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What to do and see in Cusco, Cusco Region: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
Incan majesty and Andean baroque exist side-by-side in Cusco's stone streets, epitomized by the Qoriacancha palace and the church of Santo Domingo flanking the Plaza de Armas. In this high-altitude melting pot of Amerindian and mestizo culture, you'll find extraordinary textiles, lively summer festivals and archeological wonders.
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1. Humantay Lake Tour: Private Full-Day Tour From Cusco
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy an incredible experience through the Andes, come and discover the magical lagoon of HUMANTAY, due to its unique turquoise color, generates the interest of foreign and national visitors, surrounded by ancient glaciers like the SALKANTAY. Enjoy this one-day hike, leaving Cusco very early, then go by bus to the community of Soraypampa, the place where we begin our incredible adventure.
Inclusions: Private Professional Guide., Private tourist transport., Breakfast and Lunch., Breakfast, Lunch
Exclusions: Drinks., Optional Horse., Gratuities
Reviewed By Geronimo33313
Getting to machu picchu can be confusing if you try on your own, but was very easy with Kantu tours.
2. Full Day Private Tour to the Rainbow Mountain from Cusco
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Vinicunca Mountain, also known as Rainbow Mountain, has a natural color palate that is difficult to find anywhere else on Earth. Enjoy one of Peru's most amazing geological features during this full day outing while challenging yourself on a hard ride with unbelievably rewarding views along the way. The hotel's round trip transportation is covered , the size of the group chosen by the passenger ensures that you receive a lot of personalized attention from your private guide. You do not need to have experience at all.
Inclusions: Briefing one day before, Andean blessing (ancestral ceremony for protection with a local shaman), First aid kit including oxygen (for any emergency), Private Transport Cusco – Trailhead – Cusco, Breakfast and box Lunch, Private Professional trekking guide in English – Spanish, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, unless specified, Dinner, Gratuities for the guide and driver
Reviewed By pamelatraveladventur
I contacted Healing & Travel to plan a 30 day Spiritual trip to Peru for me. They planned everything for me including Flights in Peru, Taxi, accommodations and all my activities. I participated in many activities including Spanish Lessons, 1 day tour of Cusco, Cooking Lessons, Chocolate Making Lessons, Horseback riding, 5 day Ayahuasca retreat, Cocoa ceremony, Rose ceremony, San Padro ceremony, Massage, Volunteering with the dog shlter, Volunteering with the elderly, 5 day Salkantay Trek and Trainig with a Maestro (Shaman). It was a well planned out trip. Any issues that I had they quickly helped me. I would definately recommend planning a trip with Healing & Travel, they can help organize anything you are looking to do. <3
3. Machu Picchu Full Day Tour by Local Experts
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Express program to Machu Picchu from Cusco. Traverse the sacred city of the Incas and see the wonders and mysteries of the Quechua culture. ✔ OUR PROMISE: THE BEST VALUE & SERVICE ✔ Our tours leave 365 days a year ✔ Always enjoy small group tours ✔ We live and breathe in your destination. We travel, therefore, we are ✔ 24/7 In Trip Support. We have your back around the clock
Inclusions: The tour with English-speaking or Espanish guides, Trains: Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo (Expedition Train or Executive Train), Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes, Round-trip private transfer, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Professional guide(maximum per group 13 people)
Exclusions: Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Mountain (you book this trip write us if you want include that entrance), Gratuities, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
Reviewed By elifo702
What else to say about this beautiful, historic and amazing place. We hiked up the Wayna piccu to get an overlook on the maccu piccu and where lucky. It was absolutely breathtaking!
4. Full Day Tour to the South Valley of Cusco
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The South of Cusco was a very important area for the development of the Inca Empire! Around 30 km in the South of Cusco you will find the city Tipon, which was a very important religious center for the ancient Incas and is equipped with a great irrigation system! Also, you will be able to explore a pre-Inca metropolis, an extraordinary planned urban city called Piquillaqta, where you will see apartments, parks and a great temple. This tour will take half a day, approximately 5 hours.
Inclusions: Professional guide in English and Spanish, Tourist transport, Local cellphone, 24-hour-support from company owner, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance ticket to the San Pedro Church of Andahuaylillas (10 Soles), Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites, Insurance of any kind
Reviewed By ascoptur
I highly recommend this trip with Giardino Tours / Green Peru if you want to see Colca Canyon and end up in Puno from Arequipa! It’s an easy tour in a mini bus with accommodating and thoughtful guides (Gerber and Woller) who have your best interest and comfort in mind. They take you to all the best view points of the canyon and will make sure you see condors! Definitely worth the time and money. I also recommend upgrading your hotel to Colca Lodge - great private hot springs and wonderful location. This tour is a really great way to see a wonder of Peru! Thanks, Gerber and Woller for making it delightful.
5. Rent your Camper
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We offer the best way to discover Peru, with your own camper! Includes a fully equipped camper. Gas and other travelling / living costs not included
Inclusions: Fully equipped camper
Exclusions: Gas
6. ATVs in Maras and Laguna de huaypo Half Day
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy the four-wheeled tour of a part of the sacred valley by visiting the Huaypo Lagoon and salt mines of salineras, on an adventure and adrenaline tour seeing the beautiful landscapes of the sacred valley of the Incas, recommended for people arriving in Cusco
Inclusions: ATV safety equipment, four-wheelers with fuel, route guide, pick up from your hotel, round trip transportation
Exclusions: entrance ticket to the salt mines of maras
Reviewed By brili37
The hike was tiring but rewarding. Beautiful views. Took us about 3 hours roundtrip. Wear many layers. Our guide was friendly, not great English. The breakfast and lunch were okay, at the same restaurant. No toilet paper in the restroom. The roads were bumpy and the ride was uncomfortable. Our van broke down on the way back and we had to hop on another group’s van. They dropped us off at the town center rather than our hotel, so we had to walk back 12 min.
