Tours in Peru

6 Days Tour from Cusco to Machupicchu - SKYLODGE

When Saskia from the Global Hobo crew did this six-day loop, she got the full Cusco-to-Machu Picchu experience with a proper twist: a night sleeping in the SkyLodge, a suspended pod clinging to the mountainside in the Sacred Valley. The tour threads together private transport, guided hikes and mountain biking through the region's ridges and valleys, four nights based in Cusco proper, and the obligatory pilgrimage to the Inca citadel itself. It's built for travellers who want more than the standard bus-and-shuffle routine—expect proper exertion, mountain air, and some genuinely memorable nights under the stars.

Full Day Trek Mountain Tour Short Route

When Ngaio from the crew tackled Rainbow Mountain's short route, she got a proper sense of why this Vilcanota peak at 5,036 metres pulls in trekkers from around the world. The hike winds through mineral-striped slopes in shades of crimson, turquoise, and gold—geology made visible—and sits on land that's sacred to local communities. It's a 12-hour full day from Cusco that mixes genuine altitude challenge with cultural grounding, pulling in small groups (2–17 people) of mixed fitness levels who want the payoff without an epic slog. Breakfast and lunch buffets bookend the walk, and the crew appreciate how the tour outfit takes altitude seriously with coca leaves, oxygen, and proper kit.

Humantay Lake Full Day Tour from Cusco

When Maz from the crew tackled Humantay Lake, we found ourselves on a proper full-day Andean adventure—12 hours of hiking, thin air, and scenery that genuinely stops you mid-stride. You're trekking into the high Peruvian mountains to reach a turquoise alpine lake that sits at 4,200 metres, so it's not a gentle stroll. The trek is moderate but steep in patches, and altitude hits different up here. Transport, a bilingual guide, breakfast, and emergency oxygen are sorted, which takes the logistical stress out of chasing one of the region's most photogenic natural spots. It's the kind of day that leaves you knackered but buzzing.

Cusco City Tour & Archeological Circuit

When Maz from the crew did this four-hour circuit around Cusco, we got a proper crash course in Incan engineering and colonial overlap. You're ferried between the city's main square — a plaza ringed by cafés and colonial arcades where locals and tourists collide — and three pre-Incan archaeological sites perched in the hills above town. The guide walks you through Qoricancha (the Temple of the Sun, now half-buried under a Spanish convent), then up to Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puca Pucara, each one a window into how the Incan empire actually worked. It's less about hiking and more about following someone who knows what you're looking at.

5 Day Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu - Private Service

When Ngaio from the crew tackled the Salkantay Trek, she bypassed the permit lottery altogether and found herself on what National Geographic reckons ranks among the world's 25 best treks. Five days of serious walking through the Peruvian highlands — starting in cloud forest, climbing to a glaciated alpine pass beneath the snow peak of Salkantay, then descending into jungle before a hot springs soak and train ride into Machu Picchu. It's the real deal alternative to the Classic Inca Trail, with none of the booking stress, though it demands solid fitness and mountain legs.

1 Hour Stones and Essential Oils Massage in Cusco

When Saskia from the crew booked a stones and oils massage in Cusco, she found herself in a heated room getting the Andean-Thai hybrid treatment — volcanic stones, herbal compresses, and aromatherapy oils working over tight shoulders and travel-worn muscles. The therapists here blend local mountain techniques with Thai pressure work, aiming to unknot the kind of tension that builds after days of high-altitude hiking and cobblestone wandering. It's a solid hour to actually feel your body again.

Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu - 2 Days (Private Tour)

When Finn from the crew tackled this two-day Inca Trail trek, we got a proper taste of what made the Incas tick without sacrificing a week of hiking. You start at Kilometre 104, pick your way along ancient stone pathways through misty cloud forest, pass the ruins of Wiñay Wayna, and arrive at the Sun Gate for that first properly jaw-dropping view of Machu Picchu emerging from the peaks. A night in Aguas Calientes, then back for a guided wander through temples and terraces the next morning. It's the abridged version of a classic, suited to travellers who want the history and the graft without the full four-day slog.

4 Days Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

When Roo from the Global Hobo crew tackled the 4-day Inca Trail, it was exactly what the hype promised — a proper trek through the mountains of Peru ending at Machu Picchu. You're walking ancient stone paths through cloud forest, camping rough with a qualified guide and porters, eating communal dinners cooked at camp. It's South America's most famous trek for good reason: the landscape builds from valley to high-altitude passes, and you arrive at the ruins on foot rather than riding up on a bus. Budget 2–3 months' notice and decent fitness; the Ministry of Culture controls ticket availability, not the tour operator.

