Top Experiences in Cusco

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During your visit to Cusco, located in Peru's southern highlands, you can plan an experience where you can discover ancient Inca heritage. If you're fascinated by local traditions, consider an excursion like this Cusco city excursion, taking you through the vibrant San Pedro Market and ancient temples like Qoricancha. For an immersive historical experience, you might be interested in an outing similar to this journey through the Sacred Valley, where you'll explore ancient ruins, cobblestoned streets, salt mines, and imposing terraces. If you're craving some action, an experience like this ATV adventure, taking you through the scenic landscapes of Maras and Moray with their terraces and historic salt mines, might be up your alley.

Cusco City Tour

4.9

(19)

5 hours

Private

Cusco isn't just an impressive Spanish-colonial city in Peru's southern highlands. It's also the historic capital of the Inca empire. Today's tour begins at the indoor San Pedro Market, in the heart of the colonial center. This is as authentic a Peruvian experience as it gets, since locals come...

Sacred Valley Tour

4.9

(8)

7 hours

Private

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Sacred Valley, where you'll explore the Pisac ruins and terraces, then wander the town's cobblestoned streets and local market. Next, visit the ancient salt mines of Maras, featuring over 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountainside. Conclude your...

Ollantaytambo Village and Inca Site Exploration. Pinkulluna Hike

4.8

(9)

4 hours

Private

Embark on a private excursion, immersing yourself in the history and vibrant culture of Ollantaytambo Village and its awe-inspiring Inca site. Begin your journey by exploring the impressive Inca structures and learning about their past inhabitants. Continue to the enchanting village of...

Moray & Maras ATV Tour

4.6

(11)

2 hours

Private

Embark on an ATV tour through Maras and Moray, where you'll be captivated by mountain views and Inca terraces. Begin with a ride through the valley, visiting Moray's distinctive amphitheater-like terraces. Then, head to the historic salt mines of Maras, boasting more than 3,000 salt pools carved...

Rainbow Mountain - Photo by Mckayla Crump

Rainbow Mountain Trek

4.5

(11)

11.5 hours

Private

Embark on an adventurous trek to the picturesque Rainbow Mountain with an experienced guide. The journey begins with an early morning pick-up and a three-hour drive southwards, passing through charming villages and lush valleys. After a 1.5-hour hike to the summit, marvel at the stunning hues of...

Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco - Chinchero - Ollantaytambo

This day tour Cusco for a visit 45 minutes north to the village of Chinchero, which the Inca believed to be the birthplace of the rainbow. There are extensive Inca terraces here as well as several small, colonial-era churches. Chinchero is famous for its residents weaving alpaca and sheep wool...

Hot brewed cacao drink, raw cocoa fruit, cacao beans, and caco nibs

A Taste of Cusco: Chocolate, Coffee and Pisco Tour

This tour in and around Cusco's city center highlights three Peruvian specialties: chocolate, coffee, and pisco. The tour begins at the Coffee Museum where visitors will learn all about the unique characteristics of Peruvian arabica beans and why they make such a fine cup of Joe. There will also...

Rainbow Mountain (Mount Vinicunca) Hike

It's a 3.5-hour drive from the city of Cusco to the trailhead leading up Vinicunca, known as the Rainbow Mountain. Also called the Montaña de los Siete Colors (Mountain of the Seven Colors), Vinicunca's colorful look is the result of ice melt over its surface a long time ago. The water mixed with...

Experiences in Cusco, Peru

Top Day Trips From Cusco

Cusco serves as the perfect base to explore the numerous sights of the Sacred Valley. Colonial settlements and ancient Inca towns are dotted here and there, while in remote mountain settlements life has largely remained unchanged for centuries. Use this guide to plan your day trips from the ancient Inca capital.

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