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Peru Tours: The 15 Best Days Out in the Country

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Three weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: one country, four climates and a flight between most of them. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - Breakfast in Mollepata before the hard part
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Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

1.Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,976 reviews · 1 day · from $22Our pick

Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake, hiking from Soraypampa to 4,200 meters with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Jonathan, Eduardo, Kevin, and Waldir are praised for patient pacing and safety checks. Breakfast in Mollepata, a buffet lunch, optional horseback riding, and spectacular Salkantay views are included.

“Very good trip! The best guide Eduardo! He gave us good advices and tips. Took just excellent photos and was very friendly! Breakfast and lunch were delicious. I’m fully satisfied with the trip!”

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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch - Chinchero: textiles and an old church
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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch

2.Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,227 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Leave Cusco early for Chinchero textiles, Moray’s Inca terraces, Maras salt ponds, lunch in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo fortress, and Pisac ruins. Guides such as Liliana, Jorge, Lily, and Kevin lead bilingual groups through a tightly packed day. Expect long drives, 200 steps at Ollantaytambo, cash-only entrance fees, and an optional drop-off there.

“Brilliant, great host who had a lot of knowledge. You set off early but because of this get to all the sites early and the host does a good job of making sure you move on quickly to avoid all the people. Great driver as well made the journey smooth.”

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From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour - Moray explains Inca farming at 11,318 feet
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From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour

3.Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,925 reviews · 6h 30m · from $15

Set out from Cusco with an English or Spanish-speaking guide for Chinchero’s textile traditions, Moray’s high Inca terraces, Maras village, and 3,000 salt pools. Guides such as Felipe, Julio, and Jhon explain local culture along the way. Expect about six and a half hours, some shopping stops, high sun, and extra entry fees.

“Excelllent your overall. Very happy with our guide. He took very good care of us and was very knowledgeable.”

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From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Full Day Guided Tour - Leaving Lima before sunrise
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From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Full Day Guided Tour

4.Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,780 reviews · 18 hours · from $59

Travel from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina in an air-conditioned coach with a bilingual guide such as Franklin, Fio, Aymeth, or Diego. See Ballestas sea lions and birds, taste pisco at a vineyard, then ride a dune buggy and sandboard at sunset. It is an 18-hour day with optional hotel pickup, onboard Wi-Fi on some buses, and extra fees for meals and activities.

“Everything went as expected, very happy with my trip :)”

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From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu - The 1 hour 30 minute ride to Ollantaytambo
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From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

5.Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,767 reviews · 12 hours · from $321

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by tourist bus and panoramic train, with tickets, entrance, shuttle buses, and a certified guide arranged for you. Guides such as Uriel, Hector, Ruth, and Christian have been praised for clear history, patience, and excellent photos. Expect a very long day, limited free time, and possible early pickup.

“I had an amazing experience visiting Machu Picchu. The transportation throughout the entire trip was excellent. The bus to the train station was clean and comfortable, and once we arrived, boarding the train was smooth. The train itself was spotless and made the ride really enjoyable. When we reached Machu Picchu, our tour guide was already waiting for us. Her name is Lucy, and she stayed with us the whole time. Lucy was incredible—knowledgeable, friendly, and very patient. She explained everything in great detail and made the whole visit feel more meaningful. We also took plenty of photos, and she always waited for us without rushing, which made the experience…”

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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco - Choosing between Expedition, Vistadome, and Executive Class 360
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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

6.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,644 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $336

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by train, shuttle bus, and guided walk through the Inca citadel. Choose Expedition, Vistadome, Executive Class 360, or Voyager service. Your guide, such as Ronaldo, Hector, Paul, or Edgar, leads the visit in English or Spanish, with tickets and transfers included.

“Am I glad I did it? Yes. The journey over is not so great! Almost 4 hours on a train with no wifi, no plug ins for phones. Smh all throughout the ride you heard the speakers of them being in business for 35+ years but no simple amenities? Ha don't get my started on the "food" they give you snacks. 4 hrs without an actual meal is rough, bring a sandwich! Once we got to Machu piccu it was so beautiful, I did find it weird that I had a whole guide to myself. Idk it felt like he was quizzing me at one point which was annoying. The…”

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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco - Meeting by the fountain in Cusco’s main square
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Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

7.Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,129 reviews · 5 hours · from $13Best value

Spend five hours with a bilingual guide such as Luis, Wilson, Victor, or Jared, visiting Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay by minivan. You’ll get broad Cusco views, Inca sites, clear historical explanations, and a low-cost introduction to the city, with entrance tickets paid separately.

“This tour was the most informative tour I've been on in Peru. Luis was phenomenal! He had so much knowledge and answered every question with great detail. Some tours I went on, I likely didn't need a guide because I didn't gain much, if any, information but this was truly remarkable. Luis is a gem, and really loved to share the history and stories he's learned from his ancestors. Thank you!”

