Tours in Cusco

Exploring Peru Tours has extensive experience in the planning and execution of our tours but we have a group of qualified professionals offering high quality services to make your experiences satisfactory and unforgettable while being part of the local culture by sharing some customs and traditions.

These OFF THE BEATEN PATH sites of Peru will be a rewarding experience that the average tourist will miss. Chinchero, one of the best textile markets in South America. Learn how the alpaca and vicuna yarn is dyed and turned into beautiful garments. The Salt mines of Maras provides the natural beauty of the crystal like salt, where you will learn how they harvest the salt and Moray is genius Inca architecture showing how far advanced they were with the terraced platforms in a circular form, perhaps for agricultural purposes. We will pick you up from your Cusco or Sacred Valley hotel and embark on a tour, that is little known to the average traveler, and practically enjoy these sites all to ourselves.

In this experience you will have the opportunity to enjoy wonderful landscapes. However, it should be mentioned that this tour is quite special. That is why the rainbow mountain is one of the most visited places. This is because of the visual spectacle it offers. During the walk, you will enjoy incredible views and encounters with alpacas, llamas. Once you reach the top, at 5,010 meters, you will be able to take advantage of your free time to take a break, and enjoy the views of the Rainbow Mountain. Vinicunca is one of the great attractions that you should not miss on your trip to Peru, it is on the list of the 100 places in the world that you must visit before you die. It is a spectacular life challenge that will fill you with vital energy. Perfect for groups of friends, families and couples

A popular day trip from Cusco, Humantay Lake and its natural wonders are best experienced by hike, but navigating on your own can be challenging. This full-day guided sightseeing tour includes round-trip travel from Cusco, entrance fees, plus breakfast and lunch—everything is taken care of for you to enjoy your trek in full. Admire panoramic views over Apurimac River and Humantay Lake, and learn of the region’s Inca history.

Machu Picchu by car is one of the most popular and economical alternatives to visit the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. This route counts as a great attraction the geographical biodiversity that we will find in our route towards Machu Picchu.

The mountain of the 7 colors (also called Vinicunca or simply Rainbow Mountain), is one of the new and best attractions in Peru. Located more than 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco, on an altitudinal summit located 5000 meters above sea level.

Explore the natural jewel of the Andes on an exciting Full Day Laguna Humantay. Discover the breathtaking beauty of this mountain lagoon, surrounded by majestic peaks and amazing landscapes. Enjoy an unforgettable adventure as you immerse yourself in nature in its purest form. Get ready for an unparalleled experience at Laguna Humantay in one day!

This is the most complete tour to the Sacred Valley, ideal before your visit to Machupicchu where you will feel the real sensation of life in the Peruvian Andes on a captivating journey through the hidden gems of the Sacred Valley. It will begin with a visit to Chinchero where you can appreciate the textile art and its process, the terraces of Moray, more than 1000 salt pools in Maras, a delicious buffet lunch included at a local hacienda. Finally we will arrive at the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo. And it doesn't stop there because we will have a small walking tour in the well-known "living town" of Ollantaytambo, feeling immersed in ancient times. We designed this unique itinerary to offer you a perfect combination of local life, architecture, history and wonderful natural landscapes.

Very important archaeological centers near the city of Cusco, your visit is in the morning, group service departures every day

The Historic Center of Cusco is an incredible testimony of the overlapping of Inca and Hispanic architectures; Is a part of the city, continuously inhabited since before 1400.. It is known by some chroniclers, and now by satellite images, that the first urban layout of the city, had the form of a puma. The arrival of the Spaniards produced in this environment, not only an artistic, architectural, pictorial, and folkloric mixture, but also human, combining characteristics of each culture. One of the most notorious and amazing characteristics of the fusion of cultures, is the architecture; Since the polished and carved stone lithic material is the main component of ancient colonial mansions, palaces, churches and convents built on ancient Inca walls and constructions.

Have a great experience with our excellent and trained tour guides and receive the best service in small groups (16 guests as maximum), with a modern and comfortable van, the best restaurant on the route, and we also included extra equipment like professional trekking poles, oxygen tank, and first aid kid. Humantay Lake tour: Hike to one of the most magical lakes in Peru and be surrounded by the impressive Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped mountains while you are gazing at the unbelievable turquoise water! This is a very popular and easy 1-day trek from Cusco for those who do not have a lot of time for longer treks but still want to have a taste of the beautiful landscapes only this region can offer. Total trekking time is about 2 hours – a short hike accessible to everyone that has got acclimatized a little.

