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Experience Peru’s sprawling Manu National Park on this 4-day private tour from Cusco. Depart the city and head toward the jungle, which contains thousands of flora and fauna species, to explore. Enjoy boat trips, birdwatching tours, hot springs, jungle hikes, and much more over the course of the tour. Since this excursion is all-inclusive, you don’t have to worry about booking or paying for anything, just sit back and relax.

This excursion is one of the best alternative walks in Cusco, they capture the majestic energy of Machu Picchu through the ancient routes designed by the Incas and that will make you feel full of adrenaline. This excursion lasts 4 days and includes adventure sports such as cycling, rafting, zip line and hiking. Daily departures all year, early booking.

We start from Cusco or Urubamba, after being picked up from your hotel, you’ll head to the Ollantaytambo train station to take the train to Aguas Calientes. In Aguas Calientes, you'll be picked up by one of our local guides to take the bus to the entrance and start your Machu Picchu tour. Afterwards, you'll have time to eat lunch, we accompany you to the train station and you return to Ollantaytambo. There, our driver awaits you to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

It is a unique tour to visit the mountain of colors in a very different way to the traditional, we will visit on ATVs, with this tour we shorten the walking distance to reach the mountain of colors, we do our service in a different place where there are almost no people, we are more in contact with nature, we will have the opportunity to be closer to animals such as llamas and alpacas in their natural state.

Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs—and reaching the remote sites is a challenge. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain quad bike. With your guide to lean the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside, and learn of life here under Incan rule.

Travel back in time aboard the elegant Belmond Hiram Bingham train, enjoying the ultimate in luxury train transportation on a day trip to the world-famous Machu Picchu. Climb aboard the train’s richly appointed 1920s Pullman cars to enjoy fabulous views of the Andes, white tablecloth dining, and high-end wine. Then explore Machu Picchu with an expert guide, followed by afternoon tea at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge. This VIP Machu Picchu experience includes your round-trip Belmond Hiram Bingham train tickets, a welcome drink at the station, appetizers, lunch and dinner, full drink service, entrance fees at the site, live on-board entertainment, and round-trip hotel transport.

Spend a day exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during this all-inclusive day trip leaving from Cusco. Discover this renowned mountaintop Inca site with a guide, learning about its construction, history, and what daily life was like for its residents. The trip’s relaxed, non-strenuous pace is a great option for first-time visitors, families, and solo travelers alike, and features three different train ride options. The trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, transfer from Cusco to Machu Picchu (via train and bus), and the site entrance fee.

Uncover the fascinating architecture and culture of the ancient Incas during this full-day tour covering the highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley from Cusco. Check out the market in Pisac, stopping on Sundays to observe its famous mass. Then visit the Inca settlement at Ollantaytambo and explore the ruins of its fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysterious structure composed of giant 12-foot (3.5-m) stones. Your Sacred Valley tour also includes a guide, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport.

Get a comprehensive tour of the main Incan sites around Cusco on this half-day excursion. Visit all the highlights and landmarks, including Tambomachay, Puccpucara, Quenqo, Sacsayuaman, and Koricancha. Hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco available; travel via air-conditioned coach.

Immerse yourself in the grand colonial majesty of Cusco on a half-day guided sightseeing tour of the city. Wander winding Incan streets to discover the ancient Temple of the Sun, the sacred Convent of Santo Domingo and the colossal Cusco Cathedral. Gain insight into the fascinating history of the city with an interesting and informative guide as you explore one of Peru’s most treasured places on foot.

Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites such as Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night at Aguas Calientes, the village at the base of Machu Picchu, and rest up before catching the sunrise at the famous Inca citadel the next day.

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) for easier access to the same incredible views.

Snack and sightsee on this small-group Cusco street food tour limited to 10 people or fewer. Try favorite local dishes like papas (potatoes), meats, and sweets, and even chat with the street food vendors to learn more about their goods. Between bites, learn about Cusco history as you walk around the city.

Marvel at the architectural and archeological majesty of Cusco on a half-day tour of the city’s most significant sites. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit fascinating ruins of Qenqo; the sacred temples of Puca Pucara, and the ecclesiastical structure of the Cusco Cathedral. Admire exquisite architecture and gain insight into Peru’s alluring history on this enriching excursion.

