AIRPORT PICK-UP / CUSCO CITY TOUR IN THE AFTERNOON

Coricancha - A company representative will be ready to greet you upon your arrival in Cusco at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The morning is free for leisure. The city tour starts at 2:00 p.m. with a hotel pick-up. The first stop is the Temple of the Sun, or Qoricancha, an indigenous religious sanctuary. Here, you will admire the Incas’ exquisite lithic technology, showcasing precise stone cutting that remains stable despite earthquakes.

Sacsayhuaman - Following the visit to Qoricancha, a bus will take us to Sacsayhuaman, located 3 km from Cusco. Sacsayhuaman offers a panoramic view of Cusco and features massive limestone blocks weighing between 25 and 130 tons, arranged in three zigzagging terraces.

Jirón Qenqo - Next, we visit Qenqo, meaning labyrinth, situated 1 km from Sacsayhuaman. This site, built from limestone rock, features stone sculptures over 500 m2 and structures believed to have been used for astronomical, religious, and embalming purposes.

Pucapucara - We then explore Puca Pucara, derived from Quechua words meaning “red fortress.” This strategic location was used for monitoring access to and from the Imperial city of Cusco, serving as a territorial boundary.

Tambomachay - Finally, we visit Tambomachay, known as the Inca Baths for its water sources, or the waters of eternal youth due to its constant flow. Located 9 km from Cusco, it offers a glimpse of the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. The city tour concludes around 6:30 p.m.

SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS / AGUAS CALIENTES

Pisac - In the morning, guests are picked up from their hotel in Cusco and transferred to the starting point of the tour to the Archaeological Park of Pisac, 45 minutes from Cusco at an altitude of 2,972 meters.

Ollantaytambo - At noon, guests are taken to Urubamba for a buffet lunch featuring renowned Peruvian cuisine. In the afternoon, the tour continues to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, a strategic military, religious, and agricultural center with unique architecture.

Afterward, guests head to the train station to board a train to Machu Picchu Pueblo or Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, staff will escort guests to their hotel. Later, a guide will visit to provide details about the next day’s Machu Picchu excursion.

MACHU PICCHU / RETURN TO CUSCO

Machu Picchu - The day begins with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a bus ride to the Machu Picchu citadel. A guided tour of approximately three hours is provided, with ample time for photos. After the tour, guests return to town by bus for an included lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, the return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo is boarded, followed by transport to Cusco to drop guests at their hotel.

MOUNTAIN OF COLORS

Vinicunca Mountain - The tour starts with a hotel pick-up between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., heading south of Cusco to Cusipata for an included American breakfast. The journey continues to Phulawasipata, where the hike to the Mountain of Colors (5,080m/16,666ft) begins, lasting about 1h40min. Horse options are available for those who prefer not to walk. Upon reaching the Mountain of Colors, there is ample time for information and photos. Afterward, guests return to Phulawasipata, where transport awaits to take them back to Cusipata for a comforting included lunch, and finally back to Cusco.

TRANSPORTATION TO THE AIRPORT.

Cusco - Transportation will be arranged from the hotel to the Cusco airport or bus terminal at the specified time.

• Train tickets to Machu Picchu
• Lunch provided
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast included

• Other services not mentioned.
• Horse service, Laguna Humantay - Mountain of colors, price 140 soles in each route

Embark on a unique 5-day, 4-night tour to Cusco, the heart of the ancient Inca Empire. The journey kicks off with a pickup from the airport, following which, we spend the afternoon exploring the city’s most significant landmarks. The ensuing day takes you on an excursion to the grand Sacred Valley of the Incas, culminating in a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes. The following dawn will see us appreciating the sunrise at Machu Picchu before we get acquainted with the world-renowned wonder. Finally, we’ll pay a visit to the vibrant Rainbow Mountain.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.