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Free-Time Experiences & Tours for IVHQ volunteers in Peru

IVHQ Free-Time Experiences & Tours In Peru

Are you ready to step outside of your comfort zone and take your volunteer program in Peru to the next level? You won’t want to miss out on these experiences - available exclusively to IVHQ volunteers as add-ons.

If you’ve already registered for an IVHQ program, these must-do experiences and tours can easily be added to your trip via your MyIVHQ profile.

Lake Titicaca Tour (2 nights/1 day)
Lake Titicaca Tour (2 nights/1 day)

Prepare to be in awe of this unique landscape and surroundings on this overnight tour!

$130

Lake Titicaca Tour (2 nights/1 day)

Lake Titicaca Tour (2 nights/1 day)
This unique tour begins with a 6-hour overnight bus ride to the city of Puno located in the high plains of the Andes. In Puno, participants are transferred to a hostel where they have 1-2 hours to relax in the lobby area and eat breakfast before heading to the Lake. At 7:00AM participants are transferred from the hostel to the motorboat excursion on the pristine waters of Lake Titicaca. The Lake tour begins with a visit to the The Uros Islands - a small community that has lived on these man made floating islands for decades. The tour continues on to Taquile Island where there is a short 30 minute walk to town to explore the local sites and have lunch. The boat then returns to Puno where participants can explore the city and have dinner before the bus ride back to Cusco, which is at 10:00PM. The tour ends in Cusco the following morning at 5:00AM and participants are transferred back to accommodations. Bilingual guide and all entrance tickets included. 1 Day + 2 Overnight Sleeper Buses. Level of difficulty: Easy.

Please note, this tour is only available on the weekend.

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$130 pp
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  • Transportation
  • Bilingual guide
  • Entrance tickets
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Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Upgrade (2 days, 1 night)
Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Upgrade (2 days, 1 night)

Explore Machu Picchu on an exhilarating 2-day & 1-night tour.

$490

Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Upgrade (2 days, 1 night)

Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Upgrade (2 days, 1 night)
Machu Picchu is a must-see for those volunteering in Peru. IVHQ's 2-day & 1-night tour is an affordable and safe way to explore this unique Wonder of the World.

Tour prices include round-trip transport on the "vistadome" train from either Poroy or Ollantaytambo station, a private room in a 2-star hotel, bus tickets up/down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, and guided tour of Machu Picchu. Meals not included.

*The local team also required a copy of your passport, as per Peruvian tourism requirements. You can send this to the local team directly once you have registered for the program.

Please note, this tour is non-refundable and not able to be credited for future use, in the event you need to cancel after booking. If you need to make a change to the tour date you have booked once payment is completed (provided there is availability on the revised date), there will be an administration fee associated with the change, as per the policy of the tour company.
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$490 pp
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What's included
  • Round-trip on upgraded train
  • Private room in a 2-star hotel
  • Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
  • Guided Tour
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Machu Picchu Tour (Full Day)
Machu Picchu Tour (Full Day)

A budget-friendly way to visit the ancient Incan site of Machu Picchu in just one day!

$359

Machu Picchu Tour (Full Day)

Machu Picchu Tour (Full Day)
Visit Machu Picchu in just one day! This tour includes round-trip transport on a basic "backpacker" train from Ollantaytambo station, bus tickets up/down from Aguas Calientes to Machu picchu, and a guided tour of Machu picchu. Meals not included.

*The local team also required a copy of your passport, as per Peruvian tourism requirements. You can send this to the local team directly once you have registered for the program.

Please note, this tour is non-refundable and not able to be credited for future use, in the event you need to cancel after booking. If you need to make a change to the tour date you have booked once payment is completed (provided there is availability on the revised date), there will be an administration fee associated with the change, as per the policy of the tour company.
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$359 pp
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What's included
  • Round trip transport on a basic backpacker train
  • Round trip transport on a bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
  • Guided Tour
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Mini Adventure (6 days, 7 nights)
Mini Adventure (6 days, 7 nights)

See all of Peru’s major hot spots on this 1-week Mini Adventure tour.

$920

Mini Adventure (6 days, 7 nights)

Mini Adventure (6 days, 7 nights)
Want to visit all of the must-see sites that Peru has to offer? On the Mini Adventure, you'll see all of Peru's major hot spots in just 1-week. This can can be added at the beginning or end of your volunteer program depending on your itinerary. You will be accompanied by a certified, bilingual tour guide for each trip, using Cusco as your home base between tours. 

The 6-day program compliments your volunteer experience, without the stress of trip planning. It will begin on Sunday and finish the following Saturday morning, and accommodation is included from the Saturday before your adventure begins. Breakfast and dinner is also included. It's also important to note, if you complete this the week prior to your start date an extra night of accommodation will be required for the Saturday between this activity and your program starting, at an additional cost of US$32.

The Mini Adventure includes:

Day 1 (Sunday): SACRED VALLEY
You visit the beautiful ‘Valle Sagrado’ and the town of Pisac with its famous artisanal market and Inca ruins. You continue on to Urubamba for a buffet lunch and then hike up and down the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Hotel accommodations in Machu Picchu town included.

