Leaving from · PERU
The good day trips from peru fill up first in high season. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by Expedition, Vistadome, Executive Class 360, or Voyager train. VIPAC handles transfers, entrance tickets, shuttle buses, and an English or Spanish guide. Expect a long 14-hour day, a 2 to 3-hour guided visit, and little time for a full meal.
“Beautiful trip ! We had a great experience with the railway journey and a great time with our tour guide! The sights are unbelievable”
This two-day small-group tour takes you from Cusco through Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes. You return to Machu Picchu early for a guided visit, then head back to Cusco. English and Spanish guides, bus tickets, train travel, and Machu Picchu admission are included.
“Really informative and engaging tour guides, made it worth it, particularly the first day!”
Leave Cusco around 4:00 AM for Ollantaytambo, then ride the Expedition Train to Aguas Calientes and a bus to Machu Picchu. An English-speaking guide leads a 2 to 3-hour visit through the ruins, followed by free time in town. Guide Wilbur has earned special praise for his passion and clear explanations.
“From Cusco, it took us five hours from our hotel lobby to walking into Machu Picchu.”
Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by road and Expedition train, passing through Ollantaytambo before reaching Aguas Calientes. You get a guided visit of the citadel lasting about two and a half hours, with transport, entrance, and buses included. Ask about your guide in advance, especially if you prefer an experienced specialist such as Cosme Cuba Gutierrez.
“We initially booked two circuits to machu picchu through another agency but one of the circuits got canceled. MACHU PICCHU ANDEAN PERU helped us and linked all our booking so everything went smoothly. The only reason i wont give the full 5 stars is that unfortunately the guide seemd a bit new and we got the impression a lot of information was missing. Other than that we are very happy and thankful with the sercives provided.”
Leave Arequipa before dawn for a full-day Colca Canyon outing with an English-speaking local guide. See condors at Cruz del Condor, visit Maca and Yanque, soak at La Calera, and spot vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas. Breakfast is included, while park, hot-spring, and lunch costs are extra.
“Food overall was pretty bad. The included breakfast was disappointingly small and the lunch gave me stomach issues.”
Pick the water, the mountains, the ruins or the wine.
