Special and alternative tours
Peru is famous for classic tourist attractions such as: the Colca Canyon, the 7 Colors Mountain, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and, of course, Machu Picchu. The Inca citadel is the most visited place by tourists in Peru. However, Peru is not only Machu Picchu. There are other sites and alternative tours that can be done during the visit. Learn about special and alternative tours that you can take on your visit to Cusco and Peru.
This is the rainbow mountain of Palcoyo, the alternative to Vinicunca!
Palcoyo is not only an alternative, it is also a whole new adventure. This trip is recommended for the whole family, it has easier access than Vinincunca and it maintains the spectacular views that can be found in the high Andean areas. In case you have any doubts about what we are saying, we recommend you watch the video and learn about the travel experience to this beautiful place in the mountains of Cusco. Palcoyo is a fascinating adventure!
What services should an alternative tour include?
Alternative tours are visits to places not so popular with tourists but that offer special experiences, different from the ordinary. These tours are no different from the classic tours. That is, it also includes yes or yes pick up from the tourist’s hotel, full transportation (round trip), entrance to the sites to visit and tour guide service. If the tour lasts more than 1 day, it can also include the tourist hotel.
- Pick up from the tourist’s hotel.
- Complete tourist transport (round trip).
- Professional tour guide (in Spanish and English).
- Entrance ticket to all tourist sites.
- Final transfer to the tourist’s hotel.
- Tourist hotel (for tours of more than 1 day).
The most requested alternative tours in Cusco
Cusco offers popular routes such as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the mountain of the 7 colors (Vinicunca), the Inca Trail and, of course, Machu Picchu. However, the land of the Incas also offers alternative routes that are worth visiting. Get to know the most requested alternative tours in Cusco.
Rafting adventure tour
The canoeing adventure tour lasts 1 day and includes everything you need for a safe adventure in the waters of the Vilcanota River (Chuquicahuana), such as: life jacket, helmets, oars, boats and even neoprene suits. It is an adventurous alternative that is worth experiencing in Cusco.
Tour Maras and Moray by bike
Maras and Moray are two highly visited tourist attractions in Cusco. However, not many tourists decide to do it on a bicycle tour through the beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The tour includes everything you need for a safe adventure: pick up, transportation, guide, tickets and complete bicycle equipment.
Tour Abode of the Gods in ATV
The House of the Gods is one of the new tourist attractions of the city of Cusco. It is a set of giant stone sculptures with Andean and Inca themes. The ATV tour is the most adventurous way to get to know it. Includes tickets, guide, transportation and complete equipment for the ATV route.
Palcoyo’s Rainbow Mountain Tour
Palcoyo is the other mountain of colors in Palcoyo. Unlike the Vinicunca, you do not need a demanding walk (only a route of approximately 30 minutes). The landscape is very similar. The tour includes everything you need: pick up, breakfast, lunch, transportation, guide, entrance fees and more.
Tour Maras and Moray in ATV
The salt mines of Maras and the circular platforms of Moray offer incredible landscapes and a lot of history. The most adventurous way to get to know both places is with an ATV tour. The tour includes everything you need: pick up, tickets, complete transportation, professional guide, and full ATV equipment.