Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco – City Tour – Qoricancha – Sacsayhuaman – Qenqo – Puka Pukara – Tambomachay
Highlight of the Day: Discover the fascinating history of Cusco while exploring its most important Inca and colonial landmarks, including the impressive Sacsayhuaman Fortress and the sacred Temple of the Sun.
Welcome to Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Upon your arrival at Cusco Airport, our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you'll meet your guide for a tour briefing and have time to relax before beginning your first adventure in Peru.
At 12:00 PM, your guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin exploring the remarkable city of Cusco. Visit the magnificent Plaza de Armas, home to the impressive Cusco Cathedral, before continuing along the historic Loreto Street to Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), once the most important religious center of the Inca Empire.
In the afternoon, travel to the city's most famous archaeological sites, including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and Cristo Blanco, where you'll enjoy spectacular panoramic views over Cusco. Your tour concludes at approximately 6:00 PM, after which you'll return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure.
- Overnight: Cusco
- Meals Included: None
- Entrance Tickets: Included
Day 2: Sacred Valley – Taray Viewpoint – Pisac – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Highlight of the Day: Discover the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit the colorful Pisac Market, explore Ollantaytambo Fortress, and enjoy one of the world's most scenic train journeys to Aguas Calientes.
After breakfast, begin your full-day journey through the spectacular Sacred Valley of the Incas, a region famous for its breathtaking mountain scenery, fertile valleys, traditional villages, and remarkable Inca history. Your first stop is the panoramic Taray Viewpoint, offering unforgettable views of the valley below.
Continue to Pisac, renowned for its colorful artisan market and rich cultural heritage. Browse handmade textiles, alpaca products, jewelry, ceramics, and traditional souvenirs before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley.
In the afternoon, explore the impressive archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved living Inca towns in Peru. Discover its magnificent terraces, temples, and stone streets before boarding the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, where you'll spend the night preparing for your unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu.
- Overnight: Aguas Calientes
- Meals Included: Breakfast & Buffet Lunch
- Entrance Tickets: Included
Day 3: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Highlight of the Day: Experience the breathtaking beauty of Machu Picchu and uncover the secrets of the Lost City of the Incas on a professionally guided tour.
Start your day early with breakfast before boarding one of the first shuttle buses to Machu Picchu, giving you the opportunity to witness the magical morning atmosphere surrounding one of the world's greatest archaeological treasures.
Enjoy a professionally guided tour through Machu Picchu Citadel, where your expert guide will explain the fascinating history, architecture, and mysteries of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its agricultural terraces, ceremonial temples, residential sectors, and sacred plazas while discovering how this remarkable sanctuary became one of the greatest achievements of the Inca civilization.
After your guided tour, return by shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes, where you'll have free time for lunch (not included), shopping, or simply relaxing before your return journey.
In the afternoon, board the scenic train back to Ollantaytambo, following the beautiful Urubamba River through the spectacular Sacred Valley. Upon arrival, our private transportation will transfer you comfortably back to your hotel in Cusco.
Important Note: Entry to Huayna Picchu Mountain requires a separate entrance ticket and is subject to limited availability. Please let us know in advance if you wish to include this optional hike.
- Overnight: Cusco
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Entrance Tickets: Included
Day 4: Cusco – Maras – Moray – Maras Salt Mines – Cusco
Highlight of the Day: Explore the remarkable agricultural terraces of Moray and discover the fascinating Maras Salt Mines, where traditional salt harvesting continues today.
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel for a scenic drive through the picturesque Andean countryside toward the charming colonial village of Maras. Along the way, admire spectacular views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, including the snow-capped peaks of Chicón and Verónica.
Continue to the fascinating archaeological site of Moray, an extraordinary complex of circular agricultural terraces believed to have served as an experimental farming laboratory for the Incas. Learn how these unique terraces allowed the Incas to cultivate crops under different microclimates.
Your final stop is the famous Maras Salt Mines, where more than 2,000 traditional salt pools have been used continuously since Inca times. Discover the ancient salt extraction techniques that local families still preserve today before returning to Cusco in the afternoon.
- Overnight: Cusco
- Meals Included: Breakfast
- Entrance Tickets: Included
Day 5: Transfer to Cusco Airport
Highlight of the Day: Enjoy your final moments in Cusco before your comfortable airport transfer.
After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your scheduled transfer to Cusco Airport. At the appropriate time, our representative will accompany you to the airport for your flight, bringing your unforgettable journey through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Maras, and Moray to a close.
If you'd like to continue exploring Peru, our travel specialists will be delighted to help you plan another unforgettable adventure.
- Overnight: None
- Meals Included: Breakfast