The 45 best hiking trails in Cusco

I highly recommend the company Inca Trail Machu The service was excellent in every way. My high expectations were met and even exceeded. Should have 6 stars. Our guide Josias was exceptional. He was well organized and very helpful when some people got sick and was willing to do whatever it took to help us make it. The chef and porters all did an excellent job. It was amazing to have such good meals on the trail. I recommend the 5 day Trek. We hiked the standard 4 days and we tour circuit 1. However, we were very tired by then and it was nice to have the extra day to rest and finish tour circuit 2 Machu Picchu and the mountain the next day. We had a very good trek...

We did the 2-day Inca Trail and we were extremely happy with the office interaction/support and our guide, Daniel. They organized a short briefing before the trip, which was useful and stored our other luggage during our trip. Everything worked out great, our guide gave very interesting information in a didactically good manner and provided a very good mixture of independence and guidance; we were super-happy how all that turned out. Hotel and dinner in Aguas Calientes were also of good quality.

10/10 would recommend booking with Inca tours. They were a great company to work with and our guide Bernabe is the best there is. He and the porters went above and beyond what we expected and made this experience a trip of a lifetime. We chose to do a 3 day / 2-night trip. We picked this because of our tight timeline. Although, if time permits, I suggest taking your time and doing it in 4 or 5 days. We are backpackers from Colorado and 3 days on the Inca Trail was difficult especially day 1. Our guide Bernabe met us the night before and ran us through the itinerary. We initially thought we booked a tour that included other groups but turned out to be just my wife and I. This made the hiking much more enjoyable. Our small group let us move quickly which was nice to put some distance between us and other large tour groups. This made our experience feel a little more isolated and remote which we really enjoyed. Bernabe taught us all about the Inca ruins along the trail. He had insightful knowledge about the Inca people, history and of the local botany. The second night at camp, we found ourselves unable to take our eyes off the sun set. We found ourselves in a moment of self-reflection and gratitude high above the clouds watching the sun set on Huayna Picchu. This day happened to be my wife's birthday which made it extra special. After another beautifully prepared and diverse meal. Bernabe tells us our chef prepared a BIRTHDAY CAKE! They brought out a cake and we ate cake with our porters. It was a birthday for the books. The next morning, we made it to Machu Pichu around 8am and took amazing photos from the upper level before walking through Machu Pichu. This experience would not have been possible without our team of porters who are the real MVP's, these men work so hard and were so friendly. This entire trip we felt a deep respect, privilege and honor to be hiking through these mountains. In a somber moment we gave thanks to the pacha mamma for all she provides. As we finished, the clouds cleared and the sun shone down on us, another serendipitous moment along the trail. For us this trek was why we came to Peru, Machu Pichu was the cherry on top. The Inca Trail was on our bucket list and it did not disappoint. We are so thankful for Bernabe and the team of porters for sharing this experience with us and making it come true.

Came here with a a group on the 4 day hike and was not disappointed. First thing to do is to acclimatise yourself to the altitude - it took me 3 days. Also, take hiking sticks as it’s much easier - especially downhill. Take ponchos with you as you will get rain in the cloud forest and it’s the easiest thing to use and to dry afterwards. You pass a number of really beautiful Inca cities wh I build you up to the final view - Macchu Picchu. An awesome experience

We loved our 4 day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu with Danny aka Papa Llama. You should definitely use this company and I hope you get Danny Papa Llama as your guide!

This is the most amazing experience ever. It is not easy it is hard but so enjoyable and satisfying when you get to Machu Picchu. We went with g adventures in a small group and this company and the team who looked after us were the best. If you get the chance to do this, go.

We had a fantastic 2 day trip. Nico was our guide and he was great! He had extensive knowledge about the flora and fauna in the area, and also provided us with tons of in depth descriptions about the Inca's and how they lived and farmed in the area. He was also very patient with us. We definitely felt the altitude on the hike, but are very glad we chose to do the hike instead of just taking the train + bus in to see Machu Picchu. Coming over the sun gate and seeing it for the first time was magical. We were given a bag to carry our lunch in, it was from a town in Ollantaytambo and was delicious (also looked to be a better lunch than many others on the trail). It was a fairly pricey 2 days, but something to be done once in a life time. Would definitely recommend, and I would book with Inca Trail Machu again!

Amazing trek! We did a 4 days hike around the Ausangate mountain and it worth every second. Be sure to take a lot of warming equipment and waterproof coats against snow and rain.

(Translated by Google) A unique and beautiful place, the best experience I could have had. I recommend the Ausangate Trek agency, they provided us with quality service, thank you (Original) Un lugar unico y hermoso, la mejor experiencia que pude tener. Recomiendo a la agencia ausangate trek nos brindo un servicio de calidad gracias

(Translated by Google) I took the tours 4 days 3 nights with this agency, very good service, excellent guide, cook, mule driver, I recommend them, thank you. (Original) Tome el tours 4 dias 3 noches con esta agencia muy buen servicio exelente guia cocinero arriero los recomiendo gracias.

(Translated by Google) After the walk, relax in the natural thermal baths. (Original) Dopo la camminata un relax nei naturali bagni termali.

Its not easy to climb but worth…

Just awesome 😍

(Translated by Google) Animal cruelty is very important here. Alpackas in poor condition kept on a short leash, some with sunglasses on, are used for photos among crowds of tourists. And all over Rainbow Mountain. Very cruel (Original) Tierquälerei wird hier groß geschrieben. Alpackas in schlechten Zustand an kurzer Leine gehalten, teilweise mit Sonnenbrillen auf, werden für Fotos benutzt zwischen Massen an Touristen. Und das überall auf dem Rainbow Mountain. Sehr grausam

(Translated by Google) This mountain is literally breathtaking, one because it is 5100 m above sea level, so it is really hard to breathe, and another because it is so, so beautiful...the tour leaves from Cuzco and is all day long. (Original) Essa montanha é de tirar o fôlego literalmente, uma porque ela está a 5100 m de altitude, então falta ar mesmo, e outra porque é tão, mas tão linda..o passeio parte de Cuzco e é o dia todo.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place. But be careful, do it with time and in good physical condition. Altitude sickness is very noticeable (Original) Hermoso lugar. Pero ojo, háganlo con tiempo y con buen estado fisico. El mal de altura se hace notar muchisimo

(Translated by Google) The entire organization was incredible on the Salkantay route. Sleeping under the stars in the luxury domes exceeded our expectations. (Original) Toda la organización fue increíble en la ruta de Salkantay. Dormir bajo las estrellas en los domos de lujo superó nuestras expectativas.

