Day 1: Arrival in Cusco & City Tour
Your adventure begins the moment you land. We will greet you at the Cusco airport and transfer you to your hotel to settle in and acclimatize.
In the afternoon, we delve into the history of the Imperial City, visiting the incredible Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the monumental fortress of Sacsayhuaman, with its massive, perfectly fitted stones.
Day 1 Statistics
- Main Activity: Historic City Tour of Cusco.
- Altitude: 3,400 m / 11,155 ft (Cusco).
- Sites Visited: Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
- Meals: None included.
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas
We journey into the stunning Sacred Valley, a lush region that was the agricultural heart of the Inca Empire. Our first stop is the impressive archaeological site of Pisac, perched on a mountain with breathtaking terraces.
After exploring, we will visit a local silver workshop before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba. The day ends in the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo, where we explore its mighty fortress.
Day 2 Statistics
- Main Activity: Full-day tour of the Sacred Valley.
- Highest Altitude: 3,500 m / 11,482 ft (Pisac).
- Sites Visited: Pisac Archaeological Park, Ollantaytambo Fortress.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town).
- Meals: Breakfast, Buffet Lunch.
Day 3: Maras Salt Mines & Moray Terraces
Today we explore two of the Sacred Valley’s most unique sites. We begin at the mesmerizing Maras Salt Mines, a mosaic of thousands of salt pools that have been harvested since Inca times.
Afterwards, we visit the mysterious circular terraces of Moray, believed to be an Inca agricultural laboratory.
In the afternoon, we take the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu.
Day 3 Statistics
- Main Activity: Tour of Maras & Moray.
- Highest Altitude: 3,500 m / 11,483 ft (Moray).
- Sites Visited: Maras Salt Mines, Moray Archaeological Site.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town).
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 4: Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas
The highlight of your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour 5 Days has arrived. After an early breakfast, we take a bus up the winding road to the incredible citadel of Machu Picchu.
You will enjoy a comprehensive 2.5-hour guided tour, exploring the main temples, royal residences, and ceremonial plazas.
Feel the mystical energy of this world wonder before we return to Cusco by train and bus in the evening.
Day 4 Statistics
- Main Activity: Guided tour of Machu Picchu.
- Highest Altitude: 2,430 m / 7,972 ft (Machu Picchu).
- Tour Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours in the citadel.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
- Meals: Breakfast.
Day 5: Departure from Cusco
After a final breakfast at your hotel, we will transfer you to the Cusco airport at the appropriate time for your departure flight.
You leave with unforgettable memories of your adventure through the land of the Incas.
Day 5 Statistics
- Main Activity: Airport Transfer.
- Altitude: 3,400 m / 11,155 ft (Cusco).
- Meals: Breakfast.
