Things to do in Peru
From Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley to Rainbow Mountain, the Inca Trail, Amazon jungle lodges and Lake Titicaca — experiences for every traveller in Peru
Top experiences in Peru
The most-loved activities by Peru Spirit readers — instant booking, free cancellation on most tours.
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
From Nazca: 30-Minute Flight over Nazca Lines
Huacachina: Sandboarding and Dune Buggy Tour at Sunset
Lima: City Tour, Larco Museum and Huaca Pucllana
From Chachapoyas: Kuélap Fortress and Cable Car Tour
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Machu Picchu
Train options, ticket types, Huayna Picchu permits, Sun Gate hike and how to avoid fake ticket sites
8 guides
Inca history & sites
Sacsayhuaman, Qorikancha, Tambomachay, Pisac and Ollantaytambo — the Inca empire explained site by site
13 guides
Treks & hiking
Inca Trail permits, Salkantay, Ausangate circuit, Humantay Lake and the best multi-day treks from Cusco
18 guides
Rainbow Mountain
Vinicunca vs. Palccoyo, acclimatisation tips, what to expect at 5,200 m and how to book a reputable tour
0 guides
Sacred Valley
Pisac market and ruins, Ollantaytambo fortress, Chinchero textiles, Maras salt pans and Moray terraces
0 guides
Food & drink
Peruvian cuisine in Cusco — cuy, lomo saltado, chicha de jora, the best local markets and food tours
11 guides
Culture & festivals
Inti Raymi at Sacsayhuaman, Corpus Christi, Cusco Week (June) and the Andean festival calendar
9 guides
Day trips
Rainbow Mountain, Sacred Valley loop, Tipon and Pikillacta, Chinchero and Maras-Moray full-day excursions
13 guides
Adventure
White-water rafting on the Urubamba, zip-lining, ATV quad tours, paragliding and mountain biking near Cusco
6 guides
Nature & wildlife
Puerto Maldonado Amazon jungle lodges, Manu National Park, Tambopata and birdwatching in the cloud forest
12 guides
Trip planning
How many days in Cusco, budget guidance in PEN/USD, altitude first days, families, solo travel and photography spots
24 guides
Getting around
Cusco airport to city, trains to Machu Picchu (PeruRail vs. Inca Rail), buses to Puno and Lima flight options
17 guides
Altitude & health
Soroche (altitude sickness) prevention, acclimatisation schedule, coca tea, acetazolamide and when to descend
7 guides
Seasonal travel
Cusco in dry season (May–Oct) vs. wet season, Inti Raymi in June, best months for trekking and Rainbow Mountain
8 guides
Comparisons
Inca Trail vs. Salkantay, Vinicunca vs. Palccoyo, PeruRail vs. Inca Rail, Cusco vs. Aguas Calientes basing
14 guides
Family travel
Cusco with children — altitude safety for kids, best age for Machu Picchu, family-friendly tours and Sacred Valley
3 guides
Honest Cusco
Fake Machu Picchu ticket sites, Boleto Turístico traps, overpriced altitude remedies and airport taxi scams
11 guides
Tickets & passes
Boleto Turístico breakdown, Machu Picchu ticket types, Huayna Picchu vs. Machu Picchu Mountain permits — break-even maths
2 guides