(Translated by Google) Incredible experience on the Inca jungle trek to Machu Picchu tour (Original) Increible experiencia en el tour de Inca jungle trek a machu picchu

(Translated by Google) I am from Colombia and I was fascinated by the Inca culture. I 100% recommend the Inca Jungle Trek agency. (Original) Soy de Colombia y me quede fascinado con la cultura Inca recomiendo 100% a ala agencia Inca Jungle Trek

(Translated by Google) A very complete and interesting full day We took transportation to Tauca in Chinchero. There begins the climb to the mountain pass or pass. It is about 2 and a half hours with a gentle slope. Only the last 10 minutes are a little more demanding. There you can have lunch and enjoy the beautiful views. We begin the descent, which is gentle and you have to pay attention to the path, there are no signs but it is not very difficult to follow. The Inca area of ​​the road is beautiful. There is a large rock through which the river passes that is spectacular. You first arrive at a viewpoint where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Sacred Valley. After about 3 hours you arrive at the archaeological complex. Large and in good condition. There you must pay S/7 per person. The descent to Lamay is a fairly steep zig-zag that I recommend doing little by little to take care of your knees and takes just over an hour. There was our transportation waiting for us. We start at 9:30 am and finish 5:30 pm. I recommend starting earlier to have a little more leeway with the light. A long walk, but not difficult. Highly recommended More of my trips on my Ig lalunaysuscosas (Original) Un full Day muy completo e interesante Nosotros tomamos un transporte hasta Tauca en Chinchero. Allí comienza la subida hasta el abra o paso de montaña. Son cerca de 2 horas y media con una pendiente suave. Solo los últimos 10 min son un poco más exigentes. Allí puedes almorzar y disfrutar las bellas vistas. Comenzamos el descenso que es suave y hay que estar atentos al camino, no hay señalización pero no es muy complicado seguir. La zona Inca del camino es preciosa. Hay un gran peñón por donde pasa el río que es espectacular. Llegas primero a un mirador donde puedes disfrutar de espectaculares vistas del Valle Sagrado. Luego de unas 3 horas es que llegas al complejo arqueológico. Grande y en buen estado. Allí debes pagar S/7 por persona. La bajada hacia Lamay es un zig-zag bastante empinado que recomiendo hacer poco a poco para cuidar las rodillas y toma poco más de una hora. Allí estaba nuestro transporte esperándonos. Comenzamos a las.9:30 am y terminamos 5:30 pm. Recomiendo comenzar más temprano para tener un poco más de holgura con la luz. Un paseo largo, pero no difícil. Muy recomendado Más de mis viajes en mi Ig lalunaysuscosas

Gorgeous rainbow color mountains in the Andes. About 17 thousand feet above sea level. However, it is an extremely difficult hike to see the rainbow mountains and very cold.

Beautiful, must visit , we visit kids 15ys old and 11 yrs old . Definitely recommend

We had a perfect private trip with our guide Carlos. Very informative, competent, funny and interesting. Flexible trip to the rainbow mountains. Also the driver was very good as well as breakfast and lunch.

The most stunning views I've ever seen. The hike is reasonably flat until the last 200 /300 metres about 30 minutes of walking , there is service stations along the route with toilets and a shop (bring money for the toilets ) The attitude is high and we bought the local recommended bottle of like what I can decripe as a liquid version of vicks here (smells lovely ) but it completely clears your airways and its alot cleaner there than in the city's and towns Don't bring to much clothes , sunglasses,gloves , hat and light jacket is mor than enough

Beautiful 🤩... it was worth hike for 1 hour .. prepare your self because high altitude... but visit its beautiful

I did the Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Tour with Roxana and Angel as our tour guides. Everything was perfectly organized and we had a wonderful sunny day there. The pick-up time from your hostel is between 3 - 3:30 AM in Cusco which gets you there basically as the first group to hike rainbow mountain. So you’ll have it for yourself and your group before all the other tours from Cusco (usual pickup 4 -4:30 AM) start. So set an early alarm and do it with these guys. Only recommendation I have would be to add more payment methods if you book online (for example PayPal).

Long 2.5 hr trip from cusco. We took the 4wd bikes route, which i'd recommend. It was a very pleasant trip. Then the final 20 minures you have to walk. Altitude is approx 4100m, but you are not up there long. Maybe 20-30 mins. Then all the way back to cusco.

_alxxpaul captures the beautiful colors of Pallet punchu

(Translated by Google) Wonderful and expectant nature in the imperial city of Cusco- Peru ok (Original) Maravilloso y expectante naturaleza en la Ciudad imperial del Cusco- Peru ok

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) Bellísimo

Approximately 26.2 miles of challenging terrain. Big climb up to dead woman's pass of 13858 feet with a steeper decline before you go back up to almost 13000 feet. I can ruins along the way. Starts at mike marker 82km and goes to Machu picchu.

Inca Trail Expeditions exceeded all my expectations. Everything was very well organized and the Inca Trail tour was simply spectacular. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and the equipment was well prepared to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. highly recommended!

I had the best experience of my life with Inca Trail Expeditions. From the first contact, the whole team was super attentive. The guides were passionate and knowledgeable about the history and culture of the place. The hike was challenging, but the views made it all worthwhile. I couldn't have asked for a better adventure!

Visited in 2005 The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu  is a hiking trail in Peru that leads to Machu Picchu. It consists of three overlapping trails: Mollepata, Classic, and One Day. Mollepata is the longest of the three routes with the highest mountain pass. Located in the Andes mountain range, the trail passes through several types of Andean environments including cloud forest and alpine tundra. Starting at 2,600 metres, the trail ascends to 3,300 metres on the first day. The second day ascends over Dead Woman's pass- the highest point on the Inca Trail at 4,200 metres. This is the most dangerous point for altitude sickness, though little time is spent at this elevation and the trail descends again to 3,600 metres. The trail only descends from this point until arriving at Machu Picchu at 2,430 metres. Settlements, tunnels, and many Incan ruins are located along the trail. The two longer routes require an ascent to beyond 4,200 metres (13,800 ft) above sea level, which can result in altitude sickness, or for me asthma meant that I walked for two days, but could not make it up the last mountain climb... it was a few hours to Machu Picchu, but I had to turn back and walk back to the start of the trail and get a lift to the town and proceed to Machu Picchu from there - was devastating disappointment at the time. ... but did get to visit the site. Today I received a lovely email from the Inca Trail - thank you very much and yes indeed I would love to visit again and complete the trail. I have travelled throughout the world and the Inca Trail is by far th emost rewarding and outstanding visit. Highly recommended - Enjoy !

Did the 4-days inca trail. The trip went fine overall. The agency is cheaper than most tours, but also provides less. Sometimes that's ok, e.g. you can decide if you'd pay more to have your equipment carried. Other times it's cheap and disorganized. Most notably we asked about climbing Huayna Picchu mountain several times, before the trip we were told it's closed (not true), during the trip we were told we should've booked months in advance (would've been nice to know in advance). In the end we managed to buy tickets at the entrance, but only because we continously insisted to check when we get there. I rented a sleeping bag and was told I have to carry it (tents are of course carried for you). It was huge and it obviously didn' fit in my bag. If it would've rained I would've slept in a wet sleeping bag. Had to insist that they carry it the next days. It was full of some sort of fur that got all over sleeping clothes and was hard to remove. The rental prices were very high, we ended up buying brand new hiking rods for the rental price.

After the 4-day classic Inka Trail hike, we were not picked up by their bus at the train station near Cusco. Luckily, we were able to grab a taxi, but they didn’t even refund the cost for the taxi by saying their driver was there. This is nonsense because we waited until the last bus at the station left, with nobody approaching to us. The guide was also checked out already after the second day of our hike, leaving us hiking on our own and catching up afterward. Overall, it was a low quality tour except the food.

⚠️🛑Horrible travel agency. We were robbed completely. 60$ for city tour and $80 for sacred valley trip. Locally, you will get the same in soles. Be careful with the agency’s sweet talk. They didn’t turn out to pick up for city tour but still we accepted their mistake and joined the boring city tour the next day. We wanted to cancel sacred Valley trip as the city tour wasn’t great. It wasn’t possible and they told us that it will be ‘No show’ so we had to force ourselves to join. Don’t make mistake like we did!!!! Look for some other place and best is to be in Cusco and handle the trips.

