All destinations
From Cusco's Inca core (Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, San Blas) to the Sacred Valley villages, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Lake Titicaca and the gateway cities Lima and Arequipa
Must-visit destinations
Colca Canyon
Wildlife enthusiasts wanting guaranteed condor sightings, Trekkers looking for a multi-day canyon hike
Cusco
History and archaeology enthusiasts, First-time visitors to Peru
Humantay Lake
Day hikers wanting exceptional glacial scenery without a multi-day commitment, Travellers doing the Salkantay trek who want to add the classic side trip
Inca Trail
Trekkers for whom arriving at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate is non-negotiable, History-minded travellers who want to walk through active Inca archaeological sites
Lake Titicaca
Culture and anthropology travellers, Those wanting a genuine community experience off the standard tourist trail
Lima
First arrivals to Peru needing a pre-Cusco acclimatisation base, Food and restaurant enthusiasts
Machu Picchu
First-time visitors to Peru on any budget, Archaeology and history enthusiasts
Ollantaytambo
History enthusiasts wanting a living Inca streetscape, Travellers using the valley as an acclimatisation base
Puerto Maldonado Amazon
Wildlife and birdwatching enthusiasts, Travellers wanting to add Amazon jungle to a Cusco visit
Puno
Travellers combining Cusco with Lake Titicaca, Culture and anthropology enthusiasts
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
Fit, acclimatised trekkers seeking a high-altitude day hike, Photographers drawn to unusual geological landscapes
Sacred Valley
Travellers acclimatising before Machu Picchu or high-altitude treks, Archaeology and Inca history enthusiasts
More to explore
Aguas Calientes
Travellers spending the night before an early Machu Picchu entry, Anyone wanting two consecutive days at the citadel
Arequipa
Architecture and colonial history enthusiasts, Food travellers — Arequipa has Peru's most distinctive regional cuisine
Ausangate
Experienced trekkers seeking a remote, uncrowded alternative to mainstream Andean routes, Travellers drawn to deep Quechua cultural landscape and Andean spirituality
Historic Centre of Cusco
Architecture and history lovers, First-time visitors to Cusco
Maras and Moray
Photographers after the extraordinary geometry of salt pans and circular terraces, Visitors interested in Inca agricultural science and landscape engineering
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
Trekkers who want rainbow-mountain colours without the peak-season crush, Visitors who are not yet fully acclimatised and need a more accessible altitude
Paracas and Nazca
Travellers combining coast and highlands in one Peru trip, Wildlife enthusiasts — Ballestas sea lions, penguins, and boobies
Pisac
Craft shoppers looking for genuine Quechua textiles and ceramics, Archaeology enthusiasts wanting an Inca citadel with panoramic valley views
Sacsayhuamán
Architecture and engineering enthusiasts, Photographers seeking panoramic Cusco views
Salkantay Trek
Trekkers who want to walk to Machu Picchu without booking months in advance, Anyone seeking the full variety of Andean ecosystems in a single route
Off the beaten path
Chinchero
Textile enthusiasts wanting to see traditional Andean weaving in practice, Visitors interested in the layering of Inca and colonial Spanish culture
Huayna Picchu
Fit, confident hikers comfortable with steep exposed terrain and fixed ropes, Visitors wanting the iconic aerial view of Machu Picchu from above
Qorikancha
History and archaeology enthusiasts, Visitors wanting the best Inca stonework in Cusco city
San Blas
Craft and textile enthusiasts, Travellers escaping the Plaza crowds
San Pedro Market
Food lovers exploring Andean ingredients, Budget travellers eating like locals
South Valley: Tipón and Pikillacta
Archaeology enthusiasts beyond the standard Cusco circuit, Travellers interested in pre-Inca Andean civilisations
Tambomachay, Q'enqo and Puca Pucará
Archaeology enthusiasts wanting depth beyond Sacsayhuamán, Travellers with a full day for the outlying ruins circuit
Taquile Island
Culture and craft travellers, Photographers and textile enthusiasts
Urubamba
Travellers using the valley as an acclimatisation base before Cusco or Machu Picchu, Those wanting an overnight base with easy access to all valley sites
Most-booked experiences in Cusco and southern Peru
Whichever destination you choose, these are the activities travellers book most.
Cusco: Machu Picchu + Tourist Train + Entrance Ticket
From Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail Guided Trek to Machu Picchu
From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Day Trip
Cusco: 5-Day Salkantay Ultimate Trek to Machu Picchu
Cusco: Pisac, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo Small Group Tour
Humantay Lake Tour from Cusco
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q’enco
