Tours in Cusco

By most argued to be the best alternative route to the famous Inca city of Machu Picchu. This beautiful but strenuous hike brings you across one of the highest and most imposing mountains of the Peruvian Andes; the sacred mountain of Salkantay (6271 masl). According to some authors the name of this mountain is a contraction that comes from ‘Salqa’’= ‘huraño’ or ‘wild,’ and ‘Antay’ = to produce ‘celajes’ or ‘avalanches.’ The trek offers a wide variety of magical landscapes including Quechua communities, Inca ruins, jungles with a wide range of animals and medicinal plants and overwhelming snowy mountain peaks with breath-taking sights. The trek requires a reasonable level of fitness. However, age should not be a barrier for anyone! With the highest point of 4650 masl, the most important factor is to be well-acclimatized to the high altitude. With professional guides, we guarantee a life changing experience during this tour!

The day tour to the Salar de Uyuni is perfect if you have little time to visit it. Enjoy one of the most incredible landscapes on the planet, the infinite salt desert. You will visit the train cemetery, the curious Incahuasi Island, have lunch in the heart of the Salar and watch a magical sunset. The Salar de Uyuni Tour 1 day, is a full day adventure in a 4×4 transport, we will start the excursion very early to be able to make the most of the day, on the way to the Salar de Uyuni we will make a stop at the cemetery of trains, then we will enter the community of Colchani and we will carry out different activities such as visiting the Playa Blanca Salt Hotel, we will also visit the Incahuasi island where we will have panoramic views. At the end of all the activities we will return to the town of Uyuni.

Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to Cuzco city or airport and return. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Machu Picchu by bus is an economical way as an alternative to arrive at Machu Picchu along the route, we will see the impressive landscape of the jungle, arriving in Aguas Calientes, having an adventure route.

On this 5-days trekking to Salkantay, you will cross a pass at 4,510m and then it´s a relaxing walking down. You will pass some remote villages, have fabulous views at for example Veronica, Salkantay, other snow peaks, green valleys and the river Urubamba, maybe you can see condors and surely you will meet very friendly people.

The most famous trek in South America in only 2 days, come and live an incredible experience, full of adventure, magic and mystery. Tourists from all over the world are attracted to walking along these trails, thanks to the beauty of its landscapes, the beauty of its Inca sites, and the nature that surrounds it, this tour is perfect for those looking for a different way to visit Machupicchu.

An incredible destination to visit, Palcoyo, is a mountain range that has 3 colorful mountains very similar to the Vinicunca mountain and with a much shorter path, we will also visit the spectacular rock forest with rocky peaks that resemble the crest of a chicken. In addition, this great landscape beauty has the route shorter than the Vinicunca mountain. With the guarantee of Peru Vip.

Discover the colors of the Andes on our one-day hike to Rainbow Mountain with our small groups. In Cusco, we have a mountain full of colors that show us a true rainbow. During our day hike to Vinicunca, you will walk at the base of snow-capped peaks, connect with the locals, and indulge in well-deserved local meals at the best restaurants in the area. This is a tour you must not miss while visiting Cusco. Be amazed by how its colors rest upon a mountain that resembles a hand-painted canvas amidst the peaks, and end this hike with your camera filled with the best memories.

This tour takes you to see the beautiful views of colors that this mountain tour gives us. During our trip we will also have the opportunity to appreciate the varieties of South American camelids, (llama, alpaca, guanaco, etc.)

This tour will take us through the Sacred Valley and part of the Inca Trail that leads us to the majestic Machupicchu. The sacred valley is known for its beautiful landscapes, picturesque colonial towns and magnificent Inca fortress. Discover with us this beautiful, charming and historical place. On the other hand, the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a perfect option for those who have a short time, since on the way you see a wide variety of flora and fauna, and you visit the most beautiful site of the Inca Trail (Wiñay Wayna).

Join our full-day ATV tour in Cusco, embark on an exciting journey as you explore stunning destinations, fascinating landscapes, green farm fields and the enchanting high Andean lake. Our adventure begins right at your hotel as we provide a 1.2 hour transport to our ATV base, our expert tour guide will conduct a short 10 minute session on ATV driving, covering essential skills such as starting the vehicle , use the accelerator and use the brakes correctly. Get ready to hit the road and live an unforgettable adventure.

Cusco is surrounded by a large number of huge, spectacular and beautiful lagoons. This is how the idea arose to take advantage of this great potential and form a Center that offers the possibility of taking advantage of them, an activity carried out in the Huaypo Lagoon. Our center, located on the shores of the Huaypo Lagoon, offers an unparalleled environment with views of the snow-capped mountains of Cusco. Our main objective is to provide unique experiences, our local guides are not only experts in Kayaking, but also in history and culture.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the most important visits in the region of Cusco due to the importance of the points of interest in the ancient Inca culture, our guides will take you to the past with their explanations so that you can understand their culture and traditions

A transportation service will pick you up from the hotel for your half day tour in Cusco. Start visiting the traditional and bohemian neighborhood of San Blas, residence of artists and craftsmen. Discover its streets, between bars, shops and art galleries. Then you will be transferred to the dynamic market of San Pedro, which has a lot of stalls selling local products such as different varieties of potatoes, traditional Andean food, flowers, among many others. When finished, go to the main square and visit the Cathedral and the Convent of Santo Domingo, which was built on top of the most important temple of the Inca Empire: Coricancha. Finally, visit the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, where the Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) is made, on June 24 of each year.

