The 3 Best Morning Tours in Peru

1.Ballestas Islands Morning Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · 2 hours · from $17Our pick

From Muelle El Chaco, you’ll cruise to El Candelabro and the Ballestas Islands with an English or Spanish guide. Expect sea lions, Humboldt penguins, seabirds, rock formations, life jackets, and a covered speedboat. Guides such as Daphne and Mario are especially helpful at spotting wildlife.

“Daphne and Mario were spectacular. Both very helpful in locating wildlife and to show us anything we may be missing. At first we were listening and they found us! Great English language too. Very personable. very organized and even chairs to sit on while waiting for the tour. The wildlife was phenomenal. The rock formations were more than we expected. This tour is priceless. Thank you so much. The boat was clean and each seat had a vibrant life jacket on it. . The drive out was well controlled. TheyThe boat is covered. Great viewing opportunity.”

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2.Sacred Valley Experience and Machu Picchu Sunrise 2-day Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $509Top rated

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley, visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then sleep in Aguas Calientes before a guided Machu Picchu sunrise visit. This private tour includes buses, meals, transport, and 24-hour assistance, while train tickets cost extra.

“This was a private tour and very well planned. Our guide gave us great information of all sites, very friendly and was great to converse with. He took us for local food which was great. All in all great experience.”

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3.08am Departure Rainbow Mountain Tour: Late Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 12 hours · from $89

Leave Cusco at 8am for a quieter Rainbow Mountain visit after the morning rush. You’ll hike with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, enjoy lunch, and receive snacks, transport, and walking sticks on request. Guides such as Alex, Julio Caesar, Ronald, and Yobert have earned praise for friendly care and altitude support.

“Hermoso! Nos nevó!!! Y el guía Alex y el conductor yobert son muy amables, la comida deliciosa”

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