It's not just tourists who eat and shops here, the locals do too. They've got local stuff, food, fresh produce, drinks, souvenirs, and even pisco. I love chicken soup, and a bunch of places sell it, but only the one on the corner is packed. It's so good, with a savory broth and juicy chicken. There are also lots of fresh fruit juice stands, and they're all good. They squeeze it fresh, no ice, no sugar, it's so fresh and delicious. You should check out this market before 10 am, otherwise, it'll be super crowded.

Sprawling marketplace offering a large variety of everything from local arts and crafts to juices and smoothies. Great spot for people watching. Make sure to do some good natured negotiating before buying, it's expected and it can be a lot of fun!

A colorful and authentic local market! The San Pedro Market is a must-visit in Cusco. It’s full of life, colors, and amazing local products. You can find everything here — fresh fruits, local food, handmade crafts, and souvenirs. The atmosphere is lively and authentic, giving you a real taste of Peruvian culture. It’s also a great place to try traditional dishes and interact with friendly local vendors. Walking through the aisles is an experience full of scents, sounds, and smiles. A true gem in the heart of Cusco !

This is a fresh market with a wide variety of local souvenirs and food at very affordable prices. If you're looking to buy souvenirs to take home, this is the place to stop. Even on your way to the market, you'll find locals selling goods along the roadside at very reasonable prices.

Our tour guide took us here and introduced us to some native fresh fruit and get to try few of them on the spot. Great experience. This is a genuine market place for the locals but also mixes in few tourists groups. It very humbling to see how hard people work here and how lucky we are.

Visit the local market for shopping. You can find quinoa, spices, small handbags, Sal de los Incas (Peruvian salt), and Peruvian cologne like Florida Water. They also offer mini souvenir sizes of the salt and cologne—perfect for gifts.

What an amazing cultural experience we had just walking around and visiting the meany vendors. From souvenirs, to Peruvian chocolates, and even food there is something for everyone. We felt very safe despite the crowds. The people for the most part were very friendly and willing to strike up deals.

Good hiking. There are options like bikes or horses if you do not want to hike

As per today, August 13, 2024, it is not advisable to go there until further notice. Strikes and local village conflicts make the visit dangerous.

Wonderful experience . Professional and kind. Absolutely recommend

Best place ever. Visit soon

A gift from the glacier.

Nice

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful experience because when you reach the top of the mountain it is as if you had reached heaven to see the Ausangate and the 7 colors. I had a great time. I recommend all my friends to visit. In general, go and you will know the experience. (Original) Es una bonita experiencia porque al llegar a la cima de la montaña como si hubiera llegado al cielo ver el Ausangate y los 7 colores que lo pasé de lo lindo le recomiendo a todos los amigos visitar en general vayan y sabrán la experiencia

Recommendable Tour to Rainbow Mountains for a good price. The guide was really friendly and the organisation worked well. Although we left Cusco a little bit late in the morning we did come back in time without feeling rushed. The food they offered was ok considering the price. The bus and the ride were also good despite the difficult road.

I recently embarked on the 5-day Salkantay Trekking adventure in Peru, and it was nothing short of amazing and exceptional. This experience allowed me to connect with and appreciate the rich Inca culture in a deeper way. Our guide (David) was the heart and soul of this unforgettable journey. His genuine passion for the Inca culture shone through in every step of the trek. He shared fascinating insights about the history, traditions, and significance of the Inca sites we encountered along the way, adding depth and meaning to the entire experience. The trek itself was breathtaking, taking us through diverse landscapes, from lush valleys to rugged mountains and finally culminating at the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu. The views were nothing short of spectacular, and each day brought new and unforgettable vistas. The accommodations and meals exceeded expectations, considering the challenging terrain we were in. Lastly, the folks (Carlos, the owner) working at the office were well-organized and detail-oriented. Before the trip, they meticulously laid out all the details, including the itinerary, prices, and plans. It gives us a perfect idea of what to expect, ensuring that we could focus on the adventure itself without any worries about logistics. Furthermore, we decided to spend extra day in both Aguas Calientes and Ollantaytambo. Carlos consistently supported us through WhatsApp, ensuring smooth commute between each stops. I strongly recommend Machupicchu Trekking for those seeking an authentic and enriching experience in Peru. If you're lucky enough to have our guide leading your journey, you're in for a truly exceptional adventure. P.S. If you do decide to do Salkantay Trekking, listen to the guide and wear pants while hiking in the jungles. Peruvian mosquitoes are simply malicious.

We booked a Humantay lake day trip with Machu Picchu Trekking the day before, because we weren't sure in advance how we would acclimatize to the elevation in Cusco. Machu Picchu Trekking were more than accommodating, find 2 spaces for us to go the next morning in an 18 person group. The trip included breakfast and lunch at a beautiful place overlooking the mountains, and then the hike up to Humantay lake. We are so glad they found space for us, because the views were absolutely spectacular. Definitely worth the day trip. The hike was a little challenging for me at that elevation, but we were never pressured to go at a certain pace and as it's only 3km up to the top and only one path with plenty of people, we could all take our time and reconvene with the guide at the top. Our guide also spoke good English.

I signed up for the 7 Lagunas Ausangate tour literally the night before. They picked me up at about 4:30am and drove the group to a small village called Pacchanta which is about 3 hours away from Cusco. They served us a very light breakfast then off we went to start our 5 hour trek through the mountains. You will reach about 6834m so be mindful of that and come prepared! I saw birds, alpacas, llamas and bunnies. I even rented a horse because why not? When we finished the hike, they served us a delicious lunch then we had an opportunity to enjoy the relaxing hot springs. It was such a beautiful experience. I can’t wait to return with my husband!

Excellent work. We came to Peru last minute without any plans. Ended up in Cusco and at Machu Picchu Trekking. We told Carlos what days we had available and what we would like to do and he was able to work together two individual trips to meet all of our needs. (Machupicchu and Salkantay) Everything worked out great and communication was strong. He gave us a great price at last minute. Tour guides were fun, knowledgeable and personable. We would certainly come back and use this agency again.

Amazing experience on 3 day Lares and 2 day Inca Trail brilliantly organised by Juan Carlos and his team. Highly recommended!!