Day 2 (Monday): MACHU PICCHU
You take an early morning train from Ollantaytambo to the village of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu. Enjoy the evening in Aguas Calientes with nice shops, good restaurants, and natural hot springs. Very early the next morning you head up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the Lost City of the Incas. Host family accommodations in Cusco included.

Day 3 (Tuesday): CITY TOUR
See the highlights of Cusco—“the navel of the world” and the center of the ancient Inca Empire. You visit Q’oricancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun, and tour Cusco’s 15th century Cathedral as well as other amazing ruins around the historic city. They will be picked up that night and be in an overnight sleeper bus to Puno. (About 6-hours)

Day 4 (Wednesday): LAKE TITICACA
You have a couple of hours to freshen up and then head out on the lake to visit the floating, man-made, Uros Islands. Next, you visit Amantani Island and two Inca temples. Finally, you visit Taquile Island, and head back to Puno. They will take the overnight sleeper bus back to Cusco. (About 6-hours)

Day 5 (Thursday): FREE DAY
They will be picked up from the bus station and taken to their host families. They have a free day to rest, explore the city of Cusco or book a half day excursion. Host family accommodations in Cusco included.

Day 6 (Friday): MORAY SALT MINES
You visit the Moray archaeological site, which is an ancient experimental station for growing different crops. Next, you visit the Maras salt mines, where salt has been mined for hundreds of years through a unique method of evaporation. Host family accommodations in Cusco included. 

Please note, the Mini Adventure tour is non-refundable and not able to be credited for future use, in the event you need to cancel after booking. If you need to make a change to the tour dates you have booked once payment is completed (provided there is availability on the revised date), there will be an administration fee associated with the change, as per the policy of the tour company.

*The local team also required a copy of your passport, as per Peruvian tourism requirements. You can send this to the local team directly once you have registered for the program.
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$920 pp
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What's included
  • Cusco city tour
  • 1-day Sacred Valley + Moras/Moray tour
  • Machu Picchu overnight trip with Vistadome Train
  • 2-day Lake Titicaca tour
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Rainbow Mountain Day Trek
Rainbow Mountain Day Trek

Enjoy a challenging, high altitude trek to the top of Rainbow Mountain, part of Ausangate Mountain in the Andes.

$54

Rainbow Mountain Day Trek

Rainbow Mountain Day Trek
Trek to the top of Rainbow Mountain - part of Ausangate Mountain in the Peruvian Andes - for stunning arial views of the region. Also known as “Vinicunca,” “Winikunka,” “Painted Mountain,” and “Mountain of Seven Colors” due to its multi-colored mineral deposits, participants may elect a horse-riding option, instead of hiking. Breakfast and lunch is included.
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$54 pp
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  • Breakfast and lunch
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ATV & Zipline Combo (Full day)
ATV & Zipline Combo (Full day)

Enjoy a full day of outdoor adventure with the ATV & Zipline Combo!

$95

ATV & Zipline Combo (Full day)

ATV & Zipline Combo (Full day)
This combo tour takes place in the mountains overlooking the Sacred Valley. The tour includes amazing views of snow-capped mountain peaks, a scenic lagoon, and visits to rural villages. There is also a stop at the Maras salt mines. Helmet and ATV-driving instructions are provided. The zipline activity takes place in the pueblo of Chinchero, where participants zip along 4 lines across mountain ridges. 

Bilingual guide and entrance tickets included. Pick up is at the local team’s office at 7:00AM and the tour finishes at the same location around 5:00PM. 8 Hours / Moderate difficulty. 
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$95 pp
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  • Bilingual guide
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ATVs/Quadbiking - Salt Mines & Lagoon (Half Day)
ATVs/Quadbiking - Salt Mines & Lagoon (Half Day)

Adrenaline fueled ATV/Quadbiking experience in the Salt Mines & Lagoon!

$55

ATVs/Quadbiking - Salt Mines & Lagoon (Half Day)

ATVs/Quadbiking - Salt Mines & Lagoon (Half Day)
This tour takes place in the mountains outside of Cusco. The tour includes amazing views of snow-capped mountain peaks, a scenic lagoon, and visits to rural villages. There is also a stop at the Moras salt mines. Helmet and ATV-driving instructions are provided. Bilingual, expert guide and entrance tickets included. There are two sessions to choose from: 7:00AM to 1:00PM or 1:00PM to 7:00PM. 6 Hours / Moderate difficulty.
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  • Bilingual
  • Expert guide
  • Entrance tickets
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Alpaca Farm Visit (Half day)
Alpaca Farm Visit (Half day)

Get up close and personal with an Alpaca, and learn about their critical importance in Peruvian culture!

