Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Hotel pickup comes around 8:30am for a private transfer to the trailhead. You'll see the Temple of Qenqo and the Temple of the Moon, where the Inca tracked solstices and equinoxes, plus the Temple of the Monkeys with its carved puma, snake and monkey work. After that you pick your llama or alpaca and walk about 1 hour and 20 minutes along the original Antisuyo route through eucalyptus forest to reach Inkillatambo on the Great Sacred Inca Trail. Lunch happens back at Sky Lodge Glamping, and the afternoon is yours to rest before a group bonfire later.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Sky Lodge Glamping), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Qenqo (Temple of Pachamama)
- Visit Temple of the Moon
- Visit Temple of the Monkeys (Kusilluchayoq)
- Walk with llama or alpaca along the Antisuyo sacred road to Inkillatambo archaeological complex
- Explore Inkillatambo on the Qapaq Ñan (Great Sacred Inca Trail)
- Group bonfire at Sky Lodge Glamping
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Qenqo Temple of the Moon Temple of the Monkeys (Kusilluchayoq) Inkillatambo Antisuyo - Day 2
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Breakfast at 8:00am at Sky Lodge Dome, then head out toward the Sacred Valley. First stop is Pisaq for exploring the archaeological site, and from there you drive to Urubamba for lunch. Next is Ollantaytambo, the town the Inca actually lived in, followed by an afternoon train ride to Machu Picchu. You'll check into your hotel in Aguas Calientes for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Visit Pisaq archaeological site
- Visit Ollantaytambo (Inca living town)
- Train journey to Machu Picchu
Landmarks/POIs Pisaq Ollantaytambo Urubamba - Day 3
Machu Picchu to Cusco
This starts early at 4:30am so you can reach Machu Picchu right when it opens at 6:00am. Your guide takes you to the upper section for sunrise shots, then leads a 2-hour walk through the entire city. After that you have free time to wander around on your own. Later you descend back to Aguas Calientes, catch the train to Ollantaytambo, and then take the bus back to Cusco.
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing and photography at Machu Picchu upper section
- 2-hour guided exploration of Machu Picchu city
- Free time to explore Machu Picchu independently
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu
