Day tours from Cusco
Cusco tours, there and back in a single day
A local Cusco agency since 2003: we travel with guides from the region, including English-speaking guides, in our own vehicles, and you get your quote in English on WhatsApp.
How high you go
Cusco itself sits at about 3,400 m (11,160 ft). These are the highest tours on this page.
- 5,000 mRainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) · 16,410 ft
- 4,860 mAusangate 7 Lakes · 15,950 ft
- 4,200 mHumantay Lake · 13,780 ft
- 3,400 mCusco, starting point
Choose your tour
Filter by type. The WhatsApp button opens a chat with the tour name already filled in, and we reply with availability for your date.
18 tours
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Full Day
A one-day round trip from Cusco by train, with a guide and your entrance ticket to the citadel.
from US$375 per person
Cusco and nearby
Cusco City Tour
A 4-hour guided visit to the best-known monuments and archaeological sites of Cusco: Koricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
from US$15 per person
Cusco and nearby
Cusco City Tour on the Mirabus
The five Cusco classics in 4 hours on a panoramic bus: Koricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Four departures a day and a professional bilingual guide.
from US$15 per person
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley of the Incas
A full day in Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero, with a licensed tour guide and a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Pickup between 7:00 and 7:50 a.m.
from US$60 per person
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley of the Incas VIP
Five places in the valley in one day: Chinchero, Moray, the Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Private transport, 6 a.m. departure and a buffet lunch in Urubamba.
from US$65 per person
Sacred Valley
Maras and Moray
A half-day trip from Cusco: the circular terraces of Moray and the salt pans of the Maras salt mines (Salineras de Maras). Pickup between 8:30 and 8:50 a.m.; the tour starts at 9 a.m.
from US$28 per person
ATV adventure
Maras and Moray by ATV
Moray and the Maras salt mines viewpoint by ATV, after 15 minutes of training in Cruz Pata. Two departures a day, morning and afternoon, with safety gear and a guide.
from US$55 per person
ATV adventure
Abode of the Gods by ATV
A guided ATV ride to the sculptures carved into the rock near Cusco, with training first in Tica Tica and up to 43 km of riding. Flexible start time from 8 a.m.
from US$45 per person
Mountains and lakes
Altitude: 5,000 m
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
A full-day climb to the Rainbow Mountain, at 5,000 m above sea level. Pre-dawn departure from Cusco and a hike of 1 hr 30 min to 1 hr 45 min each way, with thermal blankets and emergency oxygen.
from US$50 per person
Mountains and lakes
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain
Three rainbow mountains seen from a single viewpoint, with only a 30- to 45-minute walk: the easier alternative to Vinicunca. Includes the Checacupe hanging bridge and breakfast.
from US$58 per person
Mountains and lakes
Altitude: 4,200 m
Humantay Lake
A one-day trek from Cusco to a glacial lake at 4,200 m above sea level. Pickup between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. and a 1.5-hour climb from Soraypampa, with trekking poles.
from US$55 per person
Mountains and lakes
Altitude: 4,860 m
Ausangate 7 Lakes
A full-day hike to seven turquoise lakes at 4,860 m, at the foot of snowcapped Ausangate. Departure from Cusco at 4:30 a.m. and 5 to 6 hours on the trail, with breakfast and lunch.
from US$55 per person
Mountains and lakes
Quelccaya Glacier
A full-day trip to the largest tropical ice cap in the world, in the Vilcanota mountain range. Pre-dawn pickup at your hotel, with transport and a guide.
from US$75 per person
Cusco and nearby
South Valley
A half day in Tipón, Pikillacta and the Sistine Chapel of the Americas in Andahuaylillas. Departure at 9 a.m., back around 2:30 p.m., with a specialized guide.
from US$32 per person
Cusco and nearby
Southern Route
A full day south of Cusco: the Huasao wetland, a zipline, the Cielo Punku viewpoint in Huaro and the turquoise waters of Muñapata in Urcos. Breakfast and lunch included.
from US$85 per person
Cusco and nearby
Q’eswachaka Bridge
A full day to the last Inca hanging bridge, which local communities weave by hand every year from ichu, the Andean grass. Includes the Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnaqocha and Pampamarca lakes, plus breakfast.
from US$55 per person
Mountains and lakes
Waqrapukara
A full-day hike to the Fortress of the Horns, perched above the Apurímac canyon. It is a 2.5 km climb from Punta Carretera, with breakfast in Cusipata, a snack pack and a guide.
from US$85 per person
Cusco and nearby
Mystic Tour in Cusco
A group tour around Cusco: the Abode of the Gods, the Valley of the Goblins, the Huasao wetland and the Forest of the Ents. From 10 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m.
from US$30 per person
Prices per person, in US dollars (US$).
Before you book
What to know before you choose a date for each tour.
Cusco sits at about 3,400 m
Take it easy on your first day: walk slowly, drink water and, if you can, save Vinicunca, Humantay and the 7 Lakes for the following days.
Read our guide to altitude sickness (soroche)Mountain tours leave before dawn
Humantay Lake pickup is between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m., and the Ausangate 7 Lakes tour leaves at 4:30 a.m. Go to bed early the night before and have your backpack ready.
Dress in layers
In the mountains, mornings start cold and the sun gets strong as the day goes on. Wear layers that are easy to take off and put back on, and bring a warm jacket, sunscreen and sunglasses.
All times are Peru time (GMT-5)
Every pickup and departure time on this page is in Peru time. Double-check before you set your alarm.
Staying in Cusco a few more days?
Combine several tours in one quote, or see our 2- to 6-day packages with Machu Picchu.
We answer on WhatsApp Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Peru time, GMT-5).