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Tours & Day Trips in Peru: The 15 Worth a Whole Day

617 tours  ·  from $2

Guides, boats, minibuses and one very famous train, all in one place. The 15 below are the days an itinerary gets built around, priced and timed, with everything else underneath.

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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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

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

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

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

7.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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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

8.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

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

10.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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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

11.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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Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa - Chiguata breakfast and the first volcano views
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Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa

12.Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 548 reviews · 8 hours · from $27

Leave Arequipa early for Chiguata, volcano viewpoints, the salt flats and reflective waters of Salinas Lagoon. An English or Spanish guide, such as Fernando, Roni, or Uriel, leads the day, helps with photos, and explains the wildlife. Expect basic breakfast, extra entrance costs, rough roads, and high altitude.

“The guide Toni is very approachable and funny. The salinas are beautiful and you can see nice panoramic views of both the Volcanos and the Salinas. Additionally on the site of the Salinas you can rent for 30 soles a ATV and drive around.”

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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco - Breakfast in Mollepata adds more than expected
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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

13.Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Leave Cusco around 4:00 a.m. for Humantay Lake with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Jonathan, Alex, Wally, or Heber. After buffet breakfast in Mollepata, hike about two hours from Challacancha to the turquoise lake, with horses available uphill for cash. Lunch and return transport bring you back around 6:00 p.m.

“Great trip and beautiful place. Definitely recommend to get a horse 80 sol to go up.”

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Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour - The walk to the cooking studio is short, but useful
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Cusco: Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

14.Peruvian Cooking Class, Cocktails & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 512 reviews · 4 hours · from $67

Meet Chef Jesus at San Pedro Market for a guided look at Peruvian produce, then walk to a central cooking studio. You’ll prepare three classic dishes, two pisco cocktails, and picarones. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, and nonalcoholic options are available, with groups limited to 10.

“we had such a great time making delicious food and drinks”

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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus - Starting near Sta. Catalina Angosta
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Cusco: Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

15.Sightseeing Tour of the City on an Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 481 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12

Ride through Cusco’s historic center, pause near Sacsayhuamán, visit a shamanic center, and see Cristo Blanco from above the city. A bilingual Spanish and English guide, including guides such as Joshua or Paulo, explains Inca traditions and local landmarks. This is a fixed 2.5-hour tour, not a hop-on, hop-off bus.

“AJ our tour guide was brilliant! Very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend!”

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