Day Tours in Peru

Day experiences in fascinating locations across Peru!

Plan the Perfect Peru Day Tour

All our day tours in Peru have been selected with passion and care to give you a wide range of unique experiences to choose from. Our goal at Impactful Travel is to bring guests closer to the Peruvian people while ensuring that as much as possible of the money you spend with us benefits the local people.

Each excursion also adds a positive impact to the destination visited, but it also has a positive impact on you and everyone who travels with us. If you’re here for longer and want to make a bigger impact, make sure to also browse our multi-day tours in Peru!

If you’re crafting your own Peru itinerary, you can feel free to choose as many of these day tours as you’d like and put them together, or let the experts help you build your own trip in Peru. Check out our Peru city tours to explore more of our most popular urban areas, or get out into nature with our Peru adventure tours

We keep adding more options to our selection of Peru day tours, so feel free to check back for more options soon! Or get in touch if you’re looking for a particular destination or trip… we might have something available behind the scenes.

Our Peru Day Tour Desintations

All Peru Day Trips

Kayak Paraiso Paracas Peru
Paddle into scallops, seabirds, and secret shores

Paracas Kayak Tour: Scallop Farms and Birdlife

FromUSD$102
2 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Explore Paracas Bay on a guided kayak tour, gliding past scallop farms, a historic lighthouse, and Punta Ballenas—home to flamingos, pelicans, and other seabirds—before returning along the scenic peninsula coastline.
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Looout to Palcoyo's second mountain with single visitor portayed
Our preferred Rainbow Mountain!

Hike through the stunning Rainbow Mountain of Palccoyo

FromUSD$189
11 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Enjoy a scenic drive, explore the historic village of Checacupe, and hike to stunning panoramic viewpoints at 4,700 m.
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A person wearing colorful attire stands on a grassy hill, capturing the breathtaking terraced landscape of green fields and trees below—an unforgettable scene during their Andes Photography Adventure in Cusco.
Not just for plant lovers or photographers

Andes Ethnobotany & Photography Adventure in Cusco

FromUSD$130
8 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Explore Andean plants and portrait them while immersing in a farming community where plants are vital for food, medicine and other traditions
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Five people sitting in a boat on the water, engaged in various activities.
Meet local scallop farmers

Harvesting and Tasting Scallops Directly from the Ocean of Paracas

FromUSD$93
1 Hour
Availability : Year-round
Join us to witness our meticulous processes, from nurturing to harvesting, and savor the natural flavors of freshly shucked scallop shells.
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Man sitting on island floor while using hands and feet when making totora strands | Impactful Travel Peru
See a unique way of living

Chimu Floating Islands Tour

FromUSD$95
4 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Learn more about the Chimu people, their way of living, as well as the importance and many uses of the Totora reed in their day-to-day life.
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Narrow cobblestone alleyway between stone buildings with a distant view of mountains and partial view of wooden rooftops.
Improve your travel pictures!

Photography in the Streets of Ollantaytambo

FromUSD$90
2 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Roam the streets of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley while acquiring new photography skills you can apply directly during your trip!
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Llamas grouped next to hut in beautiful mountain location
Visit an Andean Shepherd's house

Authentic Sacred Valley Experience with Llamas and Pachamanca

FromUSD$125
9 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Get to feel the spirit of the mountains in the Sacred Valley, while exploring their beauty accompanied by a group of llamas.
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Connect with nature

Short Sea Kayak Tour in the Paracas Bay

FromUSD$75
2.5 Hours
Availability : Restricted (see calendar)
Sea kayaking in one of the most emblematic and biodiverse reserved bays on the Peruvian coast. This is its shorter version.
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Alcira our tea lady with a served table in the middle of the plantation
Not everything is about coffee

The Peruvian Tea Experience from Cusco

FromUSD$35
3 Hours
Availability : April-December
You will experience agrotourism in a hands-on fashion, learning how peruvian tea is processed and produced.
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One tandem and two single kayaks from the air in Paracas bay - Impactful Travel Peru
Paddle a greater distance!

Touring Sea Kayak in Paracas on a Full Morning

FromUSD$125
6 Hours
Availability : Restricted (see calendar)
Sea kayaking in one of the most emblematic and biodiverse reserved bays on the Peruvian coast. This is its longer version.
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Travelers and local guide arriving to Cantayoc aqueducts on bicycles
Nazca on wheels

Route to the Enigmatic Aqueducts of Cantalloc on Bicycle

FromUSD$45
4 Hours
Availability : All year round
On this tour you'll bike to places full of history, archaeological remains still in use and artists who put in value the ancestral art.
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An offering will be given to Mother Earth to express our thankfulness for life, nature, and all that we have.
Every leaf turns a page in your personal growth

