Machu Picchu Private Tours with Local Tour Guides
We are the top-rated Tour Guide Company based in Cusco and Machu Picchu. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for you through private and personalized Guided Tours to Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco, Rainbow Mountains, and more. At ‘Cusco Local Friend’, we are dedicated to delivering a personalized experience led by passionate, knowledgeable, and friendly local guides. We firmly believe that this level of attention cannot be matched by group tours.
Machu Picchu, Our favorite destination !!
Experience the magic of Machu Picchu – the world’s greatest travel destination and a must-see New7Wonder of the World!! With our exciting Machu Picchu private tours, you can explore this postcard-worthy ancient site on a day trip or a multiday trip from Cusco and Lima. Tick this unforgettable adventure off your bucket list with Local Tour Guides.
Experience the best of local Culture and Culinary
No trip to Peru is complete without an unforgettable visit to Sacred Valley. At Cusco Local Friend, we’re dedicated to crafting the perfect journey that goes beyond iconic sites and delivers authentic and immersive experiences. Choose from our signature itineraries or let us help you create a customized itinerary tailored to your preferences. Relax and enjoy the adventure as we take care of everything!
Enjoy the Best Hikes and Treks to Machu Picchu
Peru has some of the best hiking routes in South America! Explore the incredible hiking trails in Cusco, Arequipa, and Huaraz! While the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is famous, the Sacred Valley and Cusco offer excellent day hikes to acclimate for multi-day treks. Explore rural communities and ruins while immersing yourself in the beauty of Peru’s landscapes.
Escape the crowds and explore unique places with a custom-made itinerary designed to meet your interests.
Machu Picchu Best Experiencies
Browse our exciting Signature Guided Journey – We believe that coming to Peru is all about “the experience” and not just the country’s iconic sites which is why we have created a range of signature tours as part of the “Local Friend Select Experiences” These itineraries can also be adapted to suit your needs and interests
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Why Travel with us
Local Knowledge & Expertise
It's great to travel with professional experts from the same destination you are going, that's how you get first-hand information. With deep in-country knowledge, We know the ins and outs of all the logistics, we will ensure you can make the most of your time away.
Personalized Experiences
Your time is precious - we know that. Your experience is our top priority. No big bus groups, No flags to follow! Traveling with a private guide and driver you’ll do what you want, when you want with the freedom to change your plans on the fly.
Friendly Local Guides
Great sights don’t make an amazing tour. Great guides do! Our guides don’t read from a script, we give them the freedom to make each tour their own, and your experience unique. We love what we do and it shows. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel the buzz and excitement that Cusco Local Friend to offer.
Exclusive Itineraries
It’s not all about the destination, it’s also about the journey. We offer only the best itineraries and tours. As local experts, we know first-hand what tours or experiences are the ones that most travelers enjoy and request. Escape the crowds! Never waste any minute, never miss any highlight!
Guided Day Tours in Cusco & Sacred Valley
Enjoy the Best Tours and Experiences in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. We have crafted the best tours and experiences, these tours are conducted by Knowledgeable Local Guides in private and semi-private groups
Absolute Sacred Valley Tour Full Day
96 Sacred Valley Extended Day Tour
34 Best of Sacred Valley Tour: Moray Salt Mines Ollantaytambo
75 Best Sacred Valley Hike Huaypo Lake
38 Humantay Lake Tour, One Day Trip
42 Rainbow Mountain Tour & Red Valley 1-Day Hike
65 Best Guided Treks in Machu Picchu & Cusco
Experience the ultimate trekking adventure in Peru with hand-crafted itineraries on famous and lesser-known trails. From the legendary Inca Trail to Choquequirao Trek and Ausangate Rainbow Mountain, choose a hearty hike over a scenic drive to explore the Cusco region.
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Why tour with a Cusco Local Friend ?
At Cusco Local Friend, we understand that a local tour guide is an essential part of any trip to Peru; they provide valuable insights into the country’s history and culture, take you to lesser-known sites, ensure your safety and security, help with the language barrier, and provide a personalized experience. So, if you’re planning a trip to Peru, be sure to hire a knowledgeable local tour guide to make the most of your visit.
Machu Picchu Travel Guide
From must-see things to do and historical insights to FAQs, each guide features our top destinations along with all the inspiration and details you’ll need to help plan your dream trip to Peru. Browse our destination guide below for essential travel details and top attractions to check out on your visit.