5 days racing Salkantay - Worst Guided experience ever Nature & hiking are my 2 big loves, I travel for. Salkantay region is beautiful, Machupicchu Trekking just made it REALLY hard to enjoy that. Our guide Elias who seemed to hate trekking made us unnecessary pressure rushing us every moment. We heard “Vamos! Vamos!” (while already on the go) so exaggeratedly often that it became a running gag. Every time our eyes crossed, he made signs to hurry up more no matter my pace (I am a sporty active person in my 30ies who hikes every other weekend). the agency stated there would be time to enjoy views while in fact whenever someone took 1 pic they lost the group completely and never caught up again - quite ironic where we were all there only once in a lifetime for the joy of it, not just as means to arrive to Machu Picchu as quick as possible. No time for (water) breaks. After the bad food, I happened to have diarrhea (another participant got food poisoning from it, too) which made me silently suffer a bit at times but actually still pull through. THE chance for our guide to want to sell me a horse. While walking he kept by my side asking about tomorrow already, threatening that it will get even worse and harder, doubting me that I could really make it?! Instead of just letting me enjoy the hike in that moment. My friend felt so rushed by the guide that he hurt his knees running downhill and then had to take a horse / cab and miss out the hiking experience he was looking for. The horse was offered to him for 80 SOL by the horse owner, our guide corrected that to 100 🤡 EVERY morning we got up in the pitchblack dark. one day we started trekking in the pouring rain so that my shoes were soaked by the time the rain stopped (half an hour later) I kept blisters from the wet shoes for the rest of the hike. in this group we were bound to the timings and places to eat from the unfriendliest hosts who never returned greetings and showed as clear as possible how much they dislike tourists :/ The food was as loveless as everything else. I got served (cold) deep fried French fries for my sick stomach every day, communicating that I was sick and sensible to greasy food. The other sick guy and me chose to just not eat which is not so ideal for that amount of physical exercise. the bag carrying service surprisingly ended for day 4 and 5 so that i had to arrange how to transport all my wet clothes exceeding the volume of my daypack. If I had known I had taken a suitable backpack for all clothes. When we arrived rushed at Machu Picchu Peublo we had to queue out- and inside the ticket agency just as everyone else who did the treck self organized - no advantage to be with an agency. even though we booked the earliest slot possible (7) our Machu Picchu guide (good one Ulysus) finished 2 hours before pick up in the 10km far away hidralectrica. We still had to descend from Machu Picchu 40min, pick up our luggage from the hotel 20 mins detour and take the 2.5 hours way back - so we found ourselves around 3 hours behind in panick we would miss the transport that was announced not to wait for us and ended up running like crazy with the heaviest luggage of the hike over the railway lines, taking several cabs in order to be able to make the shuttle (which then took a lot of time and arrived way later than announced at night. Information wise was very bad organized - no communication. there is no hotel pick up by car but you have to walk / rush half an hour through the night at 4 am with both your bags and obviously no hotel delivery. every day there are extra costs, you get reminded to tip the chef (for not good food after 2 meals) there is de facto no benefit from having a guide than being rushed. We have not received any information along the treck. I'm writing this review to spare you all this trouble. You can easily do Salkantay alone, there are enough guesthouses & restaurants along the way to provide you with certainly better food.

This plaza should be regarded as the 'entry' to the San Blas neighborhood, which I think is one of the best in Cusco. The immediate area boasts numerous art galleries and excellent restaurants. I wish I had discovered this area sooner, as there were many other places I wanted to try out nearby. This neighborhood is not to be missed during your time in Cusco.

A Gem of History, Coffee, and Color Stepping into this area feels like walking through a beautifully preserved storybook. It's a place bursting with character, offering a truly diverse experience that appeals to history buffs, coffee lovers, and anyone who appreciates vibrant, picturesque streets. The city is full of varied historical sites and diverse circuits (or tours), ensuring there's always something new to discover, whether it's an ancient ruin, a bustling local market, or a hidden architectural marvel. The blend of past and present is seamless and captivating. But what truly sets it apart are the charming, colorful, and ancient alleyways. Wandering through these narrow streets is a delight. The buildings, painted in a beautiful spectrum of hues, provide endless opportunities for stunning photos and a sense of tranquility away from the main thoroughfares. And, of course, the coffee shops are exceptional. Dotted throughout the ancient lanes, you'll find cozy havens serving up fantastic brews. They are perfect spots to relax, soak in the atmosphere, and watch the world go by. In summary: If you are looking for a destination that offers a rich tapestry of history, a thriving coffee scene, and some of the most beautiful, colorful, and enchanting streets you'll ever see, this place is an absolute must-visit. I hope this captures the essence of what you were looking for! Do you want to try and translate this back into Farsi or would you like to add anything else to the review?

Lovely, colorful place! No traffic (finally!) and the narrow streets give South of France vibe. Plenty of street art and pretty little shops. A must if you enjoy this style 😊

Nice garden place, there are artists that sell their arts in some days, if I’m not wrong in Saturday, there is a beautiful church near by and the waterfall is beautiful 🙏🏻

This is a great little plaza to sit and people watch. We love when they have little markets and musicians/entertainers on. But it’s equally as lovely to sit and watch the world go by near the water feature.

There's a bunch of shops, restaurants, and massage places. If you're near Plaza de Armas, it's a bit of a hike with a steep hill, and it might be rough the first couple of days because of the altitude.

Nice little area to walk around, I came here to find local art. All of the places are selling the exact same art for too much in my opinion. We found one store selling pieces for 25% less. But when I got back to Lima they sold the exact same art for half the price. Don’t be fooled that the “artists” are local. Maybe you will find one or two unique pieces. But trust me when I say every place has the same pieces. Even the people out on the street with their small portfolios are selling the exact same art.

Unforgettable Tour of Cusco with Elvis – The Perfect Guide! Our tour through Cusco with Elvis was absolutely fantastic! From the very first minute, he won us over with his warm and welcoming personality. Elvis isn’t just incredibly friendly – he’s also extremely knowledgeable. You can immediately tell how much he loves his city and how deeply he understands its history, culture, and hidden gems. He struck the perfect balance between historical facts and funny anecdotes, making the tour both educational and entertaining. This wasn’t a dry lecture – it was a lively experience, full of fascinating stories, meaningful insights, and plenty of laughs along the way! We were especially impressed by how well Elvis responded to our questions. Whether it was about the Incas, colonial influences, or modern developments, he always had something interesting to share. He was patient, attentive, and clearly passionate about what he does. If you're visiting Cusco, we highly recommend Elvis as your guide. He doesn’t just explain the city – he brings it to life. Thank you for this amazing experience, Elvis! We'd go on a tour with you again in a heartbeat.

We did a free walking tour with this company and had a great experience. Our guide, Cesar, was informative and engaging. He took us around the main landmarks and shared a brief history of each spot, which gave us a good overview of the city. He also showed us a few hidden gems that we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Overall, it was a well-organized and enjoyable tour—I’d definitely recommend it!

Best walking tour I’ve done! Elvis was super knowledgeable about all the history of Cusco, which I feel like I wasn’t able to find anywhere else in Peru!!! Would highly recommended adding this to your list as a way to get to learn more about Peru and its beautiful rich history

We had a fabulous experience doing the walking tour with Elvis! He had so many stories to share and was a very engaging host! A great way to see the historic centre of Cusco!

Richard took us on a wonderful tour of Cusco. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. His English was phenomenal, probably better than mine. Highly recommend it to anyone trying to learn more about Cusco and Peru.

Richard was a great guide with much knowledge and passionate to teach people,enjoyed his tour greatly

Great experience! Richard was super informative and answered all our questions. Definitely do your tour at the beginning of your stay because he gives lots of recommendations.

My husband and our two teenagers came to get a massage here on our last day in Cuzco. They got us all in within 15 minutes and we were all blown away at how wonderful our massage was. We all did the Incan 1 hour massage and we are so glad we did. I’ve had many high end massages before and I would definitely put this massage in my top 3 ever!! Especially for the price! My masseuse was Milena and she was fabulous! Definitely go here!!

I got the hour Incan massage with Alicia and it was incredible! This was the best massage I’ve had in Cusco. They were very professional, the atmosphere was great, and the massage was amazing. I definitely would recommend this place.

My husband and I had wonderful massages today with Gladys and Carmen, the relaxing massage I had was fantastic I felt so relaxed at the end. My husbands deep tissue he said was excellent. 180 soles for both. Thoroughly recommend this place. It’s tucked upstairs of the indoor market so need to look out for it!

My husband and I each had a lovely massage after 5 days of hiking. Nelinda and Carmen were brilliant. Very good pricing, clean, professional. Would highly recommend!