$35

Alpaca Farm Visit (Half day)

Alpaca Farm Visit (Half day)
The Alpaca Farm includes transportation and an explanation about the different animals from farm staff. Volunteers will be able to see different types of Alpacas, Llamas, and Vicunas and how their fur is used for textiles/clothing. For the most part, this is a self guided tour that lasts for approximately 2 hours, including transport there and back. This tour has 2 sessions each day (morning and afternoon) so can be booked around your volunteer placement schedule.
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$35 pp
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  • Round-trip transportation
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City Tour & Ruins (Half day - afternoon only)
City Tour & Ruins (Half day - afternoon only)

Explore the ancient archaeological treasures of Cusco!

$65

City Tour & Ruins (Half day - afternoon only)

City Tour & Ruins (Half day - afternoon only)
A tour of the main cultural and archaeological sites in and around the city of Cusco: Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Q'oricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay. This tour includes a mix of walking and transport by van. Bilingual guide and entrance tickets included. This tour typically runs from 12:30PM to 6:45PM. 
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  • Bilingual guide
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Horseback Riding (Half day)
Horseback Riding (Half day)

Enjoy a leisurely half-day horseback riding tour with an expert guide. No previous experience required.

$55

Horseback Riding (Half day)

Horseback Riding (Half day)
Enjoy a leisurely half-day horseback riding tour guided by a local expert. You will spend 2-3 hours riding through the beautiful Cusco region in the Andes mountains and visit several lesser-known Inca sites. No previous horseback riding experience is required.
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  • 2-3 hour horseback ride
  • Tour led by an expert local guide
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Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Standard (2 days, 1 night)
Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Standard (2 days, 1 night)

This overnight trip to the amazing Machu Picchu is a must-see for those volunteering in Peru! IVHQ’s 2-day & 1-night standard tour is a more budget friendly and safe way to explore this unique Wonder of the World.

$340

Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Standard (2 days, 1 night)

Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Standard (2 days, 1 night)
Machu Picchu is a must-see for those volunteering in Peru. IVHQ's standard 2-day & 1-night tour is an affordable and safe way to explore this unique Wonder of the World.

Transportation is on a backpacker train which leaves from either the Poroy station outside of Cusco or from the Ollantaytambo station in the Sacred Valley depending on availability. The train ride from Poroy is approximately 3 hours, while the train ride from Ollantaytambo is 75 minutes. Participants spend the night in the pueblo of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain. Early on Day 2, participants take the bus up to Machu Picchu for a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Inca citadel. After the tour, there is free time to explore Machu Picchu and to make the optional climbs up Waynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Note, these extra hikes must be pre-booked. Later in the afternoon, participants take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, where they are met and transferred back to Cusco by a large van or bus. 

Please note, this is not a private tour. On this trip you will be accommodated in a shared dorm-style hostel and will experience this tour with a group of volunteers and tourists.

If you’re seeking a more private tour option, please check out the Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Upgrade (2 days, 1 night) option where you can experience the tour as part of a smaller group, in a standard private hotel room, with private transportation to and from the train station, and an upgraded train car.

*The local team also required a copy of your passport, as per Peruvian tourism requirements. You can send this to the local team directly once you have registered for the program.

Please note, this tour is non-refundable and not able to be credited for future use, in the event you need to cancel after booking. If you need to make a change to the tour date you have booked once payment is completed (provided there is availability on the revised date), there will be an administration fee associated with the change, as per the policy of the tour company.
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$340 pp
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What's included
  • Round-trip on a basic "backpacker" train
  • Shared dorm-style room in a hostel
  • Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
  • Guided Tour
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Moray & Maras Salt Mines (Full Day)
Moray & Maras Salt Mines (Full Day)

A tour of the unique archaeological site of Moray and the adjacent Maras Salt Mines.

$65

Moray & Maras Salt Mines (Full Day)

Moray & Maras Salt Mines (Full Day)
Moray was used by the Incas as an agricultural experimental station; and Moras is an ancient salt mine still in production today. Bilingual guide and all entrance tickets included. This tour is only available on weekends and runs from approximately 8:00AM until 3:00PM. 
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  • Bilingual guide
  • Entrance ticket
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Museum & Market Tour (Half Day)
Museum & Market Tour (Half Day)

A walking tour of the local museum and market.

$55

Museum & Market Tour (Half Day)

Museum & Market Tour (Half Day)
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  • Bilingual guide
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Queswachaca Rope Bridge (Full day)
Queswachaca Rope Bridge (Full day)

If you’re looking to spend the day surrounded by unique and beautiful landscapes, this tour is for you!

$55

Queswachaca Rope Bridge (Full day)

Queswachaca Rope Bridge (Full day)
Along your journey you will have the chance to stop at beautiful scenic lakes and other lookout points and have the opportunity to take pictures and enjoy the sceneries. You will continue past Yanaoca until arriving at the Qeswachaka rope bridge (3,700 masl / 12,139 feet and approx. 33 meters long and 1.20 meters wide). This bridge every year is renewed by hand, using straw by the inhabitants of the area. You will have a chance to walk over the bridge and take photos (unless instructed otherwise). Lunch is provided and then you will have free time to enjoy the unique atmosphere. Mid-afternoon, you will begin your return trip back to Cusco.
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  • Lunch
  • Transportation
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Sacred Valley Tour (Full day)
Sacred Valley Tour (Full day)

Spend your day exploring Peru’s incredible Sacred Valley!

