What to do and see in Cusco Region, Peru: The Best Bus Tours

January 28, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Cusco, also spelled Cuzco (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkusko]; Quechua: Qusqu suyu), is a region in Peru. It is bordered by the Ucayali Region on the north; the Madre de Dios and Puno regions on the east; the Arequipa Region on the south; and the Apurímac, Ayacucho and Junín regions on the west. Its capital is Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire.
Restaurants in Cusco Region

1. Short Trek to the Rainbow Mountain

Rainbow Mountain Cusco
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With this option you will have the oportunity to enjoy the rainbow mountain with less time of hike, the regular Tours takes 3.5 hours Up and 3.5 Hours down. But this Option is Only 1,5 Hours of hike to the Rainbow Mountain and 1,5 hours of Getting Down. Enjoy this amazing place with Just 3 hours of hike at all.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Hiking pooles, Professional tour guide, First aid kit, Oxygen

Exclusions: Bottled water, Horses. (Available since 90 soles), Entrance ticket to the rainbow mountain

Reviewed By Cuenye8

The view of the mountain is worth it was amazing all the Covid 19 protocol were followed the only think was that on the return to Cusco they dropped us in plaza de armas instead in our hotel

2. Manu Adventure (4 Days)

Palotoa Amazon Travel
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In this tour, we will travel through the mountains to enter to the cloud forest, where we’re gonna make some walks to observe several species of birds, orchids and maybe monkeys. After spending the night in our private lodge (Paradise Lodge), we will continue 3 hours by boat to “ Palotoa Amazon Lodge”in the way we will visit hot springs we will explore the primary rainforest (untouched) area with a chance to see many monkey species, birds like parrots and an unbelievable variability of plants like giant trees, palms and medical plants. At the end of the day, we will take a night-walk to observe spiders (tarantulas), insects, frogs and snakes. On the last day, we will return to Cusco by boat and bus.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, All terrestrial and fluvial transport, Team of security, Rubber boots., Mineral water, First aid kit, 3 meals per day vegetarian, option, Snack, Chef, Entrance to hot spring, and machuhuasi lake

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Reviewed By aviatorram

This was by far a trip o would always remember. Palotoa Amazon Travel were just beyond everything I had imagined. The guide, cook and the entire team was just incredible. This was the real Amazon Experience.

3. Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4D

TreXperience
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The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days 3 nights is considered one of the world’s oldest pilgrimages and consistently ranked among the ten best hikes on the planet. Over 4 days you will be hiking an ancient trail that was lost and reminded untouched together with Machu Picchu over hundreds of years. Why book with TreXperience Travel with an authentic Local Tour Operator from Cusco city We offer complimentary airport pick up and drop off We offer a real camping experience with tents and hot showers Support and visit Social Project that helps the education of local children Fare wages & proper treatment to porters and staff in the Inca Trail Arrive at the archeological sites at exclusive hours Come back to Cusco on the last days in the exclusive Panoramic trains

Inclusions: Safety briefing the day before the tour at 6:00 pm in our Office, Pick up from your hotel in the morning of the tour, All transportation during the duration of the trek, Duffle bag up to 7 kilos for your personal stuff to be carried by porters, Professional highly trained mountain tour guides, Experience happy chefs, porters, 3 nights camping in the mountains with comfortable equipment, All meals during the Trek with local organic ingredients except last lunch, Entrance ticket to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, Bus down to Aguas Calientes from Machu Picchu, Panoramic Vistadome train on the last to come back to Cusco

Exclusions: Sleeping Bag, air mats, trekking poles (Can be rent from us), Tips for our staff: Optional., Huayna Picchu Mountain Tickets

Reviewed By Road432736

I can't express how incredibly grateful I am to TreXperience for an espetacular (one in a lifetime) experience. From the beginning each staff member I spoke with was responsive and helpful, starting with them combining 2 tours in 1 as an alternative to the Classic Inca Trail (which is currently close). The staff is highly professional, trustworthy and accommodating. I felt like all the staff genuinely cared, I was safe and comfortable at all times (even while camping). It was actually very luxurious from the incredible guide to the talented chef that created a feast at every meal (it was actually some of the best food I had while in Perù) and the friendly/helpful assistant. I would highly recommend TreXperience to anyone who wants to visit Perú. The quality of service, care and details are worth every cent (especially for a multiple-day adventure). It was beyond my expectations, truly perfection, mil gracias a todos!

