Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Cusco

   • Arrive in Cusco and let your Peruvian tour guide pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. It is recommended that you take some time and rest to get acclimatized to the altitude of the city of Cusco (Its elevation is around 3,400m or 11,200ft above sea level).

   • In the afternoon at around 13:30, a bus will pick you up and take you around northern Cusco, where you will visit the ancient Inca and pre-Inca constructions such as Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.

   • Explore the city center with its pre-Inca, Inca and colonial streets, visit the Inca temple “Koricancha” (The Sun’s Temple) and finally the Cathedral in the main square.

   • Take a walk in the city to get an idea about all the different options in this cosmopolitan city full of museums, shops, markets, restaurants and of course the best locations to spend the night.

2. Day 2: Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes

   • Be prepared to leave the hotel at 8.00 am and travel to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a tranquil oasis of cultural, historical, and agricultural richness just 45 minutes from Cusco. This is where the Incas once built important cities such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo.

   • Take in the beautiful Andean landscape during the day.

   • Make your first stop at a typical handicraft market in Pisac, famous for its beautiful handicrafts that delight thousands of visitors every year.

   • Head into the impressive archaeological park of Pisac, including ornate palaces and temples, and magnificent agricultural terraces in the highlands.

   • A delicious buffet lunch will be waiting for you in Urubamba (Muña Restaurant).

   • Proceed through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo to examine its Inca ruins. It is the second archaeological place after Machu Picchu in importance.

   • After the tour, your guide will leave you at the train station for you to board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu).

   • Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, where the tour guide will contact you to give you the last recommendation for your next tour in the morning.

3. Day 3: Machu Picchu

   • Start the tour of Machu Picchu in the early hours of the day by taking the bus up to Machu Picchu Citadel. Embark on a guided tour (approx. 2.5 hours), having enough time to contemplate the amazing scenery. 

   • Explore the Intiwatana (Sun’s Connection Shrine), the Condor Temple, the Three Windows Temple, Andean terraces, and other places of interest.

   • Roam around in the archaeological complex. Capture these incredible memories with your camera, feel and appreciate the energy and peacefulness of this sacred place.

   • In the afternoon, return to the town to get your lunch and after take the train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy station from where you will return to Cusco by bus.

   • Enjoy overnight in your hotel in Cusco.

   ** Optional: For those who like more action, there is an option to take the challenging, unguided hike to the top of Wayna Picchu  –the young mountain (prior booking is necessary as only 400 tickets are sold daily) where you will have the best view of the site. This hike is highly recommended for people who are in the right physical condition, as it truly gives unparalleled views of Machu Picchu.

4. Day 4: Cusco

   • Depending on the departure time, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the airport.