$65

Sacred Valley Tour (Full day)

Sacred Valley Tour (Full day)
This amazing cultural tour is approximately 1 hour from the city of Cusco. The tour includes the well-known Pisac archelogical ruins. Participants continue on to Urubamba and enjoy lunch. After lunch, there is a walking tour of the Ollantaytambo archaeological site. On the return to Cusco, time allowing, the tour stops at the traditional village of Chinchero which includes small archaeological sites, a traditional market, and textile shops. Bilingual guide, entrance tickets, and buffet lunch included. 

Pick up at our local team’s office takes place at 7:30AM and you will return by approximately 7:00PM. This tour is approximately 8 hours and the level of difficulty is considered easy.
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  • Bilingual guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Transportation
  • Buffet lunch
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Spanish Language Lesson - Private 1 hour/day
Spanish Language Lesson - Private 1 hour/day

One-on-one Spanish classes with certified, native-speaking teacher. Classes are 55-minutes.

From $88

Spanish Language Lesson - Private 1 hour/day

Spanish Language Lesson - Private 1 hour/day
Fluency in Spanish is not a prerequisite for the IVHQ Peru - Cusco program, however on certain projects volunteer work will be restricted with limited language ability. We recommend that volunteers take advantage of the very affordable language lessons offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers by our partner staff in Cusco. Past volunteers feel that taking these lessons help immensely with day-to-day volunteer work and communicating with local people. Volunteers interested in taking Spanish lessons can arrange these directly with the IVHQ Program Manager prior to departure. The language lessons are tailored to each volunteer’s current level of Spanish and classes run from Monday through to Friday. The cost is very affordable and offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers.


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  • 1:1 tutoring
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Spanish Language Lesson- Private 2 hours/day
Spanish Language Lesson- Private 2 hours/day

One-on-one Spanish classes with certified, native-speaking teacher. Classes are 110 minutes.

From $175

Spanish Language Lesson- Private 2 hours/day

Spanish Language Lesson- Private 2 hours/day
Fluency in Spanish is not a prerequisite for the IVHQ Peru - Cusco program, however on certain projects volunteer work will be restricted with limited language ability. We recommend that volunteers take advantage of the very affordable language lessons offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers by our partner staff in Cusco. Past volunteers feel that taking these lessons help immensely with day-to-day volunteer work and communicating with local people. Volunteers interested in taking Spanish lessons can arrange these directly with the IVHQ Program Manager prior to departure. The language lessons are tailored to each volunteer’s current level of Spanish and classes run from Monday through to Friday. The cost is very affordable and offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers.


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What's included
  • 1:1 tutoring
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Spanish Language Lessons - Small Group
Spanish Language Lessons - Small Group

Small group classes with certified, native-speaking Spanish teacher; Classes average 3-5 students, with maximum of 8 students. Classes are 55-minutes; 2 pedagogical hours is 110 minutes.

From $75

Spanish Language Lessons - Small Group

Spanish Language Lessons - Small Group
Fluency in Spanish is not a prerequisite for the IVHQ Peru - Cusco program, however on certain projects volunteer work will be restricted with limited language ability. We recommend that volunteers take advantage of the very affordable language lessons offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers by our partner staff in Cusco. Past volunteers feel that taking these lessons help immensely with day-to-day volunteer work and communicating with local people. Volunteers interested in taking Spanish lessons can arrange these directly with the IVHQ Program Manager prior to departure. The language lessons are tailored to each volunteer’s current level of Spanish and classes run from Monday through to Friday. The cost is very affordable and offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers.


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Whitewater rafting (Full Day)
Whitewater rafting (Full Day)

Enjoy an exhilarating river adventure on the Chuquicahuana River led by professional rafting guides.

$64

Whitewater rafting (Full Day)

Whitewater rafting (Full Day)
Want to have an exciting adventure while volunteering in Peru? Join this river adventure on the Chuquicahuana River led by professional rafting guides. The total rafting experience is approximately 2.5 hours with rapids ranging from Class II and III (dry season) to class IV and V (rainy season). 

At the end of the river, a hot sauna and showers are available. There is also an optional zipline activity across the river. Expert river guide, all rafting equipment, and lunch included. This is a Full-Day / Moderate tour.

Participants must know how to swim and must be comfortable around swift-flowing water. Rafting guides provide a brief safety orientation and information about navigating the river. Rafts are followed in the river by safety guides in kayaks. 
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  • Expert river guide
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Ziplining (Half Day)
Ziplining (Half Day)

Enjoy Peru’s natural beauty on an exhilarating half-day ziplining tour.

$55

Ziplining (Half Day)

Ziplining (Half Day)
This half-day zipline adventure tour is led by professional guides in the pueblo of Chinchero overlooking the beautiful Sacred Valley. Participants zip along 4 lines across mountain rivers and between ridges with amazing views! This tour takes approximately 4 hours.

