Cusco · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES
6 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend landing in Cusco. 6 3-day experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Three days in Peru’s Tambopata rainforest with a 35-meter canopy zipline, river caimans, Lake Sandoval wildlife, and clay licks.
“The guided tour, the guide and the flexibility it offered. The overall experience!”
3-day Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu with camp and hotel nights, guided pass crossing, meals, train, and entry.
“Absolutely memorable experience across the Andes, admiring stunning nature, pushing physical limits, and just having so much fun. The three days are very intense and not appropriate for those who conduct a very sedentary life but it's something you'll remember forever. The trekking part was exceptional, maybe the cultural and informational one could be slightly improved. Also you will not sleep much!”
Eco Jungle 3D/2N from Puerto Maldonado: small-group Tambopata, Monkey Island, Sandoval Lake boat ride, canopy views. $240 pp.
“Had really great time during this tour, the arrangements of the tour is good, not too tired also did a lot of things, our tour guide he is really knowledgeable with a lot of experience which is so fascinating, the food was surprisingly nice, ppl who wanna hotel level stay might find the lodge very basic, but it’s very nice for me as we stay in the real natural and it got mosquito net.”
Cusco to Machu Picchu in 3 days via Sacred Valley and the Short Inca Trail, with train, guided visits, and sunrise at the citadel.
“I hesitated about the score for this activity between 3 and 4 stars. You'll read and understand why.”
3 days in Tambopata from Puerto Maldonado, with Sandoval Lake giant otters, a night caiman safari, canopy hikes, and great lodge food.
“Great food and clean accommodations. Very easy pick up and drop off from the airport and all the transportation went very smoothly. We had wonderful weather and did everything on the itinerary. We saw plenty of birds monkeys Caymans. All in all was a very great experience. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get a taste of the Amazon without anything to extreme. Beware though the treetop hike is quite high if you have a fear of heights!”
3-day private eco tour from Cusco to Manu: river boats, cloud forest birds, parrot clay licks, rafts, night walks, and solar charging.
“We had the best time with Alex! He’s not only super fun and easy to be around, but also incredibly knowledgeable and caring. He has a real gift for finding animals — we saw so much more than we ever expected thanks to him. You can tell hRead more”
