Cuzco is easily the most exciting region in Peru, and all too many visitors overlook the less well-known attractions which surround it. Quite rightly, most people choose to spend at least three days in the immediate vicinity of the city, and nearly everyone visits Machu Picchu and the other sites in the Sacred Valley - at least another two or three days gone. But with more time there are an infinite number of villages and sites left to stimulate the energetic traveller.
Chinchero, an old colonial settlement resting on Inca foundations which boasts a spectacular market, is only a few hours west, overlooking the Sacred Valley. To the south are the superb ruins of Tipon, Pikillacta, Rumicolca and Raqchi, the rustic and legendary village of Urcos as well as an admirable trekking base at Sicuani. Towards the jungle is the fiesta village of Paucartambo, while nearby Tres Cruces offers perhaps the most incredible sunrise and maybe one of the greatest panorama in the world - from the high Andes, east across the lowland Amazon basin. And even if you aren't bothered about seeing Lake Titicaca, the rail journey to Puno is one of the most soul-stirring train rides imaginable.
Top Tours in Cusco
Many are the top tours in Cusco, but none is like the Inca Trail Tours, the most famous pedestrian path in the Americas. After flying from the capital of Perú, Lima, you will arrive in Cusco to walk for four days along a path through forests and dense fog, millenary stone steps and discovering the ruins of ancient fortifications and Inca cities, and all the time enjoying majestic views.
- Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days
- Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 5 days
- Inca Quarry Trail 4 Days
- 2 Day Inca Trail Tour
- 2 Day Inca Trail with Camping
- 3 Day Inca Trail
- Vilcabamba Hike to Machu Picchu 6 days
- Choquequirao trek to Machu Picchu 9 days
- Ausangate trek 7 days
If you want to visit Machu Picchu, we recommend you to book your Machu Picchu Ticket in advance, so you will enjoy your Vacation in Machu Picchu without any problem.
When is the best time to hike to Machu Picchu?
The best season is during the dry season, which covers the months April to the end of September. In October the rains begin and you can find Machu Picchu covered by clouds. If you travel in June, we recommend you to book the Inti Raymi 2025 Tour that takes place in June 24th, and also hike the Palcoyo Mountain Tour, which is an incredible Rainbow Mountain located in the Andes.