Participants must be comfortable with heights. No meals included.
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  • Half-day ziplining tour led by a professional guide.
  • Bird's-eye views of Cusco.
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Lake Titicaca Tour (2 nights/1 day)
Lake Titicaca Tour (2 nights/1 day)

Prepare to be in awe of this unique landscape and surroundings on this overnight tour!

$130

Lake Titicaca Tour (2 nights/1 day)

Lake Titicaca Tour (2 nights/1 day)
This unique tour begins with a 6-hour overnight bus ride to the city of Puno located in the high plains of the Andes. In Puno, participants are transferred to a hostel where they have 1-2 hours to relax in the lobby area and eat breakfast before heading to the Lake. At 7:00AM participants are transferred from the hostel to the motorboat excursion on the pristine waters of Lake Titicaca. The Lake tour begins with a visit to the The Uros Islands - a small community that has lived on these man made floating islands for decades. The tour continues on to Taquile Island where there is a short 30 minute walk to town to explore the local sites and have lunch. The boat then returns to Puno where participants can explore the city and have dinner before the bus ride back to Cusco, which is at 10:00PM. The tour ends in Cusco the following morning at 5:00AM and participants are transferred back to accommodations. Bilingual guide and all entrance tickets included. 1 Day + 2 Overnight Sleeper Buses. Level of difficulty: Easy.

Please note, this tour is only available on the weekend.

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  • Transportation
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Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Upgrade (2 days, 1 night)
Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Upgrade (2 days, 1 night)

Explore Machu Picchu on an exhilarating 2-day & 1-night tour.

$490

Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Upgrade (2 days, 1 night)

Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Upgrade (2 days, 1 night)
Machu Picchu is a must-see for those volunteering in Peru. IVHQ's 2-day & 1-night tour is an affordable and safe way to explore this unique Wonder of the World.

Tour prices include round-trip transport on the "vistadome" train from either Poroy or Ollantaytambo station, a private room in a 2-star hotel, bus tickets up/down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, and guided tour of Machu Picchu. Meals not included.

*The local team also required a copy of your passport, as per Peruvian tourism requirements. You can send this to the local team directly once you have registered for the program.

Please note, this tour is non-refundable and not able to be credited for future use, in the event you need to cancel after booking. If you need to make a change to the tour date you have booked once payment is completed (provided there is availability on the revised date), there will be an administration fee associated with the change, as per the policy of the tour company.
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  • Round-trip on upgraded train
  • Private room in a 2-star hotel
  • Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
  • Guided Tour
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Machu Picchu Tour (Full Day)
Machu Picchu Tour (Full Day)

A budget-friendly way to visit the ancient Incan site of Machu Picchu in just one day!

$359

Machu Picchu Tour (Full Day)

Machu Picchu Tour (Full Day)
Visit Machu Picchu in just one day! This tour includes round-trip transport on a basic "backpacker" train from Ollantaytambo station, bus tickets up/down from Aguas Calientes to Machu picchu, and a guided tour of Machu picchu. Meals not included.

*The local team also required a copy of your passport, as per Peruvian tourism requirements. You can send this to the local team directly once you have registered for the program.

Please note, this tour is non-refundable and not able to be credited for future use, in the event you need to cancel after booking. If you need to make a change to the tour date you have booked once payment is completed (provided there is availability on the revised date), there will be an administration fee associated with the change, as per the policy of the tour company.
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  • Round trip transport on a basic backpacker train
  • Round trip transport on a bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
  • Guided Tour
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Mini Adventure (6 days, 7 nights)
Mini Adventure (6 days, 7 nights)

See all of Peru’s major hot spots on this 1-week Mini Adventure tour.

$920

Mini Adventure (6 days, 7 nights)

Mini Adventure (6 days, 7 nights)
Want to visit all of the must-see sites that Peru has to offer? On the Mini Adventure, you'll see all of Peru's major hot spots in just 1-week. This can can be added at the beginning or end of your volunteer program depending on your itinerary. You will be accompanied by a certified, bilingual tour guide for each trip, using Cusco as your home base between tours. 

The 6-day program compliments your volunteer experience, without the stress of trip planning. It will begin on Sunday and finish the following Saturday morning, and accommodation is included from the Saturday before your adventure begins. Breakfast and dinner is also included. It's also important to note, if you complete this the week prior to your start date an extra night of accommodation will be required for the Saturday between this activity and your program starting, at an additional cost of US$32.

The Mini Adventure includes:

Day 1 (Sunday): SACRED VALLEY
You visit the beautiful ‘Valle Sagrado’ and the town of Pisac with its famous artisanal market and Inca ruins. You continue on to Urubamba for a buffet lunch and then hike up and down the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Hotel accommodations in Machu Picchu town included.

Day 2 (Monday): MACHU PICCHU
You take an early morning train from Ollantaytambo to the village of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu. Enjoy the evening in Aguas Calientes with nice shops, good restaurants, and natural hot springs. Very early the next morning you head up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the Lost City of the Incas. Host family accommodations in Cusco included.

