Top Cusco Nature Walks

Set out on a hiking and biking adventure to Machu Picchu with this four-day, three-night tour along the Inca Trail. Explore archeological ruins, bike downhill for 60 kilometers, and admire mountain landscapes during the tour. On the final morning, see Machu Picchu at sunrise and set out on a guided tour of the site. Hotels and meals are included. 

There are three main routes to Machu Picchu. There's the popular Inca Trail, the lesser traveled Lares Trek, and the one we chose, The Salkantay Trek. Each of these has a variation of days and you basically just start further up in the trail, or make a shortcut to trim off one day.

Experience more of Peru’s Sacred Valley in just one day than you would on most tours during this comprehensive full-day excursion ideal for travelers with limited time in the region. Alongside a small group and local guide, visit Maras, Moray, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo in an unconventional order to avoid other tour groups and enjoy a more intimate experience.

Get a taste for Peru’s high-alpine scenery and ancient Inca customs during this full-day hike to Lake Humantay from Cusco. Ascend to this scenic body of water located at 13,779 feet (4,200 meters), learning about its sacred place in Inca mythology during your climb. An included buffet lunch back at base camp is an added bonus.

Enjoy an adventure-filled journey to Machu Picchu, biking, rafting, hiking and ziplining along the way, during this 4-day, 3-night trek. This action-packed trip is a twist on the traditional hiking paths to Machu Picchu, allowing you to enjoy a variety of fun outdoor activities. Do some whitewater rafting on Class III and IV rapids, zoom down a mountain trail by bike and fly through the sky on a zipline ride. Travel past amazing Inca ruins and admire incredible scenery, ranging from alpine peaks to lush jungle.

Rainbow Mountain may not be close to Cusco, but it's still possible to visit in just one day on this guided tour. This budget-friendly day trip option takes you to the spectacular summit of Rainbow Mountain on a full-day tour—a challenging trek enchanted by commentary from your guide.

This Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, is a very popular hike! It incorporates a significant portion of the Classic Inca Trail but in a shorter time frame! But don’t start thinking this is not a great trek on its own merits! On this hike you will tour an Inca Ruin, Chachabamba, which is not seen on any other trek. You will also see a waterfall that is so gorgeous it can’t be described! This Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, includes lodging at a very nice hotel in Aguas Calientes and dinner at the finest restaurant in Aguas calientes.

Follow in the footsteps of the Incas as you complete this 4-day, 3-night trek to Machu Picchu on the ancient Inca Trail. Take the most traditional approach to this famed Incan hilltop city, tracing the Vilcanota River on day one and up past the Inca site at Llactapata. On day two, clear the 13,379-foot (4,200-meter) ‘Dead Woman’s Pass’ before continuing on day three past two amazing Inca sites at Intipata and Wiñay Wayna. Wake up before dawn on day four to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu, continuing on a guided tour of the site. Your trek also features bus and train transfers, three days of meals and snacks, camping gear, and porters to carry extra baggage.

Explore the ample attractions just outside Cusco as you enjoy a full-day tour of the attractions of the Sacred Valley and Urubamba Valley in Peru. Visit the archaeological site at Moray, used by the Incas as an agricultural testing ground. Then discover the Inca-era salt pans of Maras, a series of intricately terraced ponds used to gain salt. Visit Chinchero, a picturesque town that's home to a collection of Inca-era walls and an Andean textile center. This guided tour includes round-trip transport from Cusco hotels.

See the best that Peru has to offer during this 6-day "best of" trip visiting highlights like Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and the Sacred Valley. Discover the indigenous and colonial history You Cusco, and tour the Inca markets in the Sacred Valley city of Pisac. You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu, and explore Lake Titicaca by boat, plus much more.

If you are looking for an adrenaline rush in Cusco this Inca Jungle tour is for you-a variety of activities with a lot of adventure. Ride a bike down the Jungle road, which is comparable to the Dead route in Bolivia but more fun and a diverse landscape. Raft down the Urubamba River - the rapids are perfect for beginners yet fun for experts. Hike through and enjoy exploring the jungle. Zip-line on one of the longest zip-lines in South America. End this exhilarating trip by exploring the majestic Machu Picchu!

