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Machu Picchu · Full day (about 14–16 h)
Return train, shuttle bus, entry ticket and guided visit in one very long day. Best if you're short on time.
Guide: Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco: timings, logistics and whether it's worth it
Machu Picchu · 2 days / 1 night
Arrive by train in the afternoon, sleep in Aguas Calientes and go up early at a gentler pace. The relaxed, flexible option.
Guide: Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town): getting there, things to do and where to stay
Mountains and lakes · Full day (pre-dawn start)
A trip to over 5,000 m to see Vinicunca's mineral stripes. Acclimatise first.
Guide: Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca): a practical guide to visitingMountains and lakes · Full day
An alternative to Vinicunca with a shorter, gentler walk and fewer people. Good for families.
Guide: Palccoyo: the alternative rainbow mountain, easier and quieter than Vinicunca
Mountains and lakes · Full day
A turquoise lake at about 4,200 m below the Humantay glacier, with a steep 1–1.5 h climb from Soraypampa.
Guide: Humantay Lake: how to get there, the hike and tips
Sacred Valley and surroundings · Full day
Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero (depending on the tour) in a day: market, terraces and Andean villages.
Guide: Sacred Valley of the Incas: what to see and how to visit
Sacred Valley and surroundings · Half day
Moray's circular terraces and the Maras salt pans. Many operators offer an ATV (quad bike) version.
Guide: Moray and the Maras salt mines: how to visit from Cusco or the Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley and surroundings · Half day
Inca hydraulic engineering at Tipón, the Wari city of Pikillacta and the Andahuaylillas church, away from the crowds.
Guide: Cusco's South Valley: Tipón, Pikillacta, Andahuaylillas and local flavours
Multi-day treks · 1–2 days
A hike across high plateaus to an Inca site overlooking the Sacred Valley, away from the busiest routes.
Guide: Huchuy Qosqo trek: the one-day hike from Cusco to the Sacred Valley
Multi-day treks · 4 days / 3 nights
The most famous route: about 42 km on Inca paths to the Sun Gate. Permits are limited, so book months ahead.
Guide: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: permits, when to book, the 4-day route and the short versionMulti-day treks · 2 days / 1 night
From km 104 via Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate, with a night in Aguas Calientes. Also needs a permit.
Guide: Short Inca Trail (2 days): the route from km 104, permits and what to expectMulti-day treks · 4–5 days
A pass of about 4,600 m beside snowy Salkantay, Humantay Lake and cloud forest. No Inca Trail permit needed.
Guide: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: route, difficulty, best season and how to plan itMulti-day treks · 4–5 days
Machu Picchu's remote 'sister': huge elevation changes in the Apurímac canyon and very few visitors.
Guide: Choquequirao trek: Machu Picchu's remote "sister" (route, difficulty and tips)
Cusco city, culture and food · Half day
Qorikancha, the Cathedral and nearby sites: Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
Guide: Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun: tickets, hours, what to see and history
Cusco city, culture and food · 2–4 hours
A market visit and hands-on cooking of Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado and pisco sour.
Guide: Cooking classes in Cusco: what to expect, typical dishes and how to chooseAdventure · Half or full day
Rapids on sections of the Urubamba/Vilcanota near Cusco; difficulty depends on the section and season.
Guide: Rafting in Cusco: Urubamba sections, the Apurímac, seasons and safety
What to check before booking a tour in Cusco: licence, what's included, group size, guide, porter welfare, cancellation, payment and booking online vs on the street.
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All about Cusco free walking tours: how tipping works, typical route, length, commercial stops, how to recognise official guides, and alternatives like the city tour.
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How tipping works in Cusco: tours, treks with porters, drivers, restaurants and hotels. When to tip, how to do it and in which currency.
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What hiring a private driver in Cusco offers: Sacred Valley routes at your pace, advantages over shared tours, how to choose one and what to agree before setting off.
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The best half-day tours from Cusco: City Tour with Sacsayhuamán, Moray and Maras, the South Valley, horse rides, cooking and chocolate workshops, and the planetarium.
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What to do in Cusco at night beyond the bars: the planetarium and Inca astronomy, the Centro Qosqo dance show, walks through the lit-up centre and food tours.
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