10 3-Hour Experiences in Peru to Build a Day Around

1.3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $65Our pick

Ride through the Andes to Cusco’s Temple of the Moon on calm Peruvian horses, with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, and city views.

“Best experience ever!!! After Machu Picchu this was the best tour we did in Cusco! Absolutely lovely people (family business), so friendly and helpful, sweet and patient. Their horses are stunning, so beautiful and so disciplined, simply impressive! The ride went so comfortable ( was my second time and In mountains), all my worries were for nothing. Breathtaking views, stops for pictures, they even had snacks and water for us. They do all type of tours around Cusco and more. Unfortunately we met them on our last day, otherwise would use their services for all our trips. When some agents were trying to upsell, these people were the sweetest ever.…”

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2.3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $39Best value

Visit Lake Titicaca’s Uros floating islands from Puno in three hours, with a bilingual guide, boat ride, family homes, crafts, and reed boats.

“Brilliant, made better with Hugo’s passion and knowledge for the Uros. It was perfect for us as we didn’t have much time and as there was no one else we were not waiting for anyone.”

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3.5 iconic restaurants of Lima a 3-hour guided food tour in Barranco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $49

Sample Peruvian Criollo, Nikkei, and Chifa dishes at four to five Barranco spots on a small-group Lima food tour.

“Alejandro was a great guide. He knows a lot of Peruvian history. The food choices were very good. The only down side was too much food, but it was a good evening. Perhaps try smaller portions,”

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4.Belen Market & Floating City 2-3 Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · 2h 30m · from $40

Explore Belen Market and Iquitos’ floating city with local guide Kelwin on a private 150-minute tour focused on food, customs, and daily life.

“Kelwin was an amazing Tourguide for the 2-3 hour tour through Belen! The market and floating houses are really impressive and we felt always very safe with our guide. He knows a lot about anything you ask and the people know him there so it‘s a very good experiance! Thank you so much for the cool morning!”

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5.Private Guide in Machu Picchu for 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 3 hours

Review of a three-hour private Machu Picchu guide tour, with route details, costs, guide tips, transport, strengths, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“At 10pm they wrote to me that they would not be able to fulfill the order in the morning. This was HORRIBLY UNPROFESSIONAL! Very, very disappointing. They said they would refund my money! Don't waste your time on this tour!”

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6.3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Explore Cusco’s market, cook ceviche and lomo saltado, mix a pisco sour, and enjoy a four-part Peruvian meal in a small group.

“Spend a fun few hours with our chef Yil. I enjoyed visiting the market, listening to fun facts about history and culture in Cusco and trying Peruvian fruits. The dishes and drinks - especially the Chicha Pisco Sour turned out delicious and I will certianly try them out at home. :)”

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7.Congata Rover,3 hours bike ride tour in arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Ride 30 km through Arequipa’s countryside with an English-speaking guide, good bikes, mountain views, and a real workout beyond the city center.

“it was great fun. I can only recommend the tour. Don't forget insect protection”

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8.3-hour Trek to Laguna 69 with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews

Review of Huaraz’s Laguna 69 trek, with Cordillera Blanca views, Llanganuco Lakes, altitude advice, transport details, and lunch options.

“The walk was very good. The bad thing is that you didn't pick me up at the hotel nor did you leave me at the hotel on the way back... which is what you had indicated. I think it's not a walk for everyone and the schedule should be respected.”

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9.Private & Flexible 3-Hour Guided Tour of Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

A private three-hour Machu Picchu tour with flexible pacing, key temples, scenic viewpoints, and an English or Spanish guide.

“I seldom write a review even I felt uncomfortable. The guide was wonderful. He was kind and flexible. The tour company was not kind and very rigid. I don’t recommend this tour company at all especially for first time visitor to MachuPicchu.”

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10.3-hour sunset boat ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Watch the Amazon sunset from the Madre de Dios River, then spot caimans, capybaras, bats, and more on this 3-hour Puerto Maldonado trip.

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