Unleash the thrill-seeker within you on our Maras Moray Half-day Tour with an ATV Quad Bike experience! Venture into the heart of the Sacred Valley and immerse yourself in the surreal landscapes of Maras and Moray. As you grip the handlebars of your ATV Quad Bike, prepare to traverse rugged terrains, cross ancient trails, and witness nature's masterpieces up close. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you navigate through the stunning valleys, unveiling panoramic vistas of lush green fields and the distant Andes. The historical salt pans of Maras, with their intricate patchwork of salt-evaporation ponds, offer not just a sight to behold but a tale of timeless tradition, passed down through generations. As you rumble down to Moray, be awed by the terraced circular depressions, once used by the Incas for agricultural experiments. These amphitheater-like terraces, with their complex system, showcase the genius of ancient engineering.

Visit the imposing Machu Picchu and combine your adventure with the visit to the Mountain of 7 Colors. Our adventure consists of four days and three nights where we will visit the main attractions of Cusco. We will also visit the mysterious Inca Llaqta of Machu Picchu. Then we will ascend to see the Mountain of 7 colors.

Early morning we will pick you up (3:45 am) and take you to "Cusipata Village " We will hike through villages and interact with the local residents, Back on the trail, we encounter more of the traditional elements of this trek. This includes potato fields and fauna. We have the prospect of seeing chinchillas and vicunas. Vicunas are the only non-domesticated animal of the llama family in Peru. Many red mountains are also a highlight of this portion of the hike. After a total hike of approximately 3 hours, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). After, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and we will spend approximately 1 hour at the top. At this point, it is time to go back down and enjoy for lunch. We will embark on the 3-hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 5: 00 or 6:00 pm.

At Amantra we are committed to providing you with quality service, we will be with you at all times, for this reason we have a team of professionals with a lot of experience in what they do. On this Private tour you will be able to enjoy the cultural wealth, explore its heritage, meet its people and its natural and archaeological wonders such as Machu Picchu, the great sanctuary of the Inca Empire classified as a modern wonder, here you will learn about the type of construction, the type of finish of the stones and much more, in the city of Cusco you can enjoy the Spanish constructions over the Inca constructions. You will also get to know the natural wonders such as the Sacred Valley, Maras and Moray, their customs that are still alive. We guarantee you an experience that will remain in your memories forever! Peru awaits you with open arms to live an unforgettable experience!

For travelers who want to experience or get to know a part of Peru that still maintains its traditional life and ancestral culture. The Lares Hike is perfect to get to know the communities of the Andes who maintain their colorful traditional clothing and Quechua language; men and women whose livelihoods are dedicated to the principal activities of pastoralism (raising llamas and alpacas) and the cultivation of native products like potato, corn, and various grains which will be part of our meals throughout the progression of our hike—products which are 100% organically grown using ancestral tilling instruments and natural fertilizers.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco followed by a twenty minute car trip to the starting point. The trip lasts two and a half hours, and will take you through fields, Andean-style villages and views of sites and Inca ruins. You will enjoy a wonderful view of the city of Cusco on your way to the Temple of the Moon, where the horses will be left and will embark on the trip by car back to Cusco. Return to the hotel in Cusco. You are not allowed to visit the archaeological sites, while you are riding on horseback.

The true hidden paths of the Inca Valley are Maras Moray tour.  Maras unexpected beauty are on its salt fields that are shining against the blue sky or reflecting in contrasting the green valleys on their side of the mountains, making this salt rocks an incredible to see.  The mystery of Moray still unknown on the purpose on their circular design. Like many Inca constructions it has an irrigation system and terraces but still questions on their structural depressions similar a Roman coliseum. Some say it was for agricultural experiments on different crops but their depth, design, and orientation with respect to wind and sun creates a temperature difference of as much as 15 °C (27 °F).  The Maras Moray tour will make a difference on your visit to the Urubamba Valley.

This photography focused day expedition will take you out of Cusco in our private transport to explore some wonderful locations in the surrounding areas. Explore the Maras Salt Mines, witness huge landscapes and snowcapped mountains, meet and photograph locals in places unknown by the tourist masses. With tips and support throughout the whole day from a professional photographer guide in order to help you take the best photos possible.

If you were left with the desire to do the classic Inca Trail tour of 4 days 3 nights and you were surprised that the quotas were exhausted. Doing the Inca Trail 2 days 1 night is the only tour that will allow you to travel part of what is covered in the route of 4 days 3 nights, and above all will allow you to reach Machu Picchu through the sungate (Inti Punku). In this tour you will combine the trip by train and walk where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery throughout the first day. and visit Machu Picchu the second day.

Journey through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes, snow capped peaks, herds of alpaca, and arrive at the ultimate destination – The “Rainbow Mountain” hidden deep in the Andes. Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive Ausangate mountain towering in the distance. You will experience first hand how locals live in the mountains and even have a chance to speak with them. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mountain you will begin to see the first signs of the coloured minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the “Rainbow Mountain”, and finally with one last push you will hike up to a vantage point that gives you a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up this sacred land in Cusco – Perú.