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The 10 Best Day Trips from Cusco

The 10 Best Day Trips from Cusco

Planning a trip to Peru? The Incas had it right: You can't visit Peru without allowing yourself some time to explore the Sacred Valley of Cusco. So you might be wondering what the best day trips from the ancient Inca capital are.

No worries, we've got you covered. There's a plethora of incredible destinations that can be reached on a half-day or full-day excursion from Cusco. Whether it's Machu Picchu or any other number of ancient ruins and natural wonders - We'll show you the best day trips from Cusco and give out some insider tips to make your stay in Peru one to remember! Get ready for adventure!

Rainbow Mountain in Peru: A Traveler's Guide

Rainbow Mountain in Peru: A Traveler's Guide

The Rainbow Mountain, also known as Montaña de Siete Colores (Mountain of Seven Colors), has seen a massive growth in tourist visits since 2015 and has quickly become one of the must-see attractions in Peru. It is now the second most requested tour in the Cusco region (after Machu Picchu). It’s easy to see why it has attracted so much attention, just check the many impressive Instagram posts, but let’s dive into some frequently asked questions and how you can add a checkmark next to this new bucket list destination in Peru.

Context Travel: Walk the Inca Trail virtually with Michael Lazo Gamarra

Super excited to now also be working with Context Travel and hosting virtual tours and seminar sessions!

Walking the Inca Trail with Michael Lazo Gamarra

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What is it like to hike the Inca Trail?

Who better than our founder Mike Lazo Gamarra (having accomplished it over 500 times!) to take you on a virtual journey through stunning varying landscapes to Machu Picchu. You will learn about the Inca Trail history, the Inca culture, and the unique cross-section of biodiverse microclimates and beautiful flora and fauna typical of the Andes and the cloud forest along the trail with plenty of personal experience stories.

Hosted by Context Travel this session will be 60min + 30min Q&A. For a 15% discount you can use our code: CONTEXTFAMILY15.

Besides this slide based semiar, we also have several virtual tours planned with Context, find them all here, including Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and more.

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