's 50,000-piece collection of pre-Columbian pottery and ceramics in a colonial mansion built over a 7th-century pyramid. Between stops, you sit down for a pisco sour and snack at a historic tavern. Then you watch the Magic Water Circuit, one of South America's largest water and light shows, before returning to your hotel. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, snacks and one pisco sour are all included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two of Lima's main attractions in one evening without arranging separate transport or timing the stops yourself—the fixed schedule is what fits both the museum and the water show into a single night.
Cusco: Sacsayhuaman & Tambomachay Half-Day with PickupYou visit four major Incan archaeological sites in the hills above Cusco—Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay—with a bilingual guide explaining the architecture and history of each. Entry tickets to all four sites are included, and your hotel provides pickup and drop-off, so you only need to show up ready to walk. The tour runs half a day, leaving your afternoon free.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the major Incan ruins near Cusco without arranging transport or buying tickets separately—the pickup and included entry mean you only need to be ready at your hotel and show up at each site.
Lima bike tour: Miraflores, Huaca Pucllana & BarrancoA 2.5-hour guided bike tour of Lima that covers Miraflores, Huaca Pucllana pyramid and the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco. You start at Inka Plaza Handicraft Market in Miraflores, ride along the Pacific cliffs past Love Park and Larcomar, then finish at the Bridge of Sighs in Barranco. Bicycle, helmet and water are included; the guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're new to Lima and want to see the main coastal landmarks without renting a car or navigating buses—the bike and the guide handle both the transport and the context. The 2.5-hour length fits a free morning or afternoon, and the route is flat enough that fitness level doesn't matter.
Lima full-day tour: Pachacamac, Barranco, San Francisco & waterparkA full-day Lima tour with professional guide covers Pantanos de Villa wildlife refuge, the Pre-Inca oracle at Pachacamac, bohemian Barranco, downtown colonial monuments, the San Francisco Convent's catacombs, and the Magic Water Circuit light show. Guide and 2-course lunch are included; hotel pickup is available at selected properties.Is it for me?Book this tour for your first or second day in Lima when you want the city's major layers—Pre-Inca, colonial, bohemian and modern—explained and connected in one outing. The fixed schedule and included lunch mean you move through five stops without arranging transport or timing yourself, and the guide handles the history so you see how each site fits into the next.
Lima Historic Center, Catacombs & Magic Water Circuit TourA guided walking tour of Lima's Historic Center, the Catacombs beneath San Francisco Church, and the Magic Water Circuit fountain show, all in one afternoon. You'll move through UNESCO-listed colonial plazas and streets with an expert guide, explore the underground cemetery that shaped Lima's spiritual history, and finish at Parque de la Reserva for an evening of illuminated fountains and water projections. Air-conditioned transport, all tickets, and a guide in English or Spanish are included; minimum age is 12.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided walk through Lima's colonial center and catacombs in one afternoon—choose it over self-guided exploration if you'd rather have a historian explain the sites as you move through them.
Paracas & Ballestas Islands tour: Pisco tasting, dunesThis guided tour from Lima visits Paracas, the Ballestas Islands, a pisco winery and Huacachina over 17 hours with a bilingual guide and private transport. You sail to see sea lions and Humboldt penguins in their habitat, taste pisco and wines at the Nietto Winery with a specialist, ride the dunes by tubular and sandboard, and finish with Afro-Peruvian dances and contests at Racimo de Uva. The tour includes all entry fees, transport between sites, tastings and equipment for the dune activities.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour with a fixed itinerary and schedule, so the day is built for you—no need to coordinate transport between Paracas, the winery and the dunes yourself. Choose it if you want to see multiple regions in one long day and prefer a guide handling the logistics and the details at each stop.
Lima half-day tour: Cathedral, Santo Domingo & Larco MuseumA half-day guided tour of Lima's historic center and the Larco Museum, with entry to the Cathedral of Lima, Santo Domingo Convent and museum galleries, plus air-conditioned transport and a live guide in English or Spanish. The Cathedral closes on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings; on those days the tour visits the MALI Museum instead. Children from age 3 are welcome, and a dress code applies—no shorts or sleeveless tops at places of worship.Is it for me?Choose the shared tour if you're comfortable joining other travelers and want to split the cost; pick the private tour if you prefer a guide and vehicle to yourself, or if your group has specific timing needs. Either way, the fixed four-hour schedule means the cathedral, convent and museum all fit into one afternoon without you arranging the route or managing the transitions between them.