Wakra Pukara, a massive, horn-shaped Inca site standing above the Apurimac Canyon, and it a amazing day hike in Cusco Waqra Pukara is located at three hours south of Cusco, Peru. Joining us and Discover its enigmatic ruins for yourself on this unique day hike, which will take you far out of the city Off the beaten path Trek in Cusco!  Please be aware this trek may not be suitable for travelers with vertigo.  Difficulty: Moderate (day-long trek with terrain which gently rises and falls) Languages: English, Spanish Tour Start Time: 4:30.a.m  End Time: Approximately 6:00 pm Maximum Altitude: 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) Weather: Cold in the morning; hot and sunny at midday; chilly winds towards evening. (Layered clothing adaptable to different conditions highly recommended.

Excellent way to spend a few hours during the evening in Cusco at the small and private Planetarium; located at about 10 minutes by car from the main square; next to the archaeological park of Sacsayhuamán , in Cusco Peru Learn about the Southern Hemisphere, European and Incan constellations, learn how the Incas were able to predict El Niño years simply by watching the dark constellations! The experience includes an overview of the Incas beliefs, experiencing the southern sky and finally going to use the telescopes to view the amazing night sky.

Experience tour in Cusco and experience nature upon arrival at the rainbow mountain. You will have the time to explore the stunning views of the surrounding areas, valleys, mountains and to see the highest glacial mountain in Cusco.

Our adventure begins around 4:00 am to 5:00 am boarding the tourist bus that will take us to the town of Mollepata on a trip of approximately 2 hours. In the town of Mollepata we will have a delicious breakfast and then continue by bus to the town of Soraypampa, from this place we will begin the ascent walk for about an hour to the beautiful Laguna de Humantay. This place is excellent for taking photos, enjoying the landscape and the crystalline color of the lagoon. After a time of visit and exploration of the place and the view of the Humantay mountain in the Vilcabamba chain in the Andes in the company of our guide who will explain us about this magnificent place, then we will start the way back to Soraypampa from where we can see the path of Salkantay and we will have a view of this sacred mountain, the second highest in the region of Cusco. Then we will enjoy our delicious lunch to later take our mobility and return to the city arriving in Cusco at approximately 5:00 p.m.

The Circuit of the 7 Lagoons are located at the foot of the imposing snow-capped Ausangate, among which are the Blue Lagoon and Qomercocha lagoon, along the way you can see towering snow-capped mountains surrounding the community of Pacchanta, and to refresh yourself after a long hike you can also enjoy a bath in its thermal medicinal waters.

MARAS EXCURSION - MORAY - HALF DAY SALINERAS The tour of the salt mines of Maras and the agricultural terraces Inca de Moray is an ideal complement for your excursions to Machu Picchu. You will appreciate snow-capped mountains, farmland and villages full of color and tradition. Daily departures for single people and groups of all ages and by tourist bus.

The Sacred Valley is a region in Peru's Andean highlands. Along with the nearby town of Cusco and the ancient city of Machu Picchu, it formed the heart of the Inca Empire. Stretching roughly 60 kilometres, it’s an area of fertile farmland and Spanish colonial villages like Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Pisac is known for its Sunday handicraft market and hilltop Incan citadel.

Visit the stunning Sacred Valley, one of the most visited places in Peru, and a ‘must see’ when visiting. The sacred Valley is a beautiful and truly fascinating area, surrounded by mountains, Inca citadels, weaving villages and colourful markets, located approximately 15km north of Cuzco (1.5 hours by car). On this day tour you will visit the traditional weaving town of Chinchero, Moray, Maras, terraces of Pisac and its market, the Urubamba river and the fortress of Ollantaytambo. You will also have a tasty buffet lunch included in the tour price.

In this spectacular tour you will witness the flight of the sacred bird of the Incas, the condor, and you will also visit 2 beautiful archeological centers: Quillarumiyoc and Tarawasi. Our exclusive service guarantees that you will enjoy this adventure to the fullest.

Travel for a few hours from Cusco through the rugged mountain countryside of Peru to reach the aptly named Rainbow Mountain, striped with colorful mineral deposits and located far off the beaten path. Hike with a guide to the summit for a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventure, or rent a horse (own expense). We are among the first groups to arrive at the famous Colored Mountain. Being early, we avoid the crowds and have the Mountain of Colors to ourselves, allowing for beautiful photos and scenic enjoyment from 5,000 m (17,000 feet). ✔ Trek to the summit with a guide to Rainbow Mountain ✔ Breakfast and lunch included ✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off at the main square ✔ Drive through the countryside of Peru, far from the beaten path

The Rainbow Mountain hike is an amazing experience through awe inspiring glaciar landscapes and a close look to the highest peak in the Cusco area Ausangate

This tour will be combining beautiful natural landscapes, Inca architecture in Tipon, pre-Inca Wari architecture in Pikillacta and a beautiful chapel of Andahuaylillas, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America."

This Valle Sur tour including Tipon, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas it is a great opportunity to visit the non visited sector in Cusco, with beautiful lakes and villages, we have daily departures in our private guided tours, you can just book at our Office or by e-mail. Also you can find the best places where Cuzqueños eat Cuy al horno -Guinea pig.