Cusco Day trips

Jose was fantastic, very accommodating and approachable, and did not leave us throughout our journey to Machu Picchu. He served as our guide from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. If you are looking for trusted guidance to Machu Picchu or other places to explore in Cusco, I highly recommend this tour and the amazing Jose as your guide. Hasta la vista!

Well, it was a good tour. The guide we had was very attentive the whole time. I think it was a good value for the price.

The itinerary is well-planned, with short drives between attractions, making it easy to visit the ancient Inca sites. It's a great choice for people who enjoy scenery and history. The tour guide is knowledgeable and provides detailed explanations. The lunch arrangement is excellent. I recommend this easy day trip to anyone who likes ancient Inca culture.

I was hesitant because there were no reviews, but I really wanted to visit Vinicunca, so I applied with some doubt, but I had a great time. I suffered from altitude sickness, so I checked whether there were oxygen cans, and I was able to get quick answers via WhatsApp. And our guide! Humberto was so great that I really wanted to leave a review. He switched between English and Spanish, and his quick and clear explanations, headcount checks, and schedule checks were all professional (thumbs up x3). Breakfast and lunch are both served as buffets. Be sure to drink coca tea. The weather is so unpredictable that it was often hard to see, but we still reached the 5,036m summit. You can rent poles or ride horses back and forth (120 soles round trip) from where the ATVs can't go, and I highly recommend horseback riding if you can afford it. Because of the high altitude, you get out of breath after just 5 steps, but the horse handlers pull the horse with me on it and run (thumbs up). And it's cold! We had experience from a previous trip, so we went armed, so it was okay, but other foreigners struggled a lot with the cold. Gloves are a must. Sunglasses are also essential as you ride through snow and rain. Near the summit, many people bring out llamas wearing sunglasses so you can take pictures with them, but I don't know how much it costs. I don't think it's 10 soles... And they also sell alpaca scarves and snacks. Bring extra money in addition to the 30 soles entrance fee.

The tour guide explained the ruins really well, without the explanation, they would just look like ordinary rocks.

It was a really great day! Everything was well-organized and worked out perfectly. Only at the end were we driven in a very cramped and uncomfortable van. It also didn't take us to the hotel as described, but dropped us off at a square.

We visited five historical sites in one day - great value for money! The guide was very patient explaining each site's history. You need to buy tickets at each spot, but they’re affordable and totally worth it. Highly recommend this day tour!