Day 3 (Tuesday): CITY TOUR
See the highlights of Cusco—“the navel of the world” and the center of the ancient Inca Empire. You visit Q’oricancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun, and tour Cusco’s 15th century Cathedral as well as other amazing ruins around the historic city. They will be picked up that night and be in an overnight sleeper bus to Puno. (About 6-hours)

Day 4 (Wednesday): LAKE TITICACA
You have a couple of hours to freshen up and then head out on the lake to visit the floating, man-made, Uros Islands. Next, you visit Amantani Island and two Inca temples. Finally, you visit Taquile Island, and head back to Puno. They will take the overnight sleeper bus back to Cusco. (About 6-hours)

Day 5 (Thursday): FREE DAY
They will be picked up from the bus station and taken to their host families. They have a free day to rest, explore the city of Cusco or book a half day excursion. Host family accommodations in Cusco included.

Day 6 (Friday): MORAY SALT MINES
You visit the Moray archaeological site, which is an ancient experimental station for growing different crops. Next, you visit the Maras salt mines, where salt has been mined for hundreds of years through a unique method of evaporation. Host family accommodations in Cusco included. 

Please note, the Mini Adventure tour is non-refundable and not able to be credited for future use, in the event you need to cancel after booking. If you need to make a change to the tour dates you have booked once payment is completed (provided there is availability on the revised date), there will be an administration fee associated with the change, as per the policy of the tour company.

*The local team also required a copy of your passport, as per Peruvian tourism requirements. You can send this to the local team directly once you have registered for the program.
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  • Cusco city tour
  • 1-day Sacred Valley + Moras/Moray tour
  • Machu Picchu overnight trip with Vistadome Train
  • 2-day Lake Titicaca tour
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Rainbow Mountain Day Trek
Rainbow Mountain Day Trek

Enjoy a challenging, high altitude trek to the top of Rainbow Mountain, part of Ausangate Mountain in the Andes.

$54

Rainbow Mountain Day Trek

Rainbow Mountain Day Trek
Trek to the top of Rainbow Mountain - part of Ausangate Mountain in the Peruvian Andes - for stunning arial views of the region. Also known as “Vinicunca,” “Winikunka,” “Painted Mountain,” and “Mountain of Seven Colors” due to its multi-colored mineral deposits, participants may elect a horse-riding option, instead of hiking. Breakfast and lunch is included.
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  • Breakfast and lunch
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ATV & Zipline Combo (Full day)
ATV & Zipline Combo (Full day)

Enjoy a full day of outdoor adventure with the ATV & Zipline Combo!

$95

ATV & Zipline Combo (Full day)

ATV & Zipline Combo (Full day)
This combo tour takes place in the mountains overlooking the Sacred Valley. The tour includes amazing views of snow-capped mountain peaks, a scenic lagoon, and visits to rural villages. There is also a stop at the Maras salt mines. Helmet and ATV-driving instructions are provided. The zipline activity takes place in the pueblo of Chinchero, where participants zip along 4 lines across mountain ridges. 

Bilingual guide and entrance tickets included. Pick up is at the local team’s office at 7:00AM and the tour finishes at the same location around 5:00PM. 8 Hours / Moderate difficulty. 
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  • Bilingual guide
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ATVs/Quadbiking - Salt Mines & Lagoon (Half Day)
ATVs/Quadbiking - Salt Mines & Lagoon (Half Day)

Adrenaline fueled ATV/Quadbiking experience in the Salt Mines & Lagoon!

$55

ATVs/Quadbiking - Salt Mines & Lagoon (Half Day)

ATVs/Quadbiking - Salt Mines & Lagoon (Half Day)
This tour takes place in the mountains outside of Cusco. The tour includes amazing views of snow-capped mountain peaks, a scenic lagoon, and visits to rural villages. There is also a stop at the Moras salt mines. Helmet and ATV-driving instructions are provided. Bilingual, expert guide and entrance tickets included. There are two sessions to choose from: 7:00AM to 1:00PM or 1:00PM to 7:00PM. 6 Hours / Moderate difficulty.
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  • Bilingual
  • Expert guide
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Alpaca Farm Visit (Half day)
Alpaca Farm Visit (Half day)

Get up close and personal with an Alpaca, and learn about their critical importance in Peruvian culture!

$35

Alpaca Farm Visit (Half day)

Alpaca Farm Visit (Half day)
The Alpaca Farm includes transportation and an explanation about the different animals from farm staff. Volunteers will be able to see different types of Alpacas, Llamas, and Vicunas and how their fur is used for textiles/clothing. For the most part, this is a self guided tour that lasts for approximately 2 hours, including transport there and back. This tour has 2 sessions each day (morning and afternoon) so can be booked around your volunteer placement schedule.
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  • Round-trip transportation
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City Tour & Ruins (Half day - afternoon only)
City Tour & Ruins (Half day - afternoon only)

Explore the ancient archaeological treasures of Cusco!

