Cusco Tours & Holidays
Cusco Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Until the arrival of the Spaniards in 1532, Cusco (also spelt Cuzco or Qosqo) was the centre of the Inca Empire and is the oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent whose legacy as the hub of the empire is readily apparent. Many of the city streets are lined with Inca-built stone walls and crowded with the Quechua-speaking descendants of the Incas. Throughout the city, one can appreciate the syncretism of Inca and Catholic symbols, constructions and ...
Until the arrival of the Spaniards in 1532, Cusco (also spelt Cuzco or Qosqo) was the centre of the Inca Empire and is the oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent whose legacy as the hub of the empire is readily apparent. Many of the city streets are lined with Inca-built stone walls and crowded with the Quechua-speaking descendants of the Incas. Throughout the city, one can appreciate the syncretism of Inca and Catholic symbols, constructions and beliefs. Arrival into Cusco is also necessary to visit the world-famous Machu Picchu ruins.
Best experiences
E-bike around Incan ruins
State of the art German Haibike, full suspension, electric assist mountain bikes are a unique, active and carbon-friendly way to explore Cusco and its surroundings without letting the altitude slow you down. Ride to Sacsayhuaman, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
Go rafting on Río Apurímac
Travel through the spectacular 3,000m-deep canyon on this one-day rafting adventure down the mighty Rio Apurimac. The world class rapids are interspersed with gentle patches, amazing scenery and lunch on a deserted beach.
Make mythological Cusco art
Many a keen-eyed visitor has noticed the little ceramic bulls found on the rooftops around Cusco. In this cultural workshop, you can learn about their significance whilst decorating your very own bull, applying the traditional gilding techniques.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Antigua Casona San Blas, Cusco
The Antigua Casona San Blas is a beautiful boutique hotel, converted from a colonial home in the trendy San Blas neighbourhood of the city, a stone’s throw from Cusco’s main attractions, restaurants…
Belmond Hotel Monasterio, Cusco
The Monasterio is a beautiful 17th century monastery that has been converted into a hotel with just over 120 rooms and suites, all set around two central courtyards and cloisters. All of the rooms are…
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas, Cusco
Palacio Nazarenas is a historic building featuring original Inca stonework, colonial frescoes, and adorned with gilded framed 16th century art. There are 55 suites, each connected through a labyrinth…
Inkaterra La Casona, Cusco
La Casona Inkaterra is an exquisite, Relais & Chateaux property set in a 16th-century mansion on a small, exclusive plaza of Cusco’s most high-end hotels, just a block from the city’s main square. With…
Palacio Manco Capac, Cusco
An exquisite boutique hotel set in a restored 17th century republican house, Palacio Manco Capac sits on a hill overlooking central Cusco, a 10-minute walk from the main square but worlds away from the…