I absolutely recommend this place! Gladys was so helpful and kind. I had to be at the airport soon, but she was able to slot me in asap, and gave an incredible massage! I went with the 60 min inca healing massage. It was high pressure, which I loved, but not for the faint of heart

My boyfriend and I did the 4-day Salkantay trek and this was much needed post hike! Nélida and Jessica were great! The room was clean and booking was super easy. Definitely recommend the deep tissue massage after any hiking excursions from Cusco!

I had an amazing experience with Karina at relaxing time massage. I got the Inca massage last night after the salkantay trek and I was mind blown. Very friendly, professional and effective masseuse and host. Would definitely recommend!

A beautiful quiet walk with amazing views and alpacas welcoming you on the road. Arrive by public bus or taxi from cusco center to Saksaywaman , and walk around it towards the parking, ask anyone there they will guide you. It is 20min in main road walking uphill, then you can see the sign for balcon de diablo and u walk through the mountain until you reach the spot about 40 min. Very easy hike.

A great day trek from Cusco — about 2 hours’ walk each way through beautiful, varied scenery. The route is peaceful and picturesque, and the Balcón del Diablo itself is an impressive natural rock formation with stunning views. Well worth the effort!

Loved it, easy to get to even with an Uber (only 8 soles) and you can hike around easily. Beautiful views of Cusco from there.

Its an ok walk from Cusco. Its along an Inca path which is interesting and recently well maintained.

Visiting this cave was so cool. The trek from Cusco takes you to amazing views. Definitely a must trek! (Not crowded and it's free)

Beautiful hiking area!

Beautiful views with a lots of mythical history and a lots of amazing mountains around very peaceful place

Amazing scenery, much quieter than the other Rainbow mountain but more rainbow mountains here plus easier access

I just completed the 1 day Palcoyo excursion. They were good with communicating with me and allowed flexibility in changing my schedule tour. They picked me up on time and the meals offered had quite a bit of variety. That's why I'm giving them 3 stars, but if I were to base it on our guide, it would be lower. Our guide was OK. He shared some basic commentary when the group headed out and a bit more once we got closer. When we got to Palcoyo, he took us up to the base and drew on the ground what looked like an inverted P with a rock in the ground. He said that the place had 3 mountains and it could take 30 minutes to do. If you felt good you could do another one after the 3rd mountain. He tried to show us which mountain he was referring to and then got out his phone and only showed a couple of people. The rest of us didn't get to see it. I thought he was going to be with us the whole way but that wasn't the case. He started to come with us but essentially we were left on our own and there was no guide/ information shared for any of the 3 mountains. We were mainly on our own and any instructions/information given were vague or unclear, as other travelers from the group had mentioned. At one point, he saw some of us and said he should be back by 11. Clearly not everyone got that message because we waited for people to come back at 11:30. While I felt fine doing the hike, once I was back, my head felt like it was pounding and I wasn't sure if I was going to throw up. I had seen our guide help one of the people on our group. So at lunch I told him I wasn't feeling well and asked if he had anything, to which he pointed to some people and said they have vomit bags (it wasn't clear who I should've been taking to but they were travelers who had just done the hike as well). That's it. No offer to see how I was doing and if I needed anything. That left a bad taste in my mouth. Overall, I'm happy I went but don't know if I would go back and use Machu Picchu Reservations again for another tour option given my experience with the guide.

Amazing pics from multiple Rainbow mountains ⛰ that you are allowed to walk on as long as you can make the climb up to 21K feet or about 6500 meters above sea level

Great company to travel to Palccoyo with. Communication was great and we were picked up on time from our hotel in Cusco. The bus ride was very long but we were comfortable. The scenery is amazing as you're going up the mountains. You will see lots of llamas, rivers, waterfalls, and small villages. The mountain itself had no crowds whatsoever and has a lot of llamas to look at while hiking. The guides were very encouraging and always checked on everyone to make sure we were doing ok with the altitude. After hiking down the mountain we drove about an hour to a small village for an authentic Peruvian buffet lunch which was very delicious. I would highly recommend this company. Can't beat the price or the experience!

Booked for a client 2 months prior to date of departure and 12 hours before got an email cancelling the tour as only 2 guests. Not acceptable behavior and could have given more notice! What was the guest supposed to do less than 12 hours prior to the tour?! He travelled from NZ for this tour. Terrible service. I can't comment if tour would have been good as the client didn't get the opportunity. Be warned! Have a back up plan if you do book with these guys.

Excellent experience. Really easy to book via WhatsApp, Daniela answers all your questions and o we all really easy to work with. We loved the tour because it was not rushed at all, we had plenty of time to gaze at the mountains and take pictures. Our guide was super knowledgeable and had the most positive energy.

Amazing and wondering colorful mountains . It took that colors because the minerals. In my personal experience I preferred rainbow mountains Palcoyo, because it's not massive turistic like Vinicunca. In the way, you find the red River and many friendly alpacas. A incredible place that you have you have to visit of you go to Cusco, Peru

Adventure of a lifetime…definitely a test to your endurance, my first & last climb there. I barely managed, the air is so thin I nearly passed out, we were given coco leaves didn’t work for me, then we were given an oil you rub in your hands breath in three times it open my lungs and we made it…the view is awe inspiring.

Incredible place to visit and hike to the top

Very hard to climb since it's 5000m altitude and you feel lack of oxygen. Everyone is moving so slowly on the way up, feels like a slow motion video. Make sure you're well acclimated. Eat coca candy

(Translated by Google) It is definitely one of the places to visit in Peru. The walk to the top is short because despite the altitude it is bearable. (Original) Sin duda es uno de los lugares a visitar en Perù. La caminata hasta la cima es corta por lo a pesar de la altitud es asumible.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and tough place, the altitude makes a short hike very tiring, but the views, the experience and the whole place are worth it. You need to be in good shape so as not to feel exhausted, preferably you should leave very early, so as not to have to wait in long lines to take a photo. (Original) Hermoso y duro lugar, la altitud hace que una corta caminata sea muy agotadora, pero las vistas, la experiencia y todo el lugar vale la pena. Se necesita estar en buena forma para no sentirse agotado, de preferencia se debe ir muy temprano, para no tener que hacer largas colas para tomarse una fotografía.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful place. Climbing on foot requires some effort (depending on your fitness and resistance to altitude sickness). You can ride a horse for 70 soles, but not to the summit. It's breathless, but it's a unique experience. The views are spectacular. (Original) Cudowne miejsce. Wejście na własnych nogach wymaga wysiłku (w zależności od kondycji i odporności na chorobę wysokościową). Można wjechać konikiem za 70 soli, ale nie na szczyt. Tchu brakuje, ale jest to przeżycie jedyne w sobie. Fajne widoki.

(Translated by Google) Rainbow Mountain, Cusco, Peru... Beautiful, full of different colors and energies at 5,036 meters (Original) Montaña de los 7 colores Cusco Perú…. Bellísimo lleno de distintos colores y energías a 5.036 mts

(Translated by Google) It is an important mountain and the view is magnificent (Original) Es una montaña importante y la vista es magnífica

(Translated by Google) It took us 3 and a half hours to climb to the cross of Pillku or Picol hill, it is quite steep, especially the last route, but we have been walking from the intersection of Av. The flowers in Cusco, despite everything, are worth it. You can camp and the place is quite clean. (Original) 3 horas y media nos ha tomado subir hasta la cruz del cerro pillku o picol, es bastante fuerte sobretodo la última ruta pero venimos caminando desde la intersección de la av. Las flores en Cusco, a pesar de todo, vale la pena. Se puede acampar y el lugar está bastante limpio.

