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Traditional Tours in Cusco

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Traditional Tours in Cusco

The classic excursions every traveler should do in Cusco: Inca sites, Andean villages, colorful mountains and turquoise lakes — perfect day trips to acclimatize before Machu Picchu.

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Traditional Tours in Cusco: all options

Archaeological City Tour

  • 1 Day
  • Easy

✨A MUST-SEE! ⏳ Experience the essence of Cusco in just a few hours! ✨ Explore the Qoricancha Temple and the impressive ruins: 👉🏽 Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tam…

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Sacred Valley of the Incas

  • 1 Day
  • Easy

DON'T MISS IT! 🎬 Landscapes, towns, and archaeological sites that will stay with you forever. ✨JUST AS UNFORGETTABLE as Machu Picchu itself! 💖

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The Mountain of Colors Vinicunca

  • 1 Day
  • Moderate

🌈 A rainbow in the Andes! ✨ The 2nd most visited destination in Peru! 🏔️ The hike is demanding and challenging—perfect for those seeking adventure and a chance to push t…

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Humantay Lake

  • 1 Day
  • Moderate

🌿✨ Located at an altitude of 4,200 meters, among the snow-capped peaks of the Andes mountain range. Its turquoise waters, fed by the melting snow of Nevado Humantay, cre…

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Maras Salt Mines, Moray and the Andean Community

  • 6 Hours
  • Easy

✨ Three gems of the Sacred Valley of the Incas! 💎 🌸 Maras Salt Mines – Thousands of salt pits that have been in use for over a thousand years, creating a unique landscap…

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Pachamama Ceremony at Piuray Lagoon

  • 1 Day
  • Easy

🌿 Connection with Pachamama ✨ 💚 Experience an ancestral ritual of gratitude to Mother Earth, strengthening your connection with nature. 🌎 🛶 Afterward, a raft ride on the…

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Route of the Sun

  • 1 Day
  • Easy

🚐 From Cusco to Puno – An unforgettable journey! 🌄 Transform your trip into a unique experience, with stops at the main tourist attractions between the Andes and Lake Ti…

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Poc Poc Waterfall

  • 1 Day
  • Easy

Hidden in the Andes! 🌞 Private and exclusive! 💎 A perfect experience for those seeking a connection with nature. 🌿 ✨ The trail follows an ancient Inca Trail! ✨

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7 Lagoons Tour

  • 1 Day
  • Moderate

At over 4,600 meters above sea level, you'll explore 7 LAGOONS in a single day. 💙 With hues ranging from turquoise to emerald green. 💚 An UNFORGETTABLE experience in the…

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South Valley

  • 1 Day
  • Easy

South Valley ✨ Jewels of the Southern Sacred Valley of the Incas 🌄 💧 Tipón – Inca hydraulic engineering in perfect harmony with nature. 🏛️ Pikillaqta – Pre-Inca ruins an…

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Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain

  • 1 Day
  • Moderate

🌈 The Alternative Rainbow of the Andes! 🏔️ An Easy and Accessible Trail!! Ideal for those who want to admire the colors of the Andes with less physical effort. ✨ An impr…

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The essential tours in Cusco

Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire and is surrounded by archaeological sites, living communities and some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Andes. Our traditional tours last from half a day to a full day and include hotel pickup, transport and a professional guide.

Which tour to choose

  • City tour: Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay — ideal for your first day.
  • Sacred Valley: Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, the heart of Inca agriculture.
  • Maras and Moray: salt pans in use since pre-Inca times and circular agricultural terraces.
  • Mountains and lakes: Vinicunca and Palcoyo rainbow mountains, Humantay Lake and the 7 Lagoons — higher and more demanding.

Cusco tourist ticket (boleto turístico)

Many sites in the city and the Sacred Valley require the official tourist ticket. We tell you in each tour whether it is included and help you buy it with student discounts when they apply.

Tips for day tours

  • Do the lower tours first (city and Sacred Valley) and leave high mountains for the end of your stay.
  • Carry layers: mornings are cold and afternoons sunny.
  • Bring cash in soles for entrance fees and handicrafts.

FAQ

Questions about Traditional Tours in Cusco

Which tour should I do on my first day?

The archaeological city tour or the Sacred Valley: they are lower and relaxed, perfect to acclimatize.

Is Rainbow Mountain hard?

It reaches about 5,000 m. The hike is short but demanding because of the altitude; horses are available for part of the route.

Do tours include hotel pickup?

Yes, all our traditional tours include pickup from hotels in the historic center of Cusco.

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