Things to do in Peru
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Paracas Golden Shadows Trek: 4-Hour Sunset Walk & Desert CliffsYou walk through Paracas National Reserve from 3pm to 7pm with an official guide, moving through desert cliffs and spotting local flora and fauna as the light changes. The trek builds toward sunset, when your shadows turn golden across the sand and the landscape shifts color in ways that feel almost unreal. Transfers and the guide are included, so you show up and walk — no logistics to handle.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Paracas sunset without renting a car or hiring a private driver — the fixed timing and included guide mean you arrive, walk, and leave without arranging anything else. The 4-hour window is tight enough to fit into an afternoon but long enough to see the light change completely.
Cusco Airport to Hotel: Private Shuttle & Flight TrackingYou provide your flight details at booking, and the driver meets you at arrivals with your name and flight number confirmed. No haggling over taxi rates, no language barrier at the curb, no guessing how long the drive takes. The air-conditioned vehicle and flight tracking mean you arrive at your hotel rested and ready, not stressed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb and arrive at your Cusco hotel without the stress of arranging ground transport — the flight tracking and fixed pickup time are what make that possible.
Sacred Valley tour from Cusco: 5 archaeological sites in 1 dayA full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco takes you to five archaeological sites—Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, and the Maras Salt Mines—with a professional bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and buffet lunch. The Cusco Tourist Ticket covering four of the sites is optional and costs approximately USD 25 per person. You leave at 6:45 am and return by 7:30 pm, moving through colonial plazas, circular agricultural terraces, traditional salt harvesting pools, and cliffside temples built into the mountainside.Is it for me?Your full day covers five archaeological sites, the salt mines, and lunch in one organized itinerary with hotel pickup included—no need to arrange transport or guides separately.
Rainbow Mountain: Private Day Trip & Picnic Lunch, Late StartYou’ll hike Rainbow Mountain after most groups have left, sharing open trails and silence with your guide. Enjoy a private picnic lunch with locals overlooking the Andes before heading back to Cusco. Expect real conversation, fresh air, and that feeling you get when you realize you’re actually there.
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco by Train & BusYou leave Cusco before dawn, travel by Expedition Train through the Andes to Aguas Calientes, take a guided 3-hour tour of Machu Picchu's main temples and terraces, then have free time to explore on your own. Lunch is on your own in town, and you return by train and bus the same evening. Everything — transport, entry, guide, meals on the train — is arranged; you just show up with your passport.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Machu Picchu in a single day without arranging trains, tickets, or mountain transport separately — the fixed schedule and included guide mean you show up at your hotel before dawn and everything else is handled.
Lima: Cook Lomo Saltado & Causa Rellena with ChefYou'll spend three hours cooking Lomo Saltado and Causa Rellena with a professional chef in a Lima kitchen, learning the history and technique of each dish, tasting what you make, and finishing with local refreshments. The class includes all ingredients, guidance, and a guide who explains the cultural context. Pick your time slot—morning, afternoon, or evening—and arrive at Miraflores ready to work.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn how to cook two iconic Peruvian dishes and understand why they matter to Lima's food culture, without having to find a kitchen or source ingredients yourself—the class handles all of that, and you leave knowing how to make both at home.
Lima Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: Hotel Pickup IncludedA guided walking tour of Lima's Historic Center starting with hotel pickup, covering the Central Market, the Church and Convent of Saint Francis with its catacombs, and ending at the Main Square and San Martín Plaza. The tour runs four hours with an official guide in English or Spanish, air-conditioned transport between stops, and catacomb entry included. You walk through colonial streets lined with mansions and balconies, see the Palace of Government and Cathedral, and learn how the city's architecture shifted from colonial to modern.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want a guided walk through Lima's colonial center and catacombs starting from your hotel pickup, rather than navigating the historic streets on your own.
Colca Canyon Flights: 2-Day Condor Views & Thermal BathsYou spend two days moving through the high Andes, from volcano viewpoints at 4,910 meters to the Colca Canyon rim where Andean Condors hunt. You stay one night in a lodge in Coporaque village, learn to cook a traditional meal, and walk the canyon edge before returning to Arequipa by afternoon. Transport, guide, breakfast, and accommodation are all arranged—you just show up at your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Colca Canyon and the Andean Condor without arranging transport, accommodation, or guides yourself—the fixed itinerary and small group size mean you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb the altitude and the views instead of rushing between stops.
Machu Picchu, Cusco & Sacred Valley: 7-Day Culture & Ruins TripYou’ll taste Lima’s history, breathe in thin mountain air in Cusco, wander Sacred Valley villages with local artisans, and finally stand above Machu Picchu as mist curls around ancient stonework. This 7-day journey includes all transfers, entry tickets, guides in Spanish and English, plus daily breakfasts—so you can focus on soaking up every detail.
Lima ChocoMuseo: Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop & TastingsYou’ll taste real Peruvian cocoa drinks, crack open beans yourself, and shape your own chocolates in Lima’s Miraflores neighborhood. With friendly local guidance and plenty of hands-on moments, you’ll leave with both your handmade sweets and a few stories to tell — plus that lingering smell of roasted cacao on your fingers.