Machu Picchu Travel Guide
Cusco Travel Guide
Inca Trail Travel Guide
Sacred Valley Travel Guide
Trip Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 362 reviews Ammar BSeptember 4, 2023.Verified Tour with Abraham! People of Peru :) Highly recommend Abraham! Was one of the highlights for our trip for sure and we enjoyed it thoroughly, definitely book and request him. He was so funny and we got to joke a lot throughout the whole trip. Peru is known for the people and Abraham is one of them for sure! Romil BSeptember 2, 2023.Verified Amazing Experience - Highly recommended We booked full day sacred valley tour with Cusco Local Friend and our experience was amazing. Let me start by mentioning the ease of booking the tour by chatting with Percy via Watsapp. Percy provided us complete guide on the tour in details and booking was done with in minutes. On the day the tour, we met our guide Juan Pablo. He was awesome. Throughout the whole tour from Pisac Ruins, Salt Mines, Moray to Tempe del sol - Juan Pablo provided us intricate details of the history of Peru and kept us engaged. Since we are vegetarians, Juan Pablo took extra precautions of finding a nice restaurant which catered to our dietary restrictions. I would highly recommend Cusco Local Friend for Sacred Valley Tours !!! Getaway40980607404August 30, 2023.Verified Perfect Experience! Cusco Local Friend put together the perfect vacation package for my mother (77) and I. It included Ollantaytambo, The Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Our entire experience with the company was an absolute pleasure. Abraham, our guide had a passion for sharing his knowledge of Inkan culture, and was a joy to be around. Each of our drivers (Romulo and Edgar) were skillful and made us feel safe and in good hands. Percy and Hugo were both available at any time to answer questions via instant message, and made sure that we knew what to expect on each leg of the journey, and made sure we have any necessary documents well in advance. I would book through Cusco Local Friend again in an instant. Diana TAugust 29, 2023.Verified Interesting tour of Sacred Valley sites This tour was so informative and interesting! Our guide, Pablo, knew so much about the history of the sites we visited, we learned so much. He and the driver were friendly and nice. The sites we visited were some of our favorites on the trip. Would definitely recommend! Shilesh JAugust 9, 2023.Verified Great Tours and Team My family of 3 found Cusco Local Friends (CLF) during online research. We were going to Peru for a wedding in Arequipa and decided to make an extended vacation out of the trip. Our private trip with CLF included a full day in Sacred Valley, late afternoon followed by early morning entrances to Machu Picchu, horse-back ride up to Humantay Lake, followed by Rainbow Mountain. The team I worked with these arrangements was Hugo primarily and Percy in the background paperwork. I worked extensively with Hugo via WhatsApp, email, and on the phone to plan the tour. Hugo gave great advice on the sequence to make sure we were properly acclimatized to high altitude prior to Humantay and Rainbow portions of the tour. Our guide was Ferdinand, and the driver was Edgar. Everyone in this team was just fantastic. I have the highest recommendation for CLF as tour operator. We were met at CUZ airport by Hugo and driver Edgar. The minivan was spacious, clean, and comfortable. During the drive into town, Hugo spent a lot of time explaining everything to us, went over the plans, and most importantly gave us great advice on what to eat, what to avoid, and how best to gradually acclimatize. He helped us change USD to PEN at a great rate, provided us with bottles of water before exiting the van as he left us in the capable hands of Edgar to drive us to Ollantaytambo. Hugo had advised us to visit a free site in Ollantaytambo adjacent to the actual ruins. We did that in the later afternoon. Our tour started the next day when we were met by Edgar and guide Ferdinand. Ferdinand spoke perfect English and was a pleasure company for entirety of our tours. He is knowledgeable of the history of all the sites we visited. He had the foresight of bringing us walking sticks for our downhill walks from Humantay Lake, which was a challenging walk for us. He helped in every possible way during the tours. The team even planned our trip schedule to Humantay to account for a road closure, to make sure we had the least amount of waiting time for the road to reopen. I cannot emphasize enough how this was slick planning. Peru is a great country to visit, the people are very friendly and there is so much more to explore. We barely covered a small portion in capable hands of CLF team. My family thanks Hugo, Ferdinand, Edgar, and Percy for a great, safe, informative introduction to a small portion of Peru. I recommend CLF without any reservations. PS: I forgot to add that Hugo gave a complimentary ride from hotel to CUZ airport day after our final trip. See my review in google for pictures MFerraroAugust 4, 2023.Verified Absolutely perfect & wonderful friends Hugo, Abraham & their team were beyond incredible. They became friends from the moment we met them. It was such a pleasure having them w our group throughout our stay as they made everything effortless on our end. They have every piece of information you need and/or want & were incredibly knowledgeable & passionate about sharing their knowledge w us. They were able to answer every question we had about the history of Peru & all the wonderful sights we saw on our adventure together. Thank you Hugo for your incredible team. Can’t wait to come back & see you again. Francesca BAugust 3, 2023.Verified Good views, great experiences, excellent staff! This tour was worth every dollar spent! Our group was able to see so much of the Sacred Valley while traveling comfortably and having lots of fun. Our tour guides Hugo and Abraham were very kind, knowledgeable, efficient and had a trip packed full of adventures for us. We experienced Machupicchu while our guides passionately explained the history. They truly thought of everything and we hardly waited in any lines since they knew the most efficient times to visit. I would absolutely do this tour again if I ever visit Peru again! Will recommend to anyone visiting the Sacred Valley. Lily ZAugust 3, 2023.Verified Amazing experience These guys are pros! They have a wealth of history knowledge and were so attentive to our groups needs. They made our trip more full filling and they treated us like family! Katie SAugust 3, 2023.Verified Amazing experience and awesome guides! Hugo and Abraham were excellent guides. They were knowledgeable, caring, and friendly. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience in Cusco! Highly recommend!! Marissa LAugust 2, 2023.Verified Amazing experience with the best guides! Hugo and Abraham are the best guides ever! They welcomed and guided us through Cusco for a week with Kula Adventures. We had the best experiences and quickly became family by the end of the trip. Hugo and Abraham are so warm, welcoming, and passionate which made our trip so memorable and powerful!