4 daysfrom AUD $1324

Sacred Valley Tour From either Urubamba or Ollantaytambo

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $247

Sacred Valley Tour From either Urubamba or Ollantaytambo

When Delphine from the crew did this Sacred Valley tour, she found herself in a landscape that feels genuinely lived-in — not museum-fied. The valley floor is a patchwork of terraces and small towns (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Urubamba) where Inca stonework sits casually beneath colonial buildings and market stalls. You're driven through the heart of it for 7 hours with a guide, stopping at archaeological sites and watching the Andes proper from above. It's the kind of place where you can feel the weight of history without the Machu Picchu crowds.

The Fisherman and Ceviche Culture of Lima Tour

When Maz from the Global Hobo crew did this Lima tour, we skipped the Plaza Mayor crowds and headed straight to the fishing communities that actually built the city. This 4–5 hour jaunt takes you to the artisanal market and pier, onto a short coastal boat ride, then into the homes and workshops of working fishers — including a boat builder who still uses traditional methods. The centrepiece is ceviche lunch at a proper family spot, not some tourist trap, followed by a hilltop detour with serious views and historical weight. Lima's a sprawling, layered place; this tour digs into the salt-worn side most visitors miss.

5-Day Private Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu

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5-Day Private Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu

When Ngaio from the crew tackled the 5-day Inca Trail, she found what most trekkers chase but rarely get: actual breathing room on one of the world's most famous walks. You're not sprinting to Machu Picchu in three days with a pack of hundreds — instead, you've got five to absorb the stone ruins, the thin mountain air, and the Andean landscape rolling past at human speed. The route itself is a proper trek: high passes, ancient campsites, cloud forest sections, then that unmissable dawn arrival at Machu Picchu. A porter carries your kit, a chef cooks in the camp dining tent, and guides handle the history. It's the version of the trail that feels less like ticking a box and more like actually walking where the Incas walked.

5 daysfrom AUD $2510

Ultimate Comfort: Lima to Huacachina, Ballestas and Vineyard

Ultimate Comfort: Lima to Huacachina, Ballestas and Vineyard

When Finn from the crew booked this, he wanted to squeeze Peru's southern desert highlights into one day without staying overnight. You're driven from Lima in a small-group SUV or minivan to hit three proper stops: the Ballestas Islands (spotting guano birds, seals, and penguins), the Huacachina Oasis (a genuine desert lagoon where you can sandboard and buggy), and a Pisco vineyard for a tasting. It's 15 hours door-to-door, designed so you're back in Lima by evening — handy if you've got a flight or just want your own bed.

15 hoursfrom AUD $294

4-Day Inca Trail with Transfers from Cusco

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12 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $235

4-Day Inca Trail with Transfers from Cusco

When Ngaio from the Global Hobo crew tackled the Inca Trail, she was hitting one of South America's most storied treks — four days of genuine mountain graft through cloud forest and high-altitude ruins, ending at Machu Picchu's sunrise gate. You're walking 26 miles over four days, camping in the Andes, passing Puyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna, with guides, porters, meals, and kit sorted. The crew's verdict: exhausting and brilliant, best tackled with honest fitness prep.

Pallay Punchu Full Day Private Tour from Cusco

When Priya from the crew did this full-day private tour from Cusco, she headed into the high Andes before dawn for a moderate hike up Pallay Punchu Mountain. The drive winds through proper mountain scenery, and the 1-hour walk lands you at 4,700 metres with views across the Vilcanota range that genuinely arrest you. It's the kind of place where you feel the altitude, the landscape is properly colourful (striped mountainsides, sparse grasses), and the crowds from the standard Sacred Valley circuit don't show up. You get a private guide, traditional breakfasts and lunch in the small town of Cusipata, and transport from Cusco. It's a 12–14 hour day, so early starts and fitness matter.

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gazebos cannon of the coca

When Finn from our crew rolled out to the Colca Canyon's viewpoints, it was a sharp two-hour morning circuit before tackling the longer hikes. The Coca Canyon tour hits the big-name spots — Cruz del Condor (reckoned to be South America's best condor-watching perch) and the quieter Tapay viewpoint — where you've got a proper shot at spotting those massive Andean condors wheeling overhead. The canyon itself is a jaw-dropping gash in the Peruvian landscape, steep and layered, and even a quick visit makes it clear why people trek here for days. Tourism infrastructure is loose but steady; you're picked up from your hotel and dropped back.

2 hoursfrom AUD $18

2 Days Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Experience

★ 5.0 (30)

2 Days Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Experience

When Delphine from the Global Hobo crew tackled this two-day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu run, she found a well-oiled operation that skips the tourist queues and gets you up close with Peru's heavyweights. You're moving through terraced Inca settlements and cloud-wrapped mountain ruins with a licensed local guide who actually grew up here, staying in a proper hotel in Aguas Calientes and getting fed along the way. Max six people per group keeps it intimate and means your guide remembers your name — a rare mercy in the Machu Picchu madness.

2 daysfrom AUD $763

Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco with Income Included

★ 5.0 (30)