Chili River rafting near Arequipa: Class II–III rapids with pickupChili River rafting near Arequipa is a half-day activity on class II–III rapids with a certified local guide, full safety equipment, and round-trip pickup from central Arequipa. The river sits minutes from the city yet runs through volcanic landscapes and deep canyon walls, with photo stops and swimming built into the route. Children from age 8 are welcome; guides speak English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.Is it for me?Most Arequipa rafting requires a long drive to the put-in and back. This one starts minutes from the city, so you spend three hours on the river instead of half the day in a van, and the pickup means you don't negotiate transport or timing yourself.
Arequipa & Andes: Rock Climbing Day Trip by Chili RiverYou’ll start your day with hotel pickup in Arequipa before heading out to climb beside the Chili River in Charcani Valley. With all gear included (even snacks), local guides help you find your footing whether you’re new or experienced. Expect laughter, some nerves, and views you might remember long after you’re back in town.
Manu National Park 4-Day Eco Tour from Cusco: Biologist GuidesA four-day ecological tour of Manu National Park departing from Cusco with bilingual biologist guides who lead walks through cloud forest, boat rides on the Madre de Dios River, and visits to a macaw clay lick and lagoon. Hotel pickup is included, and you stay in comfortable ecolodges with private bathrooms and mosquito nets throughout.Is it for me?Small groups with a bilingual guide mean you move at a pace that lets the guide explain what you are seeing—the animals, the plants, the ecology—instead of rushing past. This tour suits travelers who want to understand the jungle, not just pass through it.
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Private Tour & LunchYou’ll start early in Cusco, catch the train through dramatic valleys to Aguas Calientes, then explore Machu Picchu’s terraces and temples with a private local guide. After wandering ancient stone paths and snapping photos at hidden viewpoints, you’ll enjoy lunch in town before heading back—legs tired, heart full.
Lima Costa Verde: Motorized Paragliding Flight & HD VideoYou’ll feel Lima’s energy as you glide above Costa Verde’s cliffs on a motorized paragliding flight with an expert pilot. Take in sweeping views over Miraflores and San Isidro districts, try steering if you’re brave enough, and relive it all with your own in-flight HD video sent straight to your phone.
Humantay Lagoon day hike from Cusco: Private tour with guideThis private day tour from Cusco reaches Humantay Lagoon, a high-altitude alpine lake at 4,250 meters, with a guide in English or Spanish, private transportation, breakfast and lunch included. The route departs at 4:30 am, passes through Mollepata and Soraypampa, and involves roughly 90 minutes of uphill walking to the lagoon. The tour returns to Cusco by 5 pm and runs every day year-round.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have one day in Cusco and want to reach a high-altitude alpine lake without arranging transportation, a guide or meals yourself—the private format means the timing and the route stay on schedule, and everything from pickup to lunch is handled so you focus on the walk and the view.
Cusco: Machu Picchu Biking, Rafting & Zipline 4-Day TourYou bike down from high altitude, raft Class II-III rapids with safety backup, trek through cloud forest and hot springs, zipline over the canopy, and end at Machu Picchu with a guide who knows the history. The tour handles all transportation, meals, equipment, and lodging for four days—you just bring a light backpack and show up at pickup.Is it for me?Book this if you want to reach Machu Picchu through activity rather than just hiking—the mix of biking, water, and trekking keeps the four days varied, and the guide handles all logistics so you don't coordinate transport, meals, or equipment yourself.
Nazca Lines flight & Huacachina dune buggy from LimaA full-day tour from Lima combines a 35-minute flight over the Nazca Lines—geometric figures and animal shapes carved into the desert floor—with dune buggy and sandboarding at the Huacachina oasis. You depart Lima at 4 AM, arrive in Nazca by 11 AM for breakfast and the overflight, then travel to Huacachina for buggy and sandboard time before sunset. Transport, guide in English or Spanish, and all equipment are included; lunch is on your own.Is it for me?See the Nazca Lines from above, then sandboard the Huacachina dunes at sunset—the early start and full-day pace fit both sites into one journey without gaps between them.
Lake Titicaca: Uros & Taquile Islands Day Trip by Fast BoatYou’ll walk on soft reeds with Uros islanders, cruise Lake Titicaca by fast boat from Puno, then hike up Taquile’s terraced hills for a local lunch overlooking endless blue water. Expect genuine encounters—maybe even a laugh when you try your hand at weaving or speaking Aymara—and plenty of quiet moments to take it all in.
Lima: Barranco & Pre-Inca Pyramid Bike Tour with JuiceYou’ll ride through Lima’s colorful neighborhoods with a local guide, see Huaca Pucllana up close, cross the creaky Bridge of Sighs for luck, sip fresh maracuyá juice at a market stall, and pause for photos by mosaic walls overlooking the Pacific. Expect laughter, small surprises, and moments that stick with you long after.
