Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco
Land at Cusco and head to your hotel for check-in. Around 1:20 PM you'll meet up for a walking tour through the historical center. The Cathedral holds an impressive art collection, and from there you'll see Qorikancha temple where the Incas worshipped the Sun God. After that, the tour takes in several archaeological sites including Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puka-Pukara, and Tambomachay before finishing at Plaza de Armas around 6:00 PM.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru (We pick up from the airport of Cusco, 10:00 - 00:00)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Cusco Cathedral visit
- Qorikancha temple visit
- Sacsayhuaman archaeological site visit
- Kenko archaeological site visit
- Puka-Pukara ruins visit
- Tambomachay temple visit
- Cusco walking tour
Landmarks Cathedral of Cusco Qorikancha Sacsayhuaman Kenko Puka-Pukara Tambomachay Plaza de Armas 
- Day 2
Sacred Valley
After breakfast, depart around 8:00 AM for Pisac, which is roughly 45 minutes by private vehicle. You'll walk through the Inca architecture and platforms there, then browse the traditional market for souvenirs. By noon you're heading to Urubamba for a buffet lunch with Peruvian dishes. The afternoon brings you to Ollantaytambo fortress, a major military, agricultural, and religious stronghold that dominated the Sacred Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet with Peruvian cuisine in Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Pisac archaeological site visit
- Ollantaytambo fortress visit
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
Optional Activities
- Pisac traditional market shopping
Landmarks Pisac Ollantaytambo Urubamba 
- Day 3
Salkantay Trek Begins
Early morning pickup for a 4-hour bus ride to the trailhead. You'll stop in Mollepata at 2,900m for a break of 20-30 minutes, then continue to Challacancha where porters and horses are waiting. The first hike takes you to Soraypampa at 3,900m where base camp gets set up with views of Salkantay's snow peak. Following lunch at camp, you hike to Humantay Lake at 4,200m and return to Soraypampa around 5:00 PM for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at base camp), Dinner (Delicious dinner at base camp)
Included Activities
- Bus transport to trailhead
- Hiking to Soraypampa
- Humantay Lake visit
- Base camp setup
- Camp lunch
- Camp dinner
Landmarks Humantay Lake Salkantay 
- Day 4
Salkantay Pass to Chaullay
Start with breakfast, then begin a 3-hour hike to Salkantay Pass at 4,600m, the trek's highest elevation. From there, you head toward Wayracpunku where lunch is served. The landscape shifts into high jungle filled with massive trees covered in bromeliads and orchids hanging over streams. This 5-hour walk leads to Chaullay camp at 2,900m where dinner and rest are waiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meal at Wayracpunku), Dinner
Included Activities
- Salkantay Pass hike
- High jungle trek
- Wayracpunku meal
- Camp dinner
Landmarks Salkantay Pass - Day 5
Chaullay to Santa Teresa
Around 6:30 AM you'll have breakfast, then trek toward Sahuyaco (La Playa) at 2,080m for lunch. From there, transport takes you to Santa Teresa at 1,550m to set up base camp. After settling in, soak at the Cocalmayo Hot Spring, then enjoy a traditional Peruvian dinner before rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Peruvian dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek to Sahuyaco
- Transport to Santa Teresa
- Cocalmayo Hot Spring visit
- Traditional Peruvian dinner
Landmarks Cocalmayo Hot Spring - Day 6
Santa Teresa to Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, zip-liners head out for that activity while others go to the Hidroelectrica meeting point. The group comes back together for lunch. Later, there's relaxation time before a 3-hour jungle hike along the railway where you'll pass beautiful waterfalls, ecological farms, and local wildlife. You reach Aguas Calientes around 4:00 PM, spend the night in a hostel, and have dinner at a local restaurant with time to walk around town after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant with informative session)
Included Activities
- Railway hike to Aguas Calientes
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Informative session about Machu Picchu
Optional Activities
- Zip-lining activity (advance booking required)
- Town exploration after sunset
Landmarks Hidroelectrica - Day 7
Machu Picchu
Very early breakfast at the hotel, then take the bus up to Machu Picchu citadel. After about 25 minutes of climbing, the sunrise becomes visible. A brief introduction covers the citadel's history and architecture as one of the 7 wonders of the world. Those interested can climb Huayna Picchu for 1.5 hours to get cloud-level views (you'll handle your own guide for this). The guided tour shows you the main constructions, temples, and surrounding landscape, followed by free time to explore. You return to Aguas Calientes in the afternoon for lunch and relaxation or town exploration, then take the train and bus back to Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus to Machu Picchu
- Sunrise viewing at Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Free exploration of Machu Picchu
- Bus and train return to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu mountain climb (private service available, 1.5 hours)
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Town exploration in Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu - Day 8
Cusco Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, the day is yours. You can relax or go shopping. Your travel assistant can take you to the local market and baby alpaca market if you want souvenirs, sweaters, typical hats, and other items. When it's time, you'll get a transfer to the airport for your flight.
- End point
- Plaza de Armas de Cusco, Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (We drop off in the main square or in your hotel, 20:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Local market visit
- Baby alpaca market visit
- Shopping for souvenirs
