Incredible Airbnb Experiences in Cusco, Peru You Can’t Miss
Incredible Airbnb Experiences in
Cusco, Peru You Can’t Miss
After traveling the world for 5 years, I can confidently say Peru is one of my favorite countries! Everything from the food to the culture to the history… it’s a magnificent place to explore!
And if you have an upcoming trip to Peru, then this post is for you!
After multiple trips to this beautiful country, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite experiences.
If you’re looking to get off the beaten path and have meaningful connections with locals, then consider booking one of the following Airbnb Experiences.
I have personally done each of these experiences and LOVED them all.
Nature Walk with Alpacas and Llamas
This Airbnb Experience was an absolute highlight of our time in Peru.
It features endless mountain views, delicious food and great conversation with local hosts.
We were picked up at our hotel in Cusco then drove one hour towards the Sacred Valley.
(Transportation isn’t included in the price but it’s easily added on to your booking!)
Upon arrival, we met our lovely hosts in addition to all the llamas and alpacas who would be joining us on our morning hike.
We set off across an absolutely stunning scenic path through the Sacred Valley overlooking mountains, lakes and endless fields of wildflowers.
In total, we walked for roughly 4 hours including stops for photos, tea and private time overlooking the mountains.
Reynaldo was an excellent host! He went above and beyond to help capture photos for us, share information about the area and his culture.
We also immensely enjoyed the lunch break overlooking the valley.
If you have the evening free, I highly suggest staying in their scenic eco-camp afterwards.
Book this Airbnb Experience here.
Rainbow Mountain Private Tour
Rainbow Mountain has become a massive tourist attraction in recent years.
So when booking a tour, we decided to spend a little extra money and go for a private tour with a local. That way, we could arrive at Rainbow Mountain before the crowds and big tour buses.
Most large group tours leave Cusco at 3:30am and don’t arrive back until 5pm. But with a private tour, we left at 4:30am and got back around 2pm. The private car can go much faster on the winding roads to Rainbow Mountain. Plus, you don’t have to wait for all the hotel pick ups and drop offs. It’s much faster and overall, a really nice experience in a private group.
Furthermore, our host Coco was WONDERFUL. He was on time, friendly and super informative. He greeted us with blankets and pillows so we could nap in the car on the early morning drive there.
And when we arrived at the trailhead, he had a trekking pole for each of us.
Both breakfast and lunch were included at the same restaurant.
And while at Rainbow Mountain, he was so patient and helped us take plenty of great photos and videos. Coco also encouraged us to have free time by ourselves to sit and take in the views. At no point did we feel rushed.
It was very much like having a friend take you personally to Rainbow Mountain!
Book this Airbnb experience here.
Visit A Local Animal Sanctuary
As an animal lover, I absolutely adored this experience.
Albert is a very passionate host and has made it his personal mission to rescue as many abused, injured or captive animals as possible with the goal of releasing as many as possible back into the wild.
The money from your booking goes to feed, house and tend to all the animals that pass through the shelter.
You will get to see pumas, condors, macaws and many other Peruvian animals in various stages of recovery.
Book this Airbnb Experience here.
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Incredible Airbnb Experiences in Cusco, Peru You Can’t Miss
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