Cusco is the former capital of the Incan empire and the gateway into highland culture as well as destinations in the region. Cusco can be described as a superb combination of Inca legacy and the colonial period that came soon after. Our fully customizable Cusco tours will take you on an Andean adventure as we visit the city, the surrounding villages and the Inca fortresses scattered in and around Cusco.
Cusco tours will take you to over 11,000 feet (3,300 meters) above sea level through the streets of the city as well as its surrounding landmarks. Cusco was the capital of the Tahuantinsuyo, otherwise known as the Inca empire. Our the time you spend in Cusco we will visit museums like Koricancha, obscure ruins like Quenqo, artsy neighborhoods like San Blas and even hike the Rainbow mountain.
Some notable destinations we will get through over the course of our trip through Cusco are:
Most people will feel the change in elevation but very few actually get sick. The most likely scenario is that you will feel a bit uncomfortable for the first 48 hours but you should feel fine afterwards. There is an elevation sickness protocol we have all travelers follow when arriving into Cusco.
For adventure travelers we recommend the Rainbow mountain hike, the Humantay lake hike, ATV tours, horseback riding, zip lining, mountain biking and river rafting.
Cusco is a family friendly destination. Some of our most successful tour groups have been large families traveling together. Some great ideas for the group are chocolate-making workshops, taking pottery classes, going horseback riding near the many ruins in and around Cusco.
There are many places to stay in Cusco. The wide variety of accommodation options vary from the luxury oriented hotels, boutique hotels and more budget conscious options as well. Cusco can be catered to fit the budget of all types of travelers.
The best tie of the year to visit Cusco would be during the dry period that extends from early May all the way to late September. The interesting part is that during the dry season you will experience lower temperatures, however you are also more likely to experience sunny days.