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From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals - The final drive to Kayrawiri
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From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals

8.Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,060 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $76

Ride an automatic ATV toward Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain from Cusco, then walk to the famous striped viewpoint at about 5,000 meters. Your bilingual guide, such as Cesar, Jose, Abel, or Luis Huari, handles safety, directions, and photos. Breakfast and lunch are included, but the mountain entrance fee is extra.

“Amazing mountain, beautiful views; well organised. Angie the guide was helpful and very knowledgeable.”

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Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray - Starting early from Cusco
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Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray

9.Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,058 reviews · 12 hours · from $28

This 12-hour shared tour covers five major Sacred Valley stops, with hotel pickup or a 7:20 a.m. Plaza de Armas meeting point. You will see Chinchero textiles, Moray terraces, Maras salt ponds, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac, with a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Guides such as Edith, Rudy, Samuel, and Victor lead in English or Spanish.

“Edith was great as she explained things clearly in Spanish and English, and she kept us one step ahead of most other tours so we could enjoy sites with less crowds. Also, lunch was in a very scenic venue with a good buffet, so all our senses were stimulated all day.”

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From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Meals - Breakfast in Chivay and the first mountain views
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From Arequipa: Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Meals

10.Colca Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 982 reviews · 14 hours · from $42

Leave Arequipa around 2:50 a.m. for a full day through the Colca Valley. With an English or Spanish guide such as Nelson, Angel, or Walter, you’ll see condors at Cruz del Cóndor, pre-Inca terraces, alpacas, vicuñas, hot springs, and high Andean viewpoints. Breakfast and a regional buffet lunch are included, but entrance fees are extra.

“It was amazing and so organized! Loved all the stops- the breakfast and lunch were also delicious. Our guide, Angel, was engaging, informative and funny!”

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Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch - Leaving Cusco before sunrise
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Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

11.Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 927 reviews · 15 hours - 2 days · from $283

You’ll leave Cusco before sunrise, ride the train from Ollantaytambo through the Sacred Valley, and tour Machu Picchu with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. Williams, Santos, and Milton have earned praise for clear explanations and helpful service. Choose the lunch option for a three-course meal at Cafe Inkaterra in Aguas Calientes.

“Our guide was the absolute best! This tour made it so easy to visit Machu Picchu and learn about Incan history. The lunch was also delicious. Would highly recommend!”

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Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo - Chinchero: weaving is more than a shopping stop
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Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

12.Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 793 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $27

Travel from Cusco through Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You will see traditional weaving, Inca farming terraces, thousands of salt ponds, and a major fortress before being dropped at the Ollantaytambo train station or main square. Felipe, Julio, Nora, John, and Manuel are among the guides praised for clear explanations and careful timing.

“Thank you Nora and Victor! Nora kept the energy up all day and could seamlessly switch between Spanish and English. Lots of information that helped bring the Inca history to life. Pick up was right on time and Nora gave me a call two minutes before their arrival to let us know to get ready. The van is quite cosy, but the longest journey you’ll do is 45 minutes, so no issues at all. Nora makes sure to give you information as you’re going along as well so that you have a good understanding of where you’re visiting. Lunch was good, lots of options for vegetarians as well. Really enjoyable…”

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Lima: Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour - Chocolate, fair trade and the story behind local products
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Lima: Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

13.Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 700 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Spend four hours tasting Peru’s best-known foods and drinks in Barranco, with cooking demonstrations, a chocolate workshop, local cafés, restaurants and a walk to the Bridge of Sighs. Guides such as Marcos, Valeria, David and Aura explain the history behind every dish. Expect a generous lunch, plenty of walking and a very full stomach.

“The pace was good. Valeria did a great job explaining how the flavors were connected to the history and culture.”

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Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included - Leaving Lima before sunrise
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Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included

14.Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 623 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $85

Leave Lima at 5:00 am for a full day on Peru’s southern coast. Cruise to the Ballestas Islands for sea lions and Humboldt penguins, taste pisco and wine at Taqara 1856, then race across Huacachina’s dunes by buggy and sandboard. Air-conditioned transport, equipment, water, and a guide are included. Lunch is extra.

“Great food, people , adventures, awesome time, great places , a lot of historical events and sand boarding”

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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay - Qorikancha: the Inca Temple of the Sun
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City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

15.City Tour Cusco Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman y Tambomachay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 617 reviews · 5 hours · from $13

Start at Cusco’s Plaza de Armas and visit Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara by shared transport. English and Spanish guides lead the tour, with guides such as Nilo and Erick praised for clear history, humor, and helpful photo stops. Budget separately for entrance tickets.

“Our guide was excellent, she was very informative and well organised. We had a great time👍👍”

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