(Translated by Google) Do you dare to climb? Remember to bring enough warm clothing as this imposing mountain has a considerable height and a trail behind, a popular center of worship, and spiritual connection. From the top you can see almost the entire city of Cusco, a regular walk can be done from the pass or from Enaco, the climb takes approximately 4 to 3 hours. (Original) Te atreves a subir ? Recuerda llevar suficiente ropa abrigadora pues esta imponente montaña cuenta con una altura considerable y un camino posterior, centro popular de culto, y conexión espiritual. Desde la cima podrás ver casi toda la ciudad de cuzco, una caminata regular puede realizarse desde el abra o desde Enaco, la subida demora aproximadamente unas 4 a 3 horas.

(Translated by Google) A very good experience in this beautiful place, it has that pure air that one needs to refresh the body, mind and soul (Original) Una muy buena experiencia en este hermoso lugar, tiene ese aire puro que uno necesita para refrescar el cuerpo , la mente y el alma

(Translated by Google) From the apu you have an incredible view, the route is good for cycling or walking, highly recommended (Original) Desde el apu se tiene una vista increible,la ruta esta buena para hacer ciclismo o caminata ,muy recomendable

(Translated by Google) A good route for hiking, I recommend it. (Original) Una buena ruta para hacer caminata se los recomiendo

(Translated by Google) It is wonderful to see everything so small from so high up, without a doubt it is worth all the way to appreciate the view (Original) Es una maravilla ver todo tan pequeño desde tan arriba, sin duda vale todo el camino recorrido para apreciar la vista

The trek is beautiful. Our guide Andy was oké. He did let us walk great parts of the trek by ourselfs, whilst talking to other trekkers/drinking chicha. We did call him out on his behavior (in our opinion a guide is supposed to guide you). After that, Andy stayed with us during the last part of the trek. The food was delicious and prepared really well. We did felt obligated to tip our porter, cook and guide (our guide asked us for the tip). We were planning to tip, but we do not appriciate it, if we get asked for a tip. Especially because the website states the opposite (our staff is payed well, do not feel obligated to tip). Overall we enjoyed the trek very much, but our guide could have been better.

(Translated by Google) This trek is one of the most beautiful I have done, in addition to the archaeological beauty, the history, the beauty of the mountains, the excellent Zugar guide with a lot of knowledge, and of course!!!...The FOOD, it seemed like food from a 5 star restaurant. the 6 day trek is super!!! I recommend it 100%. (Original) este trek es uno de los más bonitos que he realizado, además de la belleza arqueológica, la historia, la belleza de las montañas, el guía Zugar excelente con mucho conocimiento, y claro!!!...La COMIDA, parecía comida de un restaurante de 5 estrellas. el trek de 6 días es súper!!! lo recomiendo 100%.

(Translated by Google) The owner, Arnold, improvised a guide and a van at the last minute that picked us up 30 minutes late. They failed to bring a first aid kit or emergency horse. The accommodation they gave us in Marampata was not clean and the water was not enough for the entire group to shower. The food is very rare and very fair for everyone. The return trip was not well coordinated and they picked us up 3 hours late. For what it costs, I think it's not worth it. (Original) El dueño, Arnold, improvisó un guía y una van a última hora que nos recogió 30 minutos tarde. No cumplieron con llevar botiquín de primeros auxilios ni caballo de emergencia. El hospedaje que nos dieron en Marampata no estaba limpio y el agua no alcanzaba para que todo el grupo se duchara. La comida muy rara y muy justa para todos. Para el retorno no estuvo bien coordinado y nos recogieron 3 horas tarde. Para lo que cuesta, creo que no compensa.

(Translated by Google) This agency and the treks they organize are a real scam: - The prices are very inflated and do not include anything. The accommodations are terribly maintained and have no electricity, no running water and the bathrooms do not always work. - Water IS NOT INCLUDED. Each of us had to spend between 150 and 200 extra soles simply to buy water and something to drink. - The food they offered was scarce and had nothing to do with what other agencies offer. - They did not have a first aid kit or an emergency horse as they say they offer, so if something happens to you on the way - start praying - The transportation and guides arrived hours late on the first and last day, there was a total lack of control when it came to coordinating something as simple as pick-up times. The drivers' driving was reckless and we were close to having an accident. As an alternative, I recommend traveling directly to Cachora and trying to organize it there. They will have a much better experience (Original) Esta agencia y los treks que organizan son una autentica estafa: - Los precios están infladísimos y no incluyen nada. Los alojamientos están terriblemente cuidados y no tienen electricidad, ni agua corriente y los baños no siempre funcionan. - El agua NO ESTÁ INCLUIDA. Cada uno de nosotros tuvo que gastar entre 150 y 200 soles de más simplemente para poder comprar agua y algo para beber. - La comida que ofrecían era escasa y nada que ver con la que ofrecen otras agencias. - No tenían ni botiquín ni caballo de emergencia como dicen ofrecer, por lo que si les pasa algo en el camino - empiecen a rezar - El transporte y los guías llegaron horas tarde el primer y ultimo dia, se nota un descontrol total a la hora de coordinar algo tan sencillo como horas de recogida. La conducción de los conductores fue temeraria y estuvimos cerca de tener un accidente. Como alternativa les recomiendo viajar directamente a Cachora y tratar de organizarlo ahí. Tendrán una experiencia mucho mejor

(Translated by Google) The experience has been quite disappointing. Unfortunately, there is a big difference between what is sold in the packages and the reality that you encounter during the tour when you travel with this agency. The treatment of the agency and its managers is absent, and when it exists, it is indifference. Many basic things are missing, and the owners' responsibility is zero. Dissatisfied with customer service. Dissatisfied with the treatment of workers. Dissatisfied with the final result. We would not repeat any of the group. We do not recommend this service. (Original) La experiencia ha sido bastante decepcionante. Lamentablemente, hay una gran diferencia entre lo que se vende en los paquetes, y la realidad que te encuentras durante el tour cuando viajas con esta agencia. El trato de la agencia y de sus responsables es ausente, y cuando existe, es de indiferencia. Faltan muchas cosas básicas, y la responsabilidad de los dueños es nula. Descontentos con el servicio a los clientes. Descontentos con el trato a los trabajadores. Descontentos con el resultado final. No repetiríamos ninguno del grupo. No recomendamos este servicio.

(Translated by Google) I did it in 2014. I liked it a lot, it impressed me as much as Machu Pichu! (Original) Lo hice en el año 2014. Me gustó mucho, me impresionó tanto como Machu Pichu!

(Translated by Google) The staff during the trekking is very good, both as a guide, cook and muleteer, but I think that for the price they are asking, they would require a guide who speaks better Spanish and who knows better the cultural aspects of the trip. I hope they improve the Communication part of the company because we did not know the schedule of the tour to Machupicchu or the train until the last minute and it was managed through another agency without telling us about it. In short, excellent experience, but it would require more training from the guide and more communication from the company. (Original) El personal durante el trekking muy bueno tanto de guía, cocinero como arriero, pero creo q por el precio q piden exigiría un guía que hablase mejor español y que conozca mejor los aspectos culturales del viaje. Espero que mejoren en la empresa la parte de la Comunicacion porque no supimos el horario del tour a machupicchu ni del tren hasta el último momento y se gestionó a través de otra agencia sin comentarnoslo. En resumen, excelente experiencia, pero exigiría más formación del guía y más comunicación de la empresa.