4. Mountain Seven Colors Cusco (1 Day)

Machu Picchu Peru Viajes
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4:30 am to 5:00 am Pick up at the hotel with our tourist transport (it is recommended that it be central and accessible). We will travel for approximately 2 hours to Cusipata-Paucarpata. 7:20 am Buffet breakfast. (If there are vegetarians or with food restrictions let us know). After breakfast we will continue for approximately 40 minutes to the checkpoint. 8:40 am Arrival in Llaqto, checkpoint. Observation of the snowy peak Wiñay Ritty (forever young). We will walk through beautiful places for 1 hour and 20 minutes until we reach the mountain of colors 5020 masl. Panoramic view of the mountain of seven colors, they will have enough time to rest and take photos. After that walk back to Llaqto, where our vehicle will be waiting and have lunch. 6:00 pm to 06:30 pm arrival to the city of Cusco and left near the main square of Cusco. Groups of 15 to 18 people

Inclusions: Pick up from your hotel, Round trip transportation, 1 breakfast, 1 Mini Buffet Lunch, route guide, seven-color mountain entrance ticket

Exclusions: Horse Rental

5. Q'eswachaca Bridge ||All Included|| - Group Tour

Chullos Travel Peru
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Once again the Andean culture shows its ingenuity and surprises the world, an example of the Andean ingenuity is the construction of the Inca bridge "Q´eswachaka" that currently gives communication to 2 towns separated by the Apurimac river. The Inca bridge of "Q´eswachaka" is located in the province of Canas, 3 hours from the city of Cusco The material used for the construction of the Inca bridge of "Q´eswachaka" is ichu, a type of grass from the high Andean areas, the annual replacement is carried out in the month of June of each year by the inhabitants of the high communities. Andean from Ccolla, Qqewe, Huinchiri and Perccaro. The change is made in 4 days and during this change Andean rituals and typical festivities of the area are practiced. VISITS: Inca Bridge, 4 lagoons, Volcano pavilions, Colonial Bridge. AVAILABILITY: Every day DURATION OF TOUR: 7:00 am - 6 : 00 pm FREQUENCY: Every day

Inclusions: pick up from your hotel, Transport, breakfast, Entrances, tour guide, lunch

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Reviewed By 318mar_aguadalupej

I loved the Rainbow Mountain tour. Good food, beautiful places, easy than we expected, I loved it, I would do it again !.

6. Sacred Valley Complete Tour (Full Day)

Happy Gringo Tours
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Sacred Valley of the Incas connected with the salt mines of Maras and the agricultural terraces Inca of Moray is an unforgettable tour for people who have little time in the city of Cusco. You will appreciate the beautiful Inca Valley and snow-capped mountains, fields of culture and villages full of color and tradition.

Inclusions: Transport, Bi-lingual Guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Full Tourist ticket (70 soles, Boleto Turistico, You can buy at the point of entry), Entry to Maras (10 soles, You can buy at the point of entry), Tips

Reviewed By TerryHam1

We went to hike around the sacred valley of the Incas which was amazing. We and our guide were the only hikers on the trail; the path was great; porters very friendly, the food of our chef fantastic. All the crew of Happy Gringo tours gave us a nice experience. The guide Henry is highly recommend to hike with to Machu Picchu. Thanks for this lifetime experience,

7. Rainbow Mountain in Quad Bike

Inka Explorer Viajes
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The tour is one of our exclusive and innovative products to the mountain of colors. Instead of walking for two hours uphill we change it for the adventure of driving the ATVs until we reach near the mountain of colors, this tour is a complete adventure for a completely different experience in the visit to Vinincunca.