Journey to Peru's legendary Rainbow Mountain on this easy day trip from Cusco. An early-morning pickup from your hotel ensures that you get to see mountains in their best light—a view made even more impressive after trekking up to the 1,640-foot (5000 meter) summit. This tour includes breakfast and lunch to fuel a busy day of travel.

If you want add some exhilaration to the Inca Trail then opt for this 4-day jungle adventure from Cusco, which includes adventure sports such as whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and ziplining. Amid the breathtaking landscapes of the Andes Mountains, you’ll hike to mountain summits, observe native flora and fauna, and visit Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site and New7Wonder of the World, at sunrise. Most meals, accommodation, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco are included.

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,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.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the busy and often booked-up Inca Trail, look no further than this 5-day Salkantay Trail trekking tour from Cusco. Suited to travelers with a good level of fitness, this hike takes you through glaciers, high jungle, rushing rivers, and Andean mountain villages. The tour culminates with a visit to Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World. All meals, overnight camping or lodge accommodation, and entrance fees are included.  

The City Tour in the city of Cusco will allow you to know the most impressive archeological and religious tourist places of the cosmopolitan city of Cusco, Peru. We have 02 schedule options: - In the morning from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm - In the afternoon from 1:30 am to 6:00 pm (You can choose the schedule that is most convenient for you and is according to your travel itinerary).

Travel through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes, snowy peaks, herds of alpacas, and reach the final destination: the "Rainbow Mountain" hidden deep in the Andes. Throughout your trip, you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive Ausangate mountain that rises in the distance. You will experience first-hand how the locals live in the mountains and you will even have the opportunity to talk with them. As you approach Rainbow Mountain, you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what constitutes the existence of the "Rainbow Mountain", and finally, with one last push, you will walk to a strategic point that will give you a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up this sacred land in Cusco - Peru . Groups of 15 to 18 people

Get your adrenaline pumping as you make your way to the famous Machu Picchu. Enjoy a 4-day adventure tour through the jungle from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Spend your days biking, hiking, zip lining, and rafting as you traverse the ancient Inca jungle paths. Get to know your small group and tour guide as you enjoy meals together and learn about the history of Peru.

It is an impressive day of hiking in the Cordillera Vilcanota, "which is very close to the highest and sacred mountain in the South of Peru called the Ausangate (6,377mts). This "Apu" bearer of life is the Guardian of one of the most pristine ecosystems in the world. Our walk will be accompanied by snow-capped peaks, glaciers, herds of llamas and alpacas. This hike offers a selection of wildlife and very impressive landscapes. This will probably be one of the best things you will see in your visit to Peru. VISITS: Mountain 7 colors AVAILABILITY: Every day TOUR DURATION: 4:30 AM to 4:00 PM FREQUENCY: All year

The Inca Trail is the most popular way to discover Machu Picchu and is often booked months in advance. Guarantee your place by booking in advance a 4-day trek from Cusco, which includes all meals, tickets and transfers. On this tour, you will be one of the first to see the wonder of the ancient world in the morning, before the site is invaded by crowds.

Rainbow Mountain is the second most visited place in Peru After Machu Picchu, so its too Crowded because everyone goes in the morning, some groups are leaving Cusco by 3 am trying to be the first ones at the top before big groups arrives. you don`t need to wake up at 3 am on your vacation, that is why we are the only ones going in the afternoon, once everyone at the view point is gone, we arrive there and will have all the mountains only for us, without queuing to take pictures. We really warrant you a unique experience.

The 4-day Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu is a hike through the Peruvian jungle and so much more. The tropical trek incorporates loads of adventure activities into the journey that goes far beyond hiking. During the Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu, you partake in all of the following activities along the way: downhill mountain biking, whitewater rafting, hiking along the Inca trail, and ziplining!

Running through the Peruvian Andes, the Inca Trail is a popular route to UNESCO–listed Machu Picchu—but organizing accommodation, entry fees, meals, and transportation individually is very time-consuming. This adventurous tour begins and ends at Cusco airport, and includes everything you need to experience the best of the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Admire Incan landmarks like Llactapata and Phuyupatamarca, and arrive at Machu Picchu in time for sunrise.

Enjoy this scenic trekking tours around Cusco without the crowds. Live an authentic experience joining a small group of explorers we depart early in the morning than most of the large groups and agencies, ensuring a more intimate experience of the serene lake and the snow-capped mountain behind it, take time to appreciate the breathtaking views.