Day 1: Airport Pick Up – City Tours in Cusco
Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel, where you will have time to acclimatize to the altitude before starting your 8-day Cusco tour.
At 1:30 p.m., we will begin the Cusco City Tour, starting from Cusco’s Main Square. During the tour, we will visit the most important historical and archaeological sites in and around the city.
Our first stop will be the Qoricancha Temple, built on the original Inca foundations where the Sun God (Inti) was worshipped. Here, you will see the impressive Inca stonework that still remains inside the colonial convent of Santo Domingo.
We will then visit the impressive Sacsayhuamán Fortress, a ceremonial site dedicated to the Sun God, famous for its enormous polished stone blocks, some of which reach up to 9 meters (30 feet) in height and weigh more than 300 tons.
Next, we will visit Qenqo, an ancient ceremonial center where the Incas performed religious rituals and sacrifices.
Our tour continues to Puca Pucara, an archaeological site believed to have been a military control center or resting place for Inca travelers.
Finally, we will visit Tambomachay, known as the “Bath of the Inca” or “Bath of the Ñusta,” famous for its aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls that still flow with crystal-clear water year-round.
After the tour, we will return to Cusco. Evening at leisure to rest or explore the city on your own.
Day 2: Rainbow Mountain Tour
Between 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to begin our journey to the famous Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), one of the most impressive natural attractions in Peru.
We will travel for approximately two hours by road to the town of Cusipata, where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast to start the day with energy and prepare for the adventure ahead.
After breakfast, we will continue our journey for about another hour and a half until we reach the starting point of the hike to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. From here, we will begin a scenic hike through the Andes Mountains, surrounded by traditional villages, herds of alpacas, and breathtaking landscapes.
The hike to Rainbow Mountain takes approximately 1.5 hours at a moderate pace, reaching the highest point at 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) above sea level. From the summit, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the famous Mountain of Seven Colors, known for its vibrant mineral layers and unique natural formations.
After enjoying the views, taking photos, and learning about the geology of the area from your guide, we will hike back to the starting point and return to Cusipata, where a delicious buffet lunch will be waiting for us.
Finally, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m., where you will have the evening free to relax or explore the city at your own pace.
Day 3: Tour Machu Picchu
Día Machu Picchu – Tour Guiado
Muy temprano por la mañana, a las 03:40 a.m., nuestro transporte pasará por su hotel en Cusco para trasladarlo hacia la estación de tren en Ollantaytambo, donde abordaremos el tren con destino a la majestuosa Ciudadela Inca de Machu Picchu. Durante el viaje en tren, que tiene una duración aproximada de 1 hora y 40 minutos, podrá disfrutar de hermosos paisajes andinos, ríos, montañas y restos arqueológicos a lo largo del Valle Sagrado de los Incas.
A nuestra llegada al pueblo de Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), nuestro personal lo estará esperando para brindarle las indicaciones antes de abordar el bus turístico que nos llevará durante aproximadamente 30 minutos hasta la entrada de la maravilla del mundo Machu Picchu.
Después de ingresar a Machu Picchu junto a nuestro guía profesional, realizaremos una visita guiada de aproximadamente 2 horas y 30 minutos, donde conoceremos los lugares más importantes como la Casa del Guardián (vista panorámica clásica de Machu Picchu), la cantera de piedras, el Templo del Sol, el Templo de las Tres Ventanas, la zona agrícola y la zona urbana. Durante el recorrido aprenderemos sobre la historia, arquitectura y la importancia de Machu Picchu en la época del Imperio Inca.
Al finalizar la visita guiada, tomaremos el bus de retorno hacia Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), donde tendrá tiempo libre para almorzar o recorrer el pueblo. Posteriormente, deberá presentarse en la estación de tren 30 minutos antes de la salida para abordar el tren de retorno hacia Ollantaytambo, donde nuestro transporte estará esperando para trasladarlo de regreso a la ciudad del Cusco, finalizando el tour cerca de la Plaza San Francisco.
Day 4: Transfer Hotel – Airport
Breakfast at the hotel. If your departure from Cusco is later in the evening, you may take the day to explore the Imperial City at your own pace or visit the traditional San Pedro Market, where you can discover local products, handicrafts, and traditional Andean foods. Optional tours can be arranged upon request for an additional cost.
At the appropriate time, we will transfer you to Cusco Airport or the bus terminal, marking the end of our services and your unforgettable journey through Peru.