7. Atv Tour to Perolniyoc Waterfalls in The Sacred Valley
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Explore Perolniyoc Waterfall located in the Sacred Valley in Peru on a full-day ATV quad bike tour. Travel from Cusco or urubamba into the Sacred Valley via private transportation and after a quick lesson jump on the back of a quad bike. visit the amazing waterfall of Perolniyoc and hike up to Perolniyoc Archeological site located above the waterfall after this hike will take only 45 min to 1hour,, After visit this place make a stop at Cerveceria del Valle Sagrado taste craft beer (Optional) Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.
Inclusions: Pickup in cusco Hotels / Sacred valley hotels and drop-off, Quad bike per person, Gasoline , Helmet, Equipment, English and Spanish-speaking guide
Exclusions: Tips , Meals
Reviewed By X970SUjorgef
I traveled alone and took an excursion to the sacred valley and machu picchu! I entered to Machu Picchu with my amazing guide Erwin. He explained everything about Machu Picchu and was a unique experience! Sacred Valley tour was also very special. I will return with friends!
8. Sacred Valley of the Incas Full-Day Tour from Cusco
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas during this full-day trip from Cusco. Enjoy a mix of pre-Columbian history and Andean culture as you explore the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo, visit the city of Pisaq, and see the Andean town of Chinchero, plus much more. A buffet lunch is also covered.
Inclusions: Professional English-speaking tour guide, Buffet lunch in Urubamba, Hotel pickup and drop-off downtown, Whole tourist transportation
Exclusions: Tourist Tickets ( 70 PEN), Additional cost, Additional Cost
Reviewed By Lacmerkaur
My son was travelling for 4 months in South America and when he asked if I'd like to accompany him to trek and see Machu Pichu I jumped at the chance. The trek was superbly agonised and the food was amazing! I wouldn't say it was easy for a 54 year old but my son and the group and guide we were with kept me going. Worth every day of waking up at 4:45am with a cup of cocoa tea delivered to you! Our guide, Felix, was so knowledgeable about all the history, land and culture so we were well educated along every step of the way. We had the add-ons, with the poles, sleeping bags and the extra day hike to Rainbow Mountain. Totally recommend it to anyone that wants to do it in style and enjoy it!
9. Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco Full Day
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 31 reviews
Enjoy a full-day tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco, and learn all about this UNESCO World Heritage–listed archaeological site. You'll take the train there and be accompanied by a professional guide during the tour. Select one of three train classes when booking to suit your budget. This tour is an ideal option for those who have limited time to visit Machu PIcchu from Cusco.
Inclusions: Local guide, Round-trip shared transfer, Hotel pickup, Drop-off at central meeting point
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By moooink
Lenin from Viator provided lots of miscommunications about Machu Picchu. This included timing of entrance (2 hours later than expected), drop off time (6 hours later than expected), the name of our tour person (no signage or pick up was done, when it was promised), drop off location of the hotel (was dropped off at the City Plaza instead at 1:30 am), and pick-up for the hotel to the airport (car service never arrived, and we took an uber instead). We confirmed all timing with Lenin the day before and even re-confirm the pick-up for the airport the day before. When we complained to Viator, they brushed it off and provided a $20 reimbursement for the taxis and ubers needed in lieu of their pick up, but for seem to have little disregard to the delays and miscommunications of Lenin. We also had a hard time getting a hold of Lenin. He told us to reach out via cell phone/text, and out of 8+ calls, he only called back once. This would have been rated 1 (terrible), if the other two days (City Tour (Sacsayhuaman) and the Sacred Valley) did not go as communicated. Book at your own risk. Would not recommend.
10. Full Day Tour to Maras Salt Mines and Moray
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
This Tour will help you to discover the beauty of the landscapes of the area around Cusco! You will learn about the Inca’s technologies and how they used the laws of nature to improve their agriculture, as well as you will discover the extraction of the natural salt from the nearby salt mines, which was a main economical value in the Inca time. You leave Cusco at around 08:30 am, visiting the town Chinchero, Maras and the Salt Mines of Moray, returning to Cusco around 02:00 pm.
Inclusions: Tourist bus, Professional tour guide in English (private groups can choose any language), Local cellphone, 24-hour-support from company owner
Exclusions: Lunch (we recommend you to bring a snack because nearby you will not find any good restaurant), Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTG), Maras’ entrance ticket is an additional 10 Soles, Food and drinks, Tips (optional), Insurance of any kind
Reviewed By ascoptur
I highly recommend this trip with Giardino Tours / Green Peru if you want to see Colca Canyon and end up in Puno from Arequipa! It’s an easy tour in a mini bus with accommodating and thoughtful guides (Gerber and Woller) who have your best interest and comfort in mind. They take you to all the best view points of the canyon and will make sure you see condors! Definitely worth the time and money. I also recommend upgrading your hotel to Colca Lodge - great private hot springs and wonderful location. This tour is a really great way to see a wonder of Peru! Thanks, Gerber and Woller for making it delightful.