Explore the legacy of the Inca and Peru’s indigenous culture during this day trip to Maras, Moray, and the ‘Salineras’ from Cusco. Walk the streets of Maras and sample some ‘Chicha’ (corn drink), then learn about Inca engineering and agricultural practices at the Moray archaeological site. You’ll also get to see the “Salineras” salt mines. An optional private trip upgrade is also available.

Peru is a country that offers amazing experiences and plenty of tours and activities. But unlike most countries that are easy to plan a vacation for, Peru is unique in that it requires difficult logistics and your itinerary must also consider altitude, weather, budget and your of course your expected tourist attractions. Additionally, having a local expert in Peru to give you tips and advise on hotels and restaurants and hand-picked tours and activities is priceless. This is why we offer you our Peru itinerary planning service. You will work with one of our local Peru travel advisors who will assist you in preparing the perfect itinerary for you so you can have a stress free vacation without any unexpected complications. Unlimited revisions until you are satisfied with the itinerary. You will speak with a fluent English-speaking advisor via phone or email.

Visiting Machu Picchu in one day may seem like a daunting task, but this full-day excursion hits all the highlights. Meet your guide and small group for the bus ride to Ollantaytambo, then board the train that will take you directly to Machu Picchu. When you arrive, take a guided tour of the ancient Inca citadel, then enjoy free time to explore before returning to Cusco in the evening.

The Lares Trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. Taking you off the beaten track with visits to authentic Andean communities whilst being surrounded by stunning mountains, lakes and valleys this fabulous trek offers a real insight in to the lives of the people of Cusco as it once was. The route we offer starts in the village of Pumahuanca in the Sacred Valley and finishes in the hot springs of Lares with a visit to the village of Cuncani along the way. On Day 3 of the trek you take a bus from Lares to Ollantaytambo and then carry on by train to Machu Picchu. VERY IMPORTANT: This tour starts when we pick you up from your hotel, and it will finish when we are going to leave you at your hotel. WE OFFER DAILY DEPARTURES!

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Peru by Locals offers tailor-made treks and tours and we cater to your individual interests when we plan your tour – whether it is nature, history, culture, food or photography, we can do it all. We are committed to providing world-class tours based on exceptional customer service. We are a locally owned and highly experienced travel company based in Cusco, Peru. Our staff consists of members which have decades of first-hand experience in the Peruvian tourism sector. All the management and staff at Peru by Locals speak English, Spanish and Quechua (the language of the Incas). Our guides and staff members are professionally trained and educated in the history of the Incas, Peruvian history, culture and traditions, first aid, guiding treks and tours, the fauna and flora of the region, and tourism management. We are committed to protect and cherish our environment.

This outdoor activity is a good option for the family, for lovers of history and culture, for any age group and also for those who like to take pictures, since during the development of the activity, you can enjoy the Andean landscapes that the route will offer and the spectacular views that Machupicchu offers, accompanied by a professional guide who will explain the important precincts of the Inca sanctuary.

Explore the amazing Rainbow Mountain on this full day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by transport to a trailhead that climbs to the top of the mountain. Marvel at its multi-colored sandstone, visit the highest mountain in the region: the peak of the Ausangate Glacier, at just under 21,000 feet (6,400 meters). • Learn about the region's fascinating geology from an informative guide and enjoy included meals • Hike the incredible rainbow mountain on a full day trip from Cusco • Get an up-close view of the colors of the mountain and learn about its history. • Enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and delight in delicious meals. • Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

This complex is the most important archaeological center in the valley of Urubamba, after Ollantaytambo and Pisac. The ruins are impressive, although the conservation of the site is inferior to that of Ollantaytambo or Pisac, because they are older. But unlike the places mentioned above Huchuy Qosqo has a peculiar architecture: the buildings have been built on polished stone bases of fine finish, with clay plaster (they are the best preserved parts) and the highest floors are made of adobe. One can observe a kallanka (rectangular enclosure that could measure up to 70 meters long and that were important state centers where the Inca officials stayed) of at least 40 to 50 meters long. Also a remarkable building with two floors of stone and an upper one of adobe.