Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrivein Cusco

   • Welcome by your tour leader and transfer from Cusco airport to your hotel.

   • After a light lunch, transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is the heart of the ancient Incan empire.

   • In the afternoon, visit the impressive Inca site of Ollantaytambo. It used to be the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti. 

   Overnight stay at a hotel in the Sacred Valley.

2. Day 2: Machu Picchu

   • After breakfast, take the tourist train to Machupicchu to visit its spectacular citadel.
   • In the late afternoon, return to the Sacred Valley by train.

   Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in the Sacred Valley.

3. Day 3: Sacred Valley

   • Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley. Visit a successful local pottery workshop.
   • Explore the spectacular Inca ruins of Pisac. A two-hour hike will allow us to appreciate this breathtaking site fully. 
   • Enjoy enough time to explore the Indian market, where you find crafts from all over Peru on display. Return to Cusco in the afternoon. 

   Overnight stay at a hotel or in our beautiful vacation rentals.

4. Day 4: Visit Korikancha

   • Visit Qorikancha, the main temple of the Incas, after breakfast.
   • Explore the cathedral, full of sacred icons like the famous painting of the ‘The Last Supper.'
   • Finally, visit the artists' quarter of San Blas and the main market of San Pedro.
   • In the afternoon, stroll around the streets of the charming centre of Cusco, famous for its blend of Inca and colonial architecture.

   Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco.

5. Day 5: Sacsayhuaaman, Q’enqo. Tambomachay and Puka Pukara

   • Set out on a morning excursion to the local Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara.
   • The afternoon will be free. You may relax, visit museums or go shopping.
   • In the evening, there will be dinner with live music for you to enjoy.

   Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco.

6. Day 6: Andean Spirit Lodge

   • Today, leave for the Andean Spirit Lodge, a rural Lodge that will be our base for the next four nights. On the way, visit the mysterious Inca sites of Killarumiyoq and Tarawasi.
   • After lunch, explore the trails and gardens of the lodge and relax in a hammock. There will be an optional yoga class before dinner. You may enjoy a restful evening by an open log fire.

   Overnight stay at the Andean Spirit Lodge in comfortable bungalows with private facilities.

7. Day 7: Hike to Lake Humantay

   • Visit the highland lagoon of Lake Humantay, the snowy peak that can be viewed from the lodge. A two-hour drive will take you to Soryapampa, from where you may hike up to the beautiful Humantay lagoon (horses are also available for hire). 

   • Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch at Soryapampa before returning to the lodge in the afternoon.

   Overnight stay at the Andean Spirit Lodge.

8. Day 8: The condor viewpoint of Chonta

   • After a hearty breakfast, drive uphill for about an hour to the highland hamlet of Chonta. 

   • Hike for a couple of hours to reach the Condor viewpoint, from where you may appreciate fabulous views of this mighty Andean bird soaring over the Apurimac canyon. A delicious home-cooked boxed lunch will be provided.

   • Start the return journey in the afternoon and reach the lodge in time for dinner.

   Overnight stay in a comfortable bungalow at the Andean Spirit Lodge.

9. Day 9: Relax at the Andean Spirit Lodge

   • Enjoy a free day to relax. You may book optional yoga and meditation classes if you wish.

   Includes full board

   Overnight stay in a comfortable bungalow at the Andean Spirit Lodge.