Coca Leaf Reading Counseling in Cusco

FromUSD$85
1 Hour
Availability : Year-round
Step into the heart of the Andes with a life-changing session in Cusco, where ancient wisdom meets personal growth. Join us for a moment of deep connection and leave with a newfound sense of purpose.
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Before starting the ceremonies, we will ask the Apus (Gods) of nature that surround us for permission.
Spiritual Inca ceremonies

Spiritual Ceremony Experience in Cusco’s Mountains

FromUSD$210
4 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Participate in four spiritual ceremonies to improve and harmonize your relationship with the world, led by maestros Paqo in Cusco's mountains.
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Selia and three young travelers showing off the dishes after the cooking class | Impactful Travel Peru
Novo-Andean flavors

Cooking Class in Cusco

FromUSD$100
4 -5 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Enjoy a cooking class with a local chef! After gathering all ingredients at Selia’s preferred market, it’s time to prepare a typical Peruvian dish yourself.
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Six people sit around a table in a dimly lit restaurant, toasting with drinks. Plates of food and whole oranges are on the table. Shelves with bottles and a coffee machine are in the background.
Taste the flavors of Lima by night!

Lima Street Food Tour Through Historic Centre

FromUSD$75
4 Hours
Availability : Year-round
This is not your typical pisco sour and ceviche tour! Learn about Lima's history and culture whilst discovering Peruvian gastronomy.
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Four llamas and hikers in the highlands of the Sacred Valley of Cusco
a "furry" unique experience

Inca Road Hike to Huchuy Qosqo with Llamas

FromUSD$235
8-9 Hours
Availability : Year-round (Apr-Dec preferably)
Hiking with llamas through the beautiful landscapes will take you back to Inca times, especially when arriving at the beautiful and well-preserved archeaological site.
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A group of people wearing colorful clothing stands on rocky terrain with mountains and a lake in the background under a cloudy sky.
Not a staged show!

The Faces of Peru – A Photographic Experience from Cusco

FromUSD$180
11 Hours
Availability : All year round
Experience one "patch" of the rich tapestry of Peru's Andean communities on our immersive tour from Cusco. Discover ancient traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and the warm hospitality of the locals in this unforgettable journey toward one of the many faces of Peru
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View of the beautiful bay of Barrancos and Chorrillos where you can see fishermen's boats and the artisanal dock | Impactful Travel Peru
Reality Tour

Local Communities of Lima Full-Day Tour

FromUSD$125
7 Hours (longer version of Lima's local communities tour)
Availability : Year-round
Spend your day with responsible cultural immersion and meaningful encounters with locals who work hard to improve their community in the real, authentic Lima.
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Inka traditions are reflected in the daily clothes that today the inhabitants of the place continue to wear.
Wool-tastic experience!

Patacancha Weaving Experience

FromUSD$200
7 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Visit the Patacancha community and learn to spin, dye and weave wool. Create unique pieces with the local artisans in a personalized way!
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Famous Lima's Nueva Esperanza Cemetery - Impactful Travel Peru
Unique and authentic Lima

Local Communities of Lima Half-Day Tour

FromUSD$100
5 Hours (shorter version of Full-Day Authentic Lima Tour)
Availability : Year-round
This educational Lima tour takes you off the beaten path to a different and authentic side of Lima, where locals live and work. A day of culture immersion.
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The City Tour - improved!

Cusco Walking Tour

FromUSD$60
4-5 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Discover the Cusco Walking Tour with Impactful Travel! Descend from amazing archaeological ruins into San Blas and to the famous Sun Temple.
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View from the heights of the Vilcanota River | Impactful Travel Peru
wow experience!

Inca Road to Huchuy Qosqo Hike

FromUSD$180
8-9 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Learn more about the Inca empire while hiking on an ancient Inca Road to Huchuy Qosqo. From this archaeological site you have beautiful views.
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A close-up to a ceviche dish revealing all its ingredients - Impactful Travel Peru
Calling all foodies for a feast!

Typical Peruvian Food Tour in Barranco

FromUSD$105
4 Hours
Availability : All year round
This gastronomic Food Tour in Barranco takes you to the best places in this bohemian neighborhood. Discover its artistic food proposals.
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The chaquitaclla, also known as the foot plow, was one of the most important farming tools of the Andean world | Community-Based Tourism in the Sacred Valley with Impactful Travel Peru - Experience a Day of Fellowship with an Andean Community
Memorable day

Day of Fellowship in the High Andean Communities Tour

FromUSD$210
6 - 7 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Experience the Andean culture, their work, and their food, while participating in agricultural activities during this Day of Fellowship.
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Local man from Jayujayuni playing the charango - Impactful Travel Peru
A Unique Cultural Experience!

