Things to do in Peru
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Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu & Vistadome TrainYou trek the Inca Trail over four days with camping, hot meals prepared at each campsite, a personal porter carrying your gear, and expert guides. You pass through Llactapata, climb to Dead Woman's Pass at 4,215 meters, explore Wiñay Wayna, and reach Machu Picchu via the Sungate. Entry to Machu Picchu, the Vistadome Train return, and a briefing session the night before are all included. Minimum two people per booking.Is it for me?Book this trek if you want to reach Machu Picchu on foot rather than by train alone, and you're comfortable with four days of camping and altitude — the porter support and on-site meals mean you're not managing logistics yourself, just hiking and acclimatizing.
Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip: Ballestas Islands, Pisco TastingA 16-hour day trip from Lima visits Peru's "Mini-Galápagos" at Ballestas Islands by speedboat, a traditional pisco vineyard for tasting, and Huacachina oasis for a 2-hour dune buggy and sandboarding adventure timed for sunset. Hotel pickup and drop-off, onboard Wi-Fi, a bilingual host, and all entry fees are included; lunch is on your own. The bus is larger than competitors' vans and carries an onboard restroom for the long journey.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a full day combining wildlife viewing, pisco tasting, and dune activities in one trip from Lima—the larger bus with Wi-Fi makes the long journey more comfortable than standard vans.
Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Huacachina & Pisco VineyardThis full-day tour from Lima visits Paracas, Huacachina and a local pisco vineyard, combining a 2-hour guided boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, pisco tasting with lunch time, free exploration of the desert oasis, and optional dune buggy and sandboarding before sunset. The tour departs at 5:30 am and returns around 11:30 pm; hotel pickup is available with the Pickup/Dropoff or Premium options, or meet at the Miraflores kiosk for the standard rate. Dune buggy and sandboarding are included with the Premium option only; those on other options can add them on the bus with the guide.Is it for me?Book the Premium option if you want the dune buggy and sandboarding included and hotel pickup arranged — the full experience without deciding on extras mid-tour. Choose Pickup/Dropoff if you want hotel collection but prefer to add the desert activities only if you feel like it once you're there. The Meeting Point option works best if you're staying near Miraflores and don't mind an early start at the kiosk.
Cusco: Sacred Valley Day Trip & Ollantaytambo with LunchYou visit Pisac ruins and market, eat a buffet lunch by the river, explore Ollantaytambo's Inca fortress and colonial streets, and return to Cusco by 7pm — all with a professional guide, transport, and meals included. If you're catching the train to Machu Picchu, the tour can drop you at Ollantaytambo station instead.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see the main Sacred Valley sites in one day without arranging separate transport, entry fees, and timing — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle the logistics, and the choice to either return to Cusco or catch the train to Machu Picchu keeps your options open.
Machu Picchu: 4-Day Inca Trail Trek & Panoramic Train RideYou’ll follow ancient Inca steps from Cusco all the way to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate at sunrise, camping under stars and sharing stories with guides and fellow trekkers. Expect chef-cooked meals on trail, support from local porters, entry tickets covered—and moments that stick long after you’re home.
Cusco: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5-Day Small GroupYou start in Cusco, climb to Humantay Lake and cross the Salkantay Pass, descend through cloud forest and coffee plantations, hike a section of the original Inca Trail, and finish with sunrise at Machu Picchu. The five days include all transport, three nights in mountain camps, a hotel night in Aguas Calientes, meals, a guide, entry fees, and a two-hour tour of the ruins. Book five months ahead to secure your spot.Is it for me?This trek suits travelers who want the main Machu Picchu experience without the crowds on the Inca Trail, and who are willing to spend five days hiking and camping to get there—the small group size and remote route are what make the alternative possible.
Machu Picchu: Short Inca Trail Hike & Guided Tour 2D/1NYou’ll wake up before dawn in Cusco for a hotel pickup and train ride to KM104, then hike the Short Inca Trail with a local guide past Wiñay Wayna to reach Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. Explore ancient ruins, stay overnight in Aguas Calientes, and return for an early guided tour before heading back—an experience that lingers long after you leave.
Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley: Full Day Hike with Cusco PickupYou’ll start early from Cusco with hotel pickup and breakfast before hiking Rainbow Mountain alongside herds of llamas and alpacas. Your local guide shares stories about Ausangate as you climb toward Vinicunca’s striped slopes—and if you choose, you can continue into the raw beauty of Red Valley. Lunch in Cusipata wraps up a day you’ll probably remember every time you see red dust on your boots.
Cusco: 4-Day Salkantay Trek & Machu Picchu with Sky CampYou trek four days from Cusco over Salkantay Mountain to Machu Picchu, sleeping one night in Sky Camp igloos with stargazing, visiting Humantay Lake and a coffee farm, and arriving at the ruins before sunrise on day four. All meals, accommodations, guide, transport, and entrance fees are included; you carry only five kilos of personal gear. The group size stays under twelve, and you need to be in solid physical shape and arrive in Cusco two days early to adjust to altitude.Is it for me?Right for trekkers who want to reach Machu Picchu on foot without the crowds of the Classic Trail, and who are willing to train hard and arrive early to adjust to altitude — the remote route and small group size are what make the four-day pace possible.
Humantay Lake Day Trip from Cusco: 4,250m Hike & Sacred MountainYou start before dawn from your Cusco hotel and ride to Mollepata for breakfast, then hike 1.5 hours to Humantay Lake at 4,250 meters where you can witness an offering to the sacred mountains. After descending and eating lunch, you return to Cusco by 6 PM. The whole day is guided, and all meals plus walking sticks are provided.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see high-altitude lakes and sacred mountains in a single day without arranging transport, meals, or a guide separately — the early start and fixed schedule fit everything between sunrise and dinner.
