Plan your trip to Cusco

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When to consider visiting

May–September

Seasonal guidance is a starting point; check weather and dates for your chosen experiences.

Choosing a base

Plaza de Armas: Central, walkable to main sights, restaurants and transport links. San Blas: Artist quarter with narrow streets, workshops and quieter lodgings uphill. San Pedro (market area): Lively market, good budget stays and direct access to local food and buses.

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Experiences to explore

Browse these experiences as a starting point. The planner considers your interests, pace, and published schedules when building your days.

Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train

Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!. 3 Guarantees for Your Inca Trail Adventure: Safety, Quality, and Expert Guidance 1. Security Guarantee We e…

Approx. 5760 minutesView on Viator →

Sacred Valley Full Day Tour

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of Peru's most iconic destinations and one of the main gateways to discovering the history, culture, and traditions surrounding Machu Picchu. …

Approx. 600 minutesView on Viator →

Classic 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Small Group Hike

The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is one of Peru's most famous hikes and boasts the best alternative route to the Inca Trail. On this 5-Day adventure, you will experience the wild…

Approx. 7200 minutesView on Viator →

Short 2-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate

Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator! The Short Inca Trail tour is perfect if you are short on time but still want to experience a full day of hikin…

Approx. 2880 minutesView on Viator →

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley

It is an impressive day of hiking in the Cordillera Vilcanota, "which is very close to the highest and sacred mountain in the South of Peru called the Ausangate (6,377mts). This "A…

Approx. 720 minutesView on Viator →

4-Day Short Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Sky Camp Stay

Challenge yourself on this adventurous 4-day trek to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu. Conquer Humantay Lake, the mighty Salkantay Mountain, and go through the wild, …

Approx. 5760 minutesView on Viator →

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