$65

City Tour & Ruins (Half day - afternoon only)

City Tour & Ruins (Half day - afternoon only)
A tour of the main cultural and archaeological sites in and around the city of Cusco: Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Q'oricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay. This tour includes a mix of walking and transport by van. Bilingual guide and entrance tickets included. This tour typically runs from 12:30PM to 6:45PM. 
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  • Bilingual guide
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Horseback Riding (Half day)
Horseback Riding (Half day)

Enjoy a leisurely half-day horseback riding tour with an expert guide. No previous experience required.

$55

Horseback Riding (Half day)

Horseback Riding (Half day)
Enjoy a leisurely half-day horseback riding tour guided by a local expert. You will spend 2-3 hours riding through the beautiful Cusco region in the Andes mountains and visit several lesser-known Inca sites. No previous horseback riding experience is required.
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  • 2-3 hour horseback ride
  • Tour led by an expert local guide
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Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Standard (2 days, 1 night)
Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Standard (2 days, 1 night)

This overnight trip to the amazing Machu Picchu is a must-see for those volunteering in Peru! IVHQ’s 2-day & 1-night standard tour is a more budget friendly and safe way to explore this unique Wonder of the World.

$340

Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Standard (2 days, 1 night)

Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Standard (2 days, 1 night)
Machu Picchu is a must-see for those volunteering in Peru. IVHQ's standard 2-day & 1-night tour is an affordable and safe way to explore this unique Wonder of the World.

Transportation is on a backpacker train which leaves from either the Poroy station outside of Cusco or from the Ollantaytambo station in the Sacred Valley depending on availability. The train ride from Poroy is approximately 3 hours, while the train ride from Ollantaytambo is 75 minutes. Participants spend the night in the pueblo of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain. Early on Day 2, participants take the bus up to Machu Picchu for a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Inca citadel. After the tour, there is free time to explore Machu Picchu and to make the optional climbs up Waynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Note, these extra hikes must be pre-booked. Later in the afternoon, participants take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, where they are met and transferred back to Cusco by a large van or bus. 

Please note, this is not a private tour. On this trip you will be accommodated in a shared dorm-style hostel and will experience this tour with a group of volunteers and tourists.

If you’re seeking a more private tour option, please check out the Machu Picchu Overnight Tour - Upgrade (2 days, 1 night) option where you can experience the tour as part of a smaller group, in a standard private hotel room, with private transportation to and from the train station, and an upgraded train car.

*The local team also required a copy of your passport, as per Peruvian tourism requirements. You can send this to the local team directly once you have registered for the program.

Please note, this tour is non-refundable and not able to be credited for future use, in the event you need to cancel after booking. If you need to make a change to the tour date you have booked once payment is completed (provided there is availability on the revised date), there will be an administration fee associated with the change, as per the policy of the tour company.
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  • Round-trip on a basic "backpacker" train
  • Shared dorm-style room in a hostel
  • Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
  • Guided Tour
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Moray & Maras Salt Mines (Full Day)
Moray & Maras Salt Mines (Full Day)

A tour of the unique archaeological site of Moray and the adjacent Maras Salt Mines.

$65

Moray & Maras Salt Mines (Full Day)

Moray & Maras Salt Mines (Full Day)
Moray was used by the Incas as an agricultural experimental station; and Moras is an ancient salt mine still in production today. Bilingual guide and all entrance tickets included. This tour is only available on weekends and runs from approximately 8:00AM until 3:00PM. 
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  • Bilingual guide
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Museum & Market Tour (Half Day)
Museum & Market Tour (Half Day)

A walking tour of the local museum and market.

$55

Museum & Market Tour (Half Day)

Museum & Market Tour (Half Day)
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  • Bilingual guide
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Queswachaca Rope Bridge (Full day)
Queswachaca Rope Bridge (Full day)

If you’re looking to spend the day surrounded by unique and beautiful landscapes, this tour is for you!

$55

Queswachaca Rope Bridge (Full day)

Queswachaca Rope Bridge (Full day)
Along your journey you will have the chance to stop at beautiful scenic lakes and other lookout points and have the opportunity to take pictures and enjoy the sceneries. You will continue past Yanaoca until arriving at the Qeswachaka rope bridge (3,700 masl / 12,139 feet and approx. 33 meters long and 1.20 meters wide). This bridge every year is renewed by hand, using straw by the inhabitants of the area. You will have a chance to walk over the bridge and take photos (unless instructed otherwise). Lunch is provided and then you will have free time to enjoy the unique atmosphere. Mid-afternoon, you will begin your return trip back to Cusco.
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  • Lunch
  • Transportation
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Sacred Valley Tour (Full day)
Sacred Valley Tour (Full day)

Spend your day exploring Peru’s incredible Sacred Valley!

$65

Sacred Valley Tour (Full day)

Sacred Valley Tour (Full day)
This amazing cultural tour is approximately 1 hour from the city of Cusco. The tour includes the well-known Pisac archelogical ruins. Participants continue on to Urubamba and enjoy lunch. After lunch, there is a walking tour of the Ollantaytambo archaeological site. On the return to Cusco, time allowing, the tour stops at the traditional village of Chinchero which includes small archaeological sites, a traditional market, and textile shops. Bilingual guide, entrance tickets, and buffet lunch included. 

