Cusco Trips and Activities
Cusco is a beautiful, vibrant city with so much to offer besides a simple starting point for the Inca Trail or Machu Picchu, you could easily spend a few weeks there and not run out of things to do. Below are some of the most popular one day trips and activities, which can also be combined in a bespoke package for you.
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Humantay LAGOON
One of the best day trips/hike to a stunning glacier lagoon surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains reflected into the turquoise water. Experience the exotic flora and fauna, and marvel at beautiful valleys and mountains sacred to the Incas.
Sacred Valley
During this full day tour you’ll learn about Peru’s ancient past & vibrant present in the fertile heartlands of the Sacred Valley. We visit the traditional town Pisac and its market, the archaeological site at Ollantaytambo and learn more about traditional weaving in Chinchero.
Cusco City Tour
A guided half day tour through the vibrant streets and plazas of our beloved Cusco. We also visit the impressive archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman.
Get to know the cultural capital of Peru like a local, we will tell you the best places to eat, sample Pisco Sours or live music!
Rainbow Mountain
A wonderful one day trek from Cusco to visit the increasingly popular colorful mountains. A great extension to any itinerary.
Maras & Moray
A half-day tour to hidden gems in the Sacred Valley: the salt pans of Maras and striking experimental Inca terraces of Moray. Learn all about how well the Incas understood and respected the environment, and intelligently managed natural resources. Get fully immersed in Andean culture with the local community in Chincheros, a beautiful colonial-era village.
Paragliding
Paragliding in Cusco provides unparalleled views of the Sacred Valley. It is one of the most exciting and adrenaline-filled experiences that you won’t soon forget!
Available all year round, 7 days a week, no experience required.
Apukunaq Tianan “Abode of the Gods”
A half day tour to a new sculpture park at about a 45-minute journey from Cusco, with incredible views of the Urubamba Valley, and a beautiful collection of contemporary, giant stone sculptures carved directly into the side of the mountain. A celebration of Andean culture, merging art and nature!
“Mike and his crew took great care of the two of us when we travelled to Machu Picchu and the Cusco region. We got in touch with Mike as we faced some difficulties booking our permits while trying to organise the trip on our own. Mike was super accomodating and took over the itinerary planning a couple of months ahead of our arrival. He is super responsive and flexible with our plans and was able to accommodate and answer any questions we had.
Himself and other guides he works with are also very knowledgeable, being locals. Mike is greatly passionate about the Incan history and shares great perspective on how the incans lived, making the archaeological site visits very interesting.
We did the Cusco city day tour, Sacred Valley tour and a day hike to rainbow mountain with Mike, in addition to the trip to Machu Picchu. His great sense of humour also makes good hiking company :) Can’t recommend him enough!”