Cusco day tour
Cusco City Tour
Half-day guided tour of Cusco: Qoricancha, the Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán and three nearby Inca sites. All entrance tickets included.
Excursions around Cusco
Cusco Tours and Day Trips
Make the most of your days around Machu Picchu. These tours fill the time before and after your visit, and they also help your body adjust to the altitude. Every entrance fee is included, so you never queue for tickets.
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Guided day trips from Cusco
Use these trips to acclimatize, explore the Sacred Valley or add a high Andean hike before or after Machu Picchu.
| Tour | Duration | Difficulty | Group from | Private from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cusco City Tour | Half day | Easy | US$ 39 | US$ 99 |
| Sacred Valley Full Day | Full day | Easy | US$ 69 | US$ 149 |
| Sacred Valley with Maras & Moray | Full day | Easy | US$ 89 | US$ 179 |
| Humantay Lake | Full day | Moderate-challenging | US$ 79 | US$ 159 |
| Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley | Full day | Challenging | US$ 89 | US$ 169 |
Cusco day tour
Sacred Valley Tour
Full-day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with buffet lunch and every entrance fee included. Classic or Maras & Moray route.
Cusco day tour
Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley
Hike Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain, and the Red Valley in one day from Cusco. Breakfast, lunch, guide and community fees included.
Cusco day tour
Humantay Lake
Day hike to the turquoise Humantay Lake below the Salkantay glacier. Transport, breakfast, lunch, guide and entrance fee included.
Plan your days in the right order
Build altitude gradually
A gentle first day and the Sacred Valley before higher hikes make Cusco feel easier.
Day 1: easy and good for acclimatizingCusco City Tour
Day 2: lower altitude, about 2,900 mSacred Valley Tour
Days 3-4: Machu Picchu or a trekSacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Last days: once you are acclimatizedHumantay Lake or Rainbow Mountain
Planning guides
Read before choosing your route
Use these guides to understand tickets, altitude, timing and route options before sending your enquiry.
Plan with our Cusco team
Want it all arranged?
See the Cusco & Machu Picchu 4 Days and Cusco, Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain 6 Days packages, or ask us to build a custom trip around your dates.
Frequently asked questions
Before you go
Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake?
Rainbow Mountain is higher, about 5,000 m, and more famous. Humantay is lower, about 4,200 m, greener and a shorter hike. Both are best after 2-3 days in Cusco.
Is the Cusco Tourist Ticket included?
Yes, along with the Qoricancha, the Cathedral, the Maras salt mines and the community fees at Rainbow Mountain and Humantay.
Can I book a day tour alone?
Yes. You can book any day tour on its own, or add it to a Machu Picchu tour in the same quote.
Talk to a local specialist
Plan your Cusco Tours and Day Trips
Tell our Cusco team your dates and travel style. We will check available services and send a clear quote.