Hosts of the Great Inca Trail, the Qhapaq Ñan Walk, on Lake Titicaca

FromUSD$105
4.5 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Enjoy walking in a beautiful natural environment with hosts of the Qhapaq Ñan. Here, families involve travelers in their daily activities.
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Urban art in Lima, Peru | Impactful Travel Peru
For Street Art Lovers!

Callao Get-Away! Urban Art, History and Gastronomy Tour

FromUSD$135
5 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Get to know Callao following the graffiti route with murals made by different artists. Visit art galleries and taste the exquisite cuisine of Callao.
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The Shipibo-Konibo people are well know for their arts and crafts
Exploring Cantagallo

A Journey into Peru’s First Indigenous Urban Community

FromUSD$110
5 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Make a journey into Peru's first indigenous urban community! Learn all about their amazonian culture, knowledge of arts and craft techniques.
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Father and sons (boy and girl) buy tamales to an old vendor lady in the street | Impactful Travel Peru
Lima as we see it

Lima Walking Tour

FromUSD$89
4.5 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Discover Lima on foot with a local guide! This walking tour includes tasting fruits at a market and a visit to the historic centre of Peru’s capital.
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Activities a la carte!

Hanaq Wasi – Short Immersion in Traditional Andean Culture

FromUSD$50
4.5 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Get involved in hands-on activities in Hanaq Wasi! Learn more about the Andean culture and traditions, through these experiential workshops.
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Colonial architecture carved details in Sillar stone in Arequipa
Discover the white city

Arequipa Walking Tour

FromUSD$50
2.5 Hours
Availability : Year-round
By joining our lovely guide Caroline on this Arequipa Walking Tour she will make sure you get to know the white city and have a laugh!
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A person kneels beside a blanket with various items, while another sits nearby in an outdoor setting with grass and bushes.
Offering gratitude and reverence to nature

Mother Earth Pachamama Ceremony in Cusco

FromUSD$115
4 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Experience the profound Mother Earth "Pachamama" Ceremony in Cusco, a spiritual and cultural immersion guided by the wisdom of the Paqo Qero masters. This 2-hour tour offers an intimate group setting for personal and communal well-being.
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Fisherman proudly showing his brand new boat | Impactful Travel Peru
An Unconventional Tour

Lima Fishing Communities Tour

FromUSD$110
4 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Visit a fish market, take a boat ride, meet locals, try the best ceviche of Lima and get an amazing view of the city.
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Person wearing a colorful hat and poncho sits by a fire, holding a stick and leaves, surrounded by blurred greenery.
A learning ritual

Fire Ceremony in Cusco

FromUSD$115
3 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Immerse yourself in the ancient traditions of the Andes with the Fire Ceremony in Cusco. This experience, guided by the revered Paqo Qero masters, offers a unique opportunity to connect deeply with Andean culture through the sacred power of Mama Nina (Mother Fire).
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Children painting and decorating ceramic animal figures at a table with art supplies and paint bottles.
Fun learning and creativity

Create a Torito de Pucara in Cusco

FromUSD$65
2 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Make your own piece of art and meet contemporary artists who will make you value Peruvian art and its living cultural heritage.
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You can never miss the chicha morada | Impactful Travel Peru
An original and exquisite city tour!

Arequipa Tasting and Historical Tour

FromUSD$140
6 Hours
Availability : Year-round
We revolutionize the format for visiting the peasant communities. In this tour, local residents are the protagonists. A unique opportunity for genuine integration and cultural exchange through agriculture.
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Clock of the Huyllafara community's farming seasons | Impactful Travel Peru
Beyond Food

Agriculture and Gastronomy Tour in the Highlands of the Sacred Valley

FromUSD$190
6 Hours
Availability : Year-round (Apr-Dec preferably)
We revolutionize the format for visiting the peasant communities. In this tour, local residents are the protagonists. A unique opportunity for genuine integration and cultural exchange through agriculture.
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Two men crafting pottery together in a workshop, surrounded by colorful decorations and tools.
Archaeological Wonders & Art

Ayacucho Artisan and Pachacamac Tour

FromUSD$110
7 Hours
Availability : Year-round
Travel with us to the impressive archaeological complex of Pachacamac and visit a local neighborhood known for its talented artisans and beautiful handicrafts.
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Looking for something else?

Can’t quite find the adventure you’re seeking? Don’t fret! Dive into our comprehensive collection of tours. With a handy filter function, you can easily find journeys tailored to your preferred location, activities, and duration.

But our quest to bring you Impactful Travel experiences doesn’t stop there. We’re perpetually expanding our horizons, adding fresh tours and even brand new destinations.

If your dream journey is still eluding you, we invite you to reach out. Share your travel aspirations with us. We might just have that transformative itinerary waiting in the wings, ready to connect you with vibrant local communities and offer personal growth.

Together, let’s make travel truly matter!

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