Lima Barranco Food Tour: 14 Peruvian Flavors & Cooking DemosA 4-hour guided food tour through Lima's Barranco neighbourhood where you sample up to 14 Peruvian flavors — dishes, fruits and drinks — while local hosts demonstrate the preparation of ceviche, lomo saltado and pisco sour. The tour includes a local guide, all tastings, and ends with artisanal ice cream made from Peruvian fruits. Available in English or Spanish; guides do not provide simultaneous translation, so book the language that matches your group.Is it for me?Book the English option if your group speaks English, or the Spanish option if Spanish is your language — guides don't translate between both, so everyone needs to be on the same tour. If you have a severe nut allergy or expect a menu heavy in plant-based proteins, this tour isn't the right fit; if you're vegetarian or vegan, mention it at booking and understand that options will be limited.
Salkantay Trek Cusco: 5 Days Machu Picchu & Glass CabinsYou hike five days from Cusco through the Andes to Machu Picchu, sleeping in glass cabins, glass domes, and a hobbit house built into the jungle. The trek includes all meals, an English-speaking guide, a personal porter, entry fees to three sites, and the train ride back. You need moderate fitness — the highest point is 4,630 meters and the longest day is eight hours of hiking — but the pace is built around acclimatization and the accommodations between days are genuinely comfortable.Is it for me?Book this if you want to reach Machu Picchu without arranging your own transport, permits, or guides — the five-day structure and small-group format mean you hike at a sustainable pace and sleep in real beds between days, which is what makes high altitude feel manageable rather than punishing.
Cusco Cooking Class: Ceviche, Cocktails & Market TourA hands-on cooking class in Cusco where you prepare three traditional Peruvian dishes—ceviche, causa limeña and quinoa tamal—plus two pisco cocktails, starting with a market tour of San Pedro to source fresh ingredients. The class runs 4+ hours with a professional Peruvian chef, includes all equipment and recipes to take home, and finishes with picarones for dessert.Is it for me?Book the morning session if you want to start with the market's energy and finish cooking by early afternoon; the afternoon slot works better if you prefer a later start and want to end your day with dinner already prepared and tasted.
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Early Hike with MealsYou’ll start before sunrise from Cusco, sharing coca tea with your group as you head toward Rainbow Mountain for crowd-free views and crisp mountain air. Guided by locals who know every turn, you’ll taste Andean breakfast flavors, pass grazing llamas on muddy trails, and push yourself just enough to reach both Vinicunca’s wild colors and the silence of Red Valley before returning for a hearty lunch.
Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Hike & Panoramic Train ReturnYou’ll hike ancient Inca trails from Km 104 to Machu Picchu with a local guide, catching sunset at the Sun Gate and peaceful sunrise entry next morning. Enjoy fresh meals along the way, rest overnight in Aguas Calientes, then relax on the panoramic Vistadome train back to Cusco—leaving you with memories that linger long after your boots are off.
Lima Historic Center Walking Tour: Small Group with CatacombsA half-day walking tour of Lima's Historic Center in a small group with a live guide in English or Spanish. You'll walk from the Plaza San Martín through Jirón de la Unión—the city's most atmospheric street—to the Plaza de Armas, the Presidential Palace, and the Monastery of San Francisco, where you descend into the catacombs beneath the church. Entrance to the catacombs is included, as is the guide; groups stay small enough that you're not herded through stops.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon and want a guided walk through Lima's Historic Center at a conversational pace—you'll see the Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, and San Francisco's catacombs without rushing between stops.
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Train & Expert GuideYou get hotel pickup from Cusco, a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes, a shuttle bus up to the citadel, a 2.5-hour guided tour with a local expert, and the return train and transfer home — all tickets and entry included. Morning shifts (9am–11am) keep crowds lighter. Book 60 days ahead to secure your preferred time slot.Is it for me?Book this if you want Machu Picchu done in a single day from Cusco without arranging trains, buses, tickets and timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
ATV Riding from Lima: Buggy & Sandboarding in HuacachinaA full-day trip from Lima to Huacachina combines a two-hour dune buggy ride with sandboarding, a sunset picnic in the desert, a visit to La Caravedo vineyard with Peruvian lunch and pisco tasting, and a two-hour boat trip to the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions, penguins and the Candelabra formation. Pickup starts at 4:20 a.m. from San Isidro, Miraflores or Barranco; return to Lima around 11 p.m. A certified English-speaking guide leads the group in a luxury bus with air conditioning and restroom. The buggy tour includes helmets and safety briefing; a driver operates the vehicle for safety reasons on both private and shared bookings.Is it for me?Book this if you want three distinct destinations in one day: the driver handles the buggy so you experience the dune speed without off-road skills, and the early departure lets you fit Ballestas Islands, La Caravedo vineyard, and Huacachina's sunset picnic into a single trip from Lima.
Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco SoursYou spend a few hours making three Peruvian dishes from scratch under a professional chef's eye: Causa de Pollo, Ceviche Limeño, and a Pisco Sour cocktail. Groups stay small, all ingredients and equipment are provided, and you eat lunch as part of the experience. You leave with recipes you can actually replicate at home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn Peru's most iconic dishes hands-on without the guesswork — the small group size and professional instruction mean you'll actually understand how to make them again at home.
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek & Local Breakfast with PickupYou’ll start before sunrise in Cusco with hotel pickup and drive into the Andes for breakfast in a mountain village before trekking up Rainbow Mountain with a local guide. Expect moments of quiet awe at Vinicunca’s colors, stories from your guide along the way, and a hot Peruvian lunch before heading back—memories that stick long after your boots are clean.
