PICK UP FROM THE AIRPORT / CITY TOUR CUSCO 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 commences at 2:00 p.m. with a hotel pick-up. The first stop is the Temple of the Sun, or Qoricancha, a revered indigenous religious sanctuary. Here, admire the Incas’ exquisite lithic technology, showcasing precise stone cutting that remains stable despite earthquakes.

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

Jirón Qenqo - Next, 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 be used for astronomical, religious, and embalming purposes.

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

Tambomachay - Finally, 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 Cusco hotel and transferred to the tour’s starting point at the Archaeological Park of Pisac, 45 minutes from Cusco at an altitude of 2,972 meters.

Ollantaytambo - At noon, travel to Urubamba for a buffet lunch featuring renowned Peruvian cuisine. In the afternoon, visit the Ollantaytambo fortress, a strategic military, religious, and agricultural center with unique architectural features.

Afterward, proceed to the train station to board a train to Machu Picchu Pueblo or Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, staff will escort you to your 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. Enjoy a guided tour lasting about three hours, with ample time for photos. After the tour, descend to the town by bus and enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, board the return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, then transfer to Cusco to be dropped off at your 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. Continue to the Phulawasipata community, where the trek to the Mountain of Colors (5,080m/16,666ft) begins, lasting approximately 1h40min. Horse options are available for those who prefer not to walk. Upon reaching the Mountain of Colors, enjoy time for information and photos. Afterward, return to Phulawasipata, where transport awaits to take you back to Cusipata for a comforting included lunch, and finally return to Cusco.

TRANSPORTATION TO THE AIRPORT.

Cusco - Transportation will be arranged to pick you up from your hotel at the designated time and take you to the Cusco airport or bus terminal.

• 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.