Inclusions: Round Trip Transport from hotel in Cusco to Quad Bike base- back to Cusco main square, Professional three-lingual Guide (English , Spanish and portugues), Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Quad Bike, Fuel for Quad Bikes, Helmet, Oxygen, First Aid Kit, ATV gloves

Exclusions: Entrance Ticket to Rainbow Mountain., Extras

Reviewed By kalyanihariharan

It was a very good value for time and money. Saw pretty much all sited of the Sacred Valley of Incas. The guide, Arturo explained many things. He shared many things that we could not find in guide book or website. Highly recommend them.

8. 2-Day Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

Happy Gringo Tours
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The Short Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu is a spectacular hike with beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna with fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains on the way to the lost citadel of the Incas. See our short Inca path reviews on TripAdvisor, ask for Inka tours permits and check the best inca trail tours → Let’s take a great adventure before arriving Machu Picchu; with our group service and enjoying at the same time a light hike through many archaeological sites. Arrive to Sun’s Gate (Inti Punku), prepare yourself to be amazed with the best panoramic view of the wonder of the world - Machu Picchu-

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu tickets

Exclusions: Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu Montaña, Breakfast on Day 1, lunch and dinner on Day 2, Tips for your Inca Trail Guide, Travel Insurance, you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the hike.

Reviewed By ajccardona6190

I made a serious error when booking this tour. I had my days mixed up and was not able to do my full day tour as I arrived in cusco at noon. Happy Gringro could have just kept my payment and not honored my trip as it was my error in booking. They actually called me and made arrangements to Make a modified personal tour for me and my wife later the same day. That is customer service at its best. I had the error they had no obligation to help and they did. I strongly recommend this group. Marco was very knowledgeable .

9. Tour Sacred Valley Vip 1 Day

World Explorer
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Highly recommended tour: the excursion lasts 12 hours and visits the Sacred Valley circuit vip, 5 archaeological complexes, with impressive landscapes of the valley, fertile lands and a stop in Urubamba to taste a delicious buffet lunch typical of the pías and a free drink, In the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Inclusions: Tourist transport of 8 passengers (sprinter) included with the safety protocols, Lunch, Professional guide (Spanish and English), Headphones in the guided tour, Pick up from your hotel in the morning for the tour, Bottled water

Exclusions: Breakfast in the morning., CUZCO TOURIST TICKET (BTC)

Reviewed By Orlando F

Adolfo is the most attentive guide you will ever have in any vacation. The World Explorer crew was available to us 24/7 via phone and Whatsapp so it was always easy to communicate. The tours where very organized and on time. The guides where extremely helpful when it came to explaining but also had a lot of patience when it came to waiting for the group to take their photos. The food offered in the tours is delicious and clean. The prices were amazing, even if you are to sign up for a private tour i doubt you could find something cheaper of the same quality anywhere. There are many things to do in Cuzco, from the sacred valley, to the salt mines, the city tour, the rainbow mountain, Machu Picchu and many other activities. If you want a full complete tour, look no further than world explorers.

10. Private Full-Day Tour To Machu Picchu with Lunch

Kantu Peru Tours
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Visit one of the seven wonders of the world with a unique service and a local Tour guide 100 % expert and with very good English domain, Enjoy the magic, the landscape, food, people and the great history of this place. This experience is private and personalized with lunch included, so you can make a dream come true.

Inclusions: Private guided tour in Machu Picchu (from 2 to 2:30 hrs), Local English- or Spanish-speaking guide, Lunch (appetizer and main course)., Private transfer to Ollantaytambo Train Station (Round Trip), Hotel pickup and drop-off. Note: Some hotels are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send hotel details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place if necessary., Conssetur Bus for go up and down to Machu Picchu

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By gaving1234

This was a fantastic tour led by a guide named Eddie. Eddie was incredible! He was very knowledgeable, his English was fantastic, and he really made sure everyone could go at a pace they wanted to. We took our time, took many photos, and really enjoyed the experience.

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