Multi-day Tours and Trips from Cusco

Multi-day trips from Cusco are a fantastic way to explore the cosmopolitan city and explore the more sacred side of Peru, with all the rich heritage sites and awe-inspiring vistas you could dream of.

Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Rainbow Islands and Puno are just a few destinations that you’ll tick off your bucket list, with trips to Lake Titicaca offering a wholly unique cultural island perspective.

Choose from different modes of transportation in Cusco and beyond, including bus, train and boat, mainly in a small group setting.

2-day trips from Cusco

If you want to squeeze in as much of the city as possible under short time constraints, then 2-day trips from Cusco are the way to go. They leave early on the first day and depart after lunch on day 2, arriving back in Cusco in the late afternoon.

Tours of this nature enable you to pack in an array of attractions on your trip while only having to spend one night out of town.

Most 2-day trips from Cusco center on Machu Picchu, a sprawling Inca citadel that is surrounded by lush vegetation and shrouded in mist. The most sought-after archeological site in South America, where you’ll explore the sacred ruins, such as the Sacred Square and the Sun Temple.

Meanwhile, sandwiched between Peru and Bolivia is where you’ll find the deep-blue water lake of Lake Titicaca. Meet the famed campesinos, or local farmers, donning their traditional costumes, and learn all about their ancient customs and way of life. The night is typically spent in Puno.

Combined overnight excursions to the salt mines of Maras, Machu Picchu and Moray, as well as Sacred Valley, are also available if you want to delve deeper into ancient Peruvian culture.

3-day trips from Cusco

Most 3-day trips from Cusco have a jungle hiking theme, taking archeology at the center stage and featuring the Inca trail heavily. It takes 3 to 4 days to complete the most famous hiking trails in South America, passing a number of Andean sites.

Laid by the Incas, this ancient trail starts from the Sacred Valley and ends at Machu Picchu. Take in spectacular vistas of snowy mountain peaks, cloud forests and distant rivers.

Some tours also make a stopover at Santa Teresa where you can unwind, take a relaxing dip in the hot springs and try some local flavors over lunch.

All meals are typically included on a 3-day tour, and you’ll love waking up in the morning to a fresh brew of good “valley coffee” to get you ready for the day. Once you’ve tucked into a hearty breakfast at your jungle lodge, you’ll visit a local family home to mingle with the locals.

These multi-day trips from Cusco reveal the ultimate, unmissable highlights of the Inca rule that combines both adventure and culture. Tours with or without transport are available.

4-day trips from Cusco

For more extensive multi-day tours, 4-day trips from Cusco offer a more in-depth look at this enchanting southeastern city, as well as the Andes. Some tours offer adrenaline-packed adventures, including hiking, ziplining, rafting and biking.

On some selected tours, you’ll embark on the Inca trail to the famed Machu Picchu – which was forgotten by civilization for centuries. Hike among coffee plantations, fruit trees and high mountain forests, taking in stunning Andean vistas. Watching the sunrise over Macchu Picchu is one of the best things to do in this kind of day trip.

You can try a range of outdoor sports in Santa Maria, zooming across mountainous landscapes by bike to whitewater rafting. Then, you’ll stop at Santa Teresa for a dip in some heavenly hot springs, or, for those feeling extra adventurous, zip line over one of the most jaw-dropping landscapes on the continent.

Some tours focus strongly on Peru’s charming landmarks and vibrant natural landscapes. Back in Cusco, spend some leisure time exploring its magical temples and ruins. Don’t leave this archaeological capital without visiting the Temple of Qorikancha – marvel at the dazzling combination of Incan and colonial architecture.

From Cusco, some tours will take you to the kaleidoscopic Rainbow Mountains where you’ll venture along the Quesyuno trail. Tuck into a delicious restaurant meal of traditional Peruvian culinary delicacies. Perhaps saving the best until last, on day 3, you’ll arrive at Machu Picchu.

Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is the place for nature lovers, culture vultures, and photographers, where breathtaking views and bygone archaeological sites await.

Discovering the world’s highest navigable lake will take you back in time, home to the isolated mainland island community of Amantani, where you can discover the real essence of ancient Peruvian culture.

The Incas believed the famous “floating islands” to be the birthplace of the sun. More than five centuries ago, the indigenous people of Amantani learned how to build and survive on the Uros islands composed of totora reeds in an attempt to escape Inca civilization. Their traditions have been kept alive to this day here.

Multi-day tours from Cusco offer you the chance to get up close to these fascinating people and experience the best that these floating islands have to offer. There’s everything from boat rides to remote villages to 6-day small-group tours, including a Lake Titicaca stopover to enjoy.

Multi-day trips to Lake Titicaca offer you the opportunity to spend a night or two with a local family on Amantani island, followed by a pit stop to meet the famed weavers on the way back to the mainland. Travel from Cusco to the islands is by bus and boat, with some tours also covering Machu Pichu and Puno for a well-rounded experience