(Translated by Google) Excellent option to walk within Cusco, it is located in San Jeronimo. The Apu Picol from where you can see a wonderful view, a natural landscape surrounded by plants. (Original) Excelente opcion para caminar dentro de Cusco, se encuentra en San Jeronimo. El Apu Picol desde donde se puede observar una maravillosa vista, un paisaje natural rodeado de plantas.

(Translated by Google) Good hike, walk from Av de la Cultura to Larapa, I estimate a time of 5 hours there and 3 hours back, the view is spectacular, I suggest bringing rain ponchos and sunscreen. (Original) Buena caminata, camine dese la Av de la cultura altura de larapa, estimo un tiempo de 5 horas de ida y 3 de vuelta, la vista espectacular, sugiero llevar ponchos de lluvia y protector solar.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful walk, if you don't want to leave the city it is perfect to do a little exercise and see nature, in addition to the views of the city, very tiring but if you have time it can be done without problems. What a shame the multiple fires that have occurred lately ruin the experience.... (Original) Una caminata muy hermosa, si no quieres salir de la ciudad es perfecta para hacer un poco de ejercicio y ver naturaleza, además de las vistas de la ciudad, muy cansado pero si tienes tiempo puede realizarse sin problemas. Lo que si una pena los múltiples incendios que han ocurrido últimamente arruinan la experiencia....

(Translated by Google) The view is beautiful and above there is a cross that is usually used for reference. There are two ways to go up, one would be walking and the other would be to go by car to a certain part where there is a road and then continue walking. Since the pressure is high, it will make them tired, so you have to be very careful when going up either by car or on foot. (Original) La vista es hermosa y arriba hay una cruz que generalmente se usa para referencia. Hay dos formas de subir,una seria caminando y la otra ir en carro hasta una cierta parte que hay carretera y luego seguir caminando. Como es alto la presion les va hacer cansar por ende hay que tener mucho cuidado al subir tanto por carro o a pie

(Translated by Google) The best (Original) Lo mejor

(Translated by Google) I would like to go to this place on Saturday, we have to wake up at 6:30 and go to Picol Hill at 7:00, my first time going (Original) Este lugar me gustaría ir el Sábado, tenemos que despertar a las 6:30 y irnos a las 7:00 al cerro de Picol, mi primera vez que voy

(Translated by Google) Beautiful view 😊 (Original) Vista hermosa 😊

The "Green Machine" really works hard to make an awesome excursion! We trekked to above 15K feet and played soccer with some local kids, which was probably my favorite experience. This is a fabulous way to enjoy the Peruvian countryside.

Great landscape

(Translated by Google) The thermal baths are very good, hot water but very crowded on weekends, the road is very winding and very steep. If you drive, be stuck, do not use the brake. (Original) Los baños termales están muy buenos agua caliente pero muy concurrido los fines de semana la carretera es muy sinuosa y con mucha pendiente si conduces ve enganchado no uses el freno

(Translated by Google) I have dreamed of the Lares Valley, although there are paths through the mountains that cause a lot of fear if you are afraid of heights, however, it is worth reaching the hot springs, whose waters have a very interesting supply of minerals to the body and its temperature is more than ideal...swimming pools among the mountains...there are usually few people during the week. (Original) Soñado el valle de Lares, aunque hay caminos entre las nontañas que causan mucho susto si tiene miedo a las alturas, con todo, vale la pena llegar hasta las termas, cuyas aguas poseen muy interesante aporte de minerales al cuerpo y su temperatura es más que ideal...piscinas entre las montañas...suele haber poca gente entre semana.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular route, very beautiful and full of surprises (Original) Espectacular ruta, muy bonita y llena de sorpresas

(Translated by Google) paradise place (Original) Lugar paradisíaco

We did the Machu Picchu jungle trail and it was so much fun! Carlitos took care of our group and was there for us all the time we had a concern. We had an amazing time and I recommend!

Excellent service , Carlos gave us an extra attention his is very friendly, respectful,l honest person ever question I had he answered it. He when an extra mile to satisfy our needs. His tours are great. Highly recommend him for private and group tour. He can make things easier so you can have a great vacation. Thank you again Carlos for that special attention. Exelente servicio, Carlos nos brindo una attention. Exelente. Es muy amigable , respetoso, y honesto siempre al pendiente de nuestras necesidades. Muchisisimas gracias Carlos por TU Gran servicio !

We did the Choquequirao to Machu Picchu trek. A challenging yet very rewarding hike. A recent landslide had taken out the trail half way through so had to change plans on the spot but still ended up being a great time. Carlos was great and always answered my many questions quickly. Marco our guide was awesome as well. Carlos is the man to call and would definitely recommend. And shout out to Timoteo, our cook.

(Translated by Google) Great, Carlos really knows his presentation and the history, the details and makes you live them. Extraordinary!! (Original) Genial, Carlos realmente conoce su presentación y la historia, los detalles y los hace vivir a uno. Extraordinario!!

(Translated by Google) Carlos, a genius... Do inka jungle with him and a great guide, he knows a lot about the history of the places, always well prepared and attentive to everything we need along the way... (Original) Carlos un genio... Realice inka jungle con el y gran guía, sabe mucho de la historia de los lugares, siempre bien predispuesto y atento a todo lo que necesitamos en el camino...

(Translated by Google) Great Carlos (Original) אחלה קרלוס

The best Machu Picchu guide and tours for all the surrounding areas! Don’t miss a trip with Hernan. When Google wanted to map the Inka Trail, they contacted Hernan. You should, too! Friendly, experienced, knowledgeable, detail-oriented. Hernan and his team offer excellent service and can tailor a trip and any adventures for your stay in Peru. The best!

We had an amazing trip w Hernan! The hospitality, food and accommodations totally exceeded my expectations! Hernan speaks wonderful English and is incredibly well versed in Inca history, birds, plants, etc. He and his team were always so incredibly helpful. The chef was absolutely fabulous and the food was so plentiful! The tent was really nice, the sleeping pads were thick and comfortable. It was a very deluxe experience. We had to make several changes to our itinerary and Hernan was always prompt and willing to help. I can’t imagine that any guide service could be better. This tour group was exceptional in every way! We also did a couple shorter one day hikes w Hernan. He is so patient and has a great sense of humor. The van for transportation is really nice and clean too. Loved it!!

Hernan Hermoza made this experience perfect! Aside from all of the typical things I could say and rave about, I felt completely taken care of and had all of my needs addressed so I could totally relax and enjoy the amazing views! I never felt rushed or concerned about anything or so pampered in my entire life.Aside from the actual hike to Machu Picchu, we were able to take some other shorter hikes and do some shopping with Hernan providing suggestions which was valuable. We parted feeling like we had a new friend. Best of all, Hernan had a wonderful sense of humor which allowed us to laugh together about some of our differences! Remember the Double Whammy Hernan!!!!😉I will never forget Peru and the kindness of the people.

Great tour guide .. was guiding and helping me from the first step of getting the visa to Peru until reaching Machu Picchu and having a full tour of the magical wonder of the world . Recommended for private guides and group tours . Helpful and responsive and knowledgeable of the areas and details.

