The Best Tours in Cusco, Peru – Cultural & Outdoor Excursions
Are you ready to experience the best tours in Cusco, Peru? Discover the treasures of Cusco on a series of cultural and outdoor tours as you indulge in scenic train rides, private culinary adventures, a rainbow-colored mountainside (yes, really), cultural exchanges with native Andeans, and – of course – breathtaking hikes. Get a lifetime of memories in the span of one vacation. Let's see which of these spectacular activities you cherish the most…
Tours in Cusco
Inca Rope Bridge Qeswachaka Full Day Tour
Take this tour to see one of the only Inca bridges that still exists. It’s made of straw and stretches 92 feet (28 m) across a canyon, and offers stunning views of the surroundings, including the Apurímac River. If you’re feeling brave, walk across and get one of the most incredible views of the Inca landscape.
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain 1 Day
This tour allows you to experience beautiful views of the Palccoyo “Rainbow” Mountain. The colorful stripes on the mountain are layers of sediment exposed by erosion. How bright the colors appear depends on the weather — the colors can be more dull on cloudy or rainy days, but no matter what the conditions on the day of your tour there’s still plenty to see on this one-day trek.
Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour
On this tour, you'll get to see one of the Andes' most breathtaking sights. In the native language of Quechua, Vinicunca means “seven color mountain.” It is also commonly referred to as “Rainbow Mountain” because of its striped pattern of red, green, and lavender. These colors come from different types of sediment and are due in part to the high altitude.
Lunch at Skylodge with Via Ferrata and zipline
Take a tour to combine the very best of Peruvian food and adventure. Your dining experience will take place in a transparent dome, suspended 1,312 feet (400 m) in the air, securely fastened to a cliff that looks out over the Sacred Valley. This dining experience is open to a maximum of 12 people, so you and your fellow guests will have enough room to take in the incredible view.
Hiram Bingham Deluxe Train Cusco to Machu Picchu
Your service will start out with a brunch. A little while later the service continues with lunch. Your meals include non-premium beverages, including a tempting wine list — you might start your trip with a refreshing glass of orange juice and a glass of sparkling wine.
Chicha Restaurant by Gaston Acurio
Gaston Acurio is widely credited with putting Peruvian food on the map. His cooking style elevates Andean cooking styles to haute cuisine. He opened his first restaurant in Lima in 1994, and since then has opened restaurants all over the world and has published several books on Peruvian cooking.
Hiram Bingham Luxury Train Excursion to Machu Picchu
On this luxury train ride to Machu Picchu you’ll get to speed through the pastoral beauty of the Sacred Valley. First you’ll take a 4-hour train ride, and then a 30-minute bus ride up the side of the mountain. On they train voyage you’ll get to eat, drink, and enjoy live music.
Titicaca Deluxe Train - Cusco to Puno
During this full-day tour you’ll ride a luxury train from Cusco to Puno, one of the most spectacular routes in all of Peru. This is one of the highest passenger trains in the world.
Voyager #63 Train & Bus Cusco to Aguas Calientes
Private bus to Ollantaytambo. The bus departs from the Costa del Sol Hotel in Cusco towards the private parking lot of Inca Rail in Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival to the private parking lot of Inca Rail in Ollantaytambo, a member of our team will guide you to the train station (100 meters away) to board the train where you will enjoy a healthy on-board menu. In this way you’ll spend more time in the Citadel.
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Sacred Valley Excursion
On this tour you’ll spend a day exploring the great variety of attractions the Sacred Valley of the Inca has to offer. In the marketplace at Pisac you’ll have the opportunity to buy crafts made by Peruvian artisans. Then you’ll visit the valley itself, and hike through an Inca ruin in one of the nearby mountains.
Amaru Community, Llama Farm, and Pisaq Market
The Amaru Community is a unique and small Andean village. Locals welcome visitors with beautiful native music and flower decorations at the entrance of their houses. The region is known for their gracious offerings to Mother Earth, or 'Pachamama,' as symbolic displays of gratitude for daily life, food abundance, harmony, peace and the opportunity to meet brothers from different cultures. Citizens of Amaru are as talented as they are hospitable, and are known for being masters in the art of weaving in the unique and authentic tradition of their ancestors.
Llama Hike at Piuray Lagoon & Chinchero Cultural Experience
An unforgettable private full-day experience combining nature, culture, history, and authentic Andean hospitality near Cusco. Hike around the stunning Piuray Lagoon with llamas and alpacas, explore the Chinchero archaeological site, enjoy a homemade lunch with a local community leader (Sonia) and participate in a traditional textile demonstration.
Full Day Mountain Bike Moray Maras
This tour takes you on a mountain bike ride to some of the top archeological destinations in Peru’s southern highlands.
Full-Day Horseback Riding Sacsayhuaman
See the ruins that surround Cusco on this full-day horseback riding tour. Your tour begins with a visit to Qenqo Ranch, which is where you’ll meet your horse.
Rafting Urubamba River - Pinipampa section
Urubamba River has dramatic scenery. As you raft down the river, the surrounding mountain slopes will make you feel tiny and in awe of the valley. The Inca considered this river to be sacred, and boating down the river is an exciting introduction to the landscape.
Birdwatching at the Huacarpay Lagoon
This tour starts very early in the morning, to ensure you’ll catch the birds at their most active. It’s worth getting up to see these stunning creatures in their natural environment, alongside an expert guide who can fill you in on the most interesting facts about Cusco’s native birds.
Expedition Train Bimodal - Aguas Calientes to Cusco or viceverse
Between January 1 and April 30, PeruRail Company operates the Bimodal Service (Bus + Train), a service that combines bus and train travel,. On the way to Machu Picchu, Bus departs and returning to Cusco City. Passengers using the Expedition bimodal service (#33 /34 ) board a private bus at Wanchaq Station, 5 minutes away from Cusco’s historic center, and arrive to Ollantaytambo Station from where take the train to Macvhu Picchu. .
Tipon, Piquillacta and Andahuaylillas
Visit the South Valley of Cusco, a half day visit to visit the Tipon Complex, Pikillacta and the Andahuaylillas Church known as the Sistine Chapel of America.
Mountain Biking Yuncaypata
This intermediate mountain biking tour takes you through ruins, a small village, and the valleys around Cusco.
City Tour and Nearby Ruins
Cusco is a modern city coexisting with an ancient and dramatic past. In the ruins surrounding the city, you’ll see the remnants of a complex belief system and highly-sophisticated engineering.
Peru itineraries from local insiders
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Family Expedition Across Peru
Elisa and her Greek family explored Peru’s diverse landscapes on a memorable 20 day adventure. They journeyed from the Paracas desert and Huacachina dunes to the high Andes of Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, and Machu Picchu. Friendly local guides shared traditions and stories, letting the family feel Peru’s warm hospitality and leaving them with a deeper appreciation for its vibrant heritage.
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Andean Peaks to Lake Titicaca
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Excursion Together
Laura explored Peru’s diverse landscapes on a curated 10‑day adventure that blended culture, history, and nature. She began in Lima’s coastal desert, visited the Palomino Islands for sea‑lion spotting, then trekked the high‑altitude ruins of Cusco and the Sacred Valley before sailing on Lake Titicaca’s shimmering plateau. Guides shared local customs and stories, letting her taste dishes and feel the timeless rhythm of Peruvian life, leaving her with an appreciation for the country’s vibrant heritage.
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Peru for Two: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
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