PERU · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each one includes, and how they differ once you look past the photos.
Early hike to Humantay Lake with Salkantay views, breakfast and buffet lunch, bilingual guides, and safety extras like oxygen.
“It was an amazing hike ! The view was breathtaking.”
One-day Cusco tour to Chinchero, Moray, Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac, with a bilingual guide and Urubamba buffet lunch.
“You see so much with an informative guide (Lilly/alex the driver) they were really attentive and explained everything well. The buffet was massive and worth it!”
Machu Picchu full-day tour from Cusco with train and bus, expert guide, 2.5-hour citadel visit, optional Peruvian lunch.
“Everything was very well organized, since the pick-up, trains, buses, lunch, return. That for sure contributed to make this experience very enjoyable and beautiful. The place is even more impressive live than on pictures.”
Full-day Humantay Lake trek from Cusco with breakfast, lunch, and round-trip transport. Long day, big altitude views, small groups.
“I bought this tour via Viator before arriving Cusco just to be on the safe side and paid $78 for the tour thinking that this is the standard rate/tour provides higher quality lunch, etc. On the day of the tour, I learned that everyone else on the tour paid max of $24... The quality tour was not good either... The guide spoke Spanish mostly, did not provide guidance about the structure of the tour, etc. When I reached out to Viator about this issue and the unfair price, they did not help me at all... This felt like a complete rip off. I was truly frustrated. Overall, do not buy…”
Early Cusco start for Moray terraces, Maras salt pans, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, plus buffet lunch and oxygen kit.
“Warner, our guide, was impeccable. It was a bilingual tour, and although we were the only native English speakers, Warner was sure to provide adequate translation and attention. There is a lot of bus time bc you are cramming MANY sites into one day, but if you’re short in time I wouldn’t recommend any other way.”
A 12-hour Sacred Valley day trip from Cusco with Chinchero textiles, Moray and Maras, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, plus buffet lunch.
“What a day! Such a good tour! Very well managed and put together. All the sites were amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and for the most part, for a tour like this did not feel rushed. The buffet lunch was very nice, I was not expecting that, a pleasant surprise. Our driver did an amazing job. I was very pleased with this tour and highly recommend if you want to see multiple places, with transportation, guide and lunch. Well worth the money!”
See Chinchero, Maras salt mines, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac in one 12-hour small-group day from Cusco, with buffet lunch.
“Can't believe how many incredible things we saw in one day. Def worth it as a whirlwind tour before deciding if you want to spend more time in one particular place. I'm definitely going back to two of them.”
Full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco to Pisac market and Ollantaytambo, with a guided Temple of the Sun stop and buffet lunch.
“Travel in a comfortable bus, excellent guide very knowledgeable an funny. Love every minute of this tour. Lunch place was gorgeous. I have no regrets!! Love it!”
One-day Ausangate 7 Lakes trek from Cusco with breakfast and lunch, plus Pacchanta hot springs. Early pickup, Andes views.
“We absolutely loved our hike with Eduardo. He was so friendly and knowledgeable and continually checked in with our family to make sure we were all having fun and not getting altitude sickness. He kept us informed and was a joy to travel with! We highly recommend this hike. The mountains and lakes were stunning, a piece of heaven and we thank God for the opportunity to go on this trip! Thankfully even our kids (11 and 12 years old) enjoyed the hikes especially seeing all of the alpacas along the way!”
Scenic Cusco to Puno day trip with stops at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, and Pucara, plus buffet lunch and a comfort bus.
“Great day, the stops really break up the long drive. Seats were really comfy and snacks appreciated!”
Full-day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero textiles, Urubamba buffet lunch, and optional Ollantaytambo drop-off.
“Everything. I got to see everything I was promised, and then some. I highly recommend the activity to all future travelers.”
Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with train transfers, a 3-hour private guide, and lunch in Aguas Calientes.
“Very well organized and above all with good guides like Uber Cardenas! The tour starts very early from Cusco but it's worth it!Auto-translated”
Full-day Route of the Sun bus from Puno to Cusco with guided stops at Pucara, Abra La Raya, Raqchi, Andahuaylillas, plus lunch.
“My guide was Elisabeth (Ellie) and my driver was Bennie. The tour was really gread, it honestly didn’t feel like being on a bus for several hours. The stops brought some fresh wind and movement intro the bus drive and I got to see interesting places on the way. What I liked most was Raquchi. Ellie offered us several time hot drinks and she was also the one who guided us through the places at that we stopped. She was very knowledgeable and seemed to really enjoy her job. I would always again decide for this tour. The bus was comfortable, with a lot of legroom and seats that could…”
Scenic luxury bus from Cusco to Puno via Route of the Sun with guided stops, Abra La Raya views, and an included buffet lunch.
“I've done the trip before (with Inka Express) and enjoyed it so I recommended it to my travel friend who had not been to Peru before. I love the Viracocha temple and was looking forward to seeing it again. One thing I particularly appreciated this time was that the visit to a colonial church took us not to the St Peters church at Andahuaylillas (closed as there had been some concerns of damage after an earthquake) but to another village where I was amazed at the frescos/murals in the church”
Full-day speedboat tour from Puno to Uros and Taquile with guided visits, lunch included, and optional reed raft and viewpoint time.
“Interesting to see the islands of the lake, and be given some information about the local peoples.”
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