Cusco Day Tours & Activities in Peru

Unforgettable Cusco Guided Tours

Looking for unique and immersive experiences in Cusco? Our Cusco day tours are designed to showcase the local communities, culture, and nature of this destination. At Impactful Travel, we understand the importance of responsible tourism and ensure our tours benefit the local communities. Whether it’s an art workshop or exploring the agriculture of the Sacred Valley, our Cusco activities provide authentic and responsible interactions with locals.

Take one of our Cusco guided tours to explore the former capital of the Inca Empire and beyond! Although visiting Machu Picchu in a single day from Cusco is not possible (with us), you can still enjoy a hike outside of the city to admire Incan heritage.

For those seeking a longer adventure, our multi-day Cusco tours offer even more experiences! We’ve written an extensive travel Guide to Cusco that you can read to get inspired for your trip. And if you’re planning to visit the modern capital, don’t hesitate to check out our Lima day tours to add even more variety to your journey.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, don’t worry — we can create a custom Peru itinerary just for you! At Impactful Travel, we love crafting dream trips that exceed your expectations. Get in touch to learn more about our Cusco day tours or to plan your perfect trip to Peru!

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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$135

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.

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

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 : All year round

Roam the streets of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley while acquiring new photography skills you can apply directly during your trip!

Llamas grouped next to hut in beautiful mountain location

Visit an Andean Shepherd's house

Authentic Sacred Valley Experience with Llamas and Pachamanca

FromUSD$130

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.

Woman and man picking up tea leaves

Not everything is about coffee

The Peruvian Tea Experience from Cusco

FromUSD$20

3 Hours

Availability : April-December

You will experience agrotourism in a hands-on fashion, learning how peruvian tea is processed and produced.

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$60

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.

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$185

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.

Selia and three young travelers showing off the dishes after the cooking class | Impactful Travel Peru

Novo-Andean flavors

Cooking Class in Cusco

FromUSD$85

4 -5 Hours

Availability : All 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.

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$180

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.

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

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$180

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!

Even if generally described as a fortress on a hilltop, Sacsayhuaman is still hard to describe despite others impressions

The City Tour - improved!

Cusco Walking Tour

FromUSD$25

4-5 Hours

Availability : All year round

Discover the Cusco Walking Tour with Impactful Travel! Descend from amazing archaeological ruins into San Blas and to the famous Sun Temple.

View from the heights of the Vilcanota River | Impactful Travel Peru

wow experience!

Inca Road to Huchuy Qosqo Hike

FromUSD$125

8-9 Hours

Availability : Year-round (Apr-Dec preferably)

Learn more about the Inca empire while hiking on an ancient Inca Road to Huchuy Qosqo. From this archaeological site you have beautiful views.

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

FromUSD$150

6 - 7 Hours

Availability : Year-round (Apr-Dec preferably)

Experience the Andean culture, their work, and their food, while participating in agricultural activities during this Day of Fellowship.

A family of three showing their tanta wawa (baby breads) after being baked - Impactful Travel Peru

Activities a la carte!

Hanaq Wasi – Short Immersion in Traditional Andean Culture

FromUSD$85

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.

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$85

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.

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$120

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).

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

FromUSD$62

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.

Clock of the Huyllafara community's farming seasons | Impactful Travel Peru

Beyond Food

Agriculture and Gastronomy in the Highlands of the Sacred Valley

FromUSD$155

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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