Cusco tours & vacations

The heart of the Andes

Cradled by the Andes, Cusco is the gateway to high-altitude treks and the legendary Machu Picchu. But there are plenty of reasons to linger a little longer. Catch your breath (no joke, it's way up at 3399 m), then wander San Pedro market to snack on ice cream beans, sip purple corn tea and maybe try local delicacies like cuy (guinea pig). Watch Inca history come alive as you explore the maze of alleyways and historic squares, or take a short ride north to connect with the Indigenous communities of the Sacred Valley. Then polish it all off with a Pisco sour at a rooftop bar.

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Trek or train it to Machu Picchu

Whether you hike the hard but oh-so-worth-it Inca Trail or take the scenic train, nothing can prepare you for seeing this Inca citadel in the flesh. Built in the 15th century, historians are still puzzling over its exact purpose and the ruins continue to reveal secrets about the Inca Empire today.

Inca Trail Express

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Connect with Indigenous communities

Travel through the terraced hills of the Sacred Valley to meet the Indigenous Huilloc community keeping ancient Andean traditions alive. Share a traditional pachamanca (earth oven) meal, try your hand at weaving and take part in a Pachamama blessing ceremony to give thanks and connect with Mother Earth.

Sacred Land of the Incas

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Visit a restaurant making a difference

AMA restaurant supports local women through training programs and provides solo parents the opportunity to work without sacrificing time with their children – you might even see or hear the kids playing out the back. Connect with the women who work here, learn what inspired the owner to open the restaurant and, of course, enjoy some delicious local food.

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Wander the streets of Cusco

Cusco might be the entryway to the Sacred Valley, but it’s also a spectacular city in its own right. See ancient fortresses, colonial houses, fascinating museums and public plazas around every corner. It's a perfect place to acclimatize before you continue your Peruvian adventure. This charming city promises local markets to wander through and plenty of tasty food (made with Andean ingredients) to eat.

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Inca Trail Express

Sacred Land of the Incas