Planned around you
Every itinerary starts with what excites you: culture, food, mountains or a little of everything. If something doesn’t feel right, we change it.

Come feel the soul of Peru.
Slower days, deeper stories. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll plan it together, from Cusco.

This is home, and we’d love to show you around.
We’re a licensed local operator, founded by Manuel, a Cusco native who grew up exploring Machu Picchu and the trails of the Sacred Valley. Today our team designs private and small-group journeys across Peru, and we always start the same way: by asking what moves you, how you like to travel and who’s coming with you.
Get to know usThese are the most popular tours. Use them as a starting point: we'll adjust the tours, hotels, and dates until the itinerary feels just right for you.
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Most booked 4 days / 3 nights
Hike the legendary 4-day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: permits, expert guides, porters,…
Most booked 5 days / 4 nights
Salkantay Trek in 5 days: Humantay Lake, the 4,700 m Salkantay Pass, sky huts, cloud forest, c…
Most booked Full day
Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco: hotel pickup, Expedition train via Ollantaytambo, shuttle bu…
3 days / 2 nights
Three days that cover the essentials: Cusco city tour, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and a gu…
5 days / 4 nights
Peru’s highlights in 5 days: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and turquois…
9 days / 8 nights
Our classic 9-day Peru vacation package: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Ti…
Peru is our home. From Cusco, we work with guides, drivers and cooks from the region to take you to the places you can’t miss, and to the ones hardly anyone tells you about.
“We want you to experience Peru the way we do.”
— The Explore Peru 360 team in Cusco
Every itinerary starts with what excites you: culture, food, mountains or a little of everything. If something doesn’t feel right, we change it.
We know these routes firsthand. That’s how we know when to arrive, where to stop and what’s truly worth your time.
When you travel with a local operator, what you pay stays closer to the people who make your trip possible. No middlemen, fair prices.
Tickets, trains and permits are on us. And if anything changes along the way, message us on WhatsApp and a real person will answer.
Some people come to take a walk, and others come to sit in a square and relax. Choose whatever you like, and we'll follow you from there.
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Trains, treks and tickets to the Wonder of the World
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Walk ancient paths to the citadel in the clouds
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Iconic experiences, back at your hotel by evening
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Complete itineraries from 2 to 9 days
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High-Andean lakes, rainbow peaks and adrenaline
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Inca engineering, living traditions and colonial art
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Deserts, oases, the Nazca Lines and Lake Titicaca
ExploreWe know it may be the reason you’re coming. Tickets are sold by circuit and sell out months ahead, so leave that part to us: we check real availability, secure your train and walk the citadel with you.
Full day · Max. 10 people
5 days / 4 nights · Max. 10 people
4 days / 3 nights · Max. 10 people
Deserts, mountains, lakes, and jungles. We'll tell you about each place just as we would tell a friend.
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The Inca capital and gateway to Machu Picchu
The Lost City of the Incas
Fertile heartland of the Inca Empire
Vinicunca’s mineral stripes and glacial lakes
Colonial capital and gastronomic powerhouse
Ballestas Islands, pisco vineyards and the Huacachina oasis
Giant geoglyphs etched in the desert
The timeless classics, with a great guide and comfortable transport.
Half day
Half-day Cusco city tour with an expert guide: Qoricancha temple, Sacsayhuamán fortress, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara…
Full day
Classic Sacred Valley tour from Cusco: Pisac market and ruins, buffet lunch in Urubamba, the Ollantaytambo fo…
Half day
Half-day tour to Moray’s circular Inca terraces and the 3,000 Maras salt pans, with optional ATV upgrade. Ide…
Most booked Full day
Rainbow Mountain day hike from Cusco: hotel pickup, breakfast and buffet lunch, expert guide and the 5,036 m…
Most booked Full day
Hike to turquoise Humantay Lake at the foot of Salkantay glacier: transport from Cusco, breakfast in Mollepat…
Half day
Lima city tour with a professional guide: Huaca Pucllana, the San Francisco Convent and catacombs, the Histor…
Full day
Full-day Lake Titicaca tour from Puno: the floating reed islands of the Uros and Taquile island, famous for i…
The journeys we never get tired of talking about.

Choquequirao Trek in 4 days: hike the Apurímac canyon to the “sister of Machu Picchu”, a remote Inca citadel with llama…
From US$280
Reach Machu Picchu on panoramic Vistadome or Observatory trains, overnight in Aguas Calientes and explore the citadel a…
From On request
Reach Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley by ATV: less hiking, more views. Single semi-automatic quad, entrance fees, o…
From On request
Discover the seven glacial lakes of Ausangate, Cusco’s sacred snow peak: alpaca herds, turquoise lagoons and hot spring…
From US$25
Hike to Waqrapukara, the “horn-shaped fortress” perched above the Apurímac canyon — one of Cusco’s most spectacular and…
From US$95
Visit Q’eswachaka, the last Inca rope bridge, rebuilt every year by Quechua communities and recognized by UNESCO. Group…
From US$65Stories, tips and what we keep learning along the way.
Travel Tips
Oct 20, 2026 · 7 min read
The dry season (May–September) brings clear skies, while April, October and November balance good weather with fewer cr…
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Travel Tips
Oct 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Cusco sits at 3,400 m. These practical tips from our guides help you acclimatize and enjoy every hike.
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Blog
Oct 08, 2026 · 8 min read
Two legendary routes to Machu Picchu compared: permits, difficulty, scenery, comfort and price.
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Blog
Oct 02, 2026 · 6 min read
Everything travelers from the United States need to know before flying to Peru: entry rules, currency, tipping and safe…
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Experiences
Sep 26, 2026 · 5 min read
Every June, four Quechua communities weave a new Inca rope bridge by hand — an experience few travelers ever see.
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Experiences
Sep 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Turquoise water, grazing alpacas and a sacred snow peak: why Ausangate is our team’s favorite escape from the crowds.
Read the storyStraight answers, just as we’d give you if you stopped by our office in Cusco.
No. US passport holders can visit Peru as tourists without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from arrival.
Book 2–3 months ahead for day trips and 4–6 months ahead for the Classic Inca Trail. Tickets are sold per circuit and time slot and sell out fast between May and September.
Choose your tour and date, add travelers and pay a deposit or the full amount online. You receive an instant email and our team confirms tickets and logistics within 24 hours.
Absolutely. Every itinerary can be operated privately and adapted to your dates, hotel category, pace and interests.
We plan a gradual ascent — often starting in the Sacred Valley — and our mountain guides carry oxygen and first-aid kits.
Free cancellation up to 10 days before most tours. Machu Picchu tickets, train tickets and Inca Trail permits are non-refundable once purchased.
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal and bank transfer. All online payments are processed through secure, PCI-certified gateways.
Yes. Cusco and the main tourist routes are safe with normal precautions. We use licensed transport and offer 24/7 support during your trip.
Tell us what inspires you. We’ll take care of the rest.
Planning a trip with us starts with a conversation, not a to-do list. Just tell us where you’d like to go, what you want to experience and when you’re thinking of coming.
From there, a Peru specialist will write to you personally with a journey shaped around you, free and with no obligation.

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