The Best Private Guide Extraordinaire! We were nervous to go on this trip with Covid, but Hernan assured me it was safe to come, and yes - we felt and were very safe here. I highly recommend coming now and missing the crowds - it is wonderful! Hernan will customize your trip to suit your interests and help with everything you need along the way. We wanted to go off the beaten track and see more of LOCAL life in Peru. Hernan arranged a fantastic set of experiences for us in the Quillabamba region - an amazing lunch with a welcoming LOCAL family and then a tour of their farm. This was such a great experience. On this same leg of the trip we visited an amazing waterfall - had it all to ourselves to swim in and visited a hot spring to soak in. We also toured a coffee plantation with another LOCAL farmer and spent the day harvesting, preparing, roasting, and then drinking fresh coffee and chocolate! Amazing! And of course, Hernan is the best local guide in the region to show you the caves, waterfalls, historic sites, relate the culture today to its roots, and brings a breadth of knowledge about the local flora and fauna. From where to stay to where and what to eat - he’s got all that all! Even with all the Covid requirements to enter the country - it is easy breezy once you arrive. There is no need to retest once you enter the country (despite information I saw beforehand saying that you needed to do this or quarantine) nor to quarantine. The Peruvian people are very diligent about observing masking, distancing, and hygienic aspects of Covid. Don’t wait until the crowds return - come on down now! You may contact Hernan via email (have to write it in parts for it to be listed here) at hernanhermoza77 at @hotmail.com or via WhatsApp at +51 989 562 030

Excellent virtual tour of Machu picchu highly recommended .. great virtual tour guide of Machu picchu Peru. This is a great experience. I will post some pics later.. Thank you Hernan

(Translated by Google) I recommend this trek! Gorgeous ! On the other hand, it’s still better to be in good physical condition 😉 (4600m altitude) (Original) Je recommande ce trek ! Magnifique ! Par contre c'est quand même mieux d'être en bonne condition physique 😉 (4600m d'altitude)

(Translated by Google) Very nice ladies, excellent advice, not pushy! Execution very well organized, pick up on time. Michael Gracia's "Familia Condor" (Original) Sehr nette Damen, ausgezeichnete Beratung, nicht aufdringlich! Durchführung sehr gut organisiert, pünktliche Abholung. Michael gracias "Familia Condor "

Hiking the Inca Trail was the trip of a lifetime. It's one of the world's most popular trails but it far exceeded our expectations. Photos and videos do not do it justice. If you only ride the train to and from Machu Picchu, you are absolutely missing out. Tierras Vivas made the experience incredible. They promised a group of 2 - 6 and we were the only two in the group! Many other groups had significantly more people - we felt very fortunate to have a private guide. Our guide Ruben, was incredibly friendly and knowledgable. We enjoyed his company and would request him as a guide on a future trip to Peru. The porters worked extremely hard and made sure our experience was as comfortable as possible. Our cook was incredible as well - we couldn't believe how many delicious meals he was able to make out on the trail. He even made us a cake! I would absolutely recommend booking with this company. If you do, you won't regret it!

Booking with Tierras Vivas was a fantastic choice. I did the 4-Day Inca Jungle Trek. The tour operator and guide seemed to be working for a separate company as the others in the group booked through other agencies. My experience on the trek in terms of transportation and tickets for Machu Picchu was much better and smoother than the others in the group. Booking through Tierras Vivas in advance gave me the confidence of knowing my Machu Picchu entry tickets and tourist train were already included and taken care of. Some others in the group had to rush to get to Aguas Calientes in order to get a chance at buying their tickets. Throughout my whole experience the team at Tierras Vivas were communicating with me through WhatsApp and ensuring that everything was going well. They gave me clear instructions and arranged comfortable transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. As for the Inca Jungle Trek itself, it is an amazing alternative to the traditional Inca Trails. With the inclusion of mountain biking, river rafting, and zip lining, it is perfect for adrenaline-seekers. Not to mention it is cheaper too. The accommodations for the first 2 nights are basic so as long as you aren’t looking for anything fancy then I highly recommend the Inca Jungle Trek (or other treks) booking through this company.

Totally recommend this tour company!! Tierras Vivas created the most amazing, memorable, and life-changing experience to help us celebrate our final trip with our teenage son before he leaves the home!! We loved meeting with Tierras Vivas briefly a day prior to the trip to get the details about what we would and wouldn't need on the trip and what special rules there were on the trail and at Machu Picchu! Our tour guide, Alibeths, was fabulous! She has a super positive attitude and really knows her Incan history! All of this came in handy on our 1st day: the scenic Inca Trail hike! The bus ride was uneventful. The train ride was so beautiful through the mountains. On our hike, the views and the altitude were absolutely breathtaking! It was very helpful to have a tour guide who was truly focused on our experience. We were able to travel at our pace and have as structured of an experience as we wanted. Alibeths chose a perfect place for dinner in the quaint and charming Aguas Calientes, where we also stayed overnight. The meal and the hotel were included in the price which we absolutely loved. That way we only had to worry about picking a good tour company, and they handled the rest!! We stayed at a beautiful, clean hotel which had breakfast included. The hotel had beautiful views along the river and tucked in the mountains! Our second day was spent at Machu Picchu! What else is there to say?? Having Alibeths as a guide really helped us a lot, because there are so many rules and potential dangers that we didn't even have to worry about. We were able to focus fully on Machu Picchu and the unique history behind one of the 7 wonders of the world! We fully, whole-heartedly recommend Tierras Vivas for this amazing tour. We also recommend Alibeths as a guide. The guide element is super important, because your guide can really set the tone for your entire trip. Alibeths is smart, knowledgable, truly loves the outdoors, and really set the tone for our amazing trip!!

We travel to Pallay Punchu mountain. It was a fantastic trip with a great guide named Abraham a unique place that only few agent get there. Thank You Tiera Viva to make our dream come true.

I am not rating the trek itself or the chefs, our 2nd guide or the porters. The 2 stars are for the communication with the agency. Until the booking it was all fine but after I paid the deposit requests remained partially unanswered or just answered after a reminder. The first guide we got on our trek was not transparent about the plans and was telling different stories which led to confusion. The one plus point for the agency is that they changed the guide after day 4, but requests for partial refund after this initial misorganization and also having a larger group than expected remained unanswered or denied without understandable reason. After talking to other trekkers there are other agencies where you get better service for same price. The nature and the trek itself were fantastic though. Thanks to the chefs, porters and the second guide!

We travelled from Australia to do the 3 day, 2 night Inca trail (same trail as the 4 day but completed quicker) from 5th - 7th Jan 24. We were lucky enough to get Nico as our tour guide, who was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. He has so much knowledge which he shared along the way, made the trip extra special by pointing out flowers / plants etc, immersing us in the culture and history, helping us learn some simple Quechua, kept an eye on everything, and took care of us like family. We had many good laughs along the way! The food, tents, bedding, water etc was all perfect! The second day is tough with the stairs and altitude however with Nico’s motivation and care, we got through it and arrived to camp at a reasonable time still (5.30pm). Nico even helped motivate my partner along the way, who does not like camping or hiking very much, to the extend our Inca trail experience has been the highlight for both of us during our 1 month trip in South and Central America. A huge thanks to Clemente the chef (everything was delicious and huge servings) and to the porters Ronald, Lucho, Julian, Isaac, and Mario who made everything run very very smoothly. They even made a cake for my birthday!! Cannot recommend this team and company enough! THANK YOU 🙏🏼

We just completed the Inca Trail 4D/3N tour with Tierras Vivas and had a great time. We were a group of 6 people, had 8 porters, 1 cook, 1 assistant cook and a tour guide. Our tour guide Wilian was very caring and knowledgeable. He explained to us all the details about the Inca sites, including the different theses where there exists more than one. Andres served us with excellent food creations, including food carvings and a cake. The porters were running the trail and made sure that we always found a ready to sleep tent. We didn't have to care for anything other than our day packs.