Pick up at our local team’s office takes place at 7:30AM and you will return by approximately 7:00PM. This tour is approximately 8 hours and the level of difficulty is considered easy.
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$65 pp
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What's included
  • Bilingual guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Transportation
  • Buffet lunch
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Spanish Language Lesson - Private 1 hour/day
Spanish Language Lesson - Private 1 hour/day

One-on-one Spanish classes with certified, native-speaking teacher. Classes are 55-minutes.

From $88

Spanish Language Lesson - Private 1 hour/day

Spanish Language Lesson - Private 1 hour/day
Fluency in Spanish is not a prerequisite for the IVHQ Peru - Cusco program, however on certain projects volunteer work will be restricted with limited language ability. We recommend that volunteers take advantage of the very affordable language lessons offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers by our partner staff in Cusco. Past volunteers feel that taking these lessons help immensely with day-to-day volunteer work and communicating with local people. Volunteers interested in taking Spanish lessons can arrange these directly with the IVHQ Program Manager prior to departure. The language lessons are tailored to each volunteer’s current level of Spanish and classes run from Monday through to Friday. The cost is very affordable and offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers.


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From $88 pp
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What's included
  • 1:1 tutoring
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  1. Apply and register for an IVHQ volunteer program
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Spanish Language Lesson- Private 2 hours/day
Spanish Language Lesson- Private 2 hours/day

One-on-one Spanish classes with certified, native-speaking teacher. Classes are 110 minutes.

From $175

Spanish Language Lesson- Private 2 hours/day

Spanish Language Lesson- Private 2 hours/day
Fluency in Spanish is not a prerequisite for the IVHQ Peru - Cusco program, however on certain projects volunteer work will be restricted with limited language ability. We recommend that volunteers take advantage of the very affordable language lessons offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers by our partner staff in Cusco. Past volunteers feel that taking these lessons help immensely with day-to-day volunteer work and communicating with local people. Volunteers interested in taking Spanish lessons can arrange these directly with the IVHQ Program Manager prior to departure. The language lessons are tailored to each volunteer’s current level of Spanish and classes run from Monday through to Friday. The cost is very affordable and offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers.


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From $175 pp
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What's included
  • 1:1 tutoring
How to book?
  1. Apply and register for an IVHQ volunteer program
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Spanish Language Lessons - Small Group
Spanish Language Lessons - Small Group

Small group classes with certified, native-speaking Spanish teacher; Classes average 3-5 students, with maximum of 8 students. Classes are 55-minutes; 2 pedagogical hours is 110 minutes.

From $75

Spanish Language Lessons - Small Group

Spanish Language Lessons - Small Group
Fluency in Spanish is not a prerequisite for the IVHQ Peru - Cusco program, however on certain projects volunteer work will be restricted with limited language ability. We recommend that volunteers take advantage of the very affordable language lessons offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers by our partner staff in Cusco. Past volunteers feel that taking these lessons help immensely with day-to-day volunteer work and communicating with local people. Volunteers interested in taking Spanish lessons can arrange these directly with the IVHQ Program Manager prior to departure. The language lessons are tailored to each volunteer’s current level of Spanish and classes run from Monday through to Friday. The cost is very affordable and offered exclusively to IVHQ volunteers.


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From $75 pp
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Whitewater rafting (Full Day)
Whitewater rafting (Full Day)

Enjoy an exhilarating river adventure on the Chuquicahuana River led by professional rafting guides.

$64

Whitewater rafting (Full Day)

Whitewater rafting (Full Day)
Want to have an exciting adventure while volunteering in Peru? Join this river adventure on the Chuquicahuana River led by professional rafting guides. The total rafting experience is approximately 2.5 hours with rapids ranging from Class II and III (dry season) to class IV and V (rainy season). 

At the end of the river, a hot sauna and showers are available. There is also an optional zipline activity across the river. Expert river guide, all rafting equipment, and lunch included. This is a Full-Day / Moderate tour.

Participants must know how to swim and must be comfortable around swift-flowing water. Rafting guides provide a brief safety orientation and information about navigating the river. Rafts are followed in the river by safety guides in kayaks. 
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$64 pp
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What's included
  • Expert river guide
  • Rafting equipment
  • Lunch
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Ziplining (Half Day)
Ziplining (Half Day)

Enjoy Peru’s natural beauty on an exhilarating half-day ziplining tour.

$55

Ziplining (Half Day)

Ziplining (Half Day)
This half-day zipline adventure tour is led by professional guides in the pueblo of Chinchero overlooking the beautiful Sacred Valley. Participants zip along 4 lines across mountain rivers and between ridges with amazing views! This tour takes approximately 4 hours.

Participants must be comfortable with heights. No meals included.
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$55 pp
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What's included
  • Half-day ziplining tour led by a professional guide.
  • Bird's-eye views of Cusco.
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