Upon arrival at Cusco airport, a representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel and provide guidance about the city's attractions and services, as well as assist you with your hotel check-in.
PM (Approx. 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm): In the afternoon, the city tour begins, including visits to the Cathedral, Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), now the Convent of Santo Domingo. The tour continues to the outskirts of the city to visit the impressive Sacsayhuaman (Puma’s head), Q’enqo (Labyrinth) - a religious center dedicated to Earth worship, Puca Pucara (Red Place), which was used as a military control center, and finally Tambomachay (Temple of Water), a site used for water worship and rituals.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
At approximately 8:00 am, passengers will be picked up from their hotel for a full day excursion to the Sacred Valley.
Visit the town of Pisac, known for its artisan market and Inca archaeological sites where you can appreciate an irrigation system, an astronomical observatory, a solar clock or Intiwatana, and terracing. Buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, built during the Inca period as a fortified area including a temple, terraces, and an urban sector. Two sectors can be distinguished: one linked to cult and religion, and the other dedicated to housing. It was an important administrative center that probably also served military functions, as shown by its walls and towers. At the end of the excursion, transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
Visit Chinchero, notable for its colonial-era church with beautiful paintings of the Cusco school. On Sundays, a fair is held where merchants and farmers exchange their products using barter.
Return to Cusco. Overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning train ride to Machu Picchu Pueblo, followed by a guided tour of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas," one of the most impressive ancient sites in the world. Overlooking the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century at the height of the Inca Empire. Although this “Lost City” was revealed to the world by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, locals had long known of its existence. However, its original purpose remains a mystery, as the Incas left no written records. Explore the ruins with your expert local guide and, as you walk through the ancient stone walls, imagine what life might have been like in this majestic citadel, located at about 8,000 feet above sea level.
In the afternoon, return by train to the city of Cusco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel.
Early morning at 5:00 am, pick-up from your hotel in Cusco to begin the excursion to the southeast of Cusco, passing through Cusipata (3,339 m.a.s.l.) until reaching the small village of Llactoc. Along the way, you'll see herds of alpacas and llamas as well as native flora.
We begin a hike of approximately 2.5 hours, enjoying views of snow-capped mountains and spectacular landscapes. Finally, we arrive at the famous Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). After about 1 hour at the summit to take in the breathtaking views, we descend for 1.5 hours back to Llactoc to board our vehicle again and drive to Cusipata for a traditional local lunch.
After lunch, we return to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 pm.
Location: Province of Canchis, Cusco, Peru
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Altitude: 3,000 – 5,200 m.a.s.l.
High Season: April to November
Duration: 1 Day
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Lima. Flight time is approximately 90 minutes.
