Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco
You'll arrive in Cusco and get settled at your hotel in the historic center. After spending some time resting and letting your body adjust to the altitude, your guide will meet you in the afternoon to explore Plaza de Armas. From there, you'll visit Qorikancha temple and continue to several other Inca sites including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puca Pucara. The day wraps up at Cristo Blanco where you'll get views across the entire city.
Included Activities
- Guided afternoon excursion of Cusco City including Plaza de Armas
- Visit Qorikancha (Inca temple)
- Visit Sacsayhuaman
- Visit Qenqo
- Visit Tambomachay
- Visit Puca Pucara
- Visit Cristo Blanco
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Twelve-Angled Stone Loreto Street Qorikancha Sacsayhuaman Qenqo Tambomachay Puca Pucara Cristo Blanco - Day 2
Aguas Calientes
Start with breakfast at your hotel before heading to the Alpaca Center to see llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos up close. Next you'll stop at Taray viewpoint to take in the valley below. After that, the day includes a walk through the Pisac archaeological site and its artisan market, then you'll head to Moray to see the circular terraces carved into the hillside. From there, it's on to the Maras salt mines before exploring Ollantaytambo's impressive stonework. Later in the evening you'll board the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Buffet lunch in Urubamba), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Alpaca Center Manos de la Comunidad
- Taray viewpoint
- Explore Pisac archaeological site
- Stroll through Pisac artisan market
- Visit Moray circular terraces
- Visit Maras salt mines
- Explore Ollantaytambo stonework
- Guided tour of Sacred Valley with Maras & Moray
- Train ticket: Round trip Expedition train to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks/POIs Alpaca Center Manos de la Comunidad Taray viewpoint Pisac Moray Maras salt mines Ollantaytambo - Day 3
Cusco
You'll grab breakfast at your hotel early, then take the bus up to Machu Picchu to catch the sunrise. After entry, you'll have a guided tour lasting about two to three hours that covers Circuit 2, including terraces, temples, plazas, and ceremonial areas. You'll then have free time to wander around and take photos on your own. If permits were arranged ahead of time, Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain hikes are options. By lunch you'll be back in Aguas Calientes to eat, then later you'll catch the train back to Ollantaytambo and get a private transfer to Cusco for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Bus service to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (Circuit 2)
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu hike ($80 per person - permit must be arranged in advance)
- Machu Picchu Mountain hike ($80 per person - permit must be arranged in advance)
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Machu Picchu Mountain - Day 4
Cusco to Airport
After